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Defensive standout in defeat Ando registered four tackles (three won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Ando led the FC St. Pauli defensive effort Saturday with four tackles (three won) and five clearances, though they were undone by a goal in each half of their 2-0 defeat to FC Heidenheim. Since missing a match due to an abductor injury, the central defender has made nine tackles (seven won) and 14 clearances across his last three appearances (three starts). Aftrer joining FC St. Pauli from Avispa Fukuoka in Japan during the winter transfer window, Ando has assisted once and made 59 clearances across 12 appearances (11 starts).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back available moving forward Ando (adductor) completed Wednesday's full training session without restrictions and is available for Saturday's clash against Bayern Munich, according to Hamburger Morgenpost.

Impact Ando had missed Japan's international fixtures due to adductor discomfort, but his clean session on Wednesday is the green light St. Pauli needed heading into one of their toughest remaining fixtures. With Eric Smith (calf) unlikely for the game, Ando's return provides some much-needed depth in the back line for coach Alexander Blessin's side as they fight to survive in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Misses duty with adductor issue Ando (adductor) did not join the Japanese national team for international duty after picking up a muscular injury, according to the club.

Impact Ando was pulled from the Japan squad following a decision made jointly between the national team staff and St. Pauli's medical department, leaving him a doubt for the clash against Union Berlin after the international break. The defender has been an undisputed starter in St. Pauli's back three this season, and Eric Smith is expected to slot in should Ando miss time. The international break does give him extra days to recover, though his availability remains uncertain heading into the post-break fixture.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Provides first Bundesliga assist Ando had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots, blocking a shot and making four clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Ando set up Danel Sinani in the 24th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading his side in shots. The assist was the first Bundesliga goal involvement for Ando as he's combined for three shots, two chances created and 12 clearances in his last three appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting XI Ando (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Ando is back with his club as expected and has wasted no time getting to see the field, with the defender starting immediately. He only misses one game due to injury and should remain in a starting role, starting in all but three games he has been fit for since joining the club.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to play Sunday Ando (undisclosed) is fit for Sunday's game against Eintracht Frankfurt, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Ando is fit and available, we conducted a stress test and he respo...

Impact Ando missed the 1-0 win over Hoffenheim in the previous round due to a muscular problem, but the defender is set to return to the side once again. Ando had started in his previous five Bundesliga appearances, and it wouldn't be surprising if he moves back into the XI right away.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Misses due to muscular issues Ando missed Saturday's 1-0 victory over Hoffenheim due to muscular injury, according to Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Ando was on a managed workload last week after dealing with some muscular tightness, and the coaching staff played it safe by keeping the center-back out of the squad for Saturday's 1-0 win over Hoffenheim. The expectation is that he'll be back in full team training this week and pushing to re-enter the mix for Sunday's showdown with Frankfurt. If the setback lingers and Ando needs more time, Eric Smith is next in line and ready to slot back into that deeper role at the heart of the back line.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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