The 2017-18 campaign was a season of dramatic mid-season revival for Werder Bremen as Die Werderaner climbed the table to secure an 11th-place finish in the Bundesliga. The defining factor was the arrival of new coach Florian Kohfeldt in November, who steered the club away from a relegation battle. Leading the charge was vice-captain Max Kruse, whose 6 league goals proved crucial in a campaign that also featured a run to the DFB-Pokal Quarter-finals and the vital contributions of Thomas Delaney and Maximilian Eggestein. It was a year that marked a significant turning point and remains a proud chapter of stability for the Die Werderaner faithful.