FC St. Pauli wraps up training camp while Hamburg-born player ties dominate 2. Liga profile

FC St. Pauli concluded its pre‑season training camp with a mixed performance. The club’s women’s side won a test match 4‑1 against AFC Bournemouth, while the U23 squad saw both arrivals and departures. Coach Marcel Rapp praised the squad’s development but noted a setback after defender Ceesay’s injury, which appears less serious than first feared.

A separate analysis of the 2. Liga shows a strong Hamburg connection across clubs. Twelve players born in Hamburg are active in the league, with only one – Faride Alidou – currently on St. Pauli’s roster. Other clubs feature multiple Hamburg‑origin players, emphasizing the city’s influence on German second‑tier football.