FC ST. PAULI NEWS

Joel Chima Fujita - Created three chances at Stuttgart Fujita registered two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Fujita led St Pauli with a season-high three chances created during the match. The midfielder also made the most interceptions for his side on defense. He played the full 90 minutes in all four games so far.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

James Sands - Makes two tackles in loss Sands generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 loss versus VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4...

Impact Sands had a pretty quiet outing stat-wise during the loss, but made the third-most tackles for St Pauli. The midfielder also received his first yellow card in the season. He's been a regular starter for the club since transferring from the MLS in January.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Saves PK in loss Vasilj registered six saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Vasilj saved a PK in the first half, but that wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The goalkeeper logged a season-high six saves during the match. He will now look to bounce back against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hauke Wahl - Signs extension Wahl signed an extension with St. Pauli, the club announced Monday.

Impact Wahl's new terms weren't made publicly available, as usual with St. Pauli, but this deal will keep him with the club past this season. The defender is the most important part of the starting XI and is now rewarded with a new contract. He's missed just two matches in the past two seasons with the club.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Danel Sinani - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Training with ball Jones (shoulder) resumed running and a bit of training with the ball, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conference.

Impact Jones is progressing well in his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury, as he was spotted running and doing some ball work. That said, the forward has yet to resume team training and is not nearing a return soon. Until he is fully fit, Andreas Hountondji is seeing increased playing time in the frontline.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulie Ceesay - Aiming return against Leverkusen Ceesay (foot) trained with the team on Wednesday and is aiming to return to the squad for the game against Leverkusen, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conference.

Impact Ceesay trained for the first time with the team on Wednesday after recovering from a foot injury suffered following the season opener. The forward is expected to return to the squad for next week's fixture against Leverkusen if everything goes as planned, although he will likely hold a rotational role once fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Training but not fit yet Mets (knee) trained with the team and is progressing well but he isn't yet fit to feature for St. Pauli, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conference.

Impact Mets has resumed team training with St. Pauli and is progressing well in his recovery from a knee injury, but he is not yet fit to feature for the club. His timeline for return remains uncertain as it will likely depend on his sensations in the coming weeks. That said, after almost a year out of action, the club will likely be cautious with him and gradually build his fitness before allowing him to reclaim his starting role at St. Pauli.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Suffers muscular problems Irvine is ruled out for Friday's clash against Stuttgart due to muscular problems, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conference. "Jackson has muscle problems, he won't be f...

Impact Irvine has yet to play his first minutes for St. Pauli this season after returning from injury. The captain will have to wait longer since he is currently dealing with muscular problems and is ruled out for the time being. His timeline for return remains uncertain as the midfielder will likely be managed carefully moving forward and could continue to struggle with muscular issues after spending such a long time out of action. Until then, James Sands and Joel Chima Fujita are expected to pair in central midfield for St. Pauli.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hauke Wahl - Busy defensively Wahl registered three tackles (one won) and six clearances in Sunday's 2-1 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Wahl went the distance at center-back, helping limit Augsburg to five shots on target and only one corner. He dealt with late aerial service and organized the line as St. Pauli protected the lead. The defender was effective in the backline, contributing three tackles and six clearances while adding his first chance created of the season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Danel Sinani - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Four saves in victory Vasilj had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Vasilj conceded only Fabian Rieder's 16th minute header and finished with four saves as St. Pauli overturned the deficit. He was largely secure under minimal set-piece pressure with Augsburg earning just one corner, and the keeper commanded his box well during a nervy closing spell. Vasilj has now contributed 10 saves in three Bundesliga games with one clean sheet in that span, and he will aim for another one against Stuttgart on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Fit Sunday Irvine (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Irvine is with the team as expected and is on the bench, only deemed fit enough to earn that spot ahead of the contest. He last saw the field in early April and will hope to see some time to regain fitness Sunday, needing to test his legs after the layoff.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Trains, status unknown Mets (knee) is questionable for Sunday's match against Augsburg after training with the team, according to Hamburger Morgenpost.

Impact Mets started the week off by training with the club and seems to be inching towards a return, although the club is taking his return cautiously after he suffered a setback before. That said, he is a late call for the game, likely needing to pass some testing to be deemed fit. Even if he is fit, the club will want to be careful after his long layoff, possibly seeing a bench spot if deemed fit.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Will be bench option Sunday Irvine (foot) will be available and on the bench for Sunday's game against Augsburg, manager Alexander Blessin told media Friday. "We're looking forward to Jackson and he'll be in...

Impact Having Irvine back is a huge boost for St. Pauli, but the captain won't be starting and will wait for his opportunity on the bench. When fully healthy, though, Irvine should be one of the first names on St. Pauli's scoresheet on a regular basis.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulie Ceesay - Remains out Ceesay (foot) won't be available to face Augsburg on Sunday, manager Alexander Blessin told media Friday. "Ceesay can return to training next week. Unfortunately, he's out for this...

Impact Ceesay continues to work his way back from a foot injury, but the game against Augsburg comes too soon for him. However, if he's able to train with no issues next week, he might be an alternative to face Stuttgart on Sep. 19.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

David Nemeth - Undergoes groin surgery Nemeth suffered a groin injury in training and has now undergone successful surgery on Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Nemeth is out for the time being after undergoing groin surgery on Wednesday in Munich. The defender sustained the injury in training and will be sidelined for some time to recover. This is a big blow for St. Pauli since Nemeth is an undisputed starter in the backline when fit, with Eric Smith set to continue holding a deeper role in defense after ending last season as a central midfielder.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Chima Fujita - Assists in road win Fujita assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Fujita created Andreas Hountondji's goal in the 60th minute to double St Pauli's lead and seal the deal with his first assist in 2025-26. The midifelder also led his side in interceptions (three) on defense. That's his first time playing in the Bundesliga after two years in Belgium.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hountondji - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Assists at Hamburger Pereira Lage assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Hamburger SV.

Impact Lage created Adam Dzwigala's opener in the 19th minute with his first assist in the new campaign. The midfielder had a great offensive performance, leading St Pauli in both shots and chances created with season-highs. He had three goals and seven assists for Brest in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Dzwigala - Scores opener in win Dzwigala scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Hamburger SV. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 7th minute.

Impact Dzwigala scored the opener in the 19th minute with his first goal in the new season, paving the way for St Pauli's road win. The centerback also received his second yellow card in the proccess, though. He started in both their games so far, after logging only two starts in 16 appearances in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Keeps clean sheet in win Vasilj made two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 victory against Hamburger SV.

Impact Vasilj logged his first clean sheet to help St Pauli earn three points on the road. The goalkeeper made two saves, and now has six over two starts in the season. He will look to keep things rolling against Augsburg on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Martijn Kaars - Signs with St. Pauli Kaars has signed a contract with St. Pauli, joining on a permanent move from FC Magdeburg, his new club announced. "Martijn Kaars is a versatile striker who fits our profile perfec...

Impact Kaars scored 19 goals and provided six assists last season for FC Magdeburg. Before playing in the German second division, the striker played in the Netherlands where he scored 62 goals and provided 15 assists in 178 appearances. This season, he has already scored two goals across all competitions in Germany and will add a qualitative option in the frontline under coach Alexander Blessin.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulie Ceesay - Won't face Hamburger Ceesay (foot) is not an option for Friday's match against Hamburger, according to Hamburger Morgan Post.

Impact Ceesay will not be an option after he had to take a break in training Tuesday, with it now known that the forward is dealing with a cut on his foot that actually required stitches. The good news is this should be a minor absence, only appearing off the bench in their opener. He will look to make a quick turnaround, having the international break to rest and likely only missing one match.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE