The 2015-16 campaign was a tense and dramatic fight for survival for Fortuna Düsseldorf, with the Flingeraner battling through turbulence to a nervy 14th-place finish in the 2. Bundesliga, narrowly escaping the relegation play-off spot. The challenging season, marked by managerial upheaval, was anchored by the attacking brilliance of midfielder Kerem Demirbay, whose 10 crucial goals proved decisive in securing their second-tier status. It was a defiant year defined by a desperate, successful battle to cling on to their professional standing and remains a chapter remembered for the sheer relief of survival.