News Overview

Taylan Bulut one of three players back in team training

Preparations for Sunday’s away game against SSV Jahn Regensburg are well underway. Taylan Bulut, who was unable to complete a full training session with his teammates before the Ulm game due to illness and a leg injury, was back in full training on Wednesday (9/4).

Team

4/9/2025

Frank Baumann appointed as FC Schalke 04’s new board member for sport

Experienced strategist Frank Baumann is the Royal Blues’ new board member for sport. The 49-year-old signed a long-term contract last weekend and will start his role on 1st June, taking on responsibility for the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams. The supervisory board of FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. unanimously granted Baumann the mandate for the sporting department during an extraordinary meeting on Sunday (6/4) at the Hans-Sachs-Haus, the town hall of the city of Gelsenkirchen.

S04

4/9/2025

Timo Becker to return to Schalke this summer

Defender Timo Becker has rejoined FC Schalke 04 from Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel. The 28-year-old has signed a contract valid until 30th June 2029.

Team

4/7/2025

Marcin Kaminski: We knew it would probably be our last chance

A header from Marcin Kaminski in the 88th minute secured all three points for FC Schalke 04 on Sunday afternoon (6/4) at home against SSV Ulm 1846. Following the 2-1 victory for the Knappen, head coach Kees van Wonderen and his opposite number Robert Lechleiter gave their thoughts on the game, as did the match-winner Kaminski and his goalkeeper Justin Heekeren.

2. Bundesliga

4/6/2025

Late Kaminski header secures 2-1 win over Ulm

FC Schalke 04 beat SSV Ulm 1846 2-1 on Sunday afternoon (6/4). Goals from Paul Seguin and Marcin Kaminski saw the Royal Blues come from behind after trailing 1-0 at the break.

2. Bundesliga

4/6/2025

Moussa Sylla: I want to write my own story

Moussa Sylla made the perfect return to action following a lengthy injury absence in last weekend’s fixture away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth (30/3). The striker netted the stoppage-time equaliser to level the scores at 3-3 and has since spoken to schalke04.de about his take on the game, as well as his aims and an interesting comparison.

2. Bundesliga

4/5/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We want all three points

FC Schalke 04 host SSV Ulm 1846 on Sunday afternoon (6/4) in the first ever league meeting between the two clubs at the VELTINS-Arena. At the pre-match press conference, head coach Kees van Wonderen discussed the Royal Blues’ current situation, his squad and the opposition, who won promotion in each of their last two seasons.

2. Bundesliga

4/4/2025

Dominick Drexler to become assistant coach of Schalke’s U17s

Following the end of his career as a professional footballer in the summer, Dominick Drexler will take on the role of assistant coach for Schalke’s U17 side, currently led by head coach Charles Takyi. Drexler will undertake internships both at and away from the club before the summer, with his new role effective as of the 2025/26 season. His new contract will run for two years, as agreed when he last signed a contract extension as a player.

Team

4/4/2025

Karius and Antwi-Adjei set for periods on the sidelines

After both having to come off due to injury away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (30/3), goalkeeper Loris Karius and attacking player Christopher Antwi-Adjei will each be out of action until further notice.

Team

3/31/2025

Kees van Wonderen: The boys showed character

On Sunday (30/3), SpVgg Greuther Fürth and S04 played out an entertaining and chaotic 3-3 draw. After the match, head coach Kees van Wonderen and his counterpart, Fürth’s Jan Siewert, spoke about the result. Kenan Karaman and Amin Younes also gave their opinions on the draw.

2. Bundesliga

3/30/2025

Drama, controversy and a last-minute equaliser as Schalke draw 3-3 with Fürth

Greuther Fürth and Schalke 04 split the points, playing out an enthralling 3-3 draw in a truly wild affair at the Sportpark Ronhof on Sunday (30/3). The Royal Blues equalised with the last kick of the game, which was shaped by chaotic moments and an unfortunate injury.

2. Bundesliga

3/30/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Every single player has to give it 100%

FC Schalke 04 will be back in league action away at SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (30/3, 13:30 CEST), as they get the final quarter of the season underway. "We still have eight games left to play and we want to perform to the best of our abilities in each of these games, as well as picking up points in order to climb up the table," said head coach Kees van Wonderen.

2. Bundesliga

3/27/2025