The 2007-08 campaign delivered a historic transformation for VfL Wolfsburg as Die Wölfe surged to a spectacular 5th-place finish in the Bundesliga under new manager Felix Magath. Leading the charge was the prolific Brazilian striker Grafite, whose 11 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on defensive grit and the emergence of future stars like Edin Džeko and Diego Benaglio. It was a breakout year that secured UEFA Cup qualification for just the second time and remains a defining chapter that laid the foundation for the club's shock title win the following season.