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Player Rating
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Player Season Cards
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Scout Report
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James Hoban Sands is a above average INTERCEPTOR for FC St. Pauli. Evidence: 1.9 Interceptions/90.
Player DNA
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A specialist who excels in Defense (75/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Physically Strong.
James Hoban Sands Traits
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Match Stats
Match-by-match record for James Hoban Sands this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 0-0 Eintracht Frankfurt | 81' | 6.6 | - | - | 20 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim 0-1 FC St. Pauli | 92' | 6.9 | - | - | 40 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 2-1 Werder Bremen | 17' | 6.9 | - | - | 56 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 FC St. Pauli | 69' | 6.5 | - | - | 39 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 2-1 VfB Stuttgart | 95' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | FC Augsburg 2-1 FC St. Pauli | 84' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 1-1 RB Leipzig | 77' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 0-0 Hamburger SV | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 3-2 FC St. Pauli | 97' | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 84 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 FC St. Pauli | 91' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | FSV Mainz 05 0-0 FC St. Pauli | 93' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | FC St. Pauli 2-1 1. FC Heidenheim | 92' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | 1. FC Köln 1-1 FC St. Pauli | 73' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Bayern München 3-1 FC St. Pauli | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | FC St. Pauli 0-1 Union Berlin | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2026 | Union Berlin vs FC St. Pauli | 49 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | FC St. Pauli vs Bayern München | 75 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | FC St. Pauli vs 1. FC Köln | 46 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1. FC Heidenheim vs FC St. Pauli | 47 |
| May 02, 2026 | FC St. Pauli vs FSV Mainz 05 | 48 |
| May 09, 2026 | RB Leipzig vs FC St. Pauli | 65 |
| May 16, 2026 | FC St. Pauli vs VfL Wolfsburg | 45 |
Player Market Value
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James Sands is FC St. Pauli’s Platinum Engine, arriving in the Bundesliga with an impressive pedigree of ten career trophies. A winner of the MLS Cup, the Scottish Cup, and the Gold Cup, the American international brings a champion's mentality to the Millerntor-Stadion, establishing himself as a foundational piece of the club's tactical identity since his arrival.
Across 19 appearances and 1,601 minutes of action, Sands has exemplified the Engine profile, serving as the primary tactical driver in 13 of those outings. His Defense rating of 75 highlights a specialist skillset, further validated by his INTERCEPTOR badge for his elite ability to read the pitch. Currently hitting top form with a performance rating of 100, he has found an extra gear of late, maintaining a high level of Intensity that was rewarded with a goal during his recent run of matches.
With the Stakes heightened by a rising market value of €4M, Sands is proving to be a vital asset in the German top flight. His consistent output and defensive discipline suggest a player whose Balance on the ball and off it will be crucial for the team's ambitions as the season progresses.