The 2016-17 campaign delivered a respectable 7th-place finish for FC Twente in the Eredivisie as The Tukkers looked to rebuild their reputation. Leading the charge was the sensational young loanee, Enes Ünal, whose 18 goals anchored the attack and included a memorable hat-trick in his second start. This season, overseen by René Hake and featuring key players like Kamohelo Mokotjo and Mateusz Klich, was defined by the Turkish forward's breakout performance and laid a crucial foundation for the club after years of instability.. The 2017-18 campaign delivered a devastating and historic end to an era for FC Twente as The Tukkers finished a crushing 18th in the Eredivisie, resulting in relegation after 34 consecutive seasons in the Dutch top flight. The turbulent season was marred by a 15-match winless league run and multiple managerial changes, yet amidst the struggle, the team provided flashes of glory by battling their way to the KNVB Cup Semi-Finals, including a memorable victory over rivals Ajax. Forward Oussama Assaidi led the scoring charts with 6 crucial league goals, but the on-pitch failure remains a painful yet pivotal chapter in the club's history, signaling the necessary start of a long-awaited rebuild.