FC St. Gallen says goodbye to full‑back Konrad Faber, who is moving to German 2. Bundesliga side VfL Osnabrück. The 28‑year‑old German leaves the Espen after two years and 39 appearances, covering the Super League, the cup and the Conference League.

What exactly happened?

On July 7, 2026 the club confirmed that Faber has signed a contract with Osnabrück until the summer of 2028. The transfer was unexpected because he was still featuring in 12 matches for St. Gallen this season. During his Swiss stint he scored one goal and helped solidify the defence.

Why does his departure matter for the Espen?

Faber was one of the few seasoned full‑backs in the squad after returning from Germany in 2024. His exit creates a gap that manager Markus Gisdol now has to fill internally. The team currently sits second in the Super League with 60 points, 17 wins, 9 draws and 7 losses from 33 games – just 14 points behind leaders FC Thun.

How does Faber's career look so far?

He arrived in 2024 from Jahn Regensburg and initially played in the 2. Bundesliga, making 24 loan appearances for Dynamo Dresden. Last season he finished 11th in the German second tier. His experience in both leagues should aid Osnabrück’s promotion push.

What does this mean for FC St. Gallen’s future?

The club now has to rely on young talents like Noah Kessler or the seasoned right‑back Marco Ziegler to keep the defensive line solid. With 64 goals scored and 40 conceded (+24 goal difference) the attacking threat remains, but the back line could become more vulnerable in upcoming fixtures. The transfer market will stay under close watch until the summer window closes to pinpoint possible replacements.

Faber’s departure signals that FC St. Gallen, despite a strong league position, is actively tweaking its roster to stay in the title race against FC Thun.