Martijn Kaars

Martijn Kaars (born 5 March 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for 2. Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli. Kaars began his career with VV Monnickendam before joining the youth academies of Volendam and Ajax. He returned to Volendam in 2018 to make his senior debut in the Eerste Divisie, and moved to Helmond Sport in 2022, where he became a regular goalscorer. In 2024, he transferred to 1. FC Magdeburg for a reported €800,000, the highest fee received by Helmond Sport, and finished his first season as the 2. Bundesliga's second-highest scorer with 19 goals. He joined FC St. Pauli the following year.