Who started FC Schalke 04's last match?

FC Schalke 04's starting XI on 24 Oct 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, J. Adamu, A. Aouchiche, Hwang Hee-Chan.

What was FC Schalke 04's last result?

FC Schalke 04 drew with 1. FC Köln 0–0 on 24 Oct 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 8 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 7 of their 8 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 8 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 8 matches.

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

Soufiane El-Faouzi has made the most starts as midfielder for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 8 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 4 matches.

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FC Schalke 04's most-used XI this season (starts from 8 matches): Karius (8); Katić (8), Kuruçay (8), Becker (7); El-Faouzi (8), Aouchiche (7), Tanaka (6), Ebimbe (4). Since left: Gosens. Out: Ljubičić, Sylla. Next match: vs RB Leipzig, Sat 31 Oct.

Source · Most-used XIUpdated 24 Oct

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Latest FC Schalke 04 moves

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Quiet since 31 Aug: nothing new to report

TRANSFERGomis goes out on loan to Tenerife31 Aug · Loan
TRANSFERLeonard goes out on loan to Alemannia Aachen31 Aug · Loan
TRANSFERHee-Chan joins on loan from Wolves31 Aug · Loan
TRANSFERWasinski goes out on loan to Almere City FC24 Aug · Loan
TRANSFEREbimbe signs from Eintracht Frankfurt6 Aug · Transfer
TRANSFERZalazar leaves5 Aug · Free agent
TRANSFERWallentowitz goes out on loan to SpVgg Greuther Fürth23 Jul · Loan
TRANSFERWöber signs from Leeds21 Jul · Free agent

FC Schalke 04 most-used starting XI

8 MATCHES

FC Schalke 04's most-used starting XI this season, across 8 official matches, was Karius in goal, a back three of Katić, Kuruçay and Becker, and Sylla leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

GKKarius
DEFKatić
DEFKuruçay
DEFBecker
MIDEl-Faouzi
MIDAouchicheDoubtful
MIDTanaka
MIDGosens
MIDEbimbe
MIDLjubičićOut
FWDSyllaOut

Team news

No longer available: Gosens.
Unavailable: Ljubičić (Out), Sylla (Out).
Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 9 of the last 10 matches.
Sets up with a back three in 90% of matches.
Doubtful: Aouchiche.

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

16thBL16 pts

FC Schalke 04 are 16th in the BL1 on 6 points from 7 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

Head Coach

Miron Muslić

Since Jul 2026

Injuries & suspensions

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MIDLjubičićKnee InjuryOut
DEFWöberMuscle InjuryOut
FWDKaramanMuscle InjuryOut
FWDSyllaLeg InjuryOut
MIDSchallenbergLeg InjuryOut
MIDAouchicheKnockDoubtful
FWDDžekoHead InjuryDoubtful

Formation tendency

3-4-2-1most-used · 9 of last 10

3-4-2-1

90%

4-4-2

10%

Sets up with a back three in 90% of matches.

Most Common FC Schalke 04 Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

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

Set piece takers

2025/26

FWDKaraman5/5 penalties scored

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FC Schalke 04 transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED

DEPARTED

IN · 5

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

OUT · 7

GGomisto TenerifeLoanAUG '26
LLeonardto Alemannia AachenLoanAUG '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 24 Oct 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, J. Adamu, A. Aouchiche, Hwang Hee-Chan.
What was FC Schalke 04's last result?: FC Schalke 04 drew with 1. FC Köln 0–0 on 24 Oct 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 8 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 7 of their 8 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 8 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 8 matches.
Which FC Schalke 04 midfielder has started the most this season?: Soufiane El-Faouzi has made the most starts as midfielder for FC Schalke 04 this season, starting 8 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 4 matches.