Interview

Alexander Schwolow: I want to support the team well from the back

After just a few days at Schalke, the new man between the posts already feels right at home. “It's really fun to be able to be out on the pitch with the boys,” says Alexander Schwolow, who feels very well received by his new teammates, the coaching staff and the rest of the club. The 30-year-old is also excited by the ‘fantastic’ VELTINS Arena.

Interview

Jun 28, 2022

Florian Flick: I can hardly wait to be playing Bundesliga football in front of a sold-out crowd

Featuring for a total of 1,397 minutes across 27 different league matches, Florian Flick established a regular spot for himself in the FC Schalke 04 side this season through consistent and strong performances. The midfielder, who suffered a nasal wound against FC St. Pauli in December 2021, played in each of Schalke’s final 12 league matches and made a considerable contribution to us winning the Bundesliga 2 title. In an interview, the 22-year-old spoke about the title win, how pleased he is to be called up to the Germany U21 Men’s national team squad, and his personal development.

Interview

May 20, 2022

Simon Terodde: You have to be hungry until the final whistle as a striker

Striker Simon Terodde made it 3-0 in injury time on Saturday in the win over 1. FC Heidenheim. It was already his 22nd goal this season. The 34-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about his goal, the celebrations after it and the support from the fans.

Interview

Apr 11, 2022

Thomas Ouwejan: Working on set pieces in training paid off once again

A Thomas Ouwejan free-kick set up Schalke’s important first goal against SC Paderborn 07. It was the Dutch wing-back’s eighth assist already this season. The 25-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about that win and the three shots that hit the woodwork. He also discussed his constant presence in the side, the upcoming game in Karlsruhe and the current state of the table.

Interview

Feb 23, 2022

Simon Terodde: I won’t forget it that easily

Simon Terodde has scored once in each of the three games after the winter break, and is looking to continue that run against Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2). Not only will the striker come up against his former club, but he will also face his former coach, as well as his strike partner from his time in Stuttgart. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 33-year-old spoke about his start to 2022, the team’s recent performances and the upcoming match against Fortuna.

Interview

Feb 10, 2022

Victor Pálsson: You have to be a good role model for the younger players

As vice captain and experienced player, Victor Pálsson leads by example at FC Schalke 04. The 30-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about his leadership skills, the stages that have shaped his career and the best Icelandic footballer among other things. He also tells us which club he supported as a kid.

Interview

Jan 29, 2022

Blendi Idrizi: Being a box-to-box midfielder plays to my strengths

Blendi Idrizi has started each of the last four league games for Schalke, with his midfield run starting off the move for the opening goal in Aue last weekend (5-0). The midfielder spoke to schalke04.de about his role in the team, instructions from the coach and a chance for revenge next week.

Interview

Jan 26, 2022

Marius Bülter: Even more important that we push ourselves

Marius Bülter has had a more than satisfactory first half season in a Schalke shirt. Despite good individual statistics, the 28-year-old is not totally happy, however. The striker has spoken about the team’s preparations and targets for the rest of the season and the home fixture against Holstein Kiel.

Interview

Jan 11, 2022

Martin Fraisl: I’ve recharged my batteries

After the full-time whistle blew in the final game before the winter break, Martin Fraisl revealed that he was going to become a father for the second time in 2022. Ahead of the birth of his child in the summer, the goalkeeper wants to be as successful with Schalke 04 as possible. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Austrian spoke about preparations for the second half of the season, the team’s current points tally, the first game back against Holstein Kiel and his compatriot Benedikt Pichler, who is currently Kiel’s top scorer.

Interview

Jan 7, 2022

Ko Itakura’s first Schalke goal came after a late change of mind

Defender Ko Itakura put the icing on the cake with his late goal in Schalke’s 4-1 home win over 1. FC Nürnberg last Friday. After netting his first goal for the club, the Japan international spoke to schalke04.de about that special moment, his defensive colleagues and his performances so far in Royal Blue.

Interview

Dec 15, 2021

Malick Thiaw: Pay back the trust placed in me with good performances

Defender Malick Thiaw has played 1,415 of a possible 1,440 minutes in the league this season. In an interview with schalke04.de, he reflected on the first 16 games this term, plus discussed the current squad situation and the upcoming home game with 1. FC Nürnberg, which will see him face his friend Erik Shuranov.

Interview

Dec 8, 2021

Reinhold Ranftl: It helps me and it helps Memo

Reinhold Ranftl’s clever pass from the right-hand side set up Marius Bülter’s backheel effort, the best goal of FC Schalke 04’s 5-2 victory over SV Sandhausen. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Austrian spoke about getting his first assist for the club, the upcoming duel with FC St. Pauli, his compatriot Guido Burgstaller and his competition for a starting place with Mehmet Can Aydin.

Interview

Dec 1, 2021