FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky State Football star Brett Sylve signs with the German Football League 2 team the Assindia Cardinals in Essen, Germany.
He will make his professional debut for the Men in Blue on March 8th as they take on the Marburg Mercenaries at home.
Cardinals Head Coach Bernd Janzen is excited to have Sylve a part of the team, " He's a versatile
offensive back, primarily a running back, but who also does kick and punt returns
and caught balls." Janzen said.
In the 2019 season and in 2021 the Hammond native ran for over 1000 yards an average of over six yards per touch. This gives the Cardinals high expectations, "And of course we expect a lot from that," Janzen said.
Sylve excited to becoming a professional athlete, "I told my mom that if I ever get a chance to play professional football I'm going to take it, this opportunity is a stepping stone to get where I want to be." Sylve said.
About the Cardinals
The Assindia Cardinals were founded in 1983 and are a member of the German Football League 2 in Essen Germany and compete at the Sportpark am Hallo.
About the German Football League
The German Football League (GFL) was founded in 1979 and has 16 teams in numerous countries throughout Germany. To find out more about the GFL you can visit
https://gfl.info/.
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