Hee-chan Hwang Archive

Wins for Aouchiche and Hwang, Ayhan reaches play-offs

Three Schalke players were still in action for their national teams on Tuesday (6/10), as the international break drew to a close. Adil Aouchiche (Algeria), Hee Chan Hwang (South Korea) and Mertcan Ayhan (Türkiye U21) all started for their respective sides. schalke04.de has summarised all the key moments from the trio’s matches.

Internationals

Džeko bows out as Bosnia and Herzegovina draw with Sweden

Edin Džeko made his final appearance for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday evening (2/10), bringing the curtain down on a remarkable international career. The country’s record appearance-maker started against Sweden at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and was substituted in the 63rd minute to a huge ovation. The UEFA Nations League game finished 1-1, with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s equaliser coming from a cross aimed towards Nikola Katic.

Internationals

Tanaka features in late Japan win on second international appearance

Satoshi Tanaka made his second appearance for Japan as they beat Venezuela 2-1 in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Monday (28/9). The Schalke midfielder was called into action after just eight minutes, replacing the injured Koki Kumasaka. It was Tanaka’s second cap for the Samurai Blue after making his debut against China in July 2025.

Internationals

Hee Chan Hwang celebrates 3-0 win against Ecuador on 83rd cap for South Korea

The first games of the international break have been played, with Hee Chan Hwang the only Royal Blue in action on Thursday (24/9). Satoshi Tanaka, Junior Adamu and Maximilian Wöber were all unused substitutes for their respective sides. schalke04.de have summed up all the key moments from the games.

Internationals

Hee Chan Hwang: I can hardly wait to play at home

Hee Chan Hwang has quickly settled in at S04 in every respect, and he shone on his competitive debut against 1. FC Union Berlin, providing the assist that wrapped up the 3-1 win. “We’ve started well,” said the new signing. “But it’s not enough to just do that for a week or two games. We need to continue it all season,” he explained. The 30-year-old is already focusing on the game against SV Elversberg (20/9) at the VELTNIS-Arena.

Bundesliga