The 2015-16 campaign was a season of tactical innovation and high drama for Fiorentina, as the arrival of manager Paulo Sousa ushered in an exciting, high-possession style of "total football" that briefly saw La Viola dramatically top the Serie A table. The side ultimately secured a respectable 5th-place finish and a coveted spot in the Europa League. Spearheading the charge was the flair and goalscoring of Josip Iličić, whose 13 crucial league goals powered a campaign built on a renewed attacking philosophy, cementing a memorable chapter in the club's modern history.