FC St. Pauli expects Elias Saad: A returnee with high excitement!

FC St. Pauli expects Elias Saad: A returnee with high excitement!

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, things will get really exciting at the Millerntor. FC St. Pauli welcomes FC Augsburg at 3:30 p.m. But it's not just the game itself that is causing excitement, because Elias Saad, a former St. Pauli player, is returning to his old place of work. After the 25-year-old moved to FC Augsburg for the new season, he will face his own roots for the first time.

Originally signed by St. Pauli in January 2023, Saad played a key role in the club's promotion to the Bundesliga last season. In total, he scored seven goals and gained valuable experience before injury problems in the 2024/25 season set him back. However, at the weekend he will do everything he can to successfully represent his new colors. Saad will wear the number 26 and can play both on the wings and behind the striker, FC Augsburg confirmed in an official statement.

The current challenges for St. Pauli

FC St. Pauli has made an excellent start to the season and would now like to confirm this with another win against Augsburg. “We don’t give gifts for guests,” the club says clearly. It will be particularly exciting to see how the team performs against the first real test of the season.

Meanwhile, FC St. Pauli's U23s picked up a point against Eintracht Norderstedt last weekend. Another difficult game awaits on Saturday, September 13th against FSV Schöningen, who are also dependent on points in the bottom of the table. The club's first women will also be in focus on Sunday, September 14th, when they want to score their first points of the season in the city duel against Eimsbütteler TV.

Variety of activities around St. Pauli

FC St. Pauli shows its versatility not only in football, but also off the pitch. The handball players start their weekend on Saturday, September 13th, at 8 p.m. with a home game against HSG Elbvororte. The first women's handball team will even compete against SG Hamburg-Nord in the Regionalliga Nord on Sunday, September 14th at 4 p.m.

The roller derby department also has big ambitions and is organizing five games this weekend, including a Bundesliga duel against the Dresden Pioneers on Saturday, September 13th at 4 p.m. Triathlon fans will also get their money's worth on Sunday, as the 24th Stadtparktriathlon will be held at the Stadtparksee natural pool, starting at 8:30 a.m.

The club community lives primarily from the support of the fans who cheer on both football and other sports. The upcoming games promise an exciting weekend for everyone involved and the supporters. At a time when teams are fighting for every point, we can only hope that the front row can score the important points in both the men's and women's divisions.

In addition to FC St. Pauli, the performances of FC Augsburg are of great interest for current information and developments. As mentioned, FCA have signed Elias Saad, who has made a strong impression despite an injury. FCA CEO Michael Ströll praised his abilities and expressed confidence that Saad can make a valuable contribution.

So if you can be there at the games, you shouldn't miss these opportunities. FC St. Pauli not only expects an exciting battle on the pitch, but also a colorful supporting program for the whole family.

For more information about the upcoming matches, visit the websites of FC St. Pauli and FC Augsburg. Anyone who would like to find out more about European competitions and statistics can find comprehensive information on Transfermarkt.