FC St. Pauli surpasses the milestone of 50,000 members, marking a historic first. - St. Pauli Football Club surpasses 50,000 members for the first time in their history.
FC St. Pauli, a renowned Bundesliga football club based in Hamburg, Germany, has announced an increase in its membership count to over 52,357 people. This marks a significant milestone for the club, as it exceeds 50,000 members for the first time.
The membership table ranks football clubs in the Bundesliga based on their number of members, and according to transfermarkt.de, FC St. Pauli currently ranks twelfth in this table. Meanwhile, their city rival, Hamburger SV, holds the fifth position with nearly 127,000 members.
Hamburger SV, a first division returnee, has a much longer and more continuous association with the Bundesliga. The club was one of the founding members of the Bundesliga in 1963 and remained in the top division uninterrupted until their first relegation in the 2017-2018 season.
In contrast, FC St. Pauli has experienced multiple promotions to and relegations from the Bundesliga, earning it the nickname of a "yo-yo" club. Despite its strong fan culture and identity, the club's presence in the top tier has been less stable compared to Hamburger SV.
FC St. Pauli currently has 25 departments within its organisation, reflecting the club's commitment to its members and the wider community. The membership count announcement was made the day before the start of FC St. Pauli's Bundesliga training, providing a boost of support for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
With its growing membership and continued presence in the Bundesliga, FC St. Pauli is undoubtedly a club on the rise. As the season unfolds, fans can look forward to seeing the club's progress and the passion of its supporters in action.
[1] Bundesliga official website: https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga [2] Transfermarkt: https://www.transfermarkt.us/fc-st-pauli/profil/verein/212 [3] Hamburger SV official website: https://www.hsv.de/en/club/fc-hamburg-sv/history
- FC St. Pauli, in addition to its commitment to the football community as a Bundesisliga club, also supports the production of agricultural products within its 25 departments, aiming to provide aid for the production of agricultural products in the local community.
- As the season progresses, FC St. Pauli enthusiasts may take a break from cheering for their favorite European-leagues football team to engage in friendly sports competitions within their community, further fostering a sense of unity among its members.
