News Overview

Jakob Fimpel assumes first-team duties for the remainder of the season

After a four-match winless run, the board and the sporting management came to the decision on Friday evening (02/05) to relieve head coach Kees van Wonderen and his assistant Robert Molenaar of their duties with immediate effect. The disappointing performances in the defeats to Kaiserslautern (2-1) and Paderborn (2-0) played a key role in the decision.

Team

5/3/2025

S04 beaten 2-0 by Paderborn

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-0 at home against SC Paderborn 07 on Friday night (2/5). Raphael Obermair opened the scoring for the visitors four minutes before the break and Marvin Mehlem quickly added a second at the start of the second half.

2. Bundesliga

5/2/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We want to lay down a marker with good performances

On Friday (2/5), FC Schalke 04 welcome SC Paderborn 07 to the VELTINS-Arena for their final evening game of the season, which will kick off at 18:30 CEST. Paderborn currently sit fifth in the table, and are still in the hunt for promotion with three games to go.

2. Bundesliga

4/30/2025

Tidiane Touré signs professional contract

FC Schalke 04 have handed full-back Tidiane Touré a professional contract. The 20-year-old, who has been a regular for the club’s U23s this season, has signed a deal valid until 30th June 2028.

Team

4/29/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We didn’t defend well enough in some moments

S04 suffered a 2-1 defeat to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. After the game, head coach Kees van Wonderen and FCK boss Torsten Lieberknecht gave their thoughts, as did Justin Heekeren and Janik Bachmann. Here’s all the reaction from the match.

2. Bundesliga

4/27/2025

Royal Blues beaten 2-1 by 1. FC Kaiserslautern

On Sunday (27/4), FC Schalke 04 went home empty-handed after a 2-1 defeat to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Moussa Sylla equalised after the break, but then Ragnar Ache netted the winning goal for the hosts.

2. Bundesliga

4/27/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Bring that same energy

The Royal Blues are away at 1. FC Kaiserslautern this Sunday (27/04) at 13:30 CEST. The Red Devils may have had a change at the helm this week, but the seventh-placed side are still in the running for promotion. FC Schalke 04 head coach Kees van Wonderen spoke at his press conference about the challenge that awaits his side at the Betzenberg.

2. Bundesliga

4/25/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Full focus on the final few games

Before training began on Wednesday (23/4), Kees van Wonderen, together with the club’s sporting management, informed the team that he won’t be staying on as the club’s head coach after the end of this season. “It’s important for everyone that we all have clarity now,” said the Dutchman.

Inside

4/24/2025

Kees van Wonderen to leave the club at the end of the season

The club’s bosses have made an important decision for the future of FC Schalke 04. Following the end of the current season, head coach Kees van Wonderen will depart the club.

Team

4/23/2025

Kenan Karaman handed two-match ban

The DFB’s sports tribunal has handed Kenan Karaman a two-match ban for dangerous foul play. The Schalke captain will therefore miss the away game in Kaiserslautern (27/4) and the following match at home against Paderborn (2/5).

2. Bundesliga

4/22/2025

Ron Schallenberg: A magical evening together with the fans

A passionate and determined performance by FC Schalke 04 on Saturday night (19/4) saw them gain a point at the VELTINS-Arena against Hamburger SV, a particularly impressive result given that Kenan Karaman was sent off for a foul on Jonas Meffert in just the third minute of the 2-2 draw.

2. Bundesliga

4/21/2025

Club statement following public comments made by Kees van Wonderen

The club management discussed the comments made by Kees van Wonderen on Saturday night in an internal meeting held on Easter Sunday (20/04). Frank Baumann, who will assume the role of board member for sport from 1st June, was also involved. As part of these discussions, there was of course direct communication with the head coach.

S04

4/20/2025