The 1999-00 campaign saw Wolfsburg continue their impressive rise in German football, with Die Wölfe securing a solid 7th-place finish in the Bundesliga under the guidance of manager Wolfgang Wolf. This consistent league form was bolstered by a memorable European run to the UEFA Cup third round, where they famously faced Atlético Madrid. Leading the charge was the prolific Nigerian forward Jonathan Akpoborie, whose 12 league goals proved decisive in a season built on the grit of a squad featuring Andrzej Juskowiak and Charles Akonnor. It was a standout year that confirmed the club's status as a competitive force in the top flight and remains a defining chapter in their early Bundesliga history.