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Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e. V., commonly known as FC Schalke 04 (German: [ɛf tseː ˈʃalkə nʊl fiːɐ̯] ⓘ), Schalke 04 (German: [ˌʃalkə nʊl ˈfiːɐ̯] ⓘ), or abbreviated as S04 (German: [ˈɛs nʊl fiːɐ̯] ⓘ), is a professional German football and multi-sports club originally from the Schalke district of ...
One of the early versions of the club was called Westfalia Schalke and formed in 1904. After twenty years of existence and a couple of failed mergers and name changes, the club took the name Schalke 04 in 1924, with the "04" in the title standing for the year of their foundation.
Jul 9, 2023 · A total of 57 clubs have had the honour of competing in the Bundesliga over its 60-year history – and no team has played in more campaigns without winning a title than Schalke.
Apr 23, 2024 · FC Schalke 04’s origins are deeply rooted in the working-class soil of Gelsenkirchen, a city emblematic of Germany’s industrial heartland. Founded on May 4, 1904, as “Westfalia Schalke” by a group of enthusiastic local youths, the club’s early years were humble and unremarkable, reflective of the modest ambitions of its founders.
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Milestones. 1904: The club is founded under the name Westfalia Schalke. 1912: The club gains entry to the league. 1924: The club changes its name to FC Schalke 04. 1926: Schalke are promoted to the highest regional league, the Gauliga Ruhr. 1928: The club builds its first stadium, the Glückauf-Kampfbahn.
Nov 26, 2023 · Founded in 1904, FC Schalke 04 quickly became a prominent name in German football. The club’s early years were marked by rapid growth, both in membership and stature, laying the foundation for a storied history.
Sep 20, 2018 · FC Schalke 04’s earliest presence as a sports club dates back to its founding as Westphalia Schalke on 4 May 1904 (hence the 04 in the club’s name), and their first kit was red and yellow.
