Louis Oppie

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

Trapped in 17th position and facing an uphill battle to escape the relegation zone, FC St. Pauli have found an unlikely source of consistency in 23-year-old German left-back Louis Oppie. Despite his modest €3 million valuation and 56 overall rating, Oppie has been a virtual ever-present this season, racking up 22 appearances and 1,779 minutes across all competitions—a remarkable feat of durability for a young defender. With his pace and recovery ability, the overlapping full-back has adapted seamlessly to his role, contributing 2 goals despite his limited shooting ability. Most impressive is his disciplinary record: zero yellow or red cards across nearly 20 hours of competitive football, a rare discipline that makes him invaluable for a struggling side. While teammates like Sinani and Hountondji steal headlines with their attacking contributions, Oppie's silent reliability on the left flank provides the defensive stability St. Pauli desperately need. His 55 defending and physical ratings translate into consistent performances—proof that in football, sometimes availability and consistency trump raw talent.