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The 05 in the name of German football club FSV Mainz 05 refers to the year 1905 when its original predecessor club was founded. Going by the full name 1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05, meaning 1st Mainz Football and Sports Club 05, the club has its foundations in the formation of 1. Mainzer Fußballclub Hassia 1905 in March 1905. Read more...