Top 100 Players of the 2024 ELF Season: Rank #6
Felix Pahl
In April, we are revealing the Top 100 graded players of the 2024 European League of Football season, based on SportsMetrics’ advanced evaluation system. These rankings are based only on on-field performance — including consistency, impact, and position-specific stats. Today, we highlight the player ranked #6.
#6 William Lydle
William Lydle takes the #6 spot in the ELF Top 100. He was one of the most underrated defensive players in the league last season. Playing for the Cologne Centurions, Lydle had an impressive first year in the ELF.
A breakout season in Cologne
The Centurions had a mixed 2024 season, ending with a 6-6 record. While there were some tough losses, the team also had strong performances — and Lydle was a big part of that. In 12 games, he recorded 60 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss, and forced 3 fumbles.
It’s still unknown where William Lydle will play in 2025, but one thing is clear — he proved in his first ELF season that he’s one of the league’s top defensive players.