The 2016-17 campaign delivered a spectacular fourth-place finish for TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, their best-ever league standing, which secured a historic debut spot in the UEFA Champions League play-offs. This incredible surge was engineered by the youngest coach in league history, Julian Nagelsmann, who transformed a former relegation candidate into a dynamic, attacking force. Spearheading the charge was the clinical forward Andrej Kramarić, whose 15 league goals proved decisive in a season built on thrilling, free-flowing football. It was a standout year that marked the club's breakthrough onto the European stage and remains a defining chapter in Hoffenheim's modern history.. The 2017-18 campaign delivered an historic high point for TSG Hoffenheim as they clinched a spectacular 3rd-place finish in the Bundesliga, their best ever, securing automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage for the first time. Spearheading the charge was the prolific Mark Uth, whose 14 league goals proved vital in a season defined by the tactical brilliance of manager Julian Nagelsmann, the youngest coach in Bundesliga history. The year included a dramatic final-day victory over Borussia Dortmund to secure the coveted spot, making it a triumphant and defining chapter in the club's modern history.