The 1995-96 campaign was a season of significant transition for Werder Bremen, marking their first year after the legendary Otto Rehhagel era. Die Werderaner finished a respectable 9th in the Bundesliga, which secured qualification for the Intertoto Cup. Leading the charge was the charismatic Mario Basler, whose 11 goals proved vital in a campaign that saw the team also reach the Round of 16 in the UEFA Cup. This season, featuring the emergence of future icon Frank Rost in goal alongside established stars like Marco Bode, was a solid chapter of re-establishment for the Grün und Weiß as they found their footing post-Rehhagel.