FC SCHALKE 04 NEWS

Paul Seguin - Transfers to Schalke Seguin has signed a three-year contract with FC Schalke after transferring from Union Berlin, the club announced last week.

Impact Seguin tallied one goal and three assists across 20 Bundesliga appearances (four starts) in midfield during his lone season with Union Berlin, and the 28-year-old is now moving down to the second division with Schalke following their relegation.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Mohr - Three assists in relegation Mohr provided three assists during 18 appearances (eight starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga

Impact Mohr provided three assists but was largely dropped from the first team in the closing stages of the Bundesliga. The awful form that Mohr went through left him struggling for a role in the first team. Mohr could play a larger role as Schalke return to the 2. Bundesliga.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Polter - Scores twice Polter scored twice and assisted three times during the 2022/23 bundesliga.

Impact Polter joined Schalke from Bochum and failed to produce anywhere near the 10 goals he managed with Bochum. In the end Polter was held to just 19 appearances (five starts) and is set for relegation. Simon Terodde and Polter will both be candidates to draw interest from around the Bundesliga, potentially from freshly promoted clubs.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Brunner - Plays major role Brunner made 28 appearances (all starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Brunner was a major contributor and also was relegated from the Bundesliga for a second consecutive season. The defender has been an impressive part of the first team for both Bielefeld and Schalke and could be recruited elsewhere in the Bundesliga once more. Across the season Brunner totaled 74 clearances and 39 tackles while sending in 61 crosses from right-back.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenan Karaman - Single goal in depth role Karaman scored once and assisted twice during 21 appearances (10 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Karaman contributed three goals during 970 minutes on the pitch in a largely rotational role. It was a disappointing season that came up just short for Schalke. Karaman will now be headed to the 2. Bundesliga, though his previous performances in the Bundesliga could make him a transfer target elsewhere in Europe.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominick Drexler - Solid return in Bundesliga Drexler scored four times and assisted three times during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Drexler largely fell to the bottom of the depth chart in the closing stages of the Bundesliga, appearing off the bench for the most part. The forward still offered something going forward, returning seven goal contributions in an awful attack. Drexler shot 16 times during his 27 appearances (16 starts) and created 19 chances on the way to a career-high four Bundesliga goals. In the 2. Bundesliga Drexler could be in for major production, or he could draw interest from top division sides.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sepp Van den Berg - Loan marred by injuries van den Berg made nine appearances (eight starts) on loan for Schalke in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact van den Berg was on loan from Liverpool but struggled with a variety of injuries throughout the season. The defender will likely return to Liverpool but a loan elsewhere is more likely as he looks for more playing time to continue his development. Across the nine appearances van den Berg made 32 clearances and 13 interceptions alongside his single goal.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Ouwejan - Loses starting role Ouwejan made 17 appearances (10 starts) assisting once during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Ouwejan looked to earn a significant role during the early portion of the season before falling out of contention. After the World Cup break Ouwejan made just a single start and went unused frequently. The defender now heads to the 2. Bundesliga where he could be behind Henning Matriacini in the depth chart.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Greiml - Ends with U23 Greiml was sent down to the U23's for the final five matches of the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Greiml seemed set for a significant role early in the season as he played his way into the starting XI. Injuries began to cost the defender though and when he returned poor form saw him demoted to the youth team. Greiml could have the chance for slightly more playing time as Schalke head for the 2. Bundesliga.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mehmet-Can Aydin - Held to minor role Aydin made 16 appearances (three start) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Aydin played a minor role in what turned into a relegation-bound campaign quickly. The winger wasn't selected for the matchday squad during the final five matches but could draw interest from elsewhere in Germany. Schalke are set to return to the 2. Bundesliga where Aydin could see a larger role if those ahead of him on the depth chart depart.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Soichiro Kozuki - Ends on sideline Kozuki missed the final three months of the Bundesliga due to an ankle injury.

Impact Kozuki signed his first professional contract with his boyhood club during the January registration window, and made five starts. The winger looked set for a breakout season before a serious ankle injury cost him the remainder of the season. Kozuki is on a long-term deal and will likely be a key part of Schalke's attempt to climb back into the Bundesliga.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - Misses finale Krauss ended the 2022/23 campaign on the sideline due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Krauss was a nailed-on starter when fit, piling on 32 appearances (31 starts) and scoring twice. The midfielder was crucial in Schalke's promotion and could stick with the club in the 2. Bundesliga once more. That said he is one of the midfielder's most likely to draw interest from elsewhere in Germany from the relegated sides.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Henning Matriciani - Earns major role Matriacini made 22 starts, creating three chances in his first season back in the Bundesliga.

