The 2005-06 campaign saw Borussia Monchengladbach, under the guidance of manager Horst Köppel, secure a solid mid-table finish, ending up a respectable 10th in the Bundesliga. Leading the attack was the veteran centre-forward Oliver Neuville, whose 10 crucial goals anchored the side. Playing in their relatively new home, the Stadion im Borussia-Park, Die Fohlen's squad featured a blend of experience like US international Kasey Keller and emerging young talent like future star Marcell Jansen. It was a season of consolidation and stability that established a vital foundation for the club.