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FC St. Pauli relies on young talent: two talents in the focus of preparation
On July 8, 2025, FC St. Pauli will prepare for the season under coach Blessin, while talents like Schmidt and Westphal will come into focus.
FC St. Pauli relies on young talent: two talents in the focus of preparation
Talent selection is very important at FC St. Pauli, and two promising names were recently brought into focus: Nick Schmidt and Jannik Westphal. These two kickers are providing a breath of fresh air in the current preparation and have already made a positive impression in the first training sessions. As Bild reports, coach Alexander Blessin is determined to take a close look at the two players throughout the entire preparation phase.
The two talents, who have been on board since the start of training on July 3, 2023, fit well into St. Pauli's concept. 17-year-old Nick Schmidt, who has been playing for the Kiezklub since 2015, will soon be 18 and has already shown after his professional debut in March 2023 that he can hold his own on the big stages. Schmidt, who plays in defensive midfield, is described as very willing to learn and courageous. Experienced Hauke Wahl, who praises the integration of the two talents, already knows Schmidt from a friendly against Hertha BSC and highlights his style of play.
The talents in detail
Jannik Westphal, 20 years old and fresh from VfB Lübeck's U23 team, appeared in 29 regional league games last season. Even though Westphal and new player Jannik Robatsch have a similar appearance, you can quickly tell them apart based on their footballing skills. Wahl describes him as an excellent player with the ball, which gives him good chances of establishing himself in the professional team.
Both players have the opportunity to be recommended for the first team. However, it wasn't just sporty that they stood out during the first training sessions - it seems that their similar appearance also caused some confusion. Schmidt is praised by media such as the Hamburger Morgenpost, and his development is being closely monitored, not least because of his Haitian roots and Japanese citizenship.
Promoting young talent in German football
Promoting young talent is a central concern of German football. The Bundesliga, as the leading league, sets standards here. Sports Insider highlights that the Bundesliga clubs run special youth academies in which sporting, academic and personal development go hand in hand. These academies have strict quality standards and offer players not only physical training but also psychological support.
Next season, which begins on September 12, 2025, will be a focus on the new generation of talent. Players like Kai Havertz and Serge Gnabry prove the effectiveness of this support, and Schmidt and Westphal also want to prove themselves in this system. It is clear that good work is being done at FC St. Pauli to pave the way for the new stars of tomorrow into the first team.