The 2017-18 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for Fortuna Düsseldorf as the Flingeraner, under manager Friedhelm Funkel, surged to win the 2. Bundesliga title and clinch promotion. Spearheading the charge was the clinical striker Rouwen Hennings, whose 13 crucial goals anchored a side that mounted a brilliant run, dramatically securing the championship on the final matchday against 1. FC Nürnberg, marking a defining chapter of the club's modern resurgence.