Mainz 05

1. FSV Mainz 05, founded in 1905, is a German football club based in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. The club is perhaps best known as the place where Jürgen Klopp began his managerial career, transforming Mainz into a Bundesliga-caliber side in the early 2000s. Mainz plays at the Mewa Arena, a 34,000-capacity stadium opened in 2011. The club has established itself as a solid Bundesliga outfit known for its attacking football philosophy and innovative coaching approaches. Mainz has a passionate rivalry with Eintracht Frankfurt. The club has been praised for its scouting in the French market and its ability to develop young managers and players, embodying a progressive approach to football development.