FC St. Pauli has begun its preparations for the new season with scorching temperatures. New coach Marcel Rapp called up 24 players to the training grounds at Hamburger Kollaustraße.

What's happening at FC St. Pauli?

The only new signing so far, Sam Klein from Australia, presented himself to around 90 fans on site. The Hamburg-based team has been cautious on the transfer market lately.

Why is the change so big?

St. Pauli is facing a significant personnel overhaul. Many of the key players from the relegation season are no longer with the team. Defender Hauke Wahl joined future 2. Bundesliga competitor VfL Wolfsburg.

What's next?

The Hamburg-based team will play test matches against Altona 93, Kickers Emden, and SV Babelsberg 03. The 2. Bundesliga season starts between August 7 and 9.

DateOpponent
June 30Altona 93
July 4Kickers Emden
July 11SV Babelsberg 03

FC St. Pauli ended the 2025/26 season with the following statistics: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 18th | | Points | 26 | | Goals | 29:60 | | Last game | 1:3 against VfL Wolfsburg on May 16, 2026