International Players... Getting Respect

There may not be a bigger underdog than an "International" American football player. For years American college players would continue their careers in places like Germany, Sweden and Italy, and typically would dominate. But, these leagues have always had homegrown talent. Freakishly athletic, yet very raw athletes. We (Marty & Matt) became aware of these players back in the 1990's when we stumbled upon some fantastic players from teams like Milano Seamen, Helsinki Roosters and Braunschwieg Lions. Periodically International players would appear on our scouting report throughout those years. But within the past ten years, football leagues in Europe, Asia and South America have vastly improved their coaching and training. This finally got the attention of the pro football leagues here in the states. The NFL now offers an International Player Pathway Program and an International Combine. The CFL puts on Global Combines around the world. The XFL had International players at their Summer Showcase. A handful of these athletes also appeared in The Spring League, and even the Hula Bowl now offers spots to overseas players.

It seems like now is the time for us to get back into "scouting" internationally. You can view our full International American Football Player Report on MartyandMatt.com This report contains all of the players that had participated in the various combines and programs offered by Pro Leagues in 2019/2020. Going forward we will be keeping an eye on the best players from around the globe. You never know when you might find a true diamond.

BEST INTERNATIONAL BY POSITION
Alexander Thury    QB Marburg Mercenaries (Germany)
Andy Owusu RB London Warriors (UK)
Justin Rodney RB Frankfurt Universe (Germany)
Kacper Latkowski TE Sand Falcons (Norway)
Aymeric Nicault    WR Wasa Royals (Finland)
Bernhard Seikovits WR Vienna Vikings (Austria)
Sebastien Sagne    WR Frankfurt Universe (Germany)
Joshua Akena FB    Stockholm Mean Machines (Sweden)
John Lindgren OC Carlstad Crusaders (Sweden)
Miroslav Kysilk    OG Dresden Monarch (Germany)
Tiago Carvalho Lourencini OG T-Rex (Brazil)
Isaac Alarcon OT Tech Monterrey (Mexico)
Tomoya Machino OT Kyoto University Gangsters (Japan)
William James FS Arlanda Jets (Sweden)
William Davis SS Helsinki Roosters (Finland)
Nicholas Peterson CB Stockholm Mean Machines (Sweden)
Oleksandr Posunko CB Rostock Griffins (Germany)
Boqiao Li DE Wuhan Gators (China)
David Bada DE Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (Germany)
Joel Maddock DT    Marburg Mercenaries (Germany)
Leo Krafft DT Eidsvoll 1814s (Norway)
David Izinyon LB Rostock Griffins (Germany)
Lorenzo Dalle Piagge LB    Milano Seamen (Italy)
Marius Kensy LB    Cologne Crocodiles (Germany)
Joseph Zema P Australia
Takeru Yamasaki    PK Elecom Kobe Finies (Japan)