Christian Heidel

Domenico Tedesco shares praise with his team

At 26 minutes past five on Sunday afternoon, when referee Manuel Gräfe blew for full time in the 152nd Revierderby, Domenico Tedesco fell to his knees in jubilation, clenched his fist and punched the ground multiple times. Yet another sign of just how much this job at FC Schalke 04 means to the 32-year-old, which is exactly what the fans love him for.

Bundesliga

Apr 16, 2018

Ralf Fährmann: A great day for the whole club

After the deserved and well-celebrated 2-0 win in the derby, Domenico Tedesco and Peter Stöger react to the afternoon’s action.

Bundesliga

Apr 15, 2018

Five wins in a row but Schalke daren’t dream yet

Hoffenheim, Leverkusen, Berlin, Mainz and now Wolfsburg. Schalke’s point tally from their last five games couldn’t be any better. “We’ve taken maximum points,” said a gleeful Christian Heidel on the winning streak. The last time Schalke went on such a winning run was under Huub Stevens in the 2011/2012 season.

Bundesliga

Mar 18, 2018

Christian Heidel: It’s all about fighting

Schalke worked hard for three points in Christian Heidel’s home town. We spoke to Schalke’s sporting director as well as Leon Goretzka and Daniel Caligiuri after full-time.

Bundesliga

Mar 9, 2018

Christian Heidel: I don’t have to give the coach any pointers

Christian Heidel was the sporting director at 1. FSV Mainz 05 for almost 25 years. “It means it’s not a normal game for me,” said the 54-year-old who has been the Knappen's sporting director since the end of May 2016.

Bundesliga

Mar 7, 2018

Christian Heidel: "Into the next two away games with confidence."

Schalke climbed to second place in the Bundesliga following Saturday’s win over Hertha. It’s a position the Royal Blues will look to defend over the next two games, which will both take place away from the VELTINS-Arena. Christian Heidel talked to s04.de about the success over Hertha and the next two upcoming games.

Bundesliga

Mar 4, 2018

Christian Heidel: Feeling good and getting better

As every matchday draws in, Christian Heidel admits he becomes more pessimistic about the result. However, Sunday in the BayArena was different. Schalke’s sporting director spoke about the solid showing in Leverkusen, Guido Burgstaller’s goal, a lack of cold-bloodedness in front of goal, the current standings and the team’s development.

Bundesliga

Feb 27, 2018

Marko Pjaca knows a thing or two about winning cups

After the final whistle, the Nordkurve serenaded Guido Burgstaller as his strike against Wolfsburg sealed Schalke’s spot in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals. His goal left Christian Heidel gawping: “I have to give him credit. Not many strikers would have managed that.”

DFB-Pokal

Feb 8, 2018

Christian Heidel: An excellent away performance

Schalke’s first win after the winter break is in the bag. The Royal Blues are returning to Gelsenkirchen with all three points after a deserved 2-0 win. Schalke04.de got the match reaction.

Bundesliga

Jan 27, 2018

Team won’t be derailed by defeat

After thirteen games without defeat – eleven of which were in the Bundesliga – the Knappen finally fell short in Leipzig. “It was a fair result”, said Christian Heidel before adding: “But if anyone thought we were going to go unbeaten for the rest of the season, they need a reality check.”

Bundesliga

Jan 14, 2018

Christian Heidel: The team is learning every day

Reaching the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal is the icing on the cake for Christian Heidel at the moment. “I wouldn’t say it’s a perfect first half of the season as that would mean it’d be impossible to top our performances in recent weeks and months”, said the sporting director. “We’re simply delighted that we have been able to put into practice on the pitch what’s been happening behind the scenes.”

DFB-Pokal

Dec 20, 2017

Daniel Caligiuri: A quick cross can always cause issues

After the draw at Borussia-Park, Daniel Caligiuri, Ralf Fährmann and Christian Heidel answered the media’s questions. We noted their answers.

Bundesliga

Dec 9, 2017