Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V., commonly known as Schalke 04 or S04, is a prominent sports club based in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1904, the club is renowned for its football team, which is currently competing in the 2. Bundesliga after relegation in the 2022–23 season. Schalke boasts a rich history with seven German championships, five DFB-Pokals, and a UEFA Cup among its honors. The club has a massive following, with 178,000 members, making it the second-largest football club in Germany. Schalke’s home games are played at the Veltins-Arena, and they maintain a fierce rivalry with Borussia Dortmund in the Revierderby.
Team Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. |
| Nickname(s) | Die Königsblauen (The Royal Blues), Die Knappen (The Miners) |
| Short Name | S04 |
| Founded | 4 May 1904 (as Westfalia Schalke) |
| Ground | Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen |
| Capacity | 62,273 |
| CEO | Matthias Tillmann |
| Head Coach | Karel Geraerts |
| League | 2. Bundesliga |
| 2023–24 Season | 2. Bundesliga, 10th of 18 |
| Notable Achievements | – 7 German championships – 5 DFB-Pokals – UEFA Cup winner – First German club to win the double in 1937 |
Schalke 04 In Bundesliga (Last 10 Years)
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 10th | 45 | Karel Geraerts | Simon Terodde (11 goals) |
| 2022–23 | 18th | 31 | Thomas Reis | Marius Bülter (7 goals) |
| 2021–22 | 4th | 65 | Dimitrios Grammozis | Simon Terodde (21 goals) |
| 2020–21 | 18th | 16 | Christian Gross | Matthew Hoppe (6 goals) |
| 2019–20 | 12th | 39 | David Wagner | Benito Raman (9 goals) |
| 2018–19 | 14th | 33 | Domenico Tedesco | Guido Burgstaller (10 goals) |
| 2017–18 | 2nd | 63 | Domenico Tedesco | Breel Embolo (10 goals) |
| 2016–17 | 10th | 43 | Markus Weinzierl | Guido Burgstaller (10 goals) |
| 2015–16 | 5th | 52 | Andre Breitenreiter | Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (13 goals) |
| 2014–15 | 3rd | 60 | Roberto Di Matteo | Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (16 goals) |
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