Through 12 games this season, sophomore men’s soccer player Joschi Schelb ranks among the NEC’s leaders in multiple categories.
Schelb has scored 19 points, tallying seven goals and five assists, entering his team’s match at Central Connecticut on Sunday.
He currently ranks first in the NEC in scoring, second in goals and third in assists. His 30 shots through his team’s first dozen games also ranks third in the league.
Schelb has delivered a pair of two-goal games (vs. St. Bonaventure and Akron).
Last Sunday, the Freiburg, Germany native assisted on his team’s final goal in a 3-1 home win over Chicago State.
“My teammates have seemed to get me the ball at the right time in the right places, and it has allowed me to be the player I truly am,” said Schelb.
“I get to show my creative shot ability and my ways of getting open.”
Schelb has been held to a point or less in only three matches this season. Seven of his 13 shots on goal in 2024 have found the back of the opposition’s net.
The second-year midfielder leads the Red Flash in minutes played with 992.
Schelb has earned NEC Prime Performer honors twice and was selected the league’s Co-Player-of-the-Week following SFU’s 2-0 win against Stonehill, Sept. 29.
“His hard work and dedication every day has granted him success so far this season,” said SFU head coach Mads Kaiser. “He focuses on the small details that matter most.”
Schelb’s ability to create when he gets into space is what makes him so dangerous to opposing teams.
According to his teammates, the Management major is an outgoing and funny guy.
“Aside from his work ethic and capability on the field, Joschi is the best guy to be around and is always cracking jokes,” said sophomore forward Fabian Wagner.
Whether in the classroom or on the field, his teammates say that Schelb demonstrates a passion and love for whatever he has to get done.
The Flash enter this weekend’s game at winless CCSU with a 5-5-2 record and a 3-1-1 mark in the NEC.
SFU has won two in a row against Howard and Chicago State.
“We like what we are doing and where we are at right now,” said Schelb. “I am confident in our team’s abilities and know what we’re capable of.”
