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FC St. Pauli Loans CF Montréal Goalkeeper Emil Gazdov With Option to Buy

The 22-year-old arrives to cover for long-term absentee Simon Spari following a syndesmosis injury.

Overview

  • The loan runs through the end of the 2025/26 season, giving St. Pauli immediate depth in goal.
  • Head coach Alexander Blessin praised Gazdov as dynamic and composed, highlighting his anticipation, willingness to sweep, and calmness in build-up play.
  • Nikola Vasilj remains first-choice goalkeeper, with Ben Voll as his deputy in the established hierarchy.
  • Gazdov previously played for 1. FC Nürnberg’s U19s and holds Canadian and Bulgarian citizenship.
  • Before joining St. Pauli, he spent a loan spell at Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League, making seven appearances.