Lars Unnerstall

Schalke 04

Born in Ibbenbüren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Unnerstall finished his development at FC Schalke 04 after joining at the age of 18. In April 2010, after featuring regularly for the B team, he signed a professional contract until 2012. For the 2011–12 season, coach Ralf Rangnick announced Unnerstall as second-choice behind Ralf Fährmann. His professional debut took place on 31 July 2011, in an 11–1 away win against FC Teningen in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. In October, he agreed to an extension until June 2013. On 15 October 2011, after Fährmann's ejection early in the game, Unnerstall made his Bundesliga debut, in an eventual 1–2 home defeat to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. After it was revealed the former had suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury he became the starter, remaining as such even after the signing of veteran Timo Hildebrand and earning praise from manager Huub Stevens. Unnerstall agreed to a new deal until 2015 before the 2012–13 campaign started. He continued to battle with Hildebrand for starting duties, and was also first choice during the team's run in the UEFA Champions League; he also committed several mistakes in home matches, which led to fan criticism. During the 2013 off-season, Unnerstall was linked a move away from the club. Nothing came of it, however, and he remained as third-choice behind Fährmann and Hildebrand. On 24 January 2014, Unnerstall was loaned to Swiss Super League side FC Aarau. His first match took place eight…

In September 2010, Unnerstall was called by the German under-20 team, featuring against Switzerland and Poland the following month. On 31 August 2011 he was selected to the under-21s, but did not appear in any games with the latter.

As of match played on 27 August 2026

Schalke 04

DFL-Supercup: 2011 Individual

Eredivisie Team of the Month: November 2021, May 2023