Marcel Rapp returns to Holstein Kiel as FC St. Pauli manager

FC St. Pauli coach Marcel Rapp is set to face his former club, Holstein Kiel, in an upcoming 2. Bundesliga match. This marks Rapp's first competitive game as St. Pauli manager outside of the Millerntor stadium and his first return to Kiel since his departure in early 2026.

Beyond the emotional return to his former workplace, where he led the team to Bundesliga promotion, the match features a significant tactical matchup. Rapp will face Tim Walter, marking the tenth time the two managers have faced each other. Their history dates back to 2015 in the B-Junioren Bundesliga, and they have met five times in professional capacities, with Rapp holding a slight advantage of two wins, two draws, and one loss.