The 2004–05 season was Dynamo Dresden's first in the 2.

Bundesliga, a return to fully professional national football after a nine-year absence.

They were in relegation contention for much of the first half of the season, but finished strongly to finish in eighth place.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.