The history of Schalke 04
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
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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.
The crisis interrupts the team’s rise before its reinstatement in 1931.
Since 2020
Crisis and recovery
Ending the winless run
A 4-0 win over Hoffenheim ends Schalke’s run of 30 Bundesliga games without a victory.
Matthew Hoppe scores a hat-trick.
