The 2016-17 campaign delivered a vital return to European stability for Hertha Berlin as Die Alte Dame secured a strong 6th-place finish in the Bundesliga, earning a coveted spot in the Europa League Group Stage. Leading the charge was the club's captain, Vedad Ibišević, whose 12 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on a formidable home record under manager Pál Dárdai. It was a successful year that solidified Hertha's place among the top tier and remains a defining chapter in the club's recent history.