FC St. Pauli Team News - Soccer

James Sands - Solid defensive display Sands registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sands delivered a strong defensive performance in Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, recording one tackle, three interceptions and four clearances. The American remains an important piece in midfield despite playing a role that rarely translates into attacking returns. He has started 22 of his 23 appearances this season, totaling one goal, 41 tackles and 42 interceptions.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Provides one assist Saliakas assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Saliakas registered an assist in Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, setting up Mathias Pereira Lage with a first-half cross. He added a season-high two key passes and two shots while contributing three tackles and three clearances in a strong all-around display. The Greek has now started six consecutive matches, tallying one goal and two assists during that span.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Scores first goal of season Pereira Lage scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Pereira Lage found the net in Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, heading home a cross from Manolis Saliakas to open the scoring. The midfielder made his first start in four appearances and continues to endure a difficult season, tallying just one goal and two assists in 22 appearances this season.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - 11 saves in victory Vasilj had 11 saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Hoffenheim.

Impact asilj turned in one of his best outings of the season in Saturday's win over Hoffenheim, making 11 saves to secure the clean sheet and snap a five-match run without one. The goalkeeper has been consistently busy, recording at least two saves in each of his last nine appearances while conceding 14 goals during that stretch. He will aim to maintain that form in Sunday's clash against Frankfurt.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Back on bench Metcalfe (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Metcalfe is back in the squad for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim and takes a place on the bench after last appearing on Dec. 13. He has made one start in 14 appearances this season while recording one assist and is eased back into action as a substitute option. His availability still provides the midfield with additional depth.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joel Chima Fujita - In starting squad Fujita (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Fujita is in the starting squad for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after returning to full fitness, marking a massive boost for the club following his goal last time out. He resumes his role in the starting XI and continues as a key attacking presence. The midfielder now sits on one goal and three assists in 22 appearances (21 starts) this campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch TSG Hoffenheim vs. FC St. Pauli: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Two clubs at opposite ends of the table in the Bundesliga, TSG Hoffenheim (third) and FC St. Pauli (16th), play at 9:30 a.m. ET on Saturday....

2 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Conor Metcalfe - Fit for Saturday Metcalfe (knee) is an option for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Connor is also back. He's fully trained again, and I'm happy we can h...

Impact Metcalfe is finally going to be in for a return after an extended absence, last appearing in a game on Dec. 13. This will give the club some depth, but he is unlikely to start much, with one start in 14 appearances this season, recording one assist. That said, his addition will give the midfield some more depth.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joel Chima Fujita - Option for Saturday Fujita (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "It looks like everyone will be available. Joel is looking good."

Impact Fujita is back in the squad for Saturday's outing and is an option, a massive return for the club after a goal last time out. He should remain in a starting role moving forward now that he is fit, notching one goal and three assists in 22 appearances (21 starts) this campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Danel Sinani - Delivers assist in win Sinani assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Sinani set up Hauke Wahl's 55th minute header, whipping in the delivery that Mio Backhaus couldn't deal with cleanly before it fell to the St. Pauli defender. He continued to operate as St. Pauli's primary set-piece weapon and played a key role in controlling the flow of the match after they reclaimed the lead. His service produced the first true moment of attacking quality in the game and completely shifted the momentum. The Luxembourgish midfielder is in solid form, with two goals and one assist over his last four appearances while racking up 18 crosses and eight corners during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Provides assist in victory Saliakas assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th...

Impact Saliakas set up Joel Chima Fujita's 70th minute winner, whipping in the decisive ball from the right at the exact moment it mattered most. He mixed aggressive forward runs with sharp recovery sprints as Bremen pushed to seize control late, showing real two-way impact down the flank. In a tight game decided by fine margins, his involvement on the match-winning goal was the difference, and he backed it up defensively with two tackles (two won), one interception and three clearances to help lock down the result.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hauke Wahl - Scores opener Sunday Wahl scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Wahl snapped the deadlock in the 55th minute, climbing above his marker to power home Danel Sinani's service and ignite the breakthrough right out of halftime pressure after a sluggish first half from both sides. The goal completely shifted the momentum, and from there he took command of the back line as St. Pauli dug in and managed a tense, high-wire finish to protect the advantage. Wahl delivered a dominant two-way performance, logging two tackles (two won), two interceptions and a season high 13 clearances to slam the door and lock up the win.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Chima Fujita - Scores first Bundesliga goal Fujita was subbed off due to a late knock in the 87th minute of Sunday's 2-1 victory against Werder Bremen. He scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (ze...

