Kees van Wonderen Archive

Kees van Wonderen: There was nothing good about today’s performance

S04 head coach Kees van Wonderen criticised both himself and his players after the final whistle in Regensburg on Sunday (13/4). On the other hand, Jahn boss Andreas Patz was extremely pleased with his team’s important victory. Captain Kenan Karaman also gave his thoughts after the 2-0 defeat.

2. Bundesliga

4/13/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We know what we’re up against

FC Schalke 04 travel to last-placed SSV Jahn Regensburg on Sunday at 13:30 CEST (13/04). A win against the newly-promoted team would see the Royal Blues reach the 40-point mark: “We’re going into the game with that clear goal in our minds,” said Kees van Wonderen, who warned against underestimating the opponents, despite their struggles this season.

2. Bundesliga

4/11/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We want all three points

FC Schalke 04 host SSV Ulm 1846 on Sunday afternoon (6/4) in the first ever league meeting between the two clubs at the VELTINS-Arena. At the pre-match press conference, head coach Kees van Wonderen discussed the Royal Blues’ current situation, his squad and the opposition, who won promotion in each of their last two seasons.

2. Bundesliga

4/4/2025

Kees van Wonderen: The boys showed character

On Sunday (30/3), SpVgg Greuther Fürth and S04 played out an entertaining and chaotic 3-3 draw. After the match, head coach Kees van Wonderen and his counterpart, Fürth’s Jan Siewert, spoke about the result. Kenan Karaman and Amin Younes also gave their opinions on the draw.

2. Bundesliga

3/30/2025

Kees van Wonderen on match practice, fitness levels and youngsters from the academy

Kees van Wonderen was pleased with the 1-0 friendly win over FC Groningen on Wednesday night (19/3). “I’m satisfied with the performance,” said the Schalke head coach after the game. Aymen Barkok scored the only goal of the evening in the 18th minute from the penalty spot after Peter Remmert was brought down in the box.

Friendly

3/20/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Two moments in which we switched off

FC Schalke 04 were left empty-handed after conceding twice late on against Hannover 96 on Friday evening (14/3). During the post-match press conference, head coach Kees van Wonderen and H96 coach André Breitenreiter reflected on the match, while Loris Karius and Marcin Kaminski spoke to the media from the mixed zone. schalke04.de have summed up all the post-match reaction following the defeat.

2. Bundesliga

3/14/2025

Kees van Wonderen: That’s something we are adamant about changing

FC Schalke 04 travel to face Hertha BSC at 13:00 CET on Saturday (8/3) with over 10,000 fans of the Royal Blues also making the journey to the German capital, as was the case for the clash at the Olympiastadion last season as well. “There will be an unbelievable atmosphere,” said Kees van Wonderen. “We are very grateful that so many supporters are making the trip to offer their support. Our aim is to do all we can to ensure they go home happy come full-time.”

2. Bundesliga

3/6/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We are working to rediscover our rhythm

The Royal Blues host SC Preußen Münster at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday night at 18:30 CET (28/2). Kees van Wonderen shared his thoughts ahead of Preußen’s first game away to Schalke in 35 years.

2. Bundesliga

2/27/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Another tough test awaits

FC Schalke 04 take on SV Darmstadt 98 on Sunday (23/2) at 13:30 CET, with their opponents sitting just two points below them in the league table. Nevertheless, that means Kees van Wonderen’s side have the chance to establish some breathing room by extending the gap between the teams to five points. The head coach is acutely aware of the fact that getting a result against the Lilies is far from a given, however.

2. Bundesliga

2/21/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We should have killed the game off

FC Schalke 04 recorded a narrow victory at home to Karlsruher SC on Sunday afternoon (16/2). Kees van Wonderen and KSC coach Christian Eichner analysed the game at the post-match press conference, while Ron Schallenberg and Tobias Mohr also gave their thoughts on the 2-1 win.

2. Bundesliga

2/16/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Our focus must always be on our next game

After enduring back-to-back defeats, FC Schalke 04 want to get back to winning ways on Sunday (16/2) at 13:30 CET against Karlsruher SC at the VELTINS-Arena. “We have prepared well and want to win the game,” stressed Kees van Wonderen ahead of the weekend. The opponents started the season strongly and were in second place at Christmas but are winless since the turn of the year and have now slipped down to 10th.

2. Bundesliga

2/14/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Learn from this experience and continue on the path we're on

Following FC Schalke 04's 1-0 defeat away at 1. FC Köln on Sunday (9/2), schalke04.de spoke to head coach Kees van Wonderen, as well as Mehmet Can Aydin and Kenan Karaman about the result. Read on for all the key quotes.

2. Bundesliga

2/9/2025