Bremen failed to make a splash in European competition, being knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage before being eliminated from the UEFA Cup at the round of 16. There was better luck domestically, as the club finished runners-up.
^Boenisch was born in Gliwice, Poland, but was raised in Germany from the age of 1 and represented Germany at U-20 and U-21 level before making his international debut for Poland in September 2010.
^Klasnić was born in Hamburg, West Germany, but also qualified to represent Croatia internationally and represented Croatia at U-19 and U-21 level before making his international debut for Croatia in February 2004.
^Harnik was born in Hamburg, West Germany, but also qualified to represent Austria internationally through his father and represented Austria at U-19, U-20, and U-21 level before making his international debut for Austria in August 2007.
^Bischoff was born in Colmar, France, and represented them at U-18 level, but also qualified to represent Portugal internationally through his mother and represented Portugal at U-21 level.
