Aden Durde, the 46-year-old British defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, has become the first overseas coach to reach the Super Bowl. Growing up in north London with a single mother, his passion for American football sparked from a 1986 Chicago Bears video. After playing and coaching in British amateur leagues and NFL Europe, he interned with the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons. Joining Seattle in 2024, his defense ranked top in the NFL, allowing just 17.2 points per game. The Seahawks secured a joint-best record and will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 2026 in Santa Clara. Colleagues praise his resilience; Leslie Frazier called it “an incredible story.” Durde pioneered the International Player Pathway, helping talents like Efe Obada reach the NFL, and is tipped for future head coaching roles after prior interviews.
Source: BBC Sport

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