The 2016-17 campaign saw VFL Bochum consolidate their position in the second tier, with Die Unabsteigbaren securing a respectable 9th-place finish in the 2. Bundesliga. Leading the charge for goals were the joint top scorers, Peniel Mlapa and Johannes Wurtz, whose 8 goals apiece anchored a campaign built on consistency and a strong desire to climb the table. It was a vital year that cemented the club's standing in the division and remains a steady, dependable chapter in Bochum's modern history.