Ron Schallenberg Archive

Ron Schallenberg: We are one unit – on the pitch and in the stands

When the whistle finally blew to confirm three points for the Royal Blues on Friday (6/3), Ron Schallenberg looked overjoyed to be able to share the moment with both his teammates and a sold-out crowd at the VELTINS-Arena. Having played the full game against Arminia Bielefeld, in what was Schalke’s ninth home win of the season, our midfield metronome sat down with us for a schalke04.de interview, in which he discussed the clash with DSC, next Sunday’s showdown with Hannover 96, and how important it is to feel the backing of the fans.

Interview

Ron Schallenberg: It’s not something I take for granted

It was a special evening for Ron Schallenberg. S04’s 5-3 home win over 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday night (21/2) not only delivered plenty of drama – it also came with a welcome side effect for the defensive midfielder.

2. Bundesliga

Ron Schallenberg: We had perfect conditions here

The Royal Blues kicked off the new year with a 2-0 win in a friendly against third-tier side VfL Osnabrück on Saturday (10/1). Afterwards, head coach Miron Muslic gave his assessment, while Ron Schallenberg also reflected on the game and the current phase of preparations.

Friendly

Number of players back in training

Over half a dozen of players were back in training for the first full week of FC Schalke 04’s calendar year.

Team

Training begins ahead of S04's final home game of the year

FC Schalke 04 picked up preparations on Wednesday (10/12) ahead of their final home game of the year. Janik Bachmann and Ron Schallenberg were both working individually.

Team

Ron Schallenberg returns to full training after head wound

Preparations for Friday’s home game (26/9) against SpVgg Greuther Fürth are well underway, as the Royal Blues held an open training session two days before the clash. Ron Schallenberg will take part in full training, having suffered a head wound in the 2-0 win against Magdeburg.

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Ron Schallenberg: The win tastes even sweeter with a clean sheet!

Ron Schallenberg put his body on the line, working and fighting hard, as he formed one of the key components for his side during the 2-0 win away in Magdeburg. The midfielder also received high praise from his teammates in the aftermath.

2. Bundesliga

New team council confirmed

Head coach Miron Muslic announced the new team council on Friday morning (11/7) at the training camp in Stubaital. The council will consist of five players.

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Ron Schallenberg: A magical evening together with the fans

A passionate and determined performance by FC Schalke 04 on Saturday night (19/4) saw them gain a point at the VELTINS-Arena against Hamburger SV, a particularly impressive result given that Kenan Karaman was sent off for a foul on Jonas Meffert in just the third minute of the 2-2 draw.

2. Bundesliga

Royal Blues start training ahead of Hannover home game

Following the win over Hertha BSC at the weekend (8/3), FC Schalke 04 began a new week of training on Tuesday (11/3).

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Ron Schallenberg: We will make it hard for any team playing with that intensity

The Royal Blues secured a 3-1 victory over 1. FC Nürnberg in their first home game of the year on Saturday (25/1). We heard from the two head coaches, Kees van Wonderen and Miroslav Klose, and Ron Schallenberg after the match.

2. Bundesliga

Ron Schallenberg: Everyone has to perform, otherwise someone else will take your spot

After featuring mainly as a defensive midfielder during his career as a professional footballer, Ron Schallenberg has been playing mainly as a centre-back for the Royal Blues. In an interview, the 26-year-old spoke about this role, competing for a spot in the starting line-up during training camp and the team’s progress.

Interview