FC St. Pauli has secured the transfer of defender Marcus Mathisen. The 30-year-old Dane joins from 1. FC Magdeburg on a free transfer, beating out Hertha BSC and Holstein Kiel.

What happened?

FC St. Pauli won the race for the Dane after weeks of negotiations. According to the 'Bild' newspaper, St. Pauli's offer of salary and bonus outbid the competition.

Why is this important for FC St. Pauli?

The transfer of Marcus Mathisen is an important step for FC St. Pauli to strengthen their defense. The Dane was a regular starter in Magdeburg last season and missed only one game due to a yellow card suspension.

What comes next?

FC St. Pauli currently sits in 18th place in the Bundesliga with 26 points from 34 games. However, the team's recent form is concerning: 0 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses in the last 5 games.

DateLeaguePositionPointsGames
28.06.2026Bundesliga18th2634

Current situation

FC St. Pauli has scored 29 goals and conceded 60 goals this season. The last match ended in a 1-3 loss against VfL Wolfsburg on 16.05.2026.