Overview

• Schuster topped the kicker poll with 97 votes, ahead of Horst Steffen’s 76 and Hansi Flick’s 72.
• He led Freiburg to a fifth-place Bundesliga finish, missing Champions League qualification on the final matchday.
• The club rewarded Schuster with a new contract after his inaugural season, though the extension’s term was not disclosed.
• The 40-year-old took over from Christian Streich, who managed Freiburg for 12 years and 488 games.
• Schuster dedicated the Trainer des Jahres honor to his coaching staff and players, saying individual awards reflect team effort.