The 2022-23 campaign delivered immediate heartbreak for Schalke as Die Knappen finished a crushing 17th in the Bundesliga, resulting in immediate relegation just one season after their promotion. Leading the charge was their top goalscorer Marius Bülter, whose 11 goals were vital in a tumultuous campaign built on a revolving door of three head coaches and a desperate, spirited fight that lasted until the final matchday. It was a dark year that marked the club's quick return to the second tier and remains a painful but defining chapter of their recent history.