Soufiane El-Faouzi has been awarded Bundesliga 2's Goal of the Month for April 2026, with his overhead kick for Schalke against Elversberg recognised as the division's standout strike of the month. The official Bundesliga website confirmed the result following a public vote.
The goal itself was acrobatic in nature — an overhead kick, the sort of finish that requires both technique and instinct in equal measure. Details of the match context were not included in the announcement, but the vote result suggests it left a strong impression on supporters who took part.
El-Faouzi's award arrives at a point in the season when Schalke, one of German football's most historically significant clubs, have been working to rebuild their standing in the second tier after a turbulent few years. A finish of this quality offers a reminder of the individual talent available to the club, whatever their broader league position.
For El-Faouzi personally, the recognition represents a notable moment. Goal-of-the-month awards are fan-driven and carry no competitive weight, but they tend to travel — a vote like this extends a player's visibility beyond their own supporters.
The Bundesliga 2 season continues, and with fixtures remaining, both Schalke and Elversberg will be focused on results rather than accolades. Whether El-Faouzi can sustain the form that produced April's winning strike may prove more consequential than the award itself.