Marcel Hartel
St. Louis City SC/M/
GermanyPlayer Info
Marcel Hartel is a technically gifted German midfielder who has become a pivotal figure for MLS side St. Louis City SC. Now 30, Hartel brings a wealth of European experience and intelligent playmaking to the heart of the park. His career began in the youth system of 1. FC Köln, where he developed his refined passing range and tactical understanding. He truly flourished during a successful stint with FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga, where his performances as a central midfielder—capable of playing both in a deeper or more advanced role—earned him plaudits and a market value reflecting his importance. His move to St. Louis City SC in 2023 marked a new chapter, where his vision and composure on the ball have been instrumental in building the expansion team's attacking phases. While major team honors have eluded him thus far, his individual quality is undeniable, often acting as the metronome for his side. Off the pitch, Hartel is known for his professionalism and quiet leadership. In summary, he is a classic modern midfielder whose game is built on precision, spatial awareness, and an ability to dictate the tempo, making him a highly valuable asset for his club.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/08/10
St. Louis City SC
Hannover 96800000€
Transfer
2024/07/17
FC St. PauliSt. Louis City SCSigned
2021/08/09
Arminia BielefeldFC St. Pauli350000€
Transfer
2019/07/26
1. FC Union BerlinArminia Bielefeld250000€
Transfer
2017/06/30
FC Köln1. FC Union Berlin250000€
Transfer
2016/06/30
Koln YouthFC KölnSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
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Away
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Statistics
St. Louis City SC
USA MLS2025
Matches
Games Played
27
Games Started
27
Minutes Per Game
2400
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
5
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
49
Accurate Passes Per Game
921
Key Passes Per Game
76
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
34
Accurate Crosses Per Game
42
Success Dribbles Per Game
19
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
16
Interceptions Per Game
20
Clearances Per Game
20
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
10
Be Fouled Per Game
15