Soufiane El-Faouzi Archive

Competitive international debuts for Adil Aouchiche and Soufiane El-Faouzi

Two Schalke players made their competitive senior international debuts on Tuesday afternoon (29/9), with Adil Aouchiche featuring for Algeria and Soufiane El-Faouzi making his first appearance for Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Internationals

Nikola Katic earns UEFA Nations League result with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nikola Katic was in UEFA Nations League action for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday (25/9), putting in an impressive performance as his side picked up a point in Poland. Adil Aouchiche and Soufiane El-Faouzi were also on international duty but remained unused in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. schalke04.de looks back at how the S04 contingent got on.

Internationals

Nine Schalke players called up for international duty

The nine Schalke players who have joined up with their countries have a packed schedule in the first international break of the year. While Edin Džeko, Nikola Katic, Junior Adamu and Maximilian Wöber compete in the UEFA Nations League, Adil Aouchiche and Soufiane El-Faouzi will kick off the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria and Morocco respectively.

Internationals

Soufiane El-Faouzi: Will give it everything we’ve got to give the fans an exciting match

As part of the celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the VELTINS-Arena, the Royal Blues are hosting Real Madrid in a friendly on Sunday (16/8). In an interview with schalke04.de, Soufiane El-Faouzi discussed the upcoming match, the excitement of the fans and the start of the competitive season.

Interview

Soufiane El-Faouzi signs new deal until 2030

FC Schalke 04 have secured the long-term future of Soufiane El-Faouzi, tying the midfielder down to a new contract until 2030 on the back of a stellar season. The new agreement does not include a release clause. Following his arrival from the 3. Liga, El-Faouzi started all 34 league matches during Schalke’s promotion-winning campaign, completing the full 90 minutes on 31 occasions.

Team

Soufiane El-Faouzi wins DFL Goal of the Season vote

Soufiane El-Faouzi produced a stunning overhead kick to send Timo Becker’s cross into the top corner away to Elversberg on matchday 29, scoring the crucial equaliser in a 2. Bundesliga top-of-the-table clash that the Royal Blues eventually won 2-1 despite playing with 10 men for more than half an hour.

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Three Schalke players nominated for Player of the Season in DFL fan vote

With the 2025/26 season almost at an end, the battle is on to be crowned MVP for the year. The German Football League (DFL) is looking to name its Player of the Season for the current campaign in its official app. Among the 16 nominees are three Schalke players: Loris Karius, Soufiane El-Faouzi and Kenan Karaman.

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Soufiane El-Faouzi: We can’t afford to let a single yard go

It wouldn’t be unfair to describe Soufiane El-Faouzi as an absolute mainstay in the Schalke starting XI this season. With his goal last Sunday (12/04), the 23-year-old also managed to produce a moment of true brilliance.

2. Bundesliga

Soufiane El-Faouzi: Every player in our squad matters

Soufiane El-Faouzi was one of the standout performers at the VELTINS-Arena in the 1-0 home win over Karlsruher SC on Easter Sunday (5/4) – and not just because he covered more than 14 kilometres. The 23-year-old repeatedly helped drive Schalke forward and once again showed why he has started every game so far this season.

2. Bundesliga

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

Soufiane El-Faouzi: We’re all pulling together

Ahead of the Friday night fixture away at Fortuna Düsseldorf (5/12), Schalke’s engine room Soufiane El-Faouzi sat down with us to discuss the impending encounter with his former club, where he played for two years at U23 level. “I’m looking forward to it, it’ll be my first time playing at Fortuna’s main ground. The atmosphere is going to be incredible with 10,000 Schalke fans right behind us,” he said confidently.

2. Bundesliga

Soufiane El-Faouzi: No one shies away from running the extra yard

Soufiane El-Faouzi's perfectly timed pass helped FC Schalke 04 take the lead at home against SV Darmstadt 98 on Friday (24/10), in a match the Royal Blues ended up winning 1-0. The 23-year-old is grateful for the trust that's been shown in him and has been paying it back with strong performances over the last weeks.

2. Bundesliga