'Sebastian Hoeneß is the best German coach' - VfB Stutgart's Angelo Stiller

In an in-depth interview with the Bundesliga, the 25-year-old Germany international midfielder discussed Stuttgart's improving fortunes under his long-time mentor, his ambitions for the remainder of the campaign for club and country and more...

Bundesliga: At what point is the season considered a success for Stuttgart, currently fourth in the Bundesliga and through to the DFB Cup semi-finals?

Angelo Stiller: "Yes, I think that can be answered on May 23 or 24, then it can be answered definitively, but I already believe that we are playing an extremely good season so far with good football, and I believe that everyone in the city, everyone who watches us, appreciates what we are trying to do and what we stand for in football."

Bundesliga: You’ve contributed a lot to the team’s success with your outstanding performances. At what point would you be satisfied from a footballing perspective?

Stiller: "I think when we have maximum team success. I believe the main focus is how the team performs, because if the team performs, then I also perform better. That is why I think we hopefully still have eight games left and want to make them as successful as possible, and then I would say that I have had a very good season and I am very satisfied with myself."

Bundesliga: From your personal perspective, would anything else need to happen after the current season to be completely satisfied?

Stiller: "Yes, I think it is always a bonus if you can play in a World Cup. I think that is the biggest thing for every footballer. If you can be part of that, it is the icing on the cake of the season."