Ralph Hasenhüttl
In January 2011, Hasenhüttl followed Rainer Scharinger as the coach of third division VfR Aalen, Aalen was  in 16th place, one point above the relegation zone. Aalen's survival in the 3. Liga earned him a year's contract extension. In the 2011–12 season Aalen finished in second place, earning automatic promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.