FC ST. Gallen is a historic football institution from eastern Switzerland, founded in 1879 and closely identified with green and white. Its long continuity gives the club a distinctive place in the national game, while the Espen name connects modern identity with the former Espenmoos home. The page brings together the club’s established profile, its Swiss setting and the competitive context surrounding a team whose history stretches from early domestic football to the modern professional era.
FC ST. Gallen Upcoming matches by league
Super League
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- Regular Season - 4
FC Lugano
FC ST. Gallen
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- Regular Season - 9
FC Basel 1893
FC ST. Gallen
St. Jakob-Park -
- Regular Season - 10
FC ST. GallenNo H2HLausanne
St. Jakob-Park -
- Regular Season - 11
BSC Young BoysNo H2HFC ST. Gallen
Stadion Wankdorf
Schweizer Cup
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- Round of 32
RapperswilNo H2HFC ST. Gallen
FC ST. Gallen Last matches by league
Super League
Schweizer Cup
UEFA Europa Conference League
UEFA Europa League
Friendlies Clubs
FC ST. Gallen Team Roster
FC ST. Gallen’s recorded squad contains 29 players: six attackers, eight defenders, four goalkeepers and 11 midfielders. The attacking group includes A. Balde, A. Hunziker, D. Besio and K. Csoboth, while the defensive unit features C. Kleine-Bekel, C. Okoroji and J. Stanić. L. Zigi is among the goalkeepers, and the midfield offers a varied set through B. Fazliji, C. Witzig, L. Daschner and L. Görtler. The listed numbers range from 1 to 81, reinforcing that this is the recorded roster rather than a short match-day selection.
position Goalkeeper
Lawrence Ati Zigi
Lukas Watkowiak
Bela Luis Dumrath
Yannick Bujard
position Defender
Colin Noah Kleine-Bekel
Jozo Stanić
Tom Gaal
Chima Sean Okoroji
M. Heydari
Pascal Büttiker
Cyrill May
J. Ruiz
position Midfielder
Behar Neziri
Lukas Stephan Horst Daschner
Carlo Gregor Boukhalfa
Lukas Maria Görtler
L. Frokaj
Betim Fazliji
Hugo Vandermersch
Enoch Owusu
Corsin Konietzke
Mihailo Stevanovic
N. Weibel
position Attacker
Christian Witzig
Andrin Hunziker
Aliou Badara Balde
Kevin Csoboth
Malamine Efekele
D. Besio
N. Scherrer
Last FC ST. Gallen Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching appointment is Enrico Maaßen, who began on 1 June 2024. The dated history does not establish him as the current holder of the role, so his role is described through its start date. Peter Zeidler’s recorded tenure ran from May 2018 to June 2024. Earlier entries cover Boro Kuzmanovic from April 2018, Giorgio Contini from May 2017 to April 2018 and Josef Zinnbauer from September 2015 to May 2017. Maaßen is therefore the latest starting point in the recorded club chronology.
