The 2013-14 campaign was a season of great transition and defensive struggle for Werder Bremen, marking the start of the post-Thomas Schaaf era under new manager Robin Dutt. Die Werderaner ultimately navigated a tense relegation battle to secure a 12th-place finish in the Bundesliga. Leading the line for goals were the joint top scorers, Aaron Hunt and Nils Petersen, whose 7 goals each proved vital. The season is most famously remembered for an iconic act of fair play when captain Aaron Hunt famously refused a penalty against Nürnberg in a crucial 2-0 win, cementing his legacy and becoming a defining moment of integrity in the club's modern history.