FSV Mainz are a professional football club competing in the German Bundesliga. Mainz are based out of the namesake city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. Mainz have yet to win a major trophy in their history.
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FSV Mainz are a professional football club competing in the German Bundesliga. Mainz are based out of the namesake city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. Mainz have yet to win a major trophy in their history.
The club are known for nurturing young German talents and developing fine players. Managers like the legendary Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel made a name for themselves and the club by transforming them from relegation strugglers into a mid-table club and now European spot chasers.
Let us take a look at Mainz sponsors, Mainz fans, Mainz History and Mainz Net Worth.
The city of Mainz had multiple plans for setting up a football club. After multiple failures, they finally founded the 1. Mainzer Fußballclub Hassia 1905 in 1905. Multiple annexures later, FSV Mainz was formally launched. It was formed as a member-owned club.
They competed in the regional leagues and won the prestigious Kreisliga Hessen.
The club failed to compete in Gauliga Sudwest, one of the new first-division leagues formed under the Third Reich. They endured multiple relegations during the Nazi era. They ended up in the Oberliga Südwest after World War II and struggled to reach the Bundesliga.
FSV Mainz appointed Klopp, who took them to the top flight for the first time in the club's history for the 2003-04 season. They played in the UEFA Cup for the first time in 2005 as well. However, they suffered relegation again before reaching the top-flight under Tuchel.
After getting promoted in 2009, they never got relegated. It was dirty relegation dogfights first before finding consistency in the previous seasons. They finished sixth in the recently concluded 2024-25 season and qualified for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
| Founded | March 16,1905 |
| Current Owner | Member-owned |
| President | Stefan Hofmann |
| Country | Germany |
| City | Mainz |
| Nickname | Die Nullfünfer (the 05ers), Karnevalsverein (Carnival club) |
| League | Bundesliga |
| Stadium | MEWA Arena |
| Capacity | 33,305 |
| Manager | Bo Henriksen |
| Squad Size | 28 |
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FSV Mainz, one of the well-known German football teams, have an approximate market value of €55 million. The club earn their worth from player sales, matchday revenue and sponsorships.
| Net Worth | €55 million |
| Squad Value | €35 million |
| Revenue Sources | Matchday Revenue, Player Sales, Sponsorships |
Kommerling, based out of Pirmasens in the nearby region, acts as the primary sponsor of Mainz. The shutter and window manufacturing giant is also the kit sponsor of the club. They have awarded the naming rights of their stadium to MEWA.
| Sponsor | Type of Sponsorship |
|---|---|
| Kommerling | Lead Sponsor |
| MEWA | Stadium Naming Rights |
| Jako | Kit Sponsor |
| Bit Burger, Entega, Etoro | Exclusive Sponsors |
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FSV Mainz have two local rivals in Eintracht Frankfurt and Kaiserslautern. The derbies often produce blockbuster football.
Rhine-Main Derby
The cities of Mainz and Frankfurt, located in close proximity in the Rhine-Main region, share an intense on-field rivalry. Both clubs have recently established themselves in the Bundesliga and are often clashing for European spots.
Rhineland-Palatinate Derby
Mainz and Kaiserslautern, both from the Rhineland-Palatinate region, often have enmity against each other. Sparks fly whenever these teams meet, producing entertaining clashes.
Despite being managed by two of the best coaches of this century, Mainz have yet to win a major trophy. They lifted multiple regional league and cups, but it hasn't translated to success on the big stage. Finishing as semi-finalists in the DFB-Pokal in 2009 was the closest they have come to lifting a trophy. The club will be looking to lift a trophy soon.
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Mainz is known for being one of the three foremost carnival cities in Germany. The fans celebrate each and every home match, and the tourists are always welcome to cheer the team. After every Mainz goal at a home match, they play the popular German carnival tune "Narrhallamarsch". The club has a popular and passionate local following.
Their focus is on increasing their international fan base thanks to their diverse player group. The popular “Humba” chat, which originated in Mainz, was adopted by several clubs around the world. Managers like Klopp and Tuchel brought some new fans to the club.
Mainz have gone from second division to team to relegation strugglers to a midtable club in the span of two decades. They hope to build on this stable platform and compete regularly in Europe. The Conference League provides them with a wonderful chance to grow on all fronts. A first-ever major title will be playing in the minds of the manager and fans alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Mainz?
Mainz is member-owned, like most of the German clubs. It is governed by President Stefan Hofmann
How many trophies has Mainz won?
Mainz are yet to win a major trophy.
When was Mainz founded?
Mainz was founded in 1905, 120 years ago.
What is Mainz's Nickname?
Mainz are nicknamed Die Nullfünfer (the 05ers) and Karnevalsverein (Carnival club)
What is Mainz's highest league finish ever?
Finishing fifth in the Bundesliga in the 2010-11 season is Mainz's highest league finish ever.
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