The 2005-06 campaign delivered a triumphant return to glory for VfL Bochum, with Die Unabsteigbaren clinching their third 2. Bundesliga title and securing immediate promotion back to the top flight. Leading the charge was the Brazilian forward Edu, whose 12 crucial goals anchored an attack featuring Zvjezdan Misimovic. After a tight title race against Alemannia Aachen, Bochum's consistency and early promotion on Matchday 30 cemented a year of redemption that remains a defining chapter in the club's history.. The 2006-07 campaign delivered a spectacular return to form for VfL Bochum as Die Unabsteigbaren secured a highly respectable 8th-place finish in the Bundesliga following their promotion. Leading the charge was the sensational Greek striker Theofanis Gekas, whose 20 goals earned him the Bundesliga top scorer's 'Kicker-Torjägerkanone' and proved decisive in a campaign built on attacking brilliance and a spirited fight. It was a standout year that marked the club's successful re-establishment in the top flight and remains a defining chapter in their recent history.