The 2009-10 campaign saw Greuther Fürth secure a solid mid-table finish, ending 11th in the 2. Bundesliga under the guidance of manager Michael Büskens. Leading the line was the prolific new signing Christopher Nöthe, whose 15 goals proved crucial in a season marked by attacking football, including a high-scoring 4-5 thriller against Augsburg. The Kleeblätter also mounted an impressive cup run in the DFB-Pokal, reaching the Quarter-Finals after a victory over Stuttgart before being eliminated by Bayern Munich. It was a year of consolidation and development that showcased Nöthe's immediate impact and laid the groundwork for their eventual push towards the top flight.