1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 e.V., usually shortened to 1. FSV Mainz 05, Mainz 05 or simply Mainz, is a professional association football club based in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, competing in the Bundesliga (2022–23), the top tier of the German football league system. This unofficial 1. FSV Mainz 05 flag (German: inoffizielle 1. FSV Mainz 05 Flagge) consists of the team's official logo placed on a white background derived from the club's traditional visual identity.
The Mainz 05 logo features a large red stylized circular "M" representing the club's name. The numbers "0" and "5" are integrated into the negative space of the design, referencing the club's founding year 1905 and its nickname "05ers." The circular composition gives the emblem a unified and recognizable structure, emphasizing identity and continuity. The red and white color scheme reflects the club's traditional colors and is a key element of its branding. Overall, the logo represents 1. FSV Mainz 05 as a professional football club based in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, highlighting its name-based identity, historical foundation, and consistent visual symbolism.
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| Team name: | 1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 e. V. |
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| Team nicknames: | Die Nullfünfer (The Zerofivers or The 05ers), Karnevalsverein (Carnival Club) |
| Team abbreviation: | 1. FSV Mainz 05 |
| Founded: | 1905 |
| Location: | Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Stadium: | MEWA Arena |
| Capacity: | 34,034 |
| League: | Bundesliga |
| Team Colors: | Red and White |
| Championships: | - |
| Second places: | - |
| Seasons in Bundesliga: | 18 |
| Mascot: | Johannes (a clown) |
