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Karol Mets

Defender #3
Age 32 years
Nationality Estonia
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Karol Mets is St. Pauli’s Silver Engine, providing the tactical backbone for the squad’s defensive setup. With a trophy cabinet boasting 15 career honors—including league titles in Estonia and Switzerland—the 33-year-old veteran brings a wealth of elite experience to the pitch every matchday.

This season, Mets has cemented his role as a vital Squad Player, accumulating 1,169 minutes across 14 appearances. While categorized as an Engine due to his work rate, his impact is most felt through his Defense dimension, where his score of 65 highlights his ability to neutralize high-level threats. Data indicates he is currently on an upward trajectory, hitting a genuine hot streak as he finds his rhythm in the heart of the backline.

With a market value of €1M, Mets remains a crucial asset for the club's objectives. His contribution to the team's defensive Balance is paramount, especially when the Stakes are high during a grueling campaign where his leadership and organizational skills prove invaluable under pressure.

Player Rating

Karol Mets
40
Rating
61
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 55
🎯 Clutch 32
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 46
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Karol Mets is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for FC St. Pauli. Evidence: 15.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Karol Mets Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 81%
Weight 44%
Experience 92%

vs Bundesliga

Height 83%
Weight 56%
Experience 90%

Traits

VETERAN DECORATED

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 46 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 65 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 18 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 22 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 46
Shooting 5
Defense 65
Workrate 18
Passing 22
Key Strength 65 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Karol Mets this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Feb 28, 2026 1899 Hoffenheim 0-1 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 45' 6.9 - - 40 PreZero Arena
Feb 22, 2026 FC St. Pauli 2-1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 97' 6.6 - - 56 Millerntor-Stadion
Feb 14, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 82' 5.9 - - 39 BayArena
Feb 07, 2026 FC St. Pauli 2-1 VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga 95' 6.7 0 0 64 Millerntor-Stadion
Jan 31, 2026 FC Augsburg 2-1 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 84' 6.9 0 0 58 WWK Arena
Jan 27, 2026 FC St. Pauli 1-1 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 93' 7.3 0 0 60 Millerntor-Stadion
Jan 23, 2026 FC St. Pauli 0-0 Hamburger SV Bundesliga 90' 7.0 0 0 12 Millerntor-Stadion
Jan 17, 2026 Borussia Dortmund 3-2 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 97' 6.0 0 0 84 Signal Iduna Park
Jan 14, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 91' 6.6 0 0 58 Volkswagen Arena
Dec 21, 2025 FSV Mainz 05 0-0 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 93' 7.3 0 0 12 Mewa Arena
Dec 13, 2025 FC St. Pauli 2-1 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 92' 7.2 0 0 60 Millerntor-Stadion
Dec 06, 2025 1. FC Köln 1-1 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 86' 6.9 0 0 45 RheinEnergieStadion
Nov 29, 2025 Bayern München 3-1 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 90' 5.9 0 0 83 Allianz Arena
Nov 23, 2025 FC St. Pauli 0-1 Union Berlin Bundesliga 90' 7.3 0 0 18 Millerntor-Stadion
Nov 09, 2025 SC Freiburg 2-1 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 82' 6.3 0 0 33 Europa-Park-Stadion

Player Market Value

Track Karol Mets's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €900K
Peak Value €1.3M (Q1'24)
€1.3M €650K €0
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