Edin Džeko Archive

Edin Džeko: I’ve won many titles, but I’ve never celebrated like this before

FC Schalke 04 will round off a hugely successful campaign on Sunday (17/5) with a 15:30 CEST kick-off against Eintracht Braunschweig at home. In the matchday 34 clash, Edin Džeko wants to sign off the season with another three points alongside his teammates and the fans at the VELTINS-Arena before the squad are presented with the championship trophy.

2. Bundesliga

Edin Džeko: These are the moments I came to FC Schalke 04 for

A comeback, a home win, promotion – and less than 24 hours later, the 2. Bundesliga title secured with two games to spare: Edin Džeko could hardly have wished for a better weekend to kick off the month of May. “I’m simply delighted. I’ve experienced a lot in my career. But days like this show once again what you play football for,” said the striker. “The celebrations after the final whistle against Düsseldorf were unreal. These are exactly the moments I came to FC Schalke 04 for.”

2. Bundesliga

World Cup qualification secured, place at the U19 European Championship sealed and debut at U21 level

Edin Džeko, Nikola Katic, Mertcan Ayhan and Mika Wallentowitz were all in action for their national teams on Tuesday (31/3). schalke04.de has rounded up how the quartet got on.

Internationals

Edin Džeko undergoing thorough medical examinations, Dylan Leonard completes parts of team training

S04 fans were able to watch preparations for the Easter Sunday clash with Karlsruher SC during Wednesday’s public training session (1/4). Those who were away with their national teams during the international break were not yet involved.

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Edin Džeko helps Bosnia and Herzegovina make next step to World Cup qualification

The dream of qualifying for this year’s World Cup is still very much alive for Edin Džeko and Nikola Katić. A 4-2 victory on penalties over Wales on Thursday (26/3) means that Bosnia and Herzegovina have booked their place in the qualification play-off final. The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Džeko playing a key role. The day before, Mika Wallentowitz celebrated making his debut for the Germany U19 side in a 2-2 draw with Sweden.

Internationals

Edin Džeko and Nikola Katic chasing a place at the World Cup

Five Royal Blues are away on international duty after being called up by their national teams. For Edin Džeko and Nikola Katic, the focus is on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup play-offs.

Internationals

Edin Džeko’s suspension reduced to one game after successful appeal

Following a hearing on Thursday (19/3), the DFB Sports Court cut Edin Džeko’s ban from two league matches to one and upheld the player’s appeal. A fine of €20,000 was also imposed. The Bosnian was shown a red card in Sunday’s home game against Hannover 96 (15/3).

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Schalke 04 appeal against Edin Džeko’s two-match ban

Following the red card shown in Sunday’s home game against Hannover 96 (15/3), the DFB Sports Court has handed Edin Džeko a two-match suspension in a single-judge ruling after charges were brought by the DFB Control Committee. The Sports Court judged Džeko’s challenge as serious foul play.

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Edin Džeko: That’s part of the reason I came here

When the final whistle blew in the 5-3 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (21/2), Edin Džeko was a much sought-after interviewee from the Schalke camp. With a superb headed goal and an equally impressive assist, the striker played a decisive role in the Royal Blues’ second consecutive win.

2. Bundesliga

Edin Džeko: We are keeping calm and concentrating on the next task at hand

Following two substitute appearances, against Kaiserslautern and in Bochum, Edin Džeko made his first start for the Royal Blues on Saturday (07/02) against Dynamo Dresden. After half-time, the striker was able to bag his second and third goals in Schalke colours. However, he was unable to be fully content come the final whistle.

2. Bundesliga

Edin Džeko: As a striker, you don’t forget how to score goals

Edin Džeko’s first appearance for Schalke was almost the perfect debut. “The only thing missing was the victory,” he explained after the final whistle. Džeko’s first goal in Royal Blue got the Knappen back in the game, before Kenan Karaman’s stoppage-time strike made it 2-2 against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

2. Bundesliga

Edin Džeko: From the very beginning, I only wanted Schalke

Schalke’s latest signing appeared at his first press conference shortly after it was announced that he had signed for the club on Thursday afternoon (22/1). The striker surprised everyone in attendance by greeting them with a friendly “Glück auf!” and explained that his friend Sead Kolasinac had told him that it was the traditional greeting at Schalke.

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