Overview
- FC St. Pauli confirmed a hairline fracture in Andréas Hountondji’s left ankle, sustained in the 0–0 draw at Mainz and verified by further examinations.
- Hountondji has been ruled out until further notice, with no return date provided by the club.
- He missed the team’s official 2026 restart on Jan. 2, and St. Pauli resumes league play on Jan. 10 against RB Leipzig.
- The Benin international leads St. Pauli with four league goals, while the team’s 13-goal total ranks among the Bundesliga’s lowest.
- The transfer window is open through Feb. 2, giving the club a chance to seek short-term attacking cover.