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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A night like this. It’s been a long time and from now on, it should be a routine. #fcsp

Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

2 games, 3 goals & 2 points. It’s still early days, but it’s already interesting to analyse St. Pauli under Marcel Rapp. Looking at their attacking play, I found five questions that stood out: - Importance of Pyrka - Hrgota influence - The strikers #fcsp Read: bergasss.substack.com/p/five-quest...

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Five Questions about St. Pauli’s Attack

After two first games under Marcel Rapp, it is interesting to observe and analyse the changes he has made for St. Pauli so far, particularly in terms of the team’s attacking play.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This season should teach St. Pauli that if they have clarity in terms of individuals and strategy, they shouldn’t rely on things that could be affected by luck or refereeing decisions, such as set-piece situations. My take away from the relegation. #fcsp 👇🏻 open.substack.com/pub/bergasss...

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Set-Piece and the Irony

This season, St. Pauli don’t have a real game changer and instead rely on aspects they can’t control properly.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Joel Fujita hasn‘t been consistent lately and St. Pauli haven’t received any good results either. So, the question arises: Are St. Pauli too dependent on Fujita this season? In my opinion, the answer is: Yes, accidentally. #fcsp The reason why? Read below. 👇🏻 open.substack.com/pub/bergasss...

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Joel Fujita in the Labyrinth

Are St. Pauli too dependent on Fujita? In my opinion, the answer is: Yes, accidentally.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

St. Pauli's attack was quite "heavy" on the right side in the 1st half, which unusual & surprising (with Irvine and Pyrka there). They usually attack more from the left or aim for a more balanced approach. No Pereira Lage effect? Maybe. #fcsp *comparison from last 3 games, excl. game vs Bayern.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

THE CURIOUS CASE OF JACKSON IRVINE Jackson #Irvine presence and leadership for St. Pauli is undeniable, but what do the statistics and data actually say about him? You might be interested to see in which areas the captain has excelled this season. #fcsp Read: open.substack.com/pub/bergasss...

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The Curious Case of Jackson Irvine

Jackson Irvine‘s presence and leadership for St. Pauli is undeniable, but what do the statistics and data actually say about him?

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I really hope Martijn Kaars can turn things around, but he’s really struggling to keep up with the Bundesliga level and it’s not even close. I mean… #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Big chances for St. Pauli came when Sinani dropped back to free other players, like here Jackson Irvine (because Köln had an extra man at the back). St. Pauli rely heavily on the left and might need Sinani to drop and open up space like that. #fcsp #fcspkoe

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

In a dominant game like that, St. Pauli might miss type of players like Afolayan or Saad: dribblers who can create opportunities from their own foot. Today, they have 4 attackers on the bench, but they all share a similar archetype. In the end, only 2 were used (Kaars and Tondji). #fcsp #bmgfcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

St. Pauli dominated the game but lacked the final touch or end product to create any real chances (aside from Fujita’s). This has been a problem all season. Gladbach were sharper in their limited moments. Football, eh? #fcsp #bmgfcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

St. Pauli performed remarkably well defensively against #SGE last weekend. Their defensive work successfully neutralised #SGE attack. For me personally, this performance changed my perspective on the idea of diagonality in today's football discussion. #FCSP Here I explain why: bit.ly/DiagonalTF

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Diagonality, Revolutionary or Oversold?

Diagonality is a well-known concept in football. However, having watched St. Pauli vs. Frankfurt, I felt that it was somewhat exaggerated.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

St. Pauli played great defence in the 1st half. They did great job of closing down the diagonal space/movement from Frankfurt, which is why i think #SGE only had 0.11 xG. They also had some good offensive sequences, but not enough to score a goal. #fcsp #fcspsge

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

St. Pauli won 32 ground duels today vs #TSG, four of which were won by James Sands. He and Jacko are in the top 10 Bundesliga midfielders (with at least 700 minutes played) for duels won. This is a really important aspect of the way St. Pauli play. #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

In the 1st half, Bremen tried to gain an advantage on the right by putting Pyrka in 1vs2 situation. Long balls were often directed to the back of St. Pauli's defensive line with Njinmah as target. This didn't work, now St. Pauli leading. #fcspsvw #fcsp #svw

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⚽️ Ryo 🇯🇵 @rbyryo.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I talked with Bergas (writing for Analytics FC) about how/why Japanese players are now making the jump directly from the #JLeague to the Bundesliga ⬇️

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Tomoya Ando is rocking with #fcsp, Taichi Hara teams up. Kota Takai has started playing games with #bmg. They signed directly from J.League. Are Japanese players making the jump? For @analyticsfc.bsky.social 🗣️: Rouven Schröder, Joel Fujita, @rbyryo.bsky.social analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2026/02...

