Schalke Quotes

I have three goalkeepers who really inspired me. Jens Lehmann was my idol because he played for Schalke and was really progressive in the way he developed the position in Germany. I also have a lot of respect for all that Oliver Kahn achieved with the national team. Outside Germany, I would add that Edwin van der Sar was a big role model.

When I moved to Schalke it took me a few months to settle.

My own performances at Schalke give me a lot of confidence.

I chose Schalke for a couple of reasons. I wanted to go back home, to be close to my little boy, and it's a great club.

Schalke are my club. I used to stand on the terraces as a fan, and I've realised my dream of making it as a pro right here at my club.

I see Schalke as a very nice club, they often battle for the title.

I am happy at Schalke, this is my foreign team.

Schalke are a super club and I can achieve my goals here.

If he stays, that would be a positive signal for Schalke. Raul is a super player and we need his high level of quality in order to be successful.

I'm feeling at home at Schalke and that shows in the amount of goals I make.