Munich Ravens running back Justus Seelig is balancing a professional football career with medical studies at the University of Augsburg, aiming to become a sports doctor.
The 21-year-old athlete, who recently met sports medicine icon Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt, combines his EFA gridiron ambitions with a training regimen of up to ten sessions per week.
- Depth Chart Stability: Seelig’s commitment to remain in Munich for the upcoming season provides the Ravens with continuity in their backfield.
As the Munich Ravens continue to solidify their presence in the European Football Alliance (EFA), Seelig has emerged as a unique profile within the league.
The Ravens competed in the EFA final in Innsbruck against Nordic Storm, and the Denver-born running back has become a focal point for the franchise’s organizational growth. BILD reported that Seelig is currently in his third semester of medical school, specializing in trauma surgery and orthopedics.
Seelig moves from the gridiron to the clinic. “I want to become a sports doctor,” he told BILD. This ambition was reinforced by a chance encounter in Munich’s English Garden with 84-year-old sports medicine legend Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt. “That was incredible, I took a selfie. I would love to look over his shoulder sometime,” Seelig added.
Seelig’s journey to the Munich backfield involved stops at the Dresden Monarchs, the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns academy, and the NFL Academy in Loughborough, England. In 2025, he played for the Madrid Bravos. Despite receiving offers from U.S. college programs, he viewed the combination of playing for the Ravens and pursuing his degree as the superior long-term decision. “Football careers can be short,” he said to BILD.
“I have optimal conditions. And everything I have learned through football has prepared me for my studies. Above all, discipline. You learn to create an optimal routine,” he said.
| Career Phase | Team/Institution | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Development | Dresden Monarchs / Schwäbisch Hall | Football Foundation |
| Elite Development | NFL Academy (Loughborough) | Advanced Tactical Training |
| Professional | Madrid Bravos / Munich Ravens | EFA Competition |
| Academic | University of Augsburg | Trauma/Orthopedic Medicine |
While he missed a chance to see his idol, Odell Beckham Jr., during the wide receiver’s visit to FC Bayern, Seelig maintains a close eye on the league. He previously served as a sideline participant during the NFL game in Munich between the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants.
Looking ahead to the upcoming fixture between the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots, Seelig remains focused on his own trajectory. He has confirmed that he will definitely continue his tenure with the Munich Ravens for the next season.
Whether he is analyzing defensive gaps on the field or studying human anatomy in the classroom, Seelig is positioning himself for a career that spans both the locker room and the operating theater.
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