Enrico Maaßen
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrico Maaßen | Germany | 1 June 2024 | |
| Peter Zeidler | Germany | 1 May 2018 | 1 June 2024 |
| Boro Kuzmanovic | Croatia | 24 April 2018 | |
| Giorgio Contini | Switzerland | 1 May 2017 | 1 April 2018 |
| Josef Zinnbauer | Germany | 1 September 2015 | 1 May 2017 |
| Jeff Saibene | Luxembourg | 1 March 2011 | 1 September 2015 |
| Giorgio Contini | Switzerland | 1 March 2011 | 1 March 2011 |
| Ulrich Massimo Forte | Switzerland | 1 July 2008 | 1 March 2011 |
| René Weiler | Switzerland | 1 October 2007 | 1 October 2007 |
| Krasimir Genchev Balakov | Bulgaria | 1 October 2007 | 1 June 2008 |
| Ralf Loose | Germany | 1 July 2005 | 1 April 2006 |
| René Weiler | Switzerland | 1 April 2005 | 1 April 2005 |
FC ST. Gallen Transfers
The recorded arrivals include transfers, loans, free transfers and returns, but they are not a complete seasonal total. A. Hunziker transferred from FC Basel 1893 on 16 July 2026, while L. Frokaj arrived from FC Aarau on 30 June. A. Balde is recorded as arriving from Nice in both a 30 June transfer and a 20 July loan. Malamine Efekele joined from Monaco in August 2025, and L. Daschner transferred from VfL Bochum in July 2025. Loan returns include K. Csoboth, B. Dumrath and E. Bytyqi, while F. Buhl is listed as a free transfer from FC WIL 1900.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hunziker |
FC Basel 1893
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Transfer | 16 July 2026 |
| L. Frokaj |
FC Aarau
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Balde |
Nice
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Bytyqi |
FC WIL 1900
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Ambrosius |
Karlsruher SC
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Faber |
Dynamo Dresden
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Verinac |
VfB Lübeck
|
Transfer | 27 January 2026 |
| Y. Bujard |
FC WIL 1900
|
Transfer | 26 January 2026 |
| Y. Bujard |
FC WIL 1900
|
Transfer | 26 January 2026 |
| K. Csoboth |
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
|
Return from loan | 15 January 2026 |
| C. Kleine-Bekel |
VfL Bochum
|
Loan | 14 January 2026 |
| Jorge Rans |
Rapperswil
|
Loan | 5 January 2026 |
| J. Rans |
Rapperswil
|
Loan | 5 January 2026 |
| B. Dumrath |
Stuttgarter Kickers
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| T. Ouattara |
Servette FC
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Loan | 17 September 2025 |
The recorded departures show transfers, loans, free-agent moves and returns to parent clubs, but they are not a complete departure total. A. Verinac moved on loan to Austria Lustenau on 21 July 2026, while K. Faber transferred to VfL Osnabrück on 6 July. A. Vogt left for 1899 Hoffenheim and E. Bytyqi moved to FC WIL 1900 on 30 June. Loan returns include A. Balde to Nice, C. Kleine-Bekel to VfL Bochum and T. Ouattara to Servette FC. Earlier free-agent departures included A. Vallci to Sturm Graz and C. Akolo to Nam Dinh.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Verinac |
Austria Lustenau
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Loan | 21 July 2026 |
| K. Faber |
VfL Osnabrück
|
Transfer | 6 July 2026 |
| T. Seferovic |
FC WIL 1900
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Jordi Quintillà |
Nea Salamis
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Bytyqi |
FC WIL 1900
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Vogt |
1899 Hoffenheim
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Jorge Rans |
Rapperswil
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Rans |
Rapperswil
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Ouattara |
Servette FC
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Kleine-Bekel |
VfL Bochum
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Balde |
Nice
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Vallci |
Sturm Graz
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Free agent | 5 February 2026 |
| Janis Widmer |
FC WIL 1900
|
Transfer | 26 January 2026 |
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FC WIL 1900
|
Transfer | 18 January 2026 | |
| S. Vladi |
FC Lugano
|
Return from loan | 17 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
FC ST. Gallen’s recorded movement pattern combines incoming transfers with loans and returns from temporary spells. Recent arrivals include players from Swiss clubs such as FC Basel 1893 and FC Aarau, alongside additions from Nice, Monaco and VfL Bochum. The same movement record contains returns connected with FC WIL 1900, Dynamo Dresden, Karlsruher SC and Gençlerbirliği S.K., showing repeated movement between the club and temporary destinations. Departures follow the same mixed structure: moves to VfL Osnabrück, 1899 Hoffenheim and FC WIL 1900 sit beside a loan to Austria Lustenau and returns to Nice, VfL Bochum and Servette FC. Free-agent exits are also recorded, including A. Vallci and C. Akolo. The listed movements are not a complete window ledger and include overlapping entries for some players, so they describe transaction types and destinations rather than a definitive balance. No fee information is recorded, leaving financial totals unstated.