Impact Fujita delivered the moment of the match in the 70th minute, burying a high-quality finish to restore St. Pauli's second-half lead and notch his first Bundesliga goal in style. The strike came right after Bremen had pulled level and ultimately stood as the difference in a massive relegation six-pointer. Beyond the goal, he put in a tireless shift in midfield as St. Pauli dug in down the stretch, though his night ended on a sour note after he was forced off late with a knock that still needs further evaluation.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Three saves in victory Vasilj registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Vasilj gave up one goal but never lost his edge as St. Pauli dug in to defend a slim lead down the stretch. He commanded his box with authority and steadied the back line after Bremen's equalizer, keeping everyone organized when the pressure spiked. With Bremen going direct and crashing for second balls, he stayed sharp, made three key saves on the night and came up big in the closing minutes to lock down the win, and now he'll aim to carry that momentum into Saturday's matchup against Hoffenheim.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hauke Wahl - Starting in defense Wahl (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bremen.

Impact Wahl is no longer dealing with his knee injury and has returned, starting immediately after three games out. He has yet to miss a start all season when he is an option, likely to remain in a starting role moving forward.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Starts against Bremen Smith (heel) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bremen.

Impact Smith is an option as expected Sunday, with the midfielder starting immediately. He is a regular starter when fit, yet to miss a start when an option this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

FC St. Pauli vs. Werder Bremen Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 22 FC St. Pauli will play Werder Bremen for the second time in the Bundesliga this season on Sunday, after Werder Bremen won the first meeting...

FEBRUARY 22 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Hauke Wahl - Back in contention Wahl (knee) should be an option for Sunday's clash against Bremen after training fully with the team this week, according to Rupert Fabig from Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Wahl had been shelved with a knee injury that kept him out of St. Pauli's last three matches, but the defender is back in full training this week and is lining up to be available for Sunday's matchup against Bremen. He's been a locked-in starter all season, and there's a real chance he slots straight back into the starting XI in the back-three if the staff gives him the green light.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Back available Sunday Pereira Lage (muscular) should be an option for Sunday's clash against Bremen after training fully with the team this week, according to Rupert Fabig from Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Pereira Lage had been sidelined with a muscular injury that forced him to miss St. Pauli's last two outings, but the Portuguese midfielder returned to full training this week and is trending toward being available for Sunday's clash against Bremen. He had been a regular in the starting XI for most of the season before shifting to a bench role in the two matches leading up to the setback, so his exact role moving forward still needs to be sorted out.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Should start Sunday Smith (heel) should be an option to start for Sunday's clash against Bremen after training fully with the team this week, according to Rupert Fabig from Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Smith sat out the last two matches with a heel issue, but the versatile midfielder returned to full training this week and looks on track to jump right back into the starting XI for Sunday's showdown with Bremen, a massive fixture for St. Pauli in their fight to stay up. He has been a locked-in starter all season, logging heavy minutes across multiple roles. If the medical staff clears him, there is little doubt he slots straight back into the lineup, whether that is anchoring the midfield or sliding into the back line.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Spotted in team training Metcalfe (knee) was spotted in team training Wednesday and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Bremen, according to Rupert Fabig from Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Metcalfe has been sidelined since late December with a knee injury, but the midfielder finally got back on the training pitch Wednesday and could be in the mix for Sunday's showdown against Bremen. That said, he's mostly been a depth piece off the bench for St. Pauli this season, so there's no real urgency to fast-track him back into action.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

David Nemeth - Trains partially Wednesday Nemeth (groin) participated in the first part of team training Wednesday before ending the session with individual exercises as he still needs time before returning to full team tr...

Impact Nemeth is trending in the right direction as he works back from the groin injury that required surgery before the season, but the defender still needs additional time before he is cleared for full team training. The current timeline points to a potential return at some point in March at best, once he has stacked a few complete sessions with the squad and proven he is ready for game intensity. Until then, Eric Smith, Hauke Wahl, and newcomer Tomoya Ando are in line to log heavier minutes and handle the defensive workload in his absence.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Dzwigala - Defensive stalwart Dzwigala registered seven tackles (three won), two clearances and five interceptions in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Amidst a pretty poor defensive showing across the board, Dzwigala dazzled with five interceptions and seven tackles. He'll have less opportunities to post these numbers against a lackluster Werder Bremen attack but that also means he can assert his dominance more effectively.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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