The 2021-22 campaign was a season of significant mid-season change for Fortuna Düsseldorf as Die Flingeraner ultimately secured a mid-table 10th-place finish in the 2. Bundesliga. The year was defined by the managerial turmoil that saw Christian Preußer replaced by the stabilizing influence of Daniel Thioune in February. Leading the line with his characteristic clinical touch was veteran striker Rouwen Hennings, whose 12 crucial goals proved vital in a campaign built on resilience and determination. It was a transitional year that laid the foundation for the club's future under Thioune and remains a key chapter of enduring fighting spirit in their modern history.