Season story
The 2006/07 season was one of the most surprising Bundesliga championships in history. VfB Stuttgart were considered a talent factory before the season, not title contenders. But under coach Armin Veh, a young team developed that left established giants behind through enthusiasm, work rate and courage. The title was sealed on the final matchday.
The team was defined by young players who would go on to big careers: Mario Gómez became top scorer with 14 goals, Sami Khedira controlled midfield, and Cacau provided creative sparks. The defense around Fernando Meira and Matthieu Delpierre was solid without being spectacular. The success came from the collective, not individual actions.
Stuttgart's style was direct and brave. They pressed early without the ball and went quickly in depth with it. They won many games not through superiority but through belief in their own path. That made them a fan favorite and a warning example for established top teams who underestimated young challengers.
VfB Stuttgart stood for one of Europe's best youth academies, and in 2006/07 the team reaped what years of youth work had sown. Mario Gómez, Sami Khedira and their teammates were celebrated as the "young wild ones" and proved that courage and togetherness can win titles. The championship was the reward for a season in which the side never doubted itself — and it remains the blueprint for how a club can reach the top with patience and a clear idea. The 2007 success still shows that a club does not have to buy its way to winning — it may simply believe in its own youth. That is exactly the attitude you need in 34-0-0 too: trust in your own squad and your own idea, instead of looking at the opponent's names.
In 34-0-0, Stuttgart 2006/07 are a mid-strength counter team (81). They are fast in transition but defensively vulnerable. If you play patiently and prevent their counters, you can control the points.
Tactical DNA
Style: Counter · Strength: 81 · Europe tier
Counter in the game: Possession. They wait for transitions — keep the ball and your patience.
Key players & ratings
| Player | Pos | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Hildebrand (Backbone of the 2007 title team) | GK | 85 |
| Alexander Hleb | RM | 85 |
| Fernando Meira | CB | 84 |
| Philipp Lahm (Two loan years, world class from day one) | LB | 84 |
| Cacau | ST | 84 |
| Mario Gómez (The homegrown goal machine) | ST | 84 |
Best XI
| Pos | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Timo Hildebrand | 85 |
| LB | Philipp Lahm | 84 |
| CB | Fernando Meira | 84 |
| CB | Matthieu Delpierre | 80 |
| RB | Andreas Hinkel | 81 |
| CDM | Pável Pardo | 81 |
| CM | Thomas Hitzlsperger | 81 |
| CM | Christian Tiffert | 79 |
| LW | Cacau | 84 |
| ST | Mario Gómez | 84 |
| RW | Alexander Hleb | 85 |
Beating this team in 34-0-0
Stuttgart 2006/07 play counter football — you counter with possession. Their youth makes them unpredictable, but their defense is not a wall at 79. Control the tempo, avoid turnovers in transition and use set pieces. At home you can press early; away, an early lead is often enough to take them out of their counter game.
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Last updated: 2026-08-03