Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Julian Schuster, former longtime Freiburg midfielder, took on his first permanent coaching role in 2024 and has since achieved significant milestones, including a fifth-place league finish and a German Cup semi-final in his debut season.
Most notably, Schuster led Freiburg to the Europa League final in Istanbul, marking the club’s biggest game to date. Reflecting on the semi-final win over Braga, Schuster highlighted the anticipation and community support it inspired, emphasizing football’s unifying power.
Schuster shared that after earning his coaching licence in 2023, he did not expect such rapid success. He stressed his passion for coaching and the importance of integrating the team’s style with his own coaching convictions.
At 41, Schuster has effectively managed the pressures of coaching, aiming to win each match while maintaining Freiburg’s identity.