Christian Streich: his farewell in the summer of 2024 was not only a Freiburg event, but a national one. Twelve years as head coach, the longest-serving coach in the Bundesliga, a catcher of people, philosopher, political commentator on the touchline. His farewell press conference went viral.
Players cried, journalists applauded, even opposing fans paid tribute. Streich not only lifted SC Freiburg to an unprecedented sporting level; he gave the club a posture.