The 2022-23 campaign for Venezia, their first season back in the second division, delivered a dramatic, turnaround season for Leoni alati. Despite a chaotic start and a mid-season managerial change from Ivan Javorčić to Paolo Vanoli, the club rallied to secure an 8th-place finish and a coveted spot in the promotion play-offs. Spearheading the charge was the sensational Finnish striker Joel Pohjanpalo, whose 19 goals were a force of nature, anchoring the attack and securing his reputation as one of Europe's most prolific forwards. It was a defiant year that saw Venezia fight their way back into contention, setting the stage for their continued push for a return to Serie A.