Benjamin Stambouli

Ten players and three staff set to leave first team

The Royal Blues will bid farewell to ten players and three staff members from the first team following the final week of the 2020/21 season.

Team

May 20, 2021

Benjamin Stambouli stays a Royal Blue

Benjamin Stambouli has signed a new contract with the Royal Blues. His initial contract had expired on 30th June 2020, but the Frenchman has now penned a new deal until 2023.

Team

Aug 4, 2020

Suat Serdar: Everybody fights for one another

David Wagner felt his side was slightly lucky to pick up a 2-1 win over Mainz after a below-par second-half performance. Mainz coach Sandro Schwarz was frustrated that his team failed to take anything from the game after Amine Harit’s moment of magic. Suat Serdar and Benjamin Stambouli also gave their thoughts after the game.

Bundesliga

Sep 20, 2019

Benjamin Stambouli: We want to celebrate a victory with the fans

When Benjamin Stambouli thinks back to the minutes after the final whistle of the first home game of the season against Bayern München, his eyes light up. “Our fans’ support was awesome, during the game and after it. That was really good,” said the Frenchman about the vocal support of the Schalke faithful.

Bundesliga

Aug 28, 2019

Alexander Nübel named new Royal Blues captain

On the final day of the pre-season training camp in the Austrian alpine town of Mittersill, Royal Blues head coach David Wagner announced FC Schalke 04’s new captain for the forthcoming 2019/20 season. The American head coach has appointed goalkeeper Alexander Nübel as club captain. The 22 year-old will be assisted by two vice-captains: Benjamin Stambouli and Omar Mascarell.

Team

Aug 3, 2019

Benjamin Stambouli: training is tough but that’s a good thing

A busy schedule is in store for the Royal Blues during the short training camp in Herzlake, with pressing, build-up play and intensive running on the programme as the team look to be in the best shape possible ahead of the new season. “Training is tough but that’s a positive,” said Stambouli. For the Frenchman, the only way to be successful in professional sport is through hard work.

Team

Jul 18, 2019

Benjamin Stambouli: Team spirit has been great in our first few sessions

Benjamin Stambouli spent the free time this summer with his family, recharging his batteries. The 28-year-old is now raring go and take on the challenges that lie ahead. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Frenchman talked about the first few days back after the summer break, his holiday, his new teammate Ozan Kabak and the friendly in Oberhausen.

Interview

Jul 4, 2019

34. Spieltag – FC Schalke 04 – VfB Stuttgart

Benjamin Stambouli: Take the positives from the season

A goalless draw at home to VfB Stuttgart on Saturday (18/05) ended a Bundesliga campaign that FC Schalke 04 will want to forget as soon as possible. Benjamin Stambouli wants to take all the positives from the season into the 19/20 campaign.

Bundesliga

May 21, 2019

A strong performance and a hard-fought point

Saturday’s match between Schalke and Leverkusen had plenty to offer: unused chances, a missed penalty, a penalty that was given and then taken away, and a goal for each side. In the end, Schalke took home a hard-fought but well-deserved point after a strong second half performance.

Bundesliga

May 12, 2019

Daniel Caligiuri: I’m pleased for our fans most of all!

The Royal Blues celebrated their derby win with their fans on Saturday (27/4). Daniel Caligiuri, Alexander Nübel, Breel Embolo and Benjamin Stambouli all gave their post-match thoughts on the 4-2 win, which schalke04.de has summarised.

Bundesliga

Apr 27, 2019

Benjamin Stambouli: Give something back to the fans

Schalke 04 will be looking to take a newfound confidence into the Revierderby this weekend after losing to Hoffenheim last Saturday. Benjamin Stambouli is optimistic about the upcoming game (27/04/19, 15:30 CEST) and said: “We know what it takes to win the derby. If we play with heart, we can always win!”

Bundesliga

Apr 24, 2019

Benjamin Stambouli: A game to forget

Benjamin Stambouli did not really know what to say as referee Christian Dingert blew for full time in Schalke’s game against 1899 Hoffenheim: “It’s hard to find the right words straight after the game.” In the end, Schalke had to admit that their opponents were more effective.

Bundesliga

Apr 21, 2019