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Schalke Members Elect Struckmeier, Hegmanns to Supervisory Board as Brinkert Loses Bid

A lightly attended vote delivered continuity through Struckmeier alongside sponsor Stefan Hegmanns.

Overview

  • Johannes Struckmeier retained his seat and Stefan Hegmanns won election to Schalke’s supervisory board, while Raphael Brinkert and Rolf Haselhorst fell short.
  • Hegmanns led the ballot with 1,556 votes, Struckmeier received 1,376, Haselhorst got 662, and Brinkert finished last with 577.
  • Roughly 2,235 members voted in person out of a reported 204,000 total, reflecting turnout of about one percent.
  • Brinkert, known for managing Olaf Scholz’s campaign, was the high-profile candidate, whereas Hegmanns emphasized a low‑profile approach and Struckmeier presented himself as a member-focused fan.
  • The meeting was largely calm, with the main flashpoint being a beer price increase to €5.50 from €5.10 effective January 1, 2026, as sporting leaders pledged to build the framework for sustained success.