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Ben Manga: Scouting is all about the little things

Former Schalke president Günter Siebert was known for his knack of spotting gems. Ben Manga also fits this description, as well as being renowned for his ability to find hidden talent and up-and-coming players. He is simply an all-rounder. The new director of squad planning, scouting and the Knappenschmiede youth academy is not a fan of these buzzwords, but is making the best of them.

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Simon Terodde: I will hold that in my heart

Terodde suggests that he was a little nervous in the morning. “When we were travelling to the stadium in the bus a few things were running through my mind,” said Simon Terodde describing his feelings ahead of his final home game at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (11/5) against Hansa Rostock. “Then when the clips were shown on the video screen before the game and the fans started chanting – that doesn’t leave you cold. It was very emotional today.”

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Danny Latza: I am grateful for every moment

Schalke’s captain during the 2021/22 promotion season received the armband one last time in the last few minutes of the game against Hansa Rostock. Simon Terodde handed the armband over to Danny Latza as he made his way off the pitch having been substituted. “That was really special. I’m really grateful to the coach for giving me the opportunity to get on the pitch one more time,” said Latza describing the moment shortly before the end of his final home game at the VELTINS-Arena against Hansa Rostock on Saturday (11/5).