The 2005-06 campaign delivered a triumphant return to glory for VfL Bochum, with Die Unabsteigbaren clinching their third 2. Bundesliga title and securing immediate promotion back to the top flight. Leading the charge was the Brazilian forward Edu, whose 12 crucial goals anchored an attack featuring Zvjezdan Misimovic. After a tight title race against Alemannia Aachen, Bochum's consistency and early promotion on Matchday 30 cemented a year of redemption that remains a defining chapter in the club's history.