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Mr. Okamoto, President of Mizuno Europe, visited us.
Mr. Okamoto, President of Mizuno Europe, visited us for FC BASARA Mainz's training and test match. We have had a connection with Mizuno Europe since FC BASARA Mainz's founding in 2014, and we continue to receive their unwavering support, even now as we compete on a different stage than we did back then. We are also greatly encouraged that we share with Mizuno Europe the desire to "spread Japanese values abroad." Once again, thank you very much for traveling all the way to Germany on this occasion. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.
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Announcement of Continued Uniform Sponsorship Agreement with 1moku Inc.
FC BASARA Mainz is pleased to announce the continuation of our uniform sponsorship agreement with 1moku Inc. for the 2025/26 season.We are delighted to continue walking together, and we are excited that our visions align, allowing us to build an even stronger partnership.1moku Inc. seeks to convey the value of Japanese culture and craftsmanship on an international stage. Their approach of not just maintaining gardens, but also venturing into architecture, and creating new value for entire spaces with the pride of a "gardener," deeply resonates with FC BASARA Mainz's spirit of challenge.Mr. Suga, the representative of 1moku Inc., has attended many FC BASARA Mainz matches, and each time he has renewed his feeling of "fighting together" with us.As fellow challengers on the global stage, we will continue to move forward together under a strong partnership.[Company Profile] 1moku Inc. ＜Representative＞Hirofumi Suga ＜Location＞Los Gatos 2F, 5-27-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo＜Business Activities＞Design＜Established＞July 2006＜Official Website＞ https://www.1moku.co.jp/
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Announcement of Uniform Sponsorship Agreement with Juchheim Co., Ltd.
FC BASARA Mainz is pleased to announce that Juchheim Co., Ltd. will become our uniform sponsor starting from the 2025/26 season.We are all delighted to build a relationship with Juchheim, who has been supporting us as a training wear sponsor since last season, now as a uniform sponsor.Our connection with Juchheim began in February 2025, when President Kawamoto visited FC BASARA Mainz's training ground. Since then, we have deepened our交流, such as when Coach Okazaki sliced Baumkuchen provided by President Kawamoto for the participants at a celebratory event held at the Japanese Embassy in Germany in Berlin.Despite being the birthplace of Baumkuchen, its presence has not been widely known in Germany in recent years. Juchheim Co., Ltd., which is working to revive Baumkuchen culture, and FC BASARA Mainz, which aims to develop individuals who can compete on a global stage and continues to take on challenges based in Germany, share a common vision.Moving forward, as fellow challengers in Europe, we will continue to walk together under a strong partnership. 【Comment on the Sponsorship Agreement】＜Mr. Hideo Kawamoto, Representative Director, Juchheim Co., Ltd.＞It is recorded that Karl, the confectioner who founded Juchheim, was an excellent soccer goalkeeper and played against Japanese teams as a member of a prisoner-of-war camp team during World War I.Also, my grandfather, Haruo Kawamoto, deeply loved soccer in Kobe and established a sports foundation, providing grants for the development of junior youth generations and coaches for many years.We believe in the "power to bring peace to the world" that sweets and sports possess, and as a bridge between Germany and Japan, we have loved and will continue to love sweets and sports.FC Basara Mainz's challenge is the same as Juchheim's challenge to revive Baumkuchen in Germany, and we will support them "with Shinji" as companions who fulfill their dreams together through sweets and sports. 【Company Profile】Juchheim Co., Ltd.＜Representative Director and President＞ Hideo Kawamoto＜Location＞ 7-7-4 Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0046＜Business Activities＞ Manufacturing and sales of Western confectionery and food products,Management of restaurants and cafes, etc.＜Establishment＞January 1950＜Official Website＞ https://www.juchheim.co.jp ※Reference: Kobe Shimbun NEXT "Juchheim to sponsor German team managed by former Japan national soccer player Shinji Okazaki" https://www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/sports/202506/0019147783.shtm
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Announcement of 2025/26 First Half Season Schedule Release
We are pleased to announce that the league schedule for the 2025/26 season has been released.Please check the link below for detailed information such as kick-off times.https://basara-mainz.com/schedule
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New Intern Staff Member Joins Our Team
We are pleased to announce that Takaya Sekiguchi has joined us as a new medical intern staff member. Name: Takaya SekiguchiTerm: June 2025 - May 2026Hometown: TokyoBackground: Japan Rehabilitation College, Physical Therapy Department (Day Program)Medokai, Jujo Takeda Rehabilitation HospitalQualification: Physical Therapist Comment:I am Takaya Sekiguchi, and I will be joining the team as a medical intern from the 2025/26 season.I will dedicate myself fully to my role to help the players perform at their best. I will fight alongside the team towards our goal of promotion to the 5th division. I look forward to working with you all for the next year!
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Notice of New Assistant Coach Shira Masutani
We are pleased to announce the new addition of Chikara Masutani from FC Magdeburg. 〇 Name: Chikara Masutani〇 Date of Birth: March 28, 2001 (24 years old)〇 Position: Assistant Coach, Video Analyst 〇 Career History2023/24 1. FC Nürnberg2024/25 1. FC Magdeburg 〇 Message and Enthusiasm upon Joining My name is Chikara Masutani, and I will be joining FC BASARA MAINZ as a coach and analyst. First, I want to thank Shinji Okazaki for inviting me to the club, and the team for their warm welcome. I have joined with the determination to give my all to achieve the team's goals, such as promotion to the Oberliga. To all the fans and everyone involved, I look forward to working with you.
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Announcement of Santiago Munévar joining the team
We are pleased to announce the addition of Santiago Munévar from FC 08 Homburg. 〇Name: Santiago Munévar〇Date of Birth: April 25, 2004 (21 years old)〇Position: MF 〇Career History->San Diego Surf->George Fox University->FC Schalke 04 ISA->Westfalia Herne->FC 08 Homburg 