Soufiane El-Faouzi Archive

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.

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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.

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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.

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Miron Muslic: Our strongest performance in recent weeks

FC Schalke 04 won 1-0 at home against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Friday night (26/9). Miron Muslic and Fürth boss Thomas Kleine both agreed at the post-match press conference that the Royal Blues deserved all three points. Soufiane El-Faouzi also felt his team put in a dominant performance.

2. Bundesliga

Soufiane El-Faouzi: I’ve been signed for my footballing ability and not just my athleticism

The first training sessions auf Schalke are done and dusted for Soufiane El-Faouzi. The 22-year-old felt reassured in his decision to join the Knappen afterwards, having received some great early impressions. The midfielder spoke to the media about his opening days as a Royal Blue, a decisive conversation with Miron Muslic, his strengths and his goals. schalke04.de has rounded up the key outtakes.

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Schalke 04 sign Soufiane El-Faouzi

FC Schalke 04 have completed the transfer of Soufiane El-Faouzi. The hard-working midfielder has agreed a contract valid until 30th June 2029. El-Faouzi played 36 times for Alemannia Aachen in the 3. Liga last season, scoring three goals and recording seven assists. Both clubs have agreed that the details of the transfer will remain undisclosed.

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