St Pauli
FC St. Pauli is one of the most unique and culturally significant football clubs in Germany. Founded in 1910, the club is based in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, The team plays in the Bundesliga from the 2024–25 season following promotion from the 2. Bundesliga in 2023–24.
The club spent much of its history in lower leagues, but its recent revival saw a dramatic return to the Bundesliga in 2024–25, finishing 14th in their comeback season . Known for an unorthodox style and dedication to social values, St. Pauli stands out both on and off the pitch. The team plays its home matches at the Millerntor-Stadion, a historic and atmospheric venue that holds over 29,000 fans.
FC St. Pauli Wage Bill 2024-25: For the 2024–25 season, FC St Pauli has a total estimated wage bill of around €15.56 million per year, which equals approximately €299,200 per week. Their highest-paid player is Nikola Vasilj, who earns approximately €1 million per year (around £0.84 million).
| Player Name | Weekly Wage | Yearly Salary | Age | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vasilj | £16,200.00 | £842,400.00 | 30 Years | Bosnian or Herzegovinian |
| Eric Smith | £15,600.00 | £811,200.00 | 28 Years | Swedish |
| Manolis Saliakas | £13,600.00 | £707,200.00 | 29 Years | Greek, Hellenic |
| Hauke Wahl | £13,600.00 | £707,200.00 | 31 Years | German |
| Johannes Eggestein | £13,600.00 | £707,200.00 | 27 Years | German |
| Oladapo Afolayan | £12,700.00 | £660,400.00 | 28 Years | English |
| David Nemeth | £12,700.00 | £660,400.00 | 24 Years | Austrian |
| Simon Zoller | £10,700.00 | £556,400.00 | 34 Years | German |
| Jackson Irvine | £10,700.00 | £556,400.00 | 32 Years | Australian |
| Connor Metcalfe | £9,300.00 | £483,600.00 | 26 Years | Australian |
| Danel Sinani | £7,800.00 | £405,600.00 | 28 Years | Luxembourg, Luxembourgish |
| Erik Ahlstrand | £7,800.00 | £405,600.00 | 24 Years | Swedish |
| Andreas Albers | £7,600.00 | £395,200.00 | 35 Years | Danish |
| Sascha Burchert | £6,800.00 | £353,600.00 | 36 Years | German |
| Karol Mets | £5,000.00 | £260,000.00 | 32 Years | Estonian |
| Elias Saad | £4,900.00 | £254,800.00 | 26 Years | Tunisian |
| Ben Voll | £4,500.00 | £234,000.00 | 25 Years | German |
| Fin Stevens | £4,200.00 | £218,400.00 | 22 Years | Wales British |
| Adam Dzwigala | £3,100.00 | £161,200.00 | 30 Years | Polish |
| Eric Oelschlägel | £2,900.00 | £150,800.00 | 30 Years | German |
| Philipp Treu | £2,900.00 | £150,800.00 | 25 Years | German |
| Sören Ahlers | £2,300.00 | £119,600.00 | 28 Years | German |
| Carlo Boukhalfa | £2,300.00 | £119,600.00 | 26 Years | German |
| Lars Ritzka | £2,300.00 | £119,600.00 | 27 Years | German |
| Marwin Schmitz | £2,300.00 | £119,600.00 | 18 Years | German |
| Muhammad Dahaba | £2,300.00 | £119,600.00 | 20 Years | German |
| Romeo Aigbekaen | £2,300.00 | £119,600.00 | 21 Years | German |
| Scott Banks | £2,300.00 | £119,600.00 | 24 Years | Scottish |
| Abdoulie Ceesay | £2,300.00 | £119,600.00 | 21 Years | Gambian |