Impact Matriciani stayed with Schalke last time they went down to the 2. Bundesliga, and earned a starting role at left-back in his return. The defender is likely to find a major role in the second division if he stays with Schalke, though his solid play at left-back could see him draw interest in the Bundesliga.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Latza - Headed for 2. Liga Latza earned one assist on four chances created while playing just 843 minutes in the Bundesliga.

Impact Latza returned to the Bundesliga with Schalke but found limited playing time, making 20 appearances (eight starts.) The midfielder is likely headed to the 2. Bundesliga with Schalke, though his past seasons with Mainz could see him garner interest in the top flight.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Will end season as starter Bulter registered four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Bulter will end the season on a positive note, making 13 starts in the last 13 appearances, recording eight goals and one assist on 51 crosses (12 accurate) in that span. This gives him 11 goals and 118 crosses for the season, which is his career-high in the Bundesliga. Sadly, the midfielder will play for Bundesliga 2 for the second time with the club with Schalke being relegated following the conclusion of the season Saturday.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Zalazar Martinez - Records another assist Zalazar assisted once to go with five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Zalazar assisted four times in the last four matches to give him six on the season. Since returning from a foot injury in February, he's been given more starts in the midfield with 11 in the last 13 games while totaling six assists, 101 crosses (36 accurate) and 29 chances created. Since signing a permanent deal with the team last year, he will head to Bundesliga 2 for the second time in his career.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcin Kaminski - Scores in finale Kaminski scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Kaminski got the start at center back and scored his second goal in six matches. A back injury has kept him in the sidelines for most of the season, making just seven starts in eight appearances while totaling 28 clearances. He will head to Bundesliga 2 for the second time with the team after their relegation from the league Saturday.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ralf Fahrmann - Allows four in return Fahrmann had seven saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Fahrmann passed fitness to play in the last match of the season after missing the last month with a groin injury. He had taken over the goalkeeping mid-season after Alexander Schwolow was benched amid relegation battle. However, the team finished 17th and will be sent to Bundesliga 2 for the second time in three years. The keeper will end the campaign with 13 goals allowed in 12 starts, recording 43 saves and five clean sheets.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - Out with injury Krauss is not in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Saturday due to injury.

Impact Krauss misses out on the season finale after succumbing to an injury in the buildup. Danny Latza starts in midfield in Krauss' absence.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ralf Fahrmann - Tending goal on Saturday Fahrmann is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Fahrmann returns from a groin injury which kept him out of last week's match against Frankfurt. The keeper has allowed nine goals in 11 league starts while making 36 saves.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ralf Fahrmann - Could return against Leipzig Fahrmann (groin) could be an option for Saturday's match versus RB Leipzig. "So far everything looks stable. "We'll talk again and then see what makes the most sense" said manager...

Impact Fahrmann has recovered and could be an option for Saturday's finale. Reis will decide who will start against Leipzig between him and Alexander Schwolow in an important relegation battle with Schalke current sitting in 17th place. The keeper's started 11 matches this season, allowing nine goals on 36 saves with five clean sheets.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Terodde - Season ends with suspension Terodde will spend the rest of the season suspended after being handed his fifth yellow card during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Frankfurt on May 20.

Impact Terodde had been given start in his last five matches played, recording two goals in that span. Overall, the forward started 21 times in 32 appearances, totaling five goals on 44 shots (20 on target) this season. He had agreed to not extend his contract with the club and is expected to leave at the conclusion of the campaign.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Jenz - Ends season suspended Jenz will end his 2022/23 campaign suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Jenz has only played four times in the last nine matches as he dealt with a thigh injury. Prior to that, he had made eight straight starts at center back, totaling 32 clearances since his loan from Celtic in January. If Schalke can avoid relegation, then Jenz' loan will be a permeant deal. However, if they do get relegated then the defender will go back to Celtic for the 2023/24 season,

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Jenz - Picks up one-match ban Jenz will be suspended for Saturday's trip to Leipzig after picking up a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Jenz is set to miss the final match of the Bundesliga as he earned a fifth yellow card during Saturday's two-all draw with Frankfurt. The defender has made 11 appearances since joining Schalke in the January transfer window, keeping five clean sheets. Jenz would be a crucial part of the starting XI if Schalke can avoid relegation.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Terodde - Handed fifth yellow Terodde was handed a fifth yellow card during Saturday's two-all draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Terodde saw a fifth yellow card and will now be sidelined with a one-match ban. It's a worst-case scenario for the player and club as he will miss a match that is absolutely crucial in the relegation battle. Terodde has scored five times in 32 appearances (21 starts) in his return to the Bundesliga.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE