Nagelsmann's favorite beckons a European Championship ticket: Klinsmann knew it four years ago. The VfB Stuttgart left-back celebrated his debut against the French and even received praise from the highest levels.

The 27-year-old is definitely one of the positive surprises this season. It was only in the summer that he came to Swabia as a relegated player from Hertha BSC, where he hardly got a chance, and flourished there under Sebastian Hoeneß.