The 2011-12 campaign delivered an inconsistent mid-table finish for TSG Hoffenheim, as Hoffe ultimately secured 11th place in the Bundesliga. The season was defined by the stunning free-kick prowess of their Bosnian talisman, Sejad Salihović, whose 9 goals were crucial, including a famous winner against champions Borussia Dortmund. It was a transitional year that saw a mid-season managerial change, but one which laid the foundation for future success with the emergence of a young, unproven Brazilian teenager named Roberto Firmino.