AFLE
Berlin Thunder

South/East Conference · Berlin, Germany

Berlin Thunder

Est. 2021 · HC Shawn Cooper

5–7

Season 2026 · #5 in league

Franchise

Berlin, Germany
Est. 2021
South/East Conference

Cantianstadion

Cantianstraße 24, 10437 Berlin

earngreatness

Seasons

2026

Staff

Head Coach
Shawn Cooper
Offensive Coordinator
John Shannon
Defensive Coordinator
Raul Saavedra
General Manager
Rasheed Mokka

Contact

Oranienstraße 22, 10999 Berlin, Germany

Team Colors

Games

Latest news

BERLIN THUNDER
© Greg Kotler

22.10.2026

Why the Berlin Thunder season deserves more credit than the record suggests

A 5-7 record and a missed playoff spot tell only part of the Berlin Thunder story. On the field, they were one of the most explosive offensive teams in the league. Off it, they faced challenges that would have derailed lesser organizations entirely. Looked at in full, this was a season that deserves respect. An […]

BERLIN THUNDER
© Lukasz Skwiot

18.09.2026

How Jon Cole went from State MVP to AFLE Offensive Player of the Year

Jon Cole did not take the straightforward path to the top. He earned every step of it. The Berlin Thunder wide receiver capped the inaugural AFLE season as Offensive Player of the Year and the holder of every major receiving record the league has to offer. This is how he got there. Built for the […]

AFLE
© Lukasz Skwiot

15.09.2026

Three quarterbacks every team should have on their radar for 2027

The inaugural AFLE season produced some outstanding individual performances at quarterback. These three players have shown they belong at this level and raised the bar for what European football can look like when elite talent steps onto the field. Heading into 2027, they will be among the most sought-after names in the league. The MVP […]

Team leaders

Roster

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