The 2020-21 campaign delivered a season of renewed promise for Fortuna Düsseldorf as the Flingeraner, returning to the second flight, secured a respectable 5th-place finish. Leading the scoring charge was the ever-reliable veteran forward Rouwen Hennings, whose 9 crucial goals anchored a strong promotion push that included a thrilling five-game winning streak. It was a season of consolidation that firmly re-established the club's status in the 2. Bundesliga, laying the vital groundwork for the years to come.