The history of Schalke 04
Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.
The key milestones at a glance.
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Competitions
Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1929–1958
Kreisel, championships and European football
Suspension over amateur-status rules
The association suspends Schalke players and officials over prohibited payments.