Noah Bomba is a German receiver from Würzburg playing for the Coslada Camioneros in Spain before joining the Hamburg Sea devils for the 2024 ELF season. At 23 years old, the young player has already participated in 3 ELF seasons, winning a championship with the Frankfurt Galaxy before stints with the Stuttgart Surge, Leipzig Kings, and Munich Ravens. We’re thankful to have such an experienced player answer a few questions about his journey thus far.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
What sparked your interest in football, and who were your early influences in the sport?
I grew up in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany. We had an American Army base back in the days, so my city definitely has an American influence. I discovered Football when I was 15 years old. After 10 years of soccer, I wanted to try out something new. I fell in love on the first day of practice, and it was just an offseason running day lol. After this practice, Coach Martin Hanselmann had a talk with me and that talk really motivated me to stay in this sport. He is still one of my biggest mentors in Football and life in general for me. I never had this feeling of family and intensity before, that's why I love this sport.
FOOTBALL JOURNEY
Can you walk us through your football journey, from your early days to where you are now?
I started in 2016 my Rookie year with the Würzburg Panthers. I won ROY (Rookie of the Year) in my first season and earned team OPOY (Offensive Player of the Year) in my second season. I was nominated and played for the Bavarian All-state team, the Bavarian Warriors. The following 2 seasons I played for the Würzburg Panthers Senior team in GFL3, although I was still a junior aged player. In my second year I had the most Receiving touchdowns and yards on my team, so I decided to take the next step. I wanted to go to college. I visited some schools with my mentor, but due to Corona in 2020, unfortunately it didn't work out. So I decided to go to the GFL at this point and signed with the Frankfurt Universe. A couple months later, after not playing in 2020, the European League of Football got announced and I signed with the Frankfurt Galaxy.
What are some of the proudest achievements or standout moments in your football career?
My first season in the ELF was one of the best times I had playing Football. A 21 year old rookie, playing all over Europe. I was in the Top 3 for Offensive Rookie of the Year. When you run in infront of 25,000 people in the Championship game and win it all. Wow, that was one of the best feelings I ever had.
After that I decided to go back to my mentor in 2022 to join the Stuttgart surge. Learned a lot in that year. From winning the Championship to going 0-12 was tough, but it taught me the lesson to always keep pushing and never give up. The game of football is just like life, you have a lot of ups and downs. It doesn't matter if you win or lose, it matters how you develop as a person and player.
GETTING PERSONAL
Are there any personal stories or challenges you've faced that have significantly shaped your journey?
2023 was a tough year for me. After going 0-12 in 2022, I got injured and released, so not having a team was tough. On the personal side, my grandfather passed away as well. That really shaped me, he was like a best friend to me, and my idol. It taught me, you never know when it's over, so put 100% in everything you do, and enjoy every moment you have.
NOAH BOMBA PLAYING STYLE
How would you describe your playing style and the skills that set you apart on the field?
I am a big frame receiver. Being 6’4, I use my size a lot to catch balls. I am an aggressive player, who loves to run through walls. I am working my ass off in the gym and on running, to become better and better, because I was never the most talented player. But I play with a lot of heart. When I coached at camps, the players always looked up to me, because the way I coach football is with a lot of fun and heart.
CURRENT ROLE AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
What is your current role within your team or the league, and how do you see it evolving?
I am new to the Sea Devils, but not young to the ELF. I want to become a leader and help the team with everything I have. I want to develop as a person every day, the results will follow, as long as I try to become the best teammate I can be.
How would you summarize your legacy and the mark you've left in football?
There is always light at the End of the tunnel, never give up. God is great and as long as you wake up in the morning, he is not done writing your story! Thanks for having me!
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