The 2011/12 season in statistics

Did you know…

…that TSG had the youngest squad in the league last season?

With an average age of 24.3 years, the Hoffenheim squad was by a stretch the youngest in the Bundesliga. The youngest player the club fielded was Lichtenstein midfielder Sandro Wieser (19) while the oldest was Tom Starke (31).

…that Hoffenheim had the most sprints of any team in the division?

With 179 per game, TSG came in just behind VfB Stuttgart for the most sprints per game.

…that Hoffenheim made Bundesliga history. Between matchdays 12 and 24, the club were held to seven draws at home on the trot, a feat never seen in the Bundesliga era before. Additionally, the nine home draws that 1899 totalled for the campaign were the most in the league.

…that TSG was one of only three teams that managed to prevent champions Borussia Dortmund scoring?

On matchday 2, Dortmund travelled to the WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena with high hopes, but succumbed to a stunning free-kick from Sejad Salihovic and a 1-0 defeat.

…that the club recorded more away victories this season than in any other previous Bundesliga campaign?

Winning at home may have been difficult for 1899, but away from home they played with no fear and claimed an impressive six wins. Interestingly enough, just four home wins was also the fewest that the club have managed in a season since being promoted to Germany's top flight.

…four of the ten fastest players in the league were from Hoffenheim?

Fabian Johnson was the club's speediest player, his fastest sprint coming in at 35.5km/h. The sixth-quickest player was Ryan Babel (34.92 km/h), with Isaac Vorsah (34.81 km/h) and Sebastian Rudy (34.78 km/h) completing the top ten.

…that only FC Bayern Munich won more penalties than TSG?

Hoffenheim were awarded a total of nine penalties this season, one of which was scored by Babel and seven by Bosnian set-piece specialist Salihovic. His only miss from the spot came against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on matchday 32.

…that 1899 registered the most shots from distance of any team?

With 223 direct efforts on goal from outside the penalty box, Hoffenheim were top of the list for that particular statistic. They also led the way in direct shots at goal from free-kicks (37.).

…that Hoffenheim scored the majority of their goals via the wings?

66% of the team's goals came via wide positions, a ratio bettered only by SV Werder Bremen. Conversely, the team scored just 14 goals through attacking in central areas, the fourth-lowest total in the division.

…that only three teams conceded more goals in the last 15 minutes of games than Hoffenheim?

Late goals proved a frustration for 1899 as they were pegged back 13 times in the final stages of matches. This cost the team 12 points and a place in Europe.

…that only one team conceded less goals from corners than TSG?

Hoffenheim conceded just twice from corners, with only 1. FC Nürnberg having a lower total.

…that Hoffenheim conceded three goals fewer than in the previous campaign?

This season saw an improvement in the club's defensive record, with 47 goals against in their 34 games.

…that Tobias Weis had the best passing accuracy in the TSG team?

The midfielder was as reliable as ever in possession with a pass success rate of 87%.

…that Sejad Salihovic was the club's top scorer?

With nine goals, the Bosnia-Herzegovina international was the best marksman for the club. He also had the most touches of the ball, with an average of 81 per game.

…that Fabian Johnson was the assist leader?

The USA international was in top form, laying on eight goals for his team, twice as many as the next assist-maker.