Kees van Wonderen Archive

Kees van Wonderen: We want to lay down a marker with good performances

On Friday (2/5), FC Schalke 04 welcome SC Paderborn 07 to the VELTINS-Arena for their final evening game of the season, which will kick off at 18:30 CEST. Paderborn currently sit fifth in the table, and are still in the hunt for promotion with three games to go.

2. Bundesliga

4/30/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We didn’t defend well enough in some moments

S04 suffered a 2-1 defeat to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. After the game, head coach Kees van Wonderen and FCK boss Torsten Lieberknecht gave their thoughts, as did Justin Heekeren and Janik Bachmann. Here’s all the reaction from the match.

2. Bundesliga

4/27/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Bring that same energy

The Royal Blues are away at 1. FC Kaiserslautern this Sunday (27/04) at 13:30 CEST. The Red Devils may have had a change at the helm this week, but the seventh-placed side are still in the running for promotion. FC Schalke 04 head coach Kees van Wonderen spoke at his press conference about the challenge that awaits his side at the Betzenberg.

2. Bundesliga

4/25/2025

Kees van Wonderen: Full focus on the final few games

Before training began on Wednesday (23/4), Kees van Wonderen, together with the club’s sporting management, informed the team that he won’t be staying on as the club’s head coach after the end of this season. “It’s important for everyone that we all have clarity now,” said the Dutchman.

Inside

4/24/2025

Kees van Wonderen to leave the club at the end of the season

The club’s bosses have made an important decision for the future of FC Schalke 04. Following the end of the current season, head coach Kees van Wonderen will depart the club.

Team

4/23/2025

Club statement following public comments made by Kees van Wonderen

The club management discussed the comments made by Kees van Wonderen on Saturday night in an internal meeting held on Easter Sunday (20/04). Frank Baumann, who will assume the role of board member for sport from 1st June, was also involved. As part of these discussions, there was of course direct communication with the head coach.

S04

4/20/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We want a positive reaction after the Regensburg game

FC Schalke 04 will host league leaders Hamburger SV on Saturday night (19/4) at the VELTINS-Arena. The 115th competitive meeting between the two clubs will kick off at 20:30 CEST. So far, both teams have won 44 times, with the other 26 fixtures ending in draws.

2. Bundesliga

4/17/2025

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