SpotlightBundesligaUnverified source· 25 Aug 2026
Džeko set for Bundesliga return with Schalke
Fifteen years after his last Bundesliga game, the evergreen striker is back with newly promoted Schalke.
E. Dzeko
player
Age
40 (turned 40 in March)
Club
Schalke
Nationality
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Key stat
58 aerial duels won in 11 second-tier appearances
What happened. Edin Džeko is poised to play in the Bundesliga again with newly promoted Schalke, 15 years, 8 months and 12 days after his last top-flight appearance.
- Scored a double against Hallescher FC in the DFB Cup.
- Six goals and three assists helped Schalke win the Bundesliga 2 title.
- Averaged 5.27 successful aerial duels per game, more than any other striker.
Schalke begin their campaign at Augsburg on Sunday, with Džeko expected to star.
In this story
FC Schalke 04
