Tim Hoogland extends contract with Royal Blues

Former Schalke 04 player Tim Hoogland will remain part of Kees van Wonderen’s coaching staff and has extended his contract until 30th June 2026. Hoogland became part of the first-team setup at the start of November. The 39-year-old previously worked alongside Norbert Elgert with the U19 side. Tim Hoogland is currently attaining his Pro Licence at the Football Association of Wales.

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“Tim is an important part of the coaching staff with his experience at Schalke and his footballing principles. He brings hard work, an eye for detail and a good team spirit. He’s also Schalke through and through. We had no doubt about extending his contract,” said director of professional football Youri Mulder. Head coach Kees van Wonderen added: “Every day, I really enjoy working with Tim, discussing football and our team and putting our ideas into practice.”

“I’m very thankful to the club for putting their trust in my work at Schalke 04. It’s really special to have worked at this club that I played for for a long time, firstly as a coach in the Knappenschmiede youth academy and now in the first-team setup. I’m pleased that I’ll be able to continue giving my all for Schalke and also finish off getting my Pro Licence in the new year,” said Tim Hoogland.

I’m very thankful to the club for putting their trust in my work at Schalke 04. It’s really special to have worked at this club that I played for for a long time, firstly as a coach in the Knappenschmiede youth academy and now in the first-team setup.

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The Marl-born man retired from playing in 2020, before becoming the U17 assistant coach at Schalke. In summer 2022, he began working alongside Norbert Elgert with the U19 side. He holds a UEFA A Licence. Tim Hoogland started his playing career in the Knappenschmiede youth academy in 1998. He came through the S04 youth setup and made his first-team debut in February 2005. Hoogland joined 1. FSV Mainz 05 in 2007, before the right-back and defensive midfielder returned to Gelsenkirchen in 2010, where he was under contract with the Royal Blues for four more years, spending the 2012/13 season on loan at VfB Stuttgart. After his time at Schalke, he had spells at Fulham, VfL Bochum and Melbourne Victory.

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