The 2021-22 campaign was an historic triumph for 1. FC Union Berlin, delivering a spectacular 5th-place finish in the Bundesliga and securing a coveted spot in the UEFA Europa League group stage. This success, their highest-ever league finish, solidified their transformation from a promoted side to a perennial European challenger under the guidance of manager Urs Fischer. Leading the charge was the prolific Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, whose 15 league goals (and 20 across all competitions) anchored the attack and proved decisive in a season built on grit and an electric atmosphere at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. The year also featured an unforgettable run to the DFB-Pokal semi-finals, ending in heartbreak with a last-minute winner from RB Leipzig, but the overall achievement remains a defining chapter in the ascent of the 'Eisern Union'