FC Schalke 04 wraps up Stubaital camp, announces fan sessions and player rankings
FC Schalke 04 finished its pre‑season training camp in the Stubaital, Austria, on 26 July 2026. The camp concluded with a friendly win over Japanese side Fagiano Okayama, 3‑1, in Schwaz. New signing Robin Gosens debuted for the club, playing the first half and later commenting on his position and fitness.
Schalke also revealed three public training sessions at its Gelsenkirchen base on 29, 30 and 31 July, followed by a test match against Hessen Kassel on 1 August. In parallel, the club’s players topped Kicker’s post‑promotion rankings: goalkeeper Loris Karius was rated “outstanding” and placed first among goalkeepers, while defender Moussa Ndiaye earned the top “outstanding” rating in the defensive category. Additional Schalke players such as Hasan Kurucay, Mertcan Ayhan and Timo Becker received “outstanding” or “noticeable” marks in the rankings.
Entities: FC Schalke 04 · Loris Karius · Moussa Ndiaye · Robin Gosens · Stubaital
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Robin Gosens made his Schalke debut in that friendly, playing the first half. (Robin Gosens debuted, playing the first half)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Schalke won a pre‑season friendly against Japanese club Fagiano Okayama 3‑1 in Schwaz, Austria. (a friendly win 3‑1 over Fagiano Okayama in Schwaz)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Defender Moussa Ndiaye received an “outstanding” rating in the defensive category of the same rankings. (Ndiaye rated outstanding in defense)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Other Schalke players – Hasan Kurucay, Mertcan Ayhan and Timo Becker – were also given “outstanding” or “noticeable” marks in the rankings. (additional players received high ratings)
- [● 3 SOURCES] FC Schalke 04 held a training camp in the Stubaital, Austria, that concluded on 26 July 2026. (the camp concluded on 26 July 2026; it was held in the Stubaital, Austria)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Schalke scheduled a test match against Hessen Kassel on 1 August 2026. (test match on 1 August against Hessen Kassel)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Schalke announced three public training sessions in Gelsenkirchen on 29, 30 and 31 July 2026. (public training sessions on those dates)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Goalkeeper Loris Karius was rated “outstanding” and placed first among goalkeepers in Kicker’s post‑promotion rankings. (Karius ranked first among goalkeepers)