The 2022-23 campaign delivered a rollercoaster ride of a season for FC Koln as Die Geißböcke secured a mid-table 11th-place finish in the Bundesliga after an exciting run to the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage. Leading the league charge was the brilliant midfielder Ellyes Skhiri, whose seven crucial goals were a key component of a campaign built on a defiant, attacking spirit under manager Steffen Baumgart. The year was defined by spectacular highs, including a stunning 7-1 thrashing of Werder Bremen, and remains a proud chapter marking the club's successful consolidation after its return to European competition.