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Mainz looks to build on last season ahead of new Bundesliga campaign

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Mainz looks to build on last season ahead of new Bundesliga campaign
Summary

1. FSV Mainz 05 prepares for the upcoming Bundesliga season after a solid end to the previous campaign. Under head coach Urs Fischer, Mainz secured a 10th-place finish and reached the quarter-finals of the Conference League. They had a successful pre-season, winning seven out of eight matches, including a dominant 9-0 victory against Krieschow in the DFB-Pokal. The club has made strategic signings, retaining key players while adding new talent such as Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer and Eric Martel. As the season begins, Mainz aims to capitalize on a favorable schedule, starting with a match against newly promoted Paderborn.

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  • •Mainz finished 10th in the Bundesliga last season and reached the Conference League quarter-finals.
  • •The team had an unbeaten pre-season, winning seven matches and scoring 38 goals.
  • •Urs Fischer's squad welcomes back last season's loanees and new signings for added depth.
  • •Mainz won their opening DFB-Pokal match 9-0 against Krieschow, with Philipp Tietz scoring four goals.
  • •The Bundesliga season starts with Mainz hosting Paderborn on Matchday 1.
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