FC Schalke 04
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
About the Club:
The "FC Schalke 04" is a professional football club located in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It was founded in 1904 by a group of young men who were passionate about football and wanted to create a team to represent their city. The founding members of the club included Fritz Unkel, a local businessman, and Max Heimes, a teacher.
The club's name "Schalke" comes from the district of Gelsenkirchen where it is based. The "04" at the end of the name represents the year of the club's foundation. The team's colors, blue and white, were chosen to represent the city of Gelsenkirchen.
FC Schalke 04 has a rich history in German football. The club has won seven German Championships, five DFB-Pokals (German Cup), and one UEFA Cup. They have also been runners-up in the UEFA Champions League in 2001 and in the UEFA Cup in 1997.
One of the most iconic figures in the history of FC Schalke 04 is Ernst Kuzorra, who played for the club from 1926 to 1950. He is considered one of the greatest players in the club's history, and his number 7 jersey has been retired in his honor.
Another important figure in the club's history is Huub Stevens, who managed the team from 1996 to 2002 and led them to their greatest success in recent times. He also returned to manage the team in 2011 and helped them win the DFB-Pokal in 2011.
The home stadium of FC Schalke 04 is the Veltins-Arena, which was opened in 2001. It has a capacity of over 62,000 seats and is known for its impressive atmosphere during matches. The stadium has also hosted international matches and concerts.
FC Schalke 04 has a fierce rivalry with Borussia Dortmund, another top German football club. Matches between the two teams are known as the "Revierderby" and are considered one of the most intense and passionate derbies in Europe.
The club has a strong fan base, with over 150,000 registered members and many more supporters around the world. They are known for their loyalty and passionate support of their team.
Despite facing some challenges in recent years, FC Schalke 04 remains a top team in German football and continues to attract talented players from around the world. With a rich history and passionate fan base, the club will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the Bundesliga.
Links:
- Official website of FC Schalke 04
- UEFA profile of FC Schalke 04
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