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Analytics FC @analyticsfc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Pathways: Japan to Europe's Elite Bergas Brillianto assesses the viability of an increasingly well-trodden path, that from J1 League to Europe's elite, and speaks to players and sporting directors to understand what is happening and why analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2026/02...

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Japan to the Bundesliga: Are Japanese Players Making the Jump? - Analytics FC

Bergas Brillianto assesses the viability of an increasingly well-trodden path, that from J1 League to Europe's elite

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Wrote this before: St. Pauli wing-backs need to play more diagonal passes, especially on the left, since Oppie hasn’t been good at distributing the ball. As it turns out: Arek Pyrka is the answer, with Alex Blessin moving him to the left. Even not only with diagonal passes, but also carries. #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Maldini once said “If I have to make a sliding tackle then I have already made a mistake”. Tomoya Ando 🇯🇵 showed that today. He didn’t make any tackles, but he performed really well defensively: made 7 ball recoveries and 10 clearances. Also so calm. #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

45 minutes and Alexander Blessin outsmarted Seb Hoeneß in many aspects of the game. A very good football from St. Pauli—with lot of injuries, recent bad results. Curious to see Stuttgart response in the second-half. #fcsp #fcspvfb

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Had a chat with @timecksteen.bsky.social the other day about the fact that, since vs Köln, St. Pauli never lose a game when they win the second ball battle, while they always lose when they fail to dominate it. The same thing happened against Augsburg. And this loss is not just about "luck". #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

St. Pauli won nine second balls against Leipzig today, which is a lot. I haven't checked how many of them became attacking situations, but this again shows how important second balls are for #fcsp games these days. I wrote about the second ball idea in the tweet below. 👇🏻

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Luka Vuskovic spat on the St. Pauli logo in the corridor leading to the locker room. He had also previously had an altercation with fans in the stand. #fcsphsv #fcsp #hsv

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Not much happened in the first half of #FCSPSHSV. - #hsv tried to take advantage by overloading the right side. - #fcsp could’ve gained the advantage if they had more physicality up front and gone long early, as they often have a 4v4 situation up there during the early build-up.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

It seems like Eric Smith fill in for Jacko, which a good idea (imo) especially with Alex Blessin's new physical style of play (for winning the second ball, overload) to create chances: bit.ly/SecondBallTF #fcsp

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Second Ball Game

Blessin has found a solution to help St. Pauli find another way to create chances and score goals: The Second Ball.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Alexander Blessin has finally hit upon some new ideas. Yes, even though #fcsp are still struggling to score goals or increase their XG, Blessin has found ways to help them create chances: Second ball, overload. How does it work? Jump 👇🏻 for full article, or follow this thread 🧵 bit.ly/SecondBallTF

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Second Ball Game

Blessin has found a solution to help St. Pauli find another way to create chances and score goals: The Second Ball.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Joel Fujita, progressive master. Aside from 2 assists, he made 9 progressive passes in total, the most of any player in the team. Very important, with his new role, for Blessin’s system. #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

After all, Joel Fujita is the best playmaker of #fcsp.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Might be impossible, but a good friend looking for 2 tickets for game vs Heidenheim. Egal wo. Hope someone has or know ones. Thanks 🙏🏻 #fcsp #fcspfch

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Think @fcstpauli.com need to play Pokal game every week. #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Gladbach have been targeting the space between #fcsp centre-back & wing-back. This is either because one of the CBs jumps to the opponent or because of their positioning; there’s space there. That’s where Gladbach's goal came from, too. (IMO, Oppie should’ve tracked back Honorat there). #bmgfcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

That was a good pressing effort from #fcsp. Mets, Jacko and Pereira jump at the right time. And finally, Hountondji. This is what St. Pauli have been waiting for! #fcbfcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Jackson Irvine shows what has been lacking in St. Pauli's game this season. Having an extra body in the penalty box is really important for variety, and he provides that. #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

I think Louis Oppie needs some competition. He’s too comfortable there, always playing regardless of his form. The problem is that he sometimes looks limited with the ball, only doing simple things. I think this is one of the reasons why St. Pauli’s attack is so one-sided on the right. #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

St. Pauli did indeed defend very deep in the first half. However, they also struggled to move the ball forward into the final third. The right area remains their favourite, but there's been no progress there. #fcsp

