FC Schalke 04 have 31 players in their 2026/27 squad: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 10 midfielders, 8 forwards. The average age is 25.6.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Karius | 32 |
| 22 | K. Müller | 34 |
| 36 | J. Siebeking | 19 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | H. Kuruçay | 28 |
| 5 | T. Becker | 28 |
| 17 | A. Gantenbein | 24 |
| 25 | N. Katić | 29 |
| 30 | A. Donkor | 28 |
| 33 | Vitalie Becker | 20 |
| 39 | M. Wöber | 27 |
| 43 | M. Ayhan | 19 |
| 44 | S. Noode | 20 |
| 50 | Amir El Abdouni | 17 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | R. Schallenberg | 27 |
| 8 | R. Gosens | 31 |
| 13 | S. Tanaka | 23 |
| 14 | J. Bachmann | 29 |
| 21 | D. Ljubičić | 28 |
| 23 | S. El-Faouzi | 23 |
| 24 | A. Aouchiche | 23 |
| 29 | J. Dina Ebimbe | 25 |
| 37 | Max Grüger | 20 |
| 38 | L. Vozar | 18 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Hwang Hee-Chan | 29 |
| 9 | M. Sylla | 26 |
| 10 | E. Džeko | 39 |
| 11 | B. Lasme | 27 |
| 19 | K. Karaman | 31 |
| 20 | J. Adamu | 24 |
| 27 | F. Porath | 28 |
| 47 | Z. Amoussou-Tchibara | 19 |
FC Schalke 04 manager
M. Büskens is the FC Schalke 04 head coach since 2022.
When does FC Schalke 04 play next?
FC Schalke 04’s next match is SC Freiburg vs FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- US: USA Network and Fandango at Home (Sun, Oct 11, 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT)
- UK: Sky Sports, Prime Video (Sunday matches) and BBC (Friday matches) (Sun, Oct 11, 4:30 PM)
- Canada: DAZN and OneSoccer (select matches) (Sun, Oct 11, 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT)
- Australia: beIN Sports (Mon, Oct 12, 2:30 AM AEDT)
Full FC Schalke 04 TV schedule
FC Schalke 04 stadium
FC Schalke 04 play at VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen (capacity 62,278).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the FC Schalke 04 squad?
FC Schalke 04 have 31 registered players: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 10 midfielders, 8 forwards.
Who is the FC Schalke 04 manager?
M. Büskens is the FC Schalke 04 head coach.
Who is the youngest player at FC Schalke 04?
Amir El Abdouni, aged 17.
Who is the oldest player at FC Schalke 04?
E. Džeko, aged 39.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM ET