Shuan Fatah becomes new head coach of the Hamburg Sea Devils

The Hamburg Sea Devils are pleased to announce Shuan Fatah as their new head coach. Fatah, a multiple champion coach in American football, will lead the team in the upcoming season of the European League of Football. At the same time, the team said goodbye to Matt Johnsonwho led the Sea Devils through the 2024 season.

“The Hamburg Sea Devils and our head coach Matt Johnson are going their separate ways with immediate effect. We thank Matt for his commitment and leadership in the 2024 season. He has accompanied the team with determination in every challenge and laid a solid foundation for the future of our franchise. We wish him all the best for the future!”,. Mark WeitzGeneral Manager and Managing Director of the Sea Devils.

“We need this passion and determination”

With Shuan Fatah One of the most successful coaches in European football returns to Hamburg. Fatah is not only a four-time World Bowl champion and six-time German Bowl winner, but also a five-time Austrian champion. He led the Swarco Raiders Tirol to five championship titles in the Austrian Football League (AFL) and has been head coach of the German men’s national team since January 2023. “Shuan Fatah brings not only incredible experience, but also the passion and determination we need to get back to the top of the league.” So Mark Weitz about the new head coach.

Fatah and the Raiders go separate ways

Shuan Fatah himself is enthusiastic about returning to Hamburg: “As a former member of the Hamburg Sea Devils in NFL Europe, the city of Hamburg and the name Sea Devils have a special ring and meaning for me.” When the request came from Hamburg, it quickly became clear to me that it was time for me to give something back to this city. I was also aware that a lot of work would be waiting for us, but I always follow the motto: “If it’s scary to jump in, then that’s exactly when you jump in!”‚“

“It must be a privilege to wear the Sea Devils helmet again”

Fatah is convinced that Hamburg has the potential to once again become an absolute powerhouse in the ELF: “For me, the city has the best fan base in the entire league, and Hamburg has always celebrated American football like no other city in Germany.” Some of the best players I know come from this city, and I am enthusiastic about this task. It is now up to us to find fellow campaigners who also believe in this vision and who are aware of the great legacy of the Sea Devils name. It must and will again be a privilege to wear our colors and the Sea Devils helmet for Hamburg.”

After a challenging last season, Fatah will move forward with clear goals: “When a person falls, it is important to get up again. For real winners, winning is the most important thing.” Even though concrete goals still depend on the team line-up for next year, Fatah remains ambitious: “Basically, I’m always ‘in it to win it’.” With Shuan Fatah At the top, the Sea Devils are optimistic about the future and hope to build on past successes and once again be among the top teams in the ELF in the 2025 season.