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JUNE 12 • FOX SPORTS

Nikola Vasilj comes up HUGE for Bosnia and Herzegovina in ET! 🧤🇧🇦

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

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JUNE 3 • FOX SPORTS

Eight saves not enough Vasilj recorded eight saves and allowed three goals, but also an own goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Vasilj produced eight saves in Saturday's 3-1 Bundesliga home loss to Wolfsburg, fighting all game long to keep St. Pauli afloat, including two sharp close-range stops on Adam Daghim in the first half that briefly kept the match within reach before he unfortunately bundled a corner into his own net in the 64th minute to make it 3-0, with VAR confirming the goal after St. Pauli's appeals for a foul were waved away. His shot-stopping showed both his individual quality and the sheer pressure Wolfsburg applied throughout, but the own goal ended up being the knockout blow that killed off any realistic chance of a comeback and ultimately sealed St. Pauli's relegation after two straight Bundesliga seasons. Vasilj finishes the campaign with five clean sheets and 125 saves across 34 Bundesliga starts.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in each half Vasilj allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Vasilj allowed a goal in each half as St. Pauli dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed two goals in each of his last three starts while combining for nine saves over that stretch. St. Pauli are in the relegation zone in 17th place, but have a chance to survive in a crucial relegation head-to-head battle during next week's season finale against Wolfsburg.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in defeat Vasilj made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Mainz.

Impact Vasilj made three saves in Sunday's 2-1 home loss to Mainz, including a sharp denial of Nadiem Amiri from a tight angle in the 48th minute and a standout reaction stop to turn away Sheraldo Becker's close-range header in the 52nd minute, keeping his side alive before the game slipped further out of reach. He was left with no chance on Phillip Tietz's sixth-minute finish off a defensive mistake that opened the door, nor on Phillipp Mwene's thunderous 40th minute volley ripped into the top corner. Vasilj will be aiming to bounce back and reset his level heading into Saturday's matchup against Leipzig.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in defeat Vasilj registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to FC Heidenheim.

Impact Vasilj repelled three of five FC Heidenheim shots on goal Saturday as FC St. Pauil were dragged back into the relegation scrap as a result of their a 2-0 home defeat. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has produced 18 saves and six clearances while allowing 11 goals. Vasilj's next challenge is likely to come Sunday when FC St. Pauli hosts FSV Mainz 05.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Heidenheim Vasilj (illness) will be available Saturday against Heidenheim, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Niko had a bronchial issue but was fully fit again today. He will be availa...

Impact Vasilj missed training on back-to-back days due to the injury, but he'll be an option for the weekend after overcoming a bronchial issue. The goalkeeper has been the No. 1 option between the posts for St. Pauli all season long, and he should remain in that role Saturday. He's allowed 11 goals over his last five matches with no clean sheets, however, so it's hard to trust him at the moment.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Vasilj (illness) missed team training for a second consecutive day Wednesday, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim uncertain, according to Mopo.

Impact Vasilj has been sidelined with illness since the beginning of the week, but despite the training absence, reports suggest the club still expects him to be available between the posts at the weekend. The Bosnian goalkeeper is St. Pauli's undisputed number one and the club will give him every opportunity to recover in time, with a final call expected closer to kickoff. If Vasilj cannot be cleared, Ben Voll would step in between the posts with Simon Spari providing backup in what would be a further headache for manager Alexander Blessin's side heading into a crucial relegation battle clash.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Only beaten from the spot Vasilj allowed a goal without making a save during Friday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Vasilj allowed the game tying goal from the penalty spot in the 86th minute as St. Pauli settled for a point Friday. The keeper has allowed seven goals while combining for 11 saves over his last three starts. Vasilj and company head to Heidenheim next Saturday.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five to Bayern Vasilj allowed five goals while making three saves during Saturday's 5-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Vasilj allowed a goal in the first half, but four in the second as St. Pauli dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for 15 saves over his last three starts. St. Pauli take on Koln at home on Friday.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bosnia keeper Nikola Vasilj's saves help St. Pauli hold on for a point against Union Berlin

More goalkeeping heroics from Bosnia-Herzegovina’s World Cup qualification star Nikola Vasilj meant St. Pauli held on for a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin as it struggles to avoid rele...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Allows game tying goal Vasilj allowed a goal while making eight saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Vasilj allowed the game tying goal in the 52nd minute, but his eight saves likely preserved a point for St. Pauli. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 14 saves over his last three starts. St. Pauli get a clash against top of the table Bayern on Saturday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeats Italy on penalty kicks, advancing to first FIFA World Cup since 2014

MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Concedes two in second half Vasilj allowed two goals while making four saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Vasilj allowed both goals in the second half as St. Pauli dropped a one goal lead Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for eight saves and keeping a clean sheet in his last three starts. St. Pauli head to Union Berlin in their next match April 5th.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two Friday Vasilj allowed two goals while making two saves during Friday's 2-0 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Vasilj allowed a goal in each half as St. Pauli dropped all three points Friday. The match broke a streak of two straight clean sheets for the keeper as he's combined for 15 saves over his last three starts. St. Pauli take on Freiburg at home next Sunday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves for draw Vasilj had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Vasilj stopped both shots he faced during Sunday's draw. He didn't have much to do as neither team could carve out any major chances, but he did his work well. Vasilj will look to build on this clean sheet in the coming weeks, especially after such a good performance from the defense in front of him.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Allows four goals Vasilj had three saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Vasilj had little chance in this game as Leverkusen scored twice in the first 15 minutes. The goalkeeper did make three saves but the damage was already done. He'll get a bit of a reprieve against Werder Bremen in the next match, as the side has just 22 goals in 22 domestic games this season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up late goal Vasilj recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Vasilj was headed for a clean sheet but did concede a late goal which ultimately did not impact the result for St. Pauli. He's going to have a much tougher time registering another strong effort against Bayer Leverkusen, a team which has scored 39 goals in 20 domestic games.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in loss Vasilj made four saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Vasilj faced steady pressure behind a backline that offered little protection, but his save tally kept the floor from collapsing in a rough matchup. The goals he conceded were more about structural issues than individual errors, so there is no clear form concern. Still, St. Pauli's defensive volatility limits his ceiling, making him a deeper-league streamer who depends heavily on volume for fantasy relevance.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in draw Vasilj allowed a goal while making five saves during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig.

Impact Vasilj allowed the opening goal of the match in the 66th minute but held Leipzig from there as St. Pauli found a late equalizer. The keeper has allowed four goals while keeping a clean sheet and combining for nine saves over his last three starts. St. Pauli head to Augsburg on Saturday.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Hamburg Vasilj kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Friday's 0-0 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Vasilj helped St. Pauli to a point by blanking Hamburg on Friday. The clean sheet was the first since December 21st for the keeper as he's allowed five goals while combining for eight saves over his last three starts. St. Pauli take on Leipzig in mid week action Tuesday.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Allows late game winner Vasilj allowed three goals while making two saves during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Vasilj allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second including the game winner from the penalty spot in the 95th minute. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for six saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. St. Pauli take on Hamburg on Friday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Scary collision on this play 👀

Nikola Vasilj comes up HUGE for Bosnia and Herzegovina in ET! 🧤🇧🇦

Relive the PK shootout between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇮🇹🇧🇦

Bosnia keeper Nikola Vasilj's saves help St. Pauli hold on for a point against Union Berlin

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeats Italy on penalty kicks, advancing to first FIFA World Cup since 2014