Best homegrowns of Week 2

Week 2 of the ELF 2025 season once again showed how important homegrown talent is to the league. Several local players stepped up with standout performances on both offense and defense. Here are our Top Homegrowns of the Week!

Running back trio steals the show

In Week 2, it wasn’t just the quarterbacks making headlines — it was the running backs who took over the spotlight.

Lucas Harting Candido played a key role in the Hamburg Sea Devils’ win over the Prague Lions, forming a dangerous backfield duo with Chrisman Kyei. Candido rushed for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns, showing why he is considered one of the most talented RBs in the league.

In Frankfurt, it was a one-two punch from the Galaxy backfield. While Sandro Platzgummer won Citizen MVP of the Week, homegrown Gerald Ameln also stood out, rushing for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns in the high-scoring win over Madrid Bravos.

And then there was Tobias Bonatti, who took over the game for the Raiders Tirol after starting QB Conor Miller went down. Bonatti ran for an impressive 185 yards and 3 touchdowns, thanks to great blocking and his own explosive runs. Teammates Lukas Haslwanter and Jan Wiesauer also contributed, but Bonatti clearly led the way.

Homegrowns dominate the trenches

It wasn’t just the offense where homegrowns shined. Defensive lines also played a huge role in Week 2, and two names stood out in particular.

For the Nordic Storm, Marcus Berg Boesen followed up a strong Week 1 performance by teammate Max Parkinson with a dominant game of his own. The Danish defensive end had 2 sacks, 1 tackle for loss, and helped shut down the Wroclaw Panthers offense.

Meanwhile in Hamburg, Joshua Köhnlein made a big impact for the Sea Devils. The 22-year-old defensive tackle caused major problems for the Lions’ offensive line and finished the day with 2 sacks and 1 tackle for loss, playing a key role in Hamburg’s win.

Watch the ELF Live show week 2 recap!

Defensive leaders stand tall

The Nordic Storm had more than one homegrown standout. Veteran Ludvig Myren, now in his fourth ELF season, looked better than ever. Against the Panthers, he recorded 9 tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 pass break-up — a complete performance from the Swedish linebacker.

One of the biggest surprises of the weekend was the Paris Musketeers’ defense, which held the powerful Stuttgart Surge to zero points. At the heart of that effort was linebacker Digaan Gomis, a true leader on the field. Gomis finished with 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, and 1 pass break-up, helping his team secure a tough 6–0 win.

More homegrown highlights to come

With every week, more homegrown players prove they belong at the top level. Week 2 delivered another round of amazing performances — and with Week 3 just around the corner, we’re sure to see even more rising stars step into the spotlight.

Who will shine next? We’ll find out soon.

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