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Jakob Haffke @jakobhaffke.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Sehr gute Analyse von @bergas.bsky.social zu den aktuellen Problemen des #fcsp! Ich finde das Problem der fehlenden dribbelnden Flügelspieler besonders interessant. Diese sind im aktuellen Spitzenfußball ein absoluter Gamechanger, da inzwischen fast jedes Team im tiefen Block verteidigen kann.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Do St. Pauli miss the “dribbling-forwards” they had last season? The statistics suggest they are. This thread is supposed to explain that topic (and the scoring aspect) based on statistics + my analysis. If you'd rather jump straight to the long article, here you go: bit.ly/FCSP2526TF #fcsp

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What is wrong with St. Pauli?

I've analysed their statistics from the first nine Bundesliga games this season and compared them with last season's to see what's happened.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I respect your account @antifa-ultras.bsky.social, but don't steal my picture and put your account watermark on it. I've never given you permission to add a watermark to it. 😂 You can use it; I don't mind. Just don't put a watermark on it acting like you took it. Put some respect.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

I'm worried that all the penalties will become too easy for Vasilj. 😁 #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Seems like Sands doing a double job again—to jump to opponent’s CB, as Hountondji providing width when #fcsp out-of-possession. But so far it’s work, #hsv couldn’t progress comfortably to the half-space. In-possession, that long-ball to the space behind #hsv defensive line works really well.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Last season, @fcstpauli.com survived in the Bundesliga thanks to amazing defensive performances. This season, however, they’ll need more than that to stay: they need to improve in-possession phase. My season preview before 1st game vs #bvb. #fcsp totalfootballanalysis.com/head-coach-a...

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Alexander Blessin Tactics At St. Pauli 2025/2026 - Analysis

Our St. Pauli 2025/2026 tactical analysis looks at Alexander Blessin tactics at St. Pauli in 2025/2026 and St. Pauli transfer strategy.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

55 minutes, Louis Oppie is the player I’m most concerned about (aside from Hountondji & his finishing). His decision-making could’ve been better, his first touches were often too heavy, & his positioning sometimes clashed with other players. Hopefully he'll settle in soon. #fcsp

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Made (your-alternative) Bundesliga Team of the Season 👇🏻 Of course there's Wirtz & Olise, but also 2 Werder Bremen's & 2 St. Pauli's. 11 players who have outstanding attributes & could complement each other (based on last season's performances). #svw #fcsp totalfootballanalysis.com/data-analysi...

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Bundesliga Team Of The Season 2024/2025 - Data Analysis

Bundesliga Team of the Season for 2024/2025 shares Bundesliga data analysis of 11 players we've put on this Bundesliga team of the year 2024/2025 season!

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Watched some of his Wyscout clips, checked his stats. Arkadiusz Pyrka is an elite dribbler (by Ekstraklasa standards). There are some warnings about his defensive part, but he's young and can be developed. But he's a different profile for @fcstpauli.com in a wing-back position. #fcsp #pyrka

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

St. Pauli, Werder Bremen, Mainz 05. They all play in a back three formation, but they use different approach when they're defending. Some high, some low. I analyse their out-of-possession phase (along with Inter, Celta Vigo, Glasner's Palace). #fcsp #svw totalfootballanalysis.com/tactical-the...

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How To Defend With A Back-Three - Tactical Theory

Our latest tactical theory and tactical analysis article focuses on how to defend with a back-three formation and back-three defence variation.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

The referee is annoying, too many stops (sometimes not at the right moments). fcstpauli.com defends well in its own half... but the decision to press Stuttgart’s first phase of the build-up wasn't the right one (see the sequence before the penalty). Caught in transition. But Vasilj ❤️ #fcsp #fcspvfb

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Prior to the match vs Bremen, Danel Sinani led St. Pauli in (per 90 minutes): - Key passes - shots creating action from live passes, set pieces, shots. - Only second in expected assists. He starts again today. #fcsp #svwfcsp I chatted and wrote about him: totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...

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TFA Exclusive Interview: St. Pauli's Daniel Sinani On How To Be A False Nine - Player Analysis

The term 'false nine' has become really popular in football since Pep Guardiola put Lionel Messi in that role during their time at Barcelona.

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Bergas @bergas.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

63 minutes and St. Pauli are defending well. The problem is that Wirtz is sometimes able to get the ball free in the half-space (his off-the-ball movement is really clever), and that set-piece makes it 1-0 to Leverkusen so far. #fcsp #fcspb04

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