The 2021-22 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Willem II as the Tricolores suffered a devastating relegation from the Eredivisie, finishing 17th after an eight-year stay in the top flight. The season was a dramatic tale of two halves, beginning with a sensational surge into the top four before a catastrophic mid-season slump of ten consecutive defeats derailed their momentum. Leading the charge was winger Ché Nunnely, whose 6 goals provided a glimmer of hope in an attack featuring Mats Köhlert and Jizz Hornkamp. Despite a spirited late-season revival under manager Kevin Hofland, which included a stunning 2-1 victory over PSV and a final-day win against Utrecht, the club could not escape the drop, marking a somber and defining chapter in the modern history of the Tilburg side.