The 2017-18 campaign delivered a strong surge up the table for VFL Bochum as Die Unabsteigbaren secured a respectable 6th-place finish in the 2. Bundesliga. Leading the charge was the clinical Austrian forward Lukas Hinterseer, whose 14 goals proved vital in a campaign built on grit and an impressive late-season run under manager Robin Dutt. It was a standout year that saw the club re-establish their competitive edge in the second tier and remains a defining chapter for the loyal Ruhrstadion faithful.