He continued his impressive form in the 2009–10 season, scoring 21 goals in 33 games and finishing the season as the second highest goal scorer in the Bundesliga after Edin Džeko, with 22. He was also included in the Bundesliga Team of the Season. Kießling finished the 2010–11 season with nine goal in 29 matches.
He maintained his outstanding performance in the 2009–10 season, scoring 21 goals in 33 games and finishing as the second-highest goal scorer in the Bundesliga after Edin Džeko, who scored 22. He was also selected to the Bundesliga Team of the Season. Kießling concluded the 2010–11 season with nine goals in 29 matches.