FC St. Pauli Team News Page 2 - Soccer

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

Louis Oppie - Sends in four crosses Oppie crossed four times inaccurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Oppie was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most crosses on the team in the draw. The fullback has combined for two shots, a chance created and 13 crosses over his last three appearances, starting twice over that stretch.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Holds on for draw Vasilj allowed a goal while making six saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Vasilj allowed the opening goal of the match in the 51st minute, but held Koln from there as St. Pauli found a late game tying goal. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts as St. Pauli have a home match against Heidenheim next on the schedule.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Claims a point late Jones scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Jones entered the match in the 68th minute and leveled the score with his goal in the 94th. It was the first appearance this season for Jones after returning from a lengthy shoulder injury in the match.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danel Sinani - 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

Lars Ritzka - Comes off bench Ritzka (undisclosed) appeared off the bench in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Rotzka made his way back to the field for a short appearance Tuesday, as the defender would come off the bench to end the Cup match. He started in their last outing, so this is good news for the club, although he did go unused in the four games before his start. He has started in four of his 12 appearances this campaign, likely to return to more of a rotational role.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Starts midweek Pereira Lage (undisclosed) started and played 89 minutes in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Pereira Lage left the club's last match with a knock but would return to play in a Cup match Tuesday, with the midfielder recording 89 minutes of play. This is solid news for the club as he is cleared for play, set to return to his starting role at forward, and hopefully earn his first goal, with only two assists on the season as his goal contributions.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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

Andreas Hountondji - 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

Nikola Vasilj - Concedes three unanswered goals Vasilj allowed three goals while making a save during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Vasilj allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second including the game winning goal in the 93rd minute. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for five saves over his last three starts and hasn't kept a clean sheet since August.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Leaves late with knock Pereira Lage was forced off in the second half of Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bayern due an undisclosed injury.

Impact Pereira Lage left the match in the 87th minute being replaced by Connor Metcalfe. The attacker's status for next week's trip to Koln will be monitored over the next week.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Ritzka - Off early with injury Ritzka was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Bayern due to an injury.

Impact Ritzka left the match in the 68th minute being replaced by Louis Oppie. The defender's status for next week's trip to Koln is in question.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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

Manolis Saliakas - On bench against Bayern Saliakas (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bayern.

Impact Saliakas was eyeing a return this week and that appears to be coming to fruition with the midfielder training again ahead of their match against Bayern. He has missed the last two games and eventhough he is back in the squad they may be cautious with his playing time. As a result he is starting from the bench while he works his way back toward his previous starting role.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Pyrka - Makes starting squad Pyrka (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Bayern.

Impact Pyrka was off early in the club's last outing but has avoided any major injury, with the defender already training again after suffering from cramps. He is now included in the starting squad on Saturday as he has returned to full fitness without missing any time. This keeps him in his usual role on the right flank where he has started in all but three games he has been available for this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Dzwigala - On bench Saturday Dzwigala (abdomen) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bayern.

Impact Dzwigala has missed the past three games but is cleared for play and will take a place on the bench Saturday. The defender opened the season as a starter for four matches before moving into a rotational role. He will aim to build his fitness and push for more minutes as he works toward winning back a spot in the starting squad.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Trains fully, fit for Saturday Saliakas (groin) is back in team training and an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to Alexander Blessin. "Manolis has also completed a full training ses...

Impact Saliakas was eyeing a return this week, and that appears to be coming to fruition, with the midfielder training again ahead of their match against Bayern. This comes after two games out for the midfielder, looking to reclaim the starting role he held before the injury. However, they may be cautious with his return and give him a bench spot to start, with four starts in eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Dzwigala - Option for Saturday Dzwigala (abdomen) is an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Dzwigala has been out for the club's past three games but appears to be an option again, with the defender cleared for play. The club will now regain another option in the defense, as he started in the first four games of the season before more of a rotational role. He will hope to work back towards that starting role now that he is fit, although he could be met with a bench spot to begin.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Pyrka - Injury only minor Pyrka (leg) is fit for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Arkadiusz had cramps but was able to participate again."

Impact Pyrka was off early in the club's last outing but has avoided any major injury, with the defender already training again after suffering from cramps. This is solid news for the defender, as he is fit for play again, missing no time due to injury. He has started in all but three games he has been available for this season on the right flank, likely to remain in this role moving forward now that he is fit.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Fires two shots Pereira Lage took two off target shots and crossed three times inaccurately during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Pereira Lage was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with his two shots in the match. The attacker has combined for five shots, four chances created and eight crosses in his last three appearances, but hasn't had a goal involvement since August 29th.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Concedes once in loss Vasilj allowed a goal while making two saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Vasilj allowed the lone goal of the match in the 44th minute as St. Pauli dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed seven goals while combining for 11 saves over his last three starts. St. Pauli head to top of the table Bayern Munich next week.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Oppie - Whips in nine crosses Oppie took an off target shot, crossed nine times (one accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Oppie finished with the second most shots and chances created on the team while leading St. Pauli with nine crosses. The wing-back has combined for a goal, four shots, four chances created and 16 crosses over his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Pyrka - Off early Sunday Pyrka was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin due to a leg injury.

Impact Pyrka left the match in the 73rd minute after receiving treatment on his right leg. The defender was replaced by Connor Metcalfe with his status for next week's match at Bayern Munich now in doubt.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Option as expected Jones (shoulder) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Jones was an option to return this week and has made the call, with the forward fit from the bench for the club. He will now look to make his debut after joining the club this summer, a pacey prospect that could be a nice additon on the flank.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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