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Defensive midfielderGermany2. Bundesliga

Ron Schallenberg

Solid contributorFC Schalke 04 · 27 yrsStarter
56.6
3.7%
Ratingi
33.5
31.4%
Seasoni
21.6
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameRon Schallenberg
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityGermany
Age27
Date of birth6 Oct 1998
BirthplacePaderborn
Height185 cm
Shirt number#6
ClubFC Schalke 04
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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33
Appearances
0
Goals
1
Assists
2802
Minutes

Domestic-league season · FC Schalke 04.

Scout report

Solid contributorDefensive midfielder

R. Schallenberg is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder at FC Schalke 04, rated 56.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 38th of 116 on scout potential in the 2. Bundesliga. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (91.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.92 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Schallenberg.

Judged on this season alone, Schallenberg graded 34 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 15% of the 7 defensive midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 3.919 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 49 → 34). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 57, top 29% of the 7 defensive midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga. At 27 Schallenberg is in his prime years, and a market index of 21.6 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Holding levelBreakout: 2021/22
Current potentialTop 29% defensive midfielders · 2. BundesligaCurrent seasonTop 15% defensive midfielders · 2. Bundesliga1st-best defensive midfielder in the 2. Bundesliga38th in the 2. Bundesliga · potential2nd-highest potential defensive midfielder in the 2. Bundesliga
56.6
Ratingi
2nd of 7 defensive midfielders
33.5
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
91.6%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.92
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · FC Schalke 04 finished 1st of 18 · a title-challenging side

33
Apps
3.92
Def. / 90
66
Tackles
46
Interceptions
13
Clean sheets

3.92 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 13 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 91.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Defensive volume. 3.92 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 56.6, Schallenberg carries the 2nd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga (top 29%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.92 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0—

Passing

Assists1—

Defending

Tackles66—
Interceptions46—
Blocks10—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.