1. FSV Mainz 05

Club Overview

1. FSV Mainz 05, commonly known as Mainz 05, is a German professional sports club founded in 1905 and based in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. They play in the Bundesliga, the top tier of the German football league system. Mainz 05’s main local rivals are Eintracht Frankfurt and Kaiserslautern. In addition to football, the club has handball and table tennis departments¹.

Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: 1. Fußball- und Sport-Verein Mainz 05 e.V.
• Nickname: Die Nullfünfer (the 05ers)
• Slogan: N/A
• Home Ground: MEWA Arena (Capacity: 34,034)¹

History

Mainz 05’s journey began in 1905 with the successful merger of local clubs. They earned regional league championships and qualified for national championships in the 1920s. Despite challenges during the Nazi era, they persevered. After World War II, they joined the Bundesliga and have been a consistent presence in German football¹.

Achievements

Mainz 05’s notable achievements include winning the German amateur championship in 1982. They’ve also maintained their Bundesliga status for several seasons¹.

Biggest Rivalry/Derby

The Rhine-Main derby pits Mainz 05 against Eintracht Frankfurt. While not the fiercest rivalry, it’s consistently entertaining and historically significant².

Biggest Wins

1. January 30, 1955: Mainz 05 defeated Sportfreunde 05 Saarbrücken 9-0 in the Oberliga Südwest.
2. November 4, 1973: A 9-1 victory over Sportfreunde Eisbachtal in the Regionalliga Südwest.
3. August 5, 1973: A dominant 8-0 win against SV Alsenborn in the Regionalliga Südwest³.

Biggest Loss

Mainz 05’s heaviest defeat was a 13-0 loss to 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 1946³.

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