The 2011-12 campaign delivered a spectacular and vital resurgence for Feyenoord as De club aan de Maas, under new manager Ronald Koeman, surged to a crucial 2nd-place finish in the Eredivisie and secured a coveted Champions League qualifying spot. This remarkable turnaround followed a difficult previous season and was built on an incredible late-season run of ten wins in the last eleven games. Leading the charge was the sensational young striker John Guidetti, on loan from Manchester City, whose incredible 20 goals in just 23 appearances, including a decisive hat-trick against rivals Ajax, proved pivotal. It was a defining year that marked the club's powerful return to the top echelon of Dutch football.