James Sands

James Sands

25-Year-Old Midfielder/DefenderM/D
FC St. Pauli
Bundesliga
Nets first Bundesliga goal
M/DFC St. Pauli
January 17, 2026
Sands scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Dortmund.
ANALYSIS
Sands found the back of the net in the 52nd minute scoring St. Pauli's first goal. The goal was the first in the Bundesliga since joining St. Pauli last year for Sands as he's more known for his defensive prowess in midfield.
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Starting in cup
M/DFC St. Pauli
October 28, 2025
Sands (undisclosed) got the start during Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash with Hoffenheim.
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Not available Saturday
M/DFC St. Pauli
October 25, 2025
Sands (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt.
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Late call to face Frankfurt
M/DFC St. Pauli
October 23, 2025
Sands is questionable for Saturday's match against Frankfurt, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "James Sands is still being tested, there is a protocol. It's going to be a tight box, we'll have to wait until tomorrow.
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Leader in interceptions
M/DFC St. Pauli
September 27, 2025
Sands crossed once inaccurately, created a chance, made three interceptions and two tackles (winning both) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.
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Makes two tackles in loss
M/DFC St. Pauli
September 23, 2025
Sands generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 loss versus VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute.
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