FC St. Pauli Team News - Soccer

Jackson Irvine - Suffers new foot injury Irvine is ruled out for the time being due to sufffering a new foot injury, the club announced.

Impact Irvine underwent surgery to his foot following a fatigue fracture back in April. The captain of St. Pauli appears to have suffered a setback related to that injury and will be sidelined for some time to recover. Irvine returned from his previous injury in October and played eight games in the Bundesliga, starting the last five, making his absence a blow for the team since a change will be required in the starting XI, with Conor Metcalfe expected to take on a greater role for St. Pauli while Irvine is sidelined.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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David Nemeth - Progressing well, still unavailable Nemeth (groin) is progressing well but is still not an option for the time being, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conference. "David is progressing well, but he's still u...

Impact Nemeth missed all the games since the beginning of the season due to a groin injury that required a surgery. The defender is progressing well in his recovery but remains unavailable for the time being. His timeline to return remains unknown, but it will likely take some time before seeing back on the pitch. Eric Smith is set to hold his greater role in the backline of St. Pauli while he is out.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Danel Sinani - 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martijn Kaars - Will play against Wolfsburg Kaars (groin) will play in Wednesday's clash against Wolfsburg, but it remains to be seen if he will start or come off the bench, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conferen...

Impact Kaars fully recovered from his groin injury and is making good impression in training. The starting forward will for sure play in Wednesday's clash against Wolfsburg but the coach will decide on wether he plays from the starting whistle or if he will come off bench to help the team. If he had to start on the bench, Ricky-Jade Jones will likely start in his spot for St. Pauli.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch FC St. Pauli vs. RB Leipzig: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream One of the lowest-scoring squads in the Bundesliga meets the No. 3 team in the league defensively when FC St. Pauli (13 goals scored, 16th i...

5 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Andreas Hountondji - 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martijn Kaars - Option to face Leipzig Kaars (groin) is an option for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Both trained fully today. They showed no adverse reaction. I assume that b...

Impact Kaars is back in the team this week after he suffered a groin injury, as the forward has trained and deemed fit for play. This is massive news for the club, as they are gaining back a starting forward as they resume play from the break. He has started in three of his past five appearances, scoring two goals last time out.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tomoya Ando - Joins St. Pauli Ando was transferred from Avispa Fukuoka to St. Pauli, his new club announced. "Tomoya's arrival gives us greater flexibility in defense, as he can play in any position within a th...

Impact Ando played his first season in the Japanese top flight in 2025 following Fukuoko's promotion, making 36 appearances and scoring four goals, while also featuring six times across the Emperor's Cup and the Japanese League Cup. He later gained experience in Japan's second division, where he made 64 appearances with two goals and one assist. In July, the versatile defender earned his first senior national team call-up and has since made three appearances.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Clears suspension Smith is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Smith has served his suspension due to the red card he received against Heidenheim and is back available for the next game of St. Pauli. The defender has been an undisputed starter for the club this season and will claim back his role against Leipzig on Jan. 10.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Martijn Kaars - Suffers groin injury in training Kaars suffered a groin injury in training and was ruled out for Sunday's 0-0 draw against Mainz, coach Alexander Blessin said in a press conference, according to Abendblatt.

Impact Kaars missed Sunday's clash against Mainz after suffering a groin injury in the final training session ahead of the game. The striker will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury and hopes to have as short a recovery timeline as possible. His next chance to feature will come on Jan. 10 against Leipzig, leaving him a decent amount of time to recover. That said, Andreas Hountondji is expected to take on a larger role for St. Pauli if he misses out.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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

Mathias Pereira Lage - Fires one shot Pereira Lage took an off target shot and crossed once inaccurately during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Mainz.

Impact Pereira Lage was held off the scoresheet during a quiet outing Sunday. The attacker has combined for four shots, a chance created and seven crosses over his last three appearances as a locked in starter for St. Pauli.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Shuts out Mainz Vasilj kept a clean sheet while making a save during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Mainz.

Impact Vasilj helped St. Pauli to a point by shutting out Mainz on Sunday. The clean sheet was the first since August for the keeper as he's combined to allow just two goals while making 13 saves in his last three starts. St. Pauli face Leipzig at home when the Bundesliga returns in January.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Returns to bench Jones (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Mainz.

Impact Jones was likely to be an option Sunday and is with the team as expected, with the forward finding a spot on the bench. He has only appeared off the bench twice all season as he recovers from injury, hoping to ramp up his minutes soon and have a bigger influence on the squad.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Nemeth - Remains out Nemeth (groin) is still recovering from groin surgery, according to manager Alex Blessin. "Everyone is available except for David. His condition is also improving."

Impact Nemeth is still recovering from groin surgery and is not yet an option, likely still a few weeks from a return. However, the good news is the defender is recovering, appearing to be closer to a return, although he has yet to be confirmed of training. He received the surgery a little over three months ago, likely nearing the end of his absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Option for Sunday Jones (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Mainz, according to manager Alex Blessin. "Everyone is available except for David."

Impact Jones had to leave the field early last outing, just a match after making his return, coming on the field for a short appearance before he left. However, he appears to already be fit, with the forward cleared for play. He has only appeared off the bench as he ramps up his fitness, likely for a similar role.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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

Arkadiusz Pyrka - Plays full game Pyrka had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over FC Heidenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Pyrka recorded 18 passes and also made seven clearances, one block and one interception. He has now accumulated 14 clearances, five tackles and four interceptions across the last four games.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Chima Fujita - Creates two goals Fujita assisted twice to go with two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Fujita set up Martijn Kaars in the 35th minute and then again in the 53rd minute. Fujita recorded 25 passes and also made two interceptions and two clearances. He has started all games this campaign and has now accumulated a cumulative of three assists.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Martijn Kaars - Scores two on Saturday Kaars scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Kaars netted in the 35th minute and again in the 53rd minute, both times assisted by Joel Chima Fujita. Kaars has featured 12 times this campaign, starting six times and this was his first goal contribution.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Lets in one Vasilj registered six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Vasilj made 12 passes and conceded in the 64th minute. He has started all 14 games this campaign and recorded 15 saves and three clearances across the last four games. Next, he takes on Mainz 05, who lay at the bottom of the table and have scored only once in the last four games.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Appearance cut short Jones was forced off the field in injury time of Saturday's 2-1 win over Heidenheim due to an apparent injury.

Impact Jones was brought onto the field Saturday in the 76th minute but would only remain on the field until injury time, forced off just minutes later. This is something to monitor for the forward, as he had just returned from a long absence due to a shoulder injury. He is not a regular starter for the club but has been seeing time off the bench, hoping to avoid another major absence.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Sent off Saturday Smith was shown a red card in the 45th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Heidenheim.

Impact Smith would see his marching orders just ahead of halftime, with the defender sent off in the 45th minute of Saturday's outing. Unfortunately, he will be suspended for at least one match, missing out against Mainz on Dec. 21, and possibly further time depending on his ruling. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Adam Dzwigala as a likely replacement.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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

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