Who started FC Schalke 04's last match?

FC Schalke 04's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Bundesliga (3-4-2-1): L. Karius, T. Becker, N. Katić, H. Kuruçay, J. Dina Ebimbe, S. El-Faouzi, S. Tanaka, R. Gosens, K. Karaman, A. Aouchiche, E. Džeko.

What was FC Schalke 04's last result?

FC Schalke 04 drew with SV Elversberg 0–0 on 20 Sept 2026.

When did FC Schalke 04 last win?

FC Schalke 04 last won on 11 Sept 2026, beating Union Berlin 3–1.

Who takes penalties for FC Schalke 04?

K. Karaman has taken the most penalties for FC Schalke 04 in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 of 5.

Who has made the most starts for FC Schalke 04 this season?

N. Katić leads with 5 starts for FC Schalke 04 across all competitions this season.

What formation does FC Schalke 04 use most often?

FC Schalke 04 have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their 5 matches this season.

Which FC Schalke 04 goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Loris Karius has made the most starts as goalkeeper for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 5 matches.

Which FC Schalke 04 defender has started the most this season?

Nikola Katić has made the most starts as defender for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 5 matches.

Which FC Schalke 04 midfielder has started the most this season?

Adil Aouchiche has made the most starts as midfielder for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 5 matches.

Which FC Schalke 04 forward has started the most this season?

Moussa Sylla has made the most starts as forward for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 3 matches.

FC Schalke 04 lineup @ SC Freiburg

FC Schalke 04's most-used XI this season (starts from 5 matches): Karius (5); Becker (5), Katić (5), Kuruçay (5); El-Faouzi (5), Aouchiche (5), Ljubičić (4), Ebimbe (3), Tanaka (3); Sylla (3). Since left: Gosens. Next match: at SC Freiburg, Sun 11 Oct.

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TRANSFERHee-Chan joins on loan from Wolves31 Aug · Loan
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TRANSFERGomis goes out on loan to Tenerife31 Aug · Loan
TRANSFERWasinski goes out on loan to Almere City FC24 Aug · Loan
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TRANSFERWöber signs from Leeds21 Jul · Free agent

FC Schalke 04 most-used starting XI

5 MATCHES

FC Schalke 04's most-used starting XI this season, across 5 official matches, was Karius in goal, a back three of Becker, Katić and Kuruçay, and Sylla leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Gosens.
Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 6 of the last 7 matches.
Sets up with a back three in 86% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for FC Schalke 04 this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

11thBL15 pts

FC Schalke 04 are 11th in the BL1 on 5 points from 4 games. They have W1 D2 L1 in their last five.

Head Coach

Miron Muslić

Since Jul 2026

Formation tendency

3-4-2-1most-used · 6 of last 7

3-4-2-1

86%

4-4-2

14%

Sets up with a back three in 86% of matches.

Most Common FC Schalke 04 Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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FC Schalke 04 transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

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IN · 5

HHee-Chanfrom WolvesLoanAUG '26
EEbimbefrom Eintracht FrankfurtTransferAUG '26
WWöberfrom LeedsFree agentJUL '26
GGosensfrom FiorentinaLoanJUL '26
MMüllerfrom 1. FC HeidenheimTransferJUL '26

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LLeonardto Alemannia AachenLoanAUG '26
GGomisto TenerifeLoanAUG '26
WWasinskito Almere City FCLoanAUG '26
ZZalazarFree agentAUG '26
WWallentowitzto SpVgg Greuther FürthLoanJUL '26
PPodlechto AalesundLoanJUL '26
SSánchezto Santos LagunaLoanJUL '26

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Stats & Facts

FC Schalke 04

Who started FC Schalke 04's last match?: FC Schalke 04's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Bundesliga (3-4-2-1): L. Karius, T. Becker, N. Katić, H. Kuruçay, J. Dina Ebimbe, S. El-Faouzi, S. Tanaka, R. Gosens, K. Karaman, A. Aouchiche, E. Džeko.
What was FC Schalke 04's last result?: FC Schalke 04 drew with SV Elversberg 0–0 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did FC Schalke 04 last win?: FC Schalke 04 last won on 11 Sept 2026, beating Union Berlin 3–1.
Who takes penalties for FC Schalke 04?: K. Karaman has taken the most penalties for FC Schalke 04 in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for FC Schalke 04 this season?: N. Katić leads with 5 starts for FC Schalke 04 across all competitions this season.
What formation does FC Schalke 04 use most often?: FC Schalke 04 have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their 5 matches this season.
Which FC Schalke 04 goalkeeper has started the most this season?: Loris Karius has made the most starts as goalkeeper for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 5 matches.
Which FC Schalke 04 defender has started the most this season?: Nikola Katić has made the most starts as defender for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 5 matches.
Which FC Schalke 04 midfielder has started the most this season?: Adil Aouchiche has made the most starts as midfielder for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 5 matches.
Which FC Schalke 04 forward has started the most this season?: Moussa Sylla has made the most starts as forward for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 3 matches.