The 2012-13 campaign was a season of spectacular resurgence for Feyenoord as De club aan de Maas, led by manager Ronald Koeman, surged to a competitive 3rd-place finish in the Eredivisie, securing a spot in the Europa League qualifying rounds. Spearheading the charge was the charismatic Italian striker Graziano Pellè, whose phenomenal 27 league goals silenced his critics and earned him the league's second-highest goalscorer spot, proving decisive in a campaign built on newfound consistency. The season, defined by a rock-solid, undefeated home record at De Kuip and Pellè's dramatic late equalizer in the Klassieker against arch-rivals Ajax, cemented the striker's status as a fan-favorite and marked a pivotal year in the club's revival.. The 2013-14 campaign delivered a brilliant second-place finish for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, securing a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds in Ronald Koeman's final season as manager. Leading the charge was the charismatic Italian striker Graziano Pellè, whose magnificent haul of 23 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on a sensational mid-season recovery, culminating in a triumphant seven-game winning streak to secure the runner-up position. It was a vital year that marked a significant revival for De club aan de Maas, providing hope for future success and cementing Pellè's status as a fan-favorite goal assassin.