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Honors 2025

The Man of the Year Award

The European League of Football not only honors athletic excellence but also recognizes the values that make the sport truly special. One of the most meaningful categories at the ELF Honors, taking place on September 6 at Palm Beach in Stuttgart, on the evening before the ELF Championship Game 2025, is the Man of the Year Award.

Most Valuable Player of the Year Nominees

This award honors the most valuable player of the season. The recipient has shown outstanding performance, leadership, and impact on the field, playing a crucial role in the team’s success.

The Coach of the Year Nominees

This award is given to the best head coach of the season. The winner has led the team to great success, showing excellent leadership, strong strategy, and the ability to inspire players.

The Defensive Player of the Year Nominees

One of the most prestigious awards is the Defensive Player of the Year. This award is given to the best defensive player of the season. The winner has demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, and consistency, making key plays to stop the opposing team.

The Offensive Player of the Year Nominees

One of the most exciting trophies is the Offensive Player of the Year Award. This award honors the best offensive player of the season. The recipient has shown remarkable skill, effort, and production, leading the team’s offense with exceptional plays and consistency.

The Offensive Lineman of the Year Nominees

One of these categories is the Offensive Lineman of the Year Award. This award honors the best offensive lineman of the season, recognizing their strength, technique, consistency, and impact on the game. It is awarded to a player who has demonstrated outstanding blocking ability, leadership, and reliability in the offensive line.

The Special Teams Player of the Year Nominees

One of those categories is the Special Teams Player of the Year Award. This award recognizes the best player on special teams. The recipient has excelled in roles like kicking, punting, or returning, making crucial plays that have helped the team win games.

The Assistant Coach of the Year Nominees

One of those awards is the Assistant Coach of the Year. This award goes to the best assistant coach of the season. The recipient has shown outstanding leadership, strategy, and support, significantly contributing to the team’s success.

The Comeback Player of the Year Nominees

One of the most inspiring awards of the evening will be the Comeback Player of the Year. This award recognizes a player who has made a strong return to the field after a significant setback. It is given to an athlete who has shown perseverance, determination, and exceptional performance following their comeback.