Celtic are being linked with a move for FC Schalke 04 central midfielder Soufiane El‑Faouzi, with the 23-year-old Germany‑Morocco player emerging as a potential summer target.
The Schalke youngster, currently valued at €4.00m on Transfermarkt, is the subject of fresh speculation over a switch from the 2. Bundesliga to the Scottish Premiership, with the reported probability of any deal still unclear and listed as “?”. There is no public information on when his contract in Gelsenkirchen is due to expire, leaving open the possibility that Celtic could look to take advantage if he were to edge towards free‑agent status.
El‑Faouzi, who wears the number 23 shirt for Schalke, operates primarily as a central midfielder and is right‑footed. Born in Siegen on 13 July 2002, he holds both German and Moroccan nationality, adding an element of flexibility in terms of registration and international eligibility. Standing at 1.78m, he has been developed within the German system and is currently on the books of Schalke, who are battling to re‑establish themselves after relegation from the Bundesliga.
Recent performances in the 2. Bundesliga have underpinned his growing profile, including Schalke’s latest outing prior to the rumour emerging on 4 May 2026, where El‑Faouzi featured in central midfield in a tightly contested league fixture, contributing with his work rate and distribution as Schalke continue to push for stability in Germany’s second tier.
With no confirmed contract end date published for the midfielder, any prospective move would likely hinge on Schalke’s valuation and Celtic’s willingness to match or better his current €4.00m market estimation. For El‑Faouzi, a switch from the German second division to a club regularly competing for domestic titles and European qualification could prove a pivotal step in shaping the next phase of his career and enhancing his reputation on a larger stage if the transfer were to materialise.
