FC St. Pauli says goodbye to Johannes Eggestein: An eventful chapter ends!

FC St. Pauli says goodbye to Johannes Eggestein: An eventful chapter ends!

FC St. Pauli has said goodbye to Johannes Eggestein, a player who has played a central role for the team in recent years. Since his move from Royal Antwerp in the summer of 2022, the striker, who was born in Hanover on May 8, 1998, has delighted fans with his style of play and his goals.

Under coach Timo Schultz, Eggestein quickly found his place in the attack and even became the team's top scorer with five goals in the first half of the year. But the situation changed in the second half of the season under coach Fabian Hürzeler, as he only wanted to field one central striker. Nevertheless, Eggestein was able to celebrate a remarkable comeback in the promotion season. On matchday six, he made his starting eleven comeback after an almost ten-month break in the impressive 5-1 home win against Holstein Kiel and scored six goals in the following five games, including a brace against Nuremberg.

Key stats and achievements

His contribution to FC St. Pauli's league leadership cannot be overestimated. Eggestein was a regular player for a long time in the Bundesliga season under coach Alexander Blessin. He was an integral part of the starting eleven until his last individual game against Dortmund in March 2024. After taking a break due to illness at the beginning of 2025, he was still able to make his statistics impressive.

In the current season, which is now coming to an end, Eggestein has scored three goals and provided four assists in 27 appearances. He shares second place among his team's goalscorers with Elias Saad and Oladapo Afolayan. In total, he played 73 games in his Bundesliga career and scored eight goals. The number of shots on goal of 35, which places him third on the team, also speaks for his effectiveness on the pitch.

A look at the parting words

Eggestein scored his last Bundesliga goal in the 2-0 win in Heidenheim, but in the last third of the season he had to be content with a few short appearances due to the strong competition on the offensive. Finally, the club thanked him for his tireless efforts and wished him only the best for the future. This early turning point in his career is a cause for reflection for fans and club management alike.

Johannes Eggestein's development makes it clear how important such players can be for a club's chapter of success. His journey reminds us that an athlete's journey often involves unexpected twists and turns. We can't wait to see where Eggestein will lead next. For FC St. Pauli it is now time to look forward and pursue new goals together.

Further insights into Johannes Eggestein's career and achievements can be found on the website FC St Pauli as well as on the platform of Bundesliga and the comprehensive statistics FBref.com.