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Wallentowitz makes a furious debut: Schalke celebrates new defensive star!
Mika Wallentowitz made her debut for Schalke 04 at the age of 17 and led the team to a 1-0 win against Elversberg. Scarf’s youngsters are thrilled!
Wallentowitz makes a furious debut: Schalke celebrates new defensive star!
An exciting day for FC Schalke 04! On November 9, 2025, 17-year-old Mika Wallentowitz made his impressive debut in the club's starting eleven. In an exciting game against SV Elversberg, Schalke secured three points with a 1-0 win. Wallentowitz, who was on the pitch as a full-back, delivered a strong performance and demonstrated not only courage and speed, but also great abilities in defense and offense.
As [homeofsports.de](https://www.homeofsports.de/fussball/national/wallentowitz-debuet-begeistert-schalke- Feiert-sein-neues-wehrjuwel-94028783.html) reports, Wallentowitz elegantly initiated the decisive goal with a precise throw-in. This performance did not go unnoticed by those responsible at the club: director Youri Mulder praised him for his flair throughout the entire 90 minutes. Defense chief Nikola Katic even went so far as to say that Wallentowitz was the “man-of-the-match”. “He not only worked well defensively, but also brought a lot of momentum offensively,” said Ron Schallenberg, summing up his impressive performance.
A new chapter in Wallentowitz’s career
Wallentowitz's path to Schalke began in 2024 with a move from Werder Bremen to Schalke Knappenschmiede, where he was retrained from a striker to a full-back in the summer of 2025. Mulder made it clear that Schalke's youth players have a high level of fitness and that their excellent training in the Knappenschmiede played a key role in Wallentowitz's rapid development.
Although Wallentowitz currently still has a contract with the U19, discussions about a possible professional contract are already underway. However, coach Miron Muslic emphasized that expectations of the youngster should be tempered somewhat in order to give him the necessary time to develop. One step at a time, as the saying goes!
The future of FC Schalke 04
Wallentowitz's performance could help the club usher in a new era. With fresh talent like him, Schalke has the opportunity to fight their way back in German football and get the fans excited about the coming season. The 1-0 win against Elversberg is just the beginning, and the Schalke supporters can be excited about the development of the young talent.
In conclusion, one can say that Schalke have made a real stroke of luck with Wallentowitz, which could lead the club into an exciting future. It remains to be seen how the young player will develop in the coming months and whether he can play a key role in the first team. Schalke definitely has a good hand for the next generation!