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Schalke 04; Full name: Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e. V. Nickname(s) Die Königsblauen (The Royal Blues) Die Knappen (The Miners) Short name: S04: Founded: 4 May 1904; 119 years ago () as Westfalia Schalke: Ground: Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen: Capacity: 62,273: Chairman: Jens Buchta: Head coach: Karel Geraerts: League: 2. Bundesliga ...
- 4 May 1904; 119 years ago as Westfalia Schalke
- 2. Bundesliga
The club come from a small mining town and would become one of the clubs that symbolized the rise of the working-class in German football hierarchy. One of the early versions of the club was called Westfalia Schalke and formed in 1904.
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.
Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e. V., commonly known as FC Schalke 04 , Schalke 04 , or abbreviated as S04 , is a professional German football and multi-sports club originally from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The "04" in the club's name derives from its formation in 1904.
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. Schalke’s reputation for fostering local talent meant that they swiftly secured a strong base of passionate supporters.
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Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e. V., commonly known as FC Schalke 04, Schalke or abbreviated as S04, is a professional German football and multi-sports club originally from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The "04" in the club's name derives from its formation in 1904.
