The 2020-21 campaign was a season of spectacular, mid-season turnaround for FSV Mainz as Karnevalsverein finished a crucial 12th in the Bundesliga after looking certain for relegation. The year was defined by a managerial shift, with club legend Bo Svensson taking the helm in January and masterminding an improbable second-half surge that saw the team dramatically secure their top-flight status. Spearheading the early attack was the prolific forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, whose 7 league goals, including a memorable first-half hat-trick against SC Freiburg, proved vital before his mid-season loan to Crystal Palace. This season of pure grit and renewed energy remains a defining chapter that showcased the club's enduring fighting spirit.. The 2021-22 campaign delivered a strong, secure season for 1. FSV Mainz 05 as the Karnevalsverein, under the continued guidance of manager Bo Svensson, secured a respectable 8th-place finish in the Bundesliga. This mid-table position, built on a formidable home record, successfully cemented their status in the top flight. Leading the charge was the emerging young star Jonathan Burkardt, whose 11 league goals saw him finish as the club's top goalscorer and earned him the "Rising Star of the Season" recognition, establishing him as a defining figure of the club's new era.