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Stellar in service Sinani had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-0 defeat versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact The midfielder did whip in five crosses and was able to provide decent service overall but St. Pauli's attackers couldn't get past Leverkusen's defense. The matchup against Werder Bremen, a side that has allowed 42 goals in league play, is more favorable for Sinani to get better results from his setup play.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Big offensive showing Sinani scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Sinani was all over the place for St. Pauli with a goal and plenty of service to keep the team's offense going. He will need to put on a similar performance for St. Pauli to take points against a Bayer Leverkusen team which has only conceded 27 goals in 20 matches.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK in loss Sinani scored a penalty goal, had three shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Sinani finally broke his long scoring drought with a confident spot kick, and the underlying activity suggests he was more than a one-action contributor. His blend of shooting and light creative work points to a moderate ceiling, but St. Pauli's inconsistent attack keeps his week-to-week output volatile.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Friday Sinani (calf) is on the bench for Friday's game against Hamburger.

Impact Sinani passed a late fitness and will be an option off the bench for this clash. He returns from a two-game absence, and he's likely to see action if things get complicated for St. Pauli due to his creativity in midfield.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Passes testing, fit Friday Sinani (calf) is an option for Friday's match against Hamburger, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Danel has also passed his fitness test and could be available again."

Impact Sinani was likely to miss two weeks and is at the end of that timeline, with the midfielder passing his fitness test ahead of the contest. The midfielder is likely to then see time against Hamburger, but in what capacity remains unknown, starting in the first nine games of the season before dropping to a rotational role, having gone off the bench since Nov. 9.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss two games Sinani suffered a calf injury and is expected to miss the next two games to be back fit for the derby against Hamburger SV, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conference. "D...

Impact Sinani suffered a calf injury that will require at least one week to recover from since coach Alexander Blessin thinks he will only be back fit for the derby against the red shorts on Jan. 23. However, the absence of the Luxembourgish is a minor loss for St. Pauli since he lost his starting role at the middle of the first part of the season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up late equalizer Sinani had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once accurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Sinani set up Ricky Jade-Jones in the 94th minute after subbing into the match in the 73rd. The assist was the first since the opening match of the season for Sinani as he's come off the bench in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet despite volume Sinani had three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Sinani had plenty of volume during Saturday's loss, he had plenty of shots and crosses but just couldn't do anything with that volume. On the whole it was a solid showing against a tough opponent, despite the lack of end product. Sinani should remain a big part of the starting XI in some easier matches coming up.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Leverkusen Sinani (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Leverkusen.

Impact Sinani departed the last game injured, but he's back in the mix and will be starting in his regular role as a playmaker. He has two goals and one assist this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured Sinani was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Stuttgart.

Impact Sinani was forced off late in the second half, with Connor Metcalfe coming on to replace him as part of the five-man midfield. Sinani is a key part of that unit and would be a major blow if sidelined as he's started all four matches to start the season. In those four matches he's been off to a career-year with two goals and one assist already matching his total from 26 matches last season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores free kick winner Sinani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Sinani decided the match in the 77th minute with a free kick that found the net, sealing St. Pauli's comeback. The strike was his second Bundesliga goal of the season and capped the hosts' second half pressure. The Luxembourg forward is in incredible form at the beginning of the season, having contributed two goals and one assist in three games, shooting seven times and creating eight chances in that span.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists Sinani scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Sinani was involved in two of the three goals for St Pauli Saturday to give them the draw during the first league game of the season. He was in a rotational role last campaign with just 14 starts in 26 appearances, having recorded two goals and one assist.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes as starter Sinani started the final 10 matches of the Bundesliga, playing attacking midfielder and striker.

Impact Sinani finished the season in the starting XI, but that was more due to injuries than any particular good showings. He finished with three total goal contributions across 1,249 minutes. Sinani should remain a consistent option in attacking midfield, but he's unlikely to have much goal upside.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in defeat Sinani had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Bochum.

Impact Sinani finished with his second-most accurate crosses in a game this season, and he is up to 21 crosses and 10 accurate crosses over the last five games. This also marked the second time in four outings that he accounted for three chances created. He closed the season with three goal contributions but showed a more significant presense on the defensive side, with 11 tackles won in 26 appearances.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses, three accurate Sinani registered one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact During April, Sinani reached five crosses thrice across his four appearances. In terms of accurate crosses, Sunday marked his best for the category, and he finished with seven of them overall. But at the same time, Sinani got zero assists in April, so he will look for better accuracy and luck during May.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Sinani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Sinani scored one of the two goals for the team to give them the win over Kiel. This was just his second goal of the season, while also starting the last five games in a row, collecting 34 crosses (11 accurate) and 13 shots (four on target) in that span.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six shots and 10 crosses in draw Sinani generated six shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and nine corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Sinani took six shots and attempted 10 crosses from taking nine corners. He also created three chances. This was the second most crosses he has attempted this season and the most shots he has taken this year. So far this season, he has only scored once and provided one assist.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal off bench Sinani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Despite coming on in the final minutes Saturday, Sinani was able to sneak in a final goal for his first of the season. He's been nothing but an bench option for the team, with just four starts in 13 appearances during his first campaign in Bundesliga.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Sinani contributed to three shots (one on goal) to go with one corner and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Frankfurt.

Impact Sinani was in the starting lineup for the third time this season, contributing three shots in each of those games. The Luxembourgish has yet to score this season but appears to be gaining favor with the coach, as evidenced by his increased playing time (214 minutes over the last five games compared to just 104 minutes in the previous 11 matches). He will look to further impress the coach in the upcoming match against Bochum on Wednesday.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses, three shots Sinani had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62...

Impact Saturday marked Sinani's first start since Oct. 26, which was given after he logged an assist in his previous appearance. For the first time this season, Sinani attempted multiple crosses, which have barely got between August and November. Saturday also marked only the second time this season in which he attempted multiple shots.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides first assist in Germany Sinani had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Sinani entered the match in the 79th minute and set up Morgan Guilavogui in the 84th for St. Pauli's lone goal while tying for the team-high with two chances created. The assist was Sinani's first goal involvement since moving to Germany in the summer as he's made just one start in his eight appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Teemu Pukki's icy penalty kick gives Finland 1-0 lead vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

JUNE 4, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Danel Sinani's second goal extends Luxembourg's lead vs. Lithuania, 2-0

JUNE 4, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Luxembourg displays BEAUTIFUL team sequence for first goal vs. Lithuania, 1-0

JUNE 4, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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Teemu Pukki's icy penalty kick gives Finland 1-0 lead vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Danel Sinani's second goal extends Luxembourg's lead vs. Lithuania, 2-0

Luxembourg displays BEAUTIFUL team sequence for first goal vs. Lithuania, 1-0