The 2022-23 campaign delivered a solid return to the top flight for Werder Bremen as Die Werderaner secured their Bundesliga status with a 13th-place finish. Leading the charge was the clinical Niclas Füllkrug, whose 16 goals earned him a share of the Torjägerkanone and a place in Germany's World Cup squad. It was a memorable year under manager Ole Werner, characterized by the prolific "ugly birds" strike partnership of Füllkrug and Marvin Ducksch, marking a successful first chapter in the club’s return to the elite.