The 2010-11 campaign was a season of dramatic, mid-table recovery for Fortuna Düsseldorf, who ultimately secured a respectable 7th-place finish in the 2. Bundesliga. The Flingeraner's year was defined by a stunning comeback after losing their first six matches and falling to last place. Anchoring this recovery and proving decisive was the veteran defender Jens Langeneke, whose 8 goals, seven of them critical penalty shots, made him the club's unexpected top goalscorer. It was a resilient and pivotal year that saw the team steady the ship and lay the essential groundwork for their return to the top flight in the following season.