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1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 e. V., otherwise known as 1. FSV Mainz 05 is a club based in the Rhineland-Pfalz in Germany. Mainz is a club with minute history, but they were once home to now world-class managers in European football. A club that once held the names of a young Jurgen Klopp and Tomas Tuchel, the managerial talent that has come out of the Die Nullfünfer is impressive amongst German clubs. Despite their recognition of managerial talent, the club performance-wise has barely any significance.
Despite having little very little success, the history of Mainz is one to look through. The club founded in, you guessed it, 1905 in Mainz marks them one of the oldest to be in the current Bundesliga. Boasting success within regional divisions after World War 1, Mainz remained a quiet side, even during Nazi Germany times. The 05ers rise to the Bundesliga was a long but progressive march. Gaining promotion during the tenure of Jurgen Klopp in 2003-04, the club continued a quick climb but soon relegated back to the 2. Bundesliga after the 2006-07 season. Even within their short first stint in the Bundesliga, Fair play rewarded the club to a UEFA Cup in 2005-06.
Upon their promotion back to the Bundesliga in the 2008-09 season, Mainz was quick to take advantage of many things. Mainz equaled the record for the best start in the Bundesliga in the 2010-11 season, winning their first seven matches of the season. With the hot start, the club finished in a lofty 5th place, securing them European football. Since then, Mainz has only qualified for Europe twice, once in 2013-14, and most recently in 2015-16. Describing Mainz as an inconsistent side is accurate, whether it's competing for Europe or fighting for survival.
A club not known for its robust youth academy nor former players, Mainz sits in the weird bubble for a Bundesliga side. Despite it all, Mainz has only a few Europa League appearances to boast for the club, with their motto: "Europa, Wir Kommen," becoming a staple in their attempts to get back to European football.
When it comes to footballing legends for Mainz, only a few names come to mind. In recent memory, Nikolče Noveski, who was a defender at the club for over a decade, is one that fans remember well. The Macedonian has one unfortunate record held to him, and that is tying the most own goals throughout their Bundesliga careers. A player who gave over his time and dedication to returning to Mainz has a unique narrative element to the club. Making a triumphant return, Noveski's reunion with the club is only something that creates excitement for the Mainz supporters.
The journey of making Noveski's status as a club legend permanent, as well as building the Die Nullfünfer to become a powerhouse of German football, begins here.