St. Pauli star Karol Mets is celebrating his comeback in the national team!

St. Pauli star Karol Mets is celebrating his comeback in the national team!

There is reason to be happy again for all FC St. Pauli fans! After a long dry spell of almost a year, Karol Mets, the club's talented defender, is back in the Estonian national team. Today he could celebrate his comeback in the international match against Italy. The game takes place as part of the World Cup qualification and starts at 8:45 p.m.

Estonia, which is currently in fourth place in Group I, has only managed to collect three points after five matchdays. The challenges ahead are daunting, but with players like Mets on board, who made a real leap for St. Pauli last season, the team looks stronger than ever. St. Pauli's sports director Andreas Bornemann is keeping his fingers crossed that the Mets get a few minutes of play and return injury-free. Expectations are high – not just for the game against the Italians, but also for the Mets’ development.

Karol Mets: A foster son of football

Karol Mets looks back on an impressive career. His journey began in the youth of the Tulevik club, where he quickly made a name for himself. In 2011, he made his debut for Flora in the Estonian Meistriliiga and helped the team win the league that same year. From 2014 onwards, his path took him to various European clubs where he gained valuable experience - both in Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden.

After a short time in Saudi Arabia and Bulgaria, he finally landed in Zurich in January 2022 before being loaned out to FC St. Pauli in January 2023. Mets has quickly developed into a regular player and was instrumental in their promotion to the Bundesliga last season. Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury in November 2024, which kept him out of action for the rest of the season. The team is all the more happy to see him back on the pitch.

The challenges of the Estonian national team

While football in Estonia is constantly growing, the national team is falling short of its ambitions. Since their founding in 1920, Estonia has never taken part in a European or World Cup, making the challenge even greater for Mets and his teammates. Historically, they have experienced many ups and downs, from initial victories to bitter defeats.

What is important now is that the team can prove itself in the World Cup qualification. Today's game against Italy, one of the strongest teams in the world, could present a valuable opportunity to show what they're made of. Who knows, maybe Mets will become a key player in this crucial game.

All in all, the future remains exciting for Karol Mets and the Estonian national team. With Bursa's World Cup qualification at stake, the pressure is not only on the team's shoulders, but also on those of the defender. It remains to be hoped that the Mets will soon crown their comeback with a strong performance and get the team on track. The fans in Estonia and at St. Pauli are keeping their fingers crossed!

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Wikipedia talks about his interesting career.

The Estonian national team has an eventful history and many challenges to overcome.