The Firenze Red Lions are entering the 2026 season with a new head coach. Bill Shuey, who was originally appointed as special teams coordinator, defensive pass game coordinator and secondary coach, has been promoted to head coach and will also serve as defensive coordinator following the departure of Bart Andrus. Andrus leaves for a once-in-a-lifetime […]

The Paris Lights have found their next addition for the defensive backfield, signing Finnish defensive back Peter Lundström. Lundström brings a wealth of European experience and a trophy-winning resume to the Paris secondary. A well-travelled career across Europe Lundström has built his career across several clubs, including the Prague Lions, Potsdam Royals, Kuopio Steelers and […]

The Paris Lights continue to build their defensive unit, signing 23-year-old defensive lineman Tidiane Jalloh. The addition comes hot on the heels of the appointment of defensive coordinator Darion Simmons and adds another promising piece to the Paris front line. A path through the American college system Jalloh made the journey through the American college […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their second Spanish homegrown player, signing Nacho Diz thanks to the Spanish solidarity rule. Diz follows wide receiver Aaron David as the latest Spanish addition to the Red Lions‘ roster. A versatile young talent At just 21 years old, Diz spent the last two seasons with the Madrid Bravos, […]

The Wroclaw Panthers have strengthened their roster by re-signing four homegrown players ahead of the 2026 season. The quartet brings a mix of experience, reliability and long-term loyalty to the Panthers organisation. Stability up front with Rogaczewski On the offensive side, veteran offensive lineman Rafal Rogaczewski returns to anchor the line. Known as a reliable […]

The Berlin Thunder have found their next defensive addition, signing Italian defensive back Felix Proulx ahead of the 2026 season. Proulx joins a defensive backfield that is quickly becoming one of the most talented in the league. A well-travelled career with silverware Proulx has played for a number of clubs throughout his career, gaining experience […]

The Paris Lights have filled another key position on their coaching staff, appointing 31-year-old American Darion Simmons as defensive coordinator ahead of their debut season in the American Football League Europe. Simmons joins head coach David Shelton and offensive coordinator Timur Beckmann as the third confirmed member of the coaching staff. Experience at the highest […]

The Alpine Rams have added another homegrown player to their roster, signing wide receiver Gregorio Calonego ahead of the 2026 season. Calonego joins from the Helvetic Mercenaries, where he spent the last three seasons developing his game. A player on the rise Calonego spent his first two seasons with the Mercenaries primarily in a backup […]

The American Football League of Europe (AFLE) is proud to announce a partnership with PhotoShelter, a leading provider of digital asset management solutions for sports organizations and media teams. Through this collaboration, PhotoShelter will support AFLE in managing, organizing, and distributing its growing library of photos and visual media across league platforms. Improving media organization […]

Justin Howell did not arrive at this moment by accident. The Canadian defensive back built his career step by step through college football in Canada and then the CFL, one of the most physical leagues in North America. Now, for the first time in his career, he is making the move to Europe. The destination […]

The Vienna Vikings have secured one of the most talented pass rushers in European football, signing 25-year-old Swiss defensive end Pierre-Yves Majo ahead of the 2026 season. Majo arrives with a growing reputation and plenty to prove after an injury-interrupted 2025 campaign. A breakthrough season in 2024 Majo burst onto the European football scene in […]

The Paris Lights have added another homegrown talent to their roster, signing explosive wide receiver Enzo Plumain ahead of the 2026 season. The 25-year-old brings energy, big-play ability and a winning mentality to the Paris offense. A champion from the French scene Plumain arrives fresh off a title-winning campaign with the Mets Meteores in the […]

For fans of the Vienna Vikings, Yannick Mayr is far more than just another wide receiver. The Austrian national team player has built his reputation across multiple leagues, combining elite speed with versatility, and bringing a unique skill set into the 2026 season that stands out. As European American football continues to grow, Mayr stands […]

The Berlin Thunder have found their first Spanish homegrown player, signing defensive back Andy Vera ahead of the 2026 season. Vera brings five years of European football experience and a proven track record in the secondary. The Spanish solidarity rule Vera’s signing is made possible by the Spanish solidarity rule, which allows every AFLE franchise […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their next roster addition, signing British offensive lineman Peter Hart ahead of the 2026 season. Hart brings a wealth of European football experience to the Red Lions‘ offensive line. A well-travelled career At just 27 years old, Hart has already played for a number of clubs across Europe. His […]

The Vienna Vikings have added another import player to their roster, signing German linebacker Luca Siebert ahead of the 2026 season. Siebert joins from the Stuttgart Surge, who won the European League of Football championship last year. Three strong seasons with the Surge Siebert spent three seasons in Stuttgart and improved year after year during […]

The Wroclaw Panthers have signed their first Spanish homegrown player. Wide receiver Eduardo Pérez joins the Panthers ahead of the 2026 season, bringing versatility and ELF experience to the roster. The Spanish solidarity rule Pérez’s signing is made possible by the Spanish solidarity rule, which allows AFLE franchises to sign players from the Madrid Bravos‘ […]

Kevin Kaya has won a Grey Cup in Canada, played college football in North America, and spent two seasons with the Frankfurt Galaxy. Now the wide receiver is taking on a new challenge with the Alpine Rams in their first ever season of professional football. He has earned everything he has through competition and hard […]

The homegrown territory of the Firenze Red Lions is now officially set. The Italian club will have access to the entire country of Italy, meaning they can sign any Italian player as a homegrown signing. A strong talent pool Italy gives the Red Lions access to a deep and talented pool of players. The Italian […]

The Firenze Red Lions have signed their first American defensive player ahead of the 2026 season. Defensive back Jakeen Harris brings a wealth of college experience from two of the top programs in the United States. A long career in college football Harris spent five years at NC State before transferring to the University of […]