The “coaching university” of Mainz 05 kept its tradition going. After Jurgen Klopp (2001–2008) and Thomas Tuchel (2009–2014), the club produced its next managerial export in Bo Svensson. The Dane took over in January 2021 with the side sitting second from bottom and engineered a spectacular escape with the best second half of a season in club history.
In 2021/22 he led Mainz into the top half and became the most sought-after young coach in Germany.