The 2022-23 campaign delivered a vital push for European football for Lille, as Les Dogues, in their first season under manager Paulo Fonseca, secured a competitive 5th-place finish in Ligue 1 and qualified for the Europa Conference League. Spearheading the phenomenal attack was Jonathan David, whose career-best 24 league goals placed him third in the Golden Boot race. It was a standout season built on attacking flair and a strong home record that re-established Les Dogues as a top contender.