Leagues FC ST. Gallen has participated in
The latest recorded competition participation through 2025 covers Super League, Schweizer Cup and Friendlies Clubs, placing all three among the club’s recent programme. FC ST. Gallen also has historical UEFA records in the UEFA Europa Conference League from 2024 and the UEFA Europa League from 2018 to 2020. The domestic competitions define the club’s recent Swiss framework across league and cup football, while the continental entries document earlier European involvement without establishing a current UEFA campaign. The profile therefore spans domestic competition, friendly fixtures and historical continental ties.
More about FC ST. Gallen
FC ST. Gallen is a Swiss football institution rooted in the city of St. Gallen and founded in 1879. The club is widely recognised as Switzerland’s oldest football club and as one of mainland Europe’s historic surviving teams. Its long continuity gives it a distinctive place in the national game, where the green-and-white identity is closely linked to regional pride and the supporters’ Espen nickname. The club’s home is kybunpark on the western edge of St. Gallen. Opened in 2008 as the AFG Arena, the modern ground replaced Espenmoos, the former home that gave rise to the name Die Espen. Its compact design and steep stands are associated with a close, energetic match atmosphere. Green and white remain the defining colours, appearing across traditional striped and solid home designs and reinforcing the visual connection between club, city and supporters. FC ST. Gallen operates through FC St. Gallen AG, a public limited company with a professional corporate structure. Its profile is grounded in regional backing and community connection rather than a purely external ownership narrative. Sporting identity has often been associated with energetic, high-pressing football and a strong work ethic, qualities that fit the club’s local culture. The historical record includes Swiss league championships in 1904 and 2000, plus the Swiss Cup in 1969. The 2000 title helped lead to a notable European period, including a celebrated victory over Chelsea. In the modern era, the club’s ecosystem is centred on the Swiss Super League and Schweizer Cup, with recorded UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League participation adding a continental dimension. Together, its age, venue, colours, community roots and competitive history make FC ST. Gallen one of Swiss football’s most distinctive institutions.
Last matches statistics for FC ST. Gallen
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sheriff Tiraspol
1 - 3
FC ST. Gallen
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5 / 26 |
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83 | 7 | - | 6 |
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FC ST. Gallen
2 - 2
FC Luzern
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11 / 24 |
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73 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
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FC ST. Gallen
5 - 1
Sheriff Tiraspol
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11 / 22 |
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85 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
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Thalwil
0 - 3
FC ST. Gallen
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
FC Nordsjaelland
1 - 0
FC ST. Gallen
|
6 / 19 |
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80 | 21 | 3 | 3 |
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FC ST. Gallen
2 - 3
FC Nordsjaelland
|
7 / 22 |
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83 | 13 | 6 1 | 2 |
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FC ST. Gallen
3 - 4
FC Thun
|
7 / 25 |
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77 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
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Grasshoppers
2 - 0
FC ST. Gallen
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4 / 21 |
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75 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
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Servette FC
0 - 2
FC ST. Gallen
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8 / 13 |
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65 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
|
FC ST. Gallen
0 - 3
FC Sion
|
6 / 20 |
|
0% | 10 | 2 | 5 |
Detailed statistics FC ST. Gallen
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FC ST. Gallen vs FC Sion
Super League 2026 - 1555389
Servette FC vs FC ST. Gallen
Super League 2026 - 1555386
Grasshoppers vs FC ST. Gallen
Super League 2026 - 1555378
FC ST. Gallen vs FC Nordsjaelland
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1623430
FC Nordsjaelland vs FC ST. Gallen
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1623400
FC ST. Gallen vs Sheriff Tiraspol
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1607626
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2023-2024
4th shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt
2020-2021
3rd shirt