Paris Saints

The Paris Saints are an American football team in Paris, France, that plays in the European League of Football (ELF) in the Western Conference.

Not to be confused with Paris Saint-Germain F.C..
Paris Saints
Established2022 (2022)
Based in France, Paris
Home stadiumStade Jean Bouin
Head coachMarc Mattioli
General managerMarc-Angelo Soumah
LeagueEuropean League of Football (ELF)
DivisionWestern Conference
ColorsNavy blue, red, grey, white
Websiteparissaints.com

History

The long awaited Paris franchise was announced on 23 September 2022 via a press statement, together with the Prague Lions for the 2023 European League of Football expansion.[1] The name, logo and colors of the franchise were unveiled on 23 January 2023. In the meantime, they were known as Paris Football Team. The team is owned and operated by the capital group named Les Mousquetaires de Paris and is based in Rosny-sous-Bois, eastern of Paris. General manager is former NFL-Player Marc-Angelo Soumah and Frantzy Dorlean is the inaugural president of the franchise.[2] Further stakeholders are Patrick Butler, CFL Grey Cup winner Jason Johnson and John McKeon, all operating as directors. First head coach of the franchise will be former Vanderbilt Commodores' defensive secondary coach Marc Mattioli.[3][4]

The first ever recruitment camp of the team was organized on 20 November 2022 with around 240 French and international players in attendance. Shortly after the first players were announced with French nationals Mamadou Sy and Mamadou Doumbouya, both having their origins from the national league champion La Courneuve Flash.[5] Further building blocks of the roster consists of the first ever franchise quarterback Zach Edwards, coming from the Barcelona Dragons.

Stadium

The Saints held their tryout at the Paris La Défense Arena with a capacity of 30,680 seats.

Roster
2023 Paris Saints roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs


Rookies in italics
 updated 23 January 2023
3 A-import, 4 E-import, 12 homegrown
19 active

Staff
2023 Paris Saints staff

Front office

  • Owner – Les mousquetaires de Paris SAS
    (Patrick Butler, Frantzy Dorlean, Jason Johnson,
    John McKeon & Marc-Angelo Soumah
  • General manager – Marc-Angelo Soumah
  • President – Frantzy Dorlean

Head coach

  • Head coach – Marc Mattioli

Offensive coaches

  • Offensive coordinator – n/a
  • Offensive line – n/a
  • Quarterbacks – n/a
  • Running backs – n/a
  • Wide receivers/tight ends – n/a
  

Defensive coaches

  • Defensive coordinator – n/a
  • Defensive backs – n/a
  • Linebacker – n/a
  • Defensive line – n/a

Special teams coaches

  • Special teams coordinator – n/a


Strength and conditioning

  • Head strength and conditioning – n/a


updated 23 January 2023

Head coaches
# Name Term Regular season Postseason Achievements
GC Won Lost Ties Win % GC Won Lost Win %
1 Marc Mattioli 2023 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 —

References
  1. "Europas Football-Liga wächst: Neue Teams in Paris und Prag" (in German). Sportschau. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  2. "Identité de l'entreprise – LES MOUSQUETAIRES DE PARIS". Societe.com (in French). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  3. "Marc Mattioli – Vanderbuild Commodores". Vanderbuild Commodores Athletics. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  4. "REPORTAGE. Comment le football américain est-il en train de s'implanter à Paris ?". ouest-france.fr (in French). Ouest-France. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  5. "Zwei Türme für Paris". football-aktuell.de (in German). Foot Bowl. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
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