The 2022-23 campaign was a season of rebuilding for Willem II as the Tricolores sought an immediate return to the top flight following their relegation from the Eredivisie. Spearheading the charge was the clinical Elton Kabangu, whose 12 league goals proved vital in securing a competitive 4th-place finish and a spot in the promotion play-offs. Despite the ultimate heartbreak of the play-off exit, the year was defined by a renewed resilience at the Koning Willem II Stadion and remains a significant chapter in the club’s modern journey to reclaim its elite status.