Basel signs Rohdiamant from St. Gallen
FC Basel has signed Gentian Ponik, a 16-year-old talent from St. Gallen, who is considered a diamond in the rough. Ponik will be integrated into the U21 team.
The 16-year-old has developed himself excellently in the past three years at FC St. Gallen and now has the necessary equipment to continue developing.
Ponik can be used as a left-back or as a left-sided defender in a three- or four-man defense
Ponik is well-suited as a left-footed player on the left central defender position to facilitate the player's opening. He is also considered a leader.
Ponik will not be used initially
Ponik has been selected for the U18 training camp of the Swiss national team and will therefore not be used initially.
FC Basel is currently in fifth place in the Super League, has 6 points and has won two and lost one of the last three games. The next match will take place on September 20, 2026 against FC St. Gallen.
