The 2004-05 campaign delivered a dramatic and memorable return to the top flight for Nurnberg as Der Club secured a crucial 14th-place finish in the Bundesliga, successfully staving off relegation in their first season back. Spearheading this brilliant survival was the Slovakian sensation Marek Mintál, whose phenomenal 24 goals not only anchored the attack but also secured him the coveted Golden Boot as the league's top scorer. It was a standout year defined by Mintál's individual brilliance and the club's grit, marking a vital chapter in Der Club's enduring fight to remain among the elite.