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St. Pauli's Top Scorer Hountondji Sidelined With Hairline Ankle Fracture

The uncertain timeline pushes St. Pauli to weigh attacking reinforcements during the January window.

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.