FC Schalke 04
BundesligaSeason Statistics
PLAYED
Team Overview
FC Schalke 04 is one of German football's most storied and passionate institutions, a club from Gelsenkirchen in the heart of the Ruhr region whose identity is built on working-class roots, a devoted supporter base and a reputation for atmosphere at its home ground. Known as the Königsblauen, the Royal Blues have long been associated with the industrial spirit of their region, and the club's following is among the largest and most loyal in the country. Historically, Schalke has been a fixture near the top of German football, winning multiple German championships across the decades and establishing itself as a perennial Bundesliga presence, even if the club has also experienced the volatility of relegation and promotion battles in more recent years.
The current Bundesliga campaign has been a demanding one. After eight matches, Schalke sit on a record of one win, three draws and four defeats, with a goal difference of minus five. The numbers point clearly to an attacking problem: just four goals scored in eight games, with the side failing to score in six of those matches. Defensively, the picture is more encouraging than the raw tally of nine conceded suggests, as the team has kept three clean sheets, indicating that when the back line holds firm, results become far more attainable. Recent form reads LDWDLLDL, a sequence that shows resilience in the shape of several draws but also a lack of cutting edge to convert those points into victories.
Home and away splits tell an interesting story. Schalke are yet to win at home, with two draws and two defeats from four matches, while their lone victory of the season has come on the road, alongside one draw and two defeats. Under M. Muslić, the priority will be finding a way to translate defensive solidity into goals. The foundations of competitive, hard-working football are visible in the clean sheets and draws, but sharpening the final third remains the clear challenge as the season develops.
Squad (28 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (7)
Midfielders (13)
Attackers (5)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | |
DF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 687 | 15 | 295 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 8 | 0 | 0 | 720 | 1 | 242 | |
| 4 | |
DF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 676 | 26 | 320 | |
| 5 | |
DF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 606 | 25 | 231 | |
| 24 | |
FW | 8 | 1 | 0 | 591 | 5 | 190 | |
| 8 | |
DF | 7 | 1 | 0 | 455 | 14 | 155 | |
| 13 | |
MF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 597 | 9 | 219 | |
| 29 | |
MF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 379 | 21 | 93 | |
| 23 | |
MF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 583 | 16 | 239 | |
| 10 | |
FW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0 | 67 | |
| 39 | |
DF | 6 | 1 | 0 | 180 | 6 | 99 | |
| 7 | |
FW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 244 | 1 | 83 | |
| 19 | |
FW | 6 | 1 | 0 | 450 | 1 | 118 | |
| 20 | |
FW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 377 | 7 | 81 | |
| 33 | |
MF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 12 | 82 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 287 | 4 | 48 | |
| 21 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 218 | 1 | 64 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 1 | 59 | |
| 43 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 4 | 31 | |
| 14 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 2 | 28 | |
| 17 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 139 | 6 | 34 | |
| 11 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | |
| 38 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (39)
Departures (51)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Schalke 04 face a sizeable absence list, with seven players confirmed unavailable and none merely doubtful. That leaves the squad without clarity on any potential late returns, so planning must proceed on the basis that all seven are out.
The data does not specify playing positions, so the impact is best assessed by the nature of the injuries. Three players are sidelined with muscle or leg problems: A. Gantenbein, M. Wober and M. Sylla. J. Bachmann is dealing with a hip injury, while R. Gosens has a head injury. S. El-Faouzi's broken nose and L. Vozar's illness round out the list. Notably, the cases involving the nose and illness are different in character from the muscular complaints, though no return dates are provided for any of the players.
Losing seven players simultaneously tests squad depth, particularly given that the group spans a mix of injury types rather than a single area. Without positional information or details on available replacements, the full extent of the disruption is difficult to quantify. What is clear is that the sheer volume of absences will stretch rotation options and place greater demands on the remaining fit players across the squad.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
FC Schalke 04's last five matches have produced no wins, one draw and four defeats, a run that points to a clear struggle for results. The attack has been the most pressing concern, with just one goal scored across the sequence. The only time Schalke found the net came in a 2-1 defeat to SC Freiburg away from home, and they were held to goalless outcomes against 1. FC Köln and shut out in both home fixtures against FSV Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig.
Defensively, the picture is equally troubling, with seven goals conceded in five matches. Clean sheets have been absent entirely, and the margins have been tight in several losses, including 1-0 and 2-1 results, which suggests Schalke have been competitive without converting that into points. The 0-0 draw at Köln stands out as the one match where the defence held firm, though the attack could not provide a breakthrough.
A pattern emerges at home, where both matches ended in defeat without a single goal scored, against Mainz and then Leipzig, the latter finishing 2-0. The run against Freiburg, Köln, Mainz and Leipzig has also been demanding, and the results show Schalke have struggled to take points from established top-flight opposition. Overall, the trajectory is one of decline, with the recent form defined by limited goal output and defensive vulnerability.
Latest News
No news articles available at this time.
