Ex-St. Pauli goalkeeper Pliquett: 1500 euros for coercion and attack!

Ex-St. Pauli goalkeeper Pliquett: 1500 euros for coercion and attack!

In Hamburg-Altona on June 13, 2025, it was about nothing less than the legal problems of the former FC St. Pauli goalkeeper Benedikt Pliquett. The 40-year-old faced serious allegations: coercion and attempted bodily harm. Loud T online The proceedings were temporarily discontinued against a fine of 1,500 euros. The incident itself dates back to September 2023.

What exactly happened? Pliquett is said to have verbally and physically attacked his then-wife and her companion in a moment of crisis in September last year. Loud Mopo The incident occurred on the night of September 13th when the woman was sitting in a car with another man. Pliquett, who didn't hold back with words, threw open the car door, swore at the passenger and is said to have tried to hit him when he got out. The situation escalated when Pliquett violently dragged his wife out of the vehicle and she fell to the ground.

The consequences of the incident

The incident ended with Pliquett's arrest - his ex-wife alerted the police. When they arrived, Pliquett had already left, but returned after a phone call with the officers and returned the handbag and car keys that he had previously stolen. As part of the proceedings, Pliquett was given a penalty order of 80 daily fines of 1,000 euros and a two-month driving ban. Since he did not accept this, the case ultimately ended up in court.

The charge of attempted bodily harm was dropped, but was one of the more serious allegations. Pliquett's ex-wife exercised her right not to testify, which further complicated the situation. The public prosecutor's office acknowledged the coercion, but found that no mandatory conviction was necessary.

Life after football

After his active career, in which he played over 100 games for FC St. Pauli between 2004 and 2013, Pliquett devoted himself to various ventures. Today he runs several sex shops as well as a bar called “Alkotheke”, which even housed a testing station during the corona pandemic. In 2021 he caused a stir when a party in one of his stores was broken up by the police. Cash and drugs were found during a raid on his home, further tarnishing his public image.

It remains exciting to see what happens next for Benedikt Pliquett. Especially considering that a quarter of football's fan base is notoriously violent, according to data from the Statista show. Fans and former players are often the focus - the current events surrounding Pliquett do not reflect well on this community.