Emil Holm

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

Fighting for survival in 17th place, FC St. Pauli's Bundesliga campaign has been a bruising affair with form reading LDLDL over their last five. Yet amid the storm, Swedish right-back Emil Holm has emerged as a rare beacon of attacking impetus from defensive territory. The 25-year-old has racked up 21 appearances totaling 1,346 minutes, contributing 1 goal and an impressive 5 assists—a remarkable creative output for a full-back in a struggling side. His overlapping runs and recovery pace have made him indispensable, while his single yellow card across the campaign underscores his discipline under pressure. Valued at €13 million, Holm represents significant worth for the Kiezkicker, and his partnership with attacking midfielders like Hákon Arnar Haraldsson provides one of their few reliable outlets. As St. Pauli battle relegation, Holm's tireless wing-play and consistent availability could prove decisive in the fight ahead.