The 2022-23 campaign was a season of powerful resurgence and near-triumph for Parma as Il Crociati secured a crucial 4th-place finish in Serie B, earning a coveted spot in the promotion play-offs, where they battled to the semi-finals before falling to Cagliari. Leading the charge was the creative force Franco Vázquez, whose 11 goals anchored the attack, a side built around the legendary presence of veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in what proved to be his final full professional season. The team also enjoyed a memorable Coppa Italia run, eliminating Salernitana and taking Serie A giants Internazionale to extra time in the Round of 16, signaling the club's strong determination to return to the top flight.