Club Information
Founded
1905
City
Mainz, Germany
Stadium
Mewa Arena
Capacity
33,305
Manager
Bo Henriksen
League
Club History
1. FSV Mainz 05 were founded in 1905 in the Rhineland city of Mainz and spent most of their history in the lower divisions. The club rose to prominence when Jurgen Klopp was appointed manager in 2001, guiding them to promotion to the Bundesliga in 2004. Thomas Tuchel also managed Mainz before going on to win the Champions League with Chelsea.
Trophy Cabinet
- No major trophies
- 2. Bundesliga: 1
Did You Know?
- Jurgen Klopp began his legendary managerial career at Mainz earning promotion to the Bundesliga in 2004
- Thomas Tuchel also managed Mainz before winning the Champions League with Chelsea
- The city of Mainz is famous as the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg who invented the printing press
- Mainz's carnival culture makes match days colorful and festive occasions
- The Mewa Arena holds 33,305 fans and provides an electric atmosphere
- Mainz have become known as a stepping stone club for top managers
- The club has established themselves as a stable Bundesliga side despite limited resources