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Option for Friday Hountondji (ankle) is an option for Friday's match against Gladbach, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "I think Andreas will be in the squad."

Impact Hountondji was eyeing a return to play this week and is still on the right track, likely only needing to pass a fitness check to play. This is a massive return after he held starting time at forward this season, adding another option to the attack. He scored a goal every three games before the injury, looking to continue the decent trend once on the field again.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could return as early as Friday Hountondji (ankle) is nearing a return and is a potential option for Friday's match against Gladbach after training, according to manager Alexander Blessin, per Hamburger Abendblat...

Impact Hountondji has been out for around two months with an ankle injury, but has seen an insane boost in health over the past month, with the forward now training fully and potentially returning soon. He will have a chance at making the team Friday, despite the short week, probably needing to pass some testing. He did score four goals in 12 appearances (nine starts) before the injury, although they will likely be cautious with his return and work him in from the bench.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trains this week Hountondji (ankle) has returned to training and is nearing a return to play, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "He was separated from the team for a long time and had to do a...

Impact Hountondji was back on grass Wednesday and is now doing even more work, joining full training. That said, the forward is longing for his return and is likely out only a week or two more, massive news for the forward. With four goals in 12 appearances (nine starts) this season, he is likely to pick up a starting spot again once fit.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back on grass Hountondji (ankle) was spotted running on grass Wednesday, the club posted.

Impact Hountondji went down with a broken ankle right at the start of 2026, but he hit a key milestone Wednesday by getting back out on the grass for the first time since the injury. It is a strong step in the right direction for the striker, even if he is still a ways off from rejoining the matchsquad, with a potential return in March still on the table if his recovery stays on track. In the meantime, Martijn Kaars and Danel Sinani continue to log heavier minutes up front as they absorb the attacking workload during his absence.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Broken ankle confirmed Hountondji is likely out for the next three to four months due to a broken ankle, according to his club.

Impact Hountondji went down with an ankle injury ahead of the break and after further testing, it was revealed the forward suffered a hairline fracture in his ankle. Unfortunately, he will miss around three to four months, putting a return this season in jeopardy depending on his recovery. This will open a spot in the attack for Ricky-Jade Jone or Oladapo Afolayan to take, although Mathias Pierre Lage could move forward while Danel Sinani works back into the starting XI.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Hountondji was forced off in the 58th minute of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Mainz due to an apparent ankle injury.

Impact Hountondji was in the starting squad to replace the injured Martijn Kaars (groin) after returning from a shoulder injury. The striker played almost one hour before suffering an ankle injury and being forced off the pitch. Hountondji didn't answer the call for Benin as he prefers to stay in St. Pauli to recover from his injuries and will have several weeks to do so before the next Bundesliga clash against Leipzig on Jan. 10.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up with Benin Hountondji has been called up by Benin for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18.

Impact Hountondji was called by Benin for the AFCON and will miss all the games until at least the clash against Wolfsburg on Jan. 14. The striker has been a regular starter in the frontline for St. Pauli, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Danel Sinani as a possible option to see increased playing time.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Hountondji (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim.

Impact Hountondji remains sidelined after recently returning to the training field to run, but he is not yet ready to make his return. The forward still needs more time to recover fully and will not be available Saturday against Heidenheim.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing Heidenheim for return Hountondji (undisclosed) is back running and eyeing a return against Hedienheim on Dec. 13, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Andreas was running again today. It's not enoug...

Impact Hountondji is still working on his return as he entered the training field to run Thursday. However, the forward is still not ready for a return, needing around a week or two more to recover. He is currently eyeing to return to the team sheet when facing Heidenheim on Dec. 13, hopeful to earn a starting role again once fit.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muscular injury proves minor Hountondji (undisclosed) suffered a muscular injury in Saturday's clash against Bayern that proved to be minor, coach Alexander Blessin said in a press conference. "It's not as ser...

Impact Hountondji suffered a muscular injury against Bayern on Saturday that revealed to be only minor after undergoing scans over the weekend. The striker won't be available for the midweek DFB Pokal game but could be back available for Saturday's clash against Koln if his evolution is positive this week. Hountondji started the last two games and scored against Bayern, suggesting he should hold a starting role for St. Pauli once fully back fit.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Hountondji (undisclosed) was forced off in the first half of Saturday's clash against Bayern due to an apparent injury.

Impact Hountondji suffered an apparent injury early during Saturday's clash against Bayern and was forced off since he couldn't carry on. The striker was replaced by Danel Sinani who is expected to see a greater role in the frontline if the injury to Hountondji proves to be a serious one.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Hountondji scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Hountondji equalized right before halftime by tucking home the rebound after his penalty had been saved by Finn Dahmen. He led the line physically and contributed four shots, targeting three of them to apply pressure on the Augsburg defense. The forward put in a high work rate first half before being subbed off at halftime. Hountondji has now scored one goal in each of his first three Bundesliga games this season, showing good form with St. Pauli.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at Hamburger Hountondji scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 win over Hamburger SV.

Impact Hountondji scored his second goal in the season in the 60th minute to seal St Pauli's road win. The forward now has four shots (three on target) in two starts so far.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in debut Hountondji scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Hountondji opened his debut match for St Pauli with a bang, recording a goal to help get the tie Saturday. It seems like the forward will likely remain a key figure in the starting XI for the side, joining from Burley on a season long loan.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Germany Hountondji has been sent on loan to St. Pauli from Burnley, according to his parent club.

Impact Hountondji is going to spend a season away from Burnley after just joining the club before the 2024/25 season, heading to St. Pauli in Germany after spending the back half of the last campaign with Standard Liege. He continues to struggle with Burnley for time, only making 10 appearances before his loan. He will hope to regain his promise in the second league of Germany and look to return to a club still in the Premier League.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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