1996–97 FC Schalke 04 season

The 1996–97 season was the 93rd season in the history of FC Schalke 04 and the club's sixth consecutive season in the top flight of German football.

Season summary Schalke claimed the UEFA Cup, defeating Roy Hodgson's Inter Milan 2–1 on aggregate in the final. The European triumph allowed Schalke to compete in the UEFA Cup the next season despite a 12th-placed finish - a disappointing finish after finishing third the previous season.

Squad Squad at end of season