El-Faouzi collects Bundesliga 2 Goal of the Season award

A bicycle kick that helped Schalke beat Elversberg wins the fan vote for the season's best goal.

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What happened. Soufiane El-Faouzi received the 2025/26 Bundesliga 2 Goal of the Season trophy for his acrobatic strike against Elversberg in April, which won the fan vote.

• His bicycle kick from Timo Becker's pass cancelled out Elversberg's early opener.
• Moussa Sylla scored the winner in a crucial 2-1 victory over promotion rivals.
• Schalke went on to win the Bundesliga 2 title last season.

Schalke begin their new season with a DFB Cup match against Hallescher FC on 24 August.

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