FC Schalke 04 are being linked with a move for Stuttgart II right-back Christopher Olivier in a deal that could see the 20-year-old Austria-South Africa defender step up from Germany’s 3. Liga to the 2. Bundesliga.
The Gelsenkirchen club are reported to be monitoring Olivier’s situation closely, with speculation emerging on 4 May 2026 that Schalke are considering him as a low-cost option for their defensive rebuild. His current market value is listed at €1.00m, according to Transfermarkt, and with no public information on the length of his contract or expiry date at Stuttgart II, the prospect of him becoming a future free agent is also being discussed in transfer columns. The reported probability of a move remains unclear and is currently marked only as “?”.
Olivier, who wears the number 24 shirt for Stuttgart’s second team, is a 1.87m right‑back, naturally right‑footed, and has been operating primarily in Germany’s 3. Liga. Born in Au on 31 January 2006, he holds dual Austrian and South African nationality, a profile which could make him an intriguing longer‑term project for both club and potentially national-team selectors.
The defender has been turning out for VfB Stuttgart II in recent months, though detailed public records of individual match performances – including opponents, dates, scorelines and specific contributions – are not available in the current data set. He is, however, registered as part of the Stuttgart II set-up rather than the first team, underlining the scale of the jump should Schalke firm up their interest.
With Schalke aiming to stabilise in the 2. Bundesliga, a move to the Veltins-Arena would represent a significant step in Olivier’s career, offering a larger platform and potentially accelerating his development and reputation if the transfer speculation ultimately turns into a completed deal.
