Schalke 04: cards, rarity and popularity
Schalke 04 is a football club founded in 1904, based in Gelsenkirchen.
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Schalke 04
Club crest
Image: FC Schalke 04 · Public domain · source
16 players who played for Schalke 04 have their own card pages, including Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, Haji Wright and Loris Karius. Coaches: Domenico Tedesco (2017-2019) and Ralf Rangnick (2004-2005, 2011). Titles linked in the catalogue: 2011 DFL-Supercup, 2005 DFL-Ligapokal, 2001–02 DFB-Pokal, 2000–01 DFB-Pokal and 1996–97 UEFA Cup.
How it works: one card per year, with a rarity set by that year's real-world popularity, measured on Wikipedia.
The cards, year by year
Schalke 04 has 12 cards in the game, from 2015 to 2026. All of them are rare. The standout is the 2021 card, a rare one minted on a median of 74,220 views a month. Once minted, a card is frozen - the rarity of its year stays with it for good.
- 2015Rarity: Rare65K views/month
- 2016Rarity: Rare59K views/month
- 2017Rarity: Rare56K views/month
- 2018Rarity: Rare60K views/month
- 2019Rarity: Rare47K views/month
- 2020Rarity: Rare55K views/month
- 2021Rarity: Rare74K views/month
- 2022Rarity: Rare56K views/month
- 2023Rarity: Rare60K views/month
- 2024Rarity: Rare50K views/month
- 2025Rarity: Rare36K views/month
- 2026Rarity: Rare51K views/month
Popularity year by year
Popularity is the monthly median of views of its Wikipedia page, year by year. It peaked in 2021 (74,220 views a month) and was lowest in 2025 (36,074). In 2025, the median reached 36,074 views a month, down 27% on 2024. Over the last twelve months: 51,175 views a month.
| Year | Views per month (median) | Card of the year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026last 12 months | 51,175 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2025 | 36,074 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2024 | 49,663 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2023 | 60,273 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2022 | 55,752 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2021 | 74,220 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2020 | 54,741 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2019 | 47,252 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2018 | 59,858 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2017 | 56,368 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2016 | 59,259 | Rarity: Rare |
| 20156 months measured | 65,405 | Rarity: Rare |
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Profile
- Founded
- 1904
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Gelsenkirchen
- Stadium
- Arena AufSchalke
- League
- Bundesliga
Related
Players who played for the club
- Leroy SanéRarity: Epic12 cards2014-2016
- Leon GoretzkaRarity: Rare12 cards2013-2018
- Haji WrightRarity: Rare8 cards2016-2019
- Loris KariusRarity: Rare12 cardssince 2025
- Weston McKennieRarity: Rare10 cards2017-2021
- Éric Maxim Choupo-MotingRarity: Rare12 cards2014-2017
- Malick ThiawRarity: Rare6 cards2020-2022
- Edin DžekoRarity: Rare12 cardssince 2026
- Manuel NeuerRarity: Epic12 cards2006-2011
- Mesut ÖzilRarity: Epic12 cards2006-2008
- Jean-Clair TodiboRarity: Rare8 cards2020
- Pierre-Emile HøjbjergRarity: Rare12 cards2015-2016
- Hwang Hee-chanRarity: Rare11 cardssince 2026
- RaúlRarity: Epic12 cards2010-2012
- Breel EmboloRarity: Uncommon12 cards2016-2019
- Sead KolašinacRarity: Rare12 cards2012-2017, 2021
Coaches
Titles
- 2011 DFL-SupercupChampion · 2011
- 2011 DFB-Pokal FinalChampion · 2011
- 2005 DFL-LigapokalChampion · 2005
- 2002 DFB-Pokal FinalChampion · 2002
- 2001–02 DFB-PokalChampion · 2001
- 2001 DFB-Pokal FinalChampion · 2001
- 2000–01 DFB-PokalChampion · 2000
- 1997 UEFA Cup FinalChampion · 1997
- 1996–97 UEFA CupChampion · 1996
- 1972 DFB-Pokal FinalChampion · 1972
- 1971–72 DFB-PokalChampion · 1971
- 1937 Tschammerpokal FinalChampion · 1938
- 1937 TschammerpokalChampion · 1937
- 2025–26 2. BundesligaChampion
- 2010–11 DFB-PokalChampion
Match predictions
- Next analysed matchFC Schalke 04 – FSV Mainz 05Sat Oct 17, 14:30 (UK time)
- All predictions: FC Schalke 04
Frequently asked questions
What is the rarest Schalke 04 card?
The 2021 card, which is rare: that year the subject's Wikipedia page drew a median of 74,220 views a month.
How many Schalke 04 cards are there?
12 cards, one per year of fame, from 2015 to 2026.
Which was Schalke 04's most popular year?
2021, with a median of 74,220 views a month on its Wikipedia page - the 2021 card is rare.
Which Schalke 04 players have cards?
Among others, Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, Haji Wright, Loris Karius and Weston McKennie - each has a page of their own with their cards year by year.
How do I get a Schalke 04 card?
By opening packs of 5 cards: 3 packs are free when you sign up, then packs refill for free. Cards can also be traded with friends, or on the market for in-game coins.
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Club crest
Image: FC Schalke 04 · Public domain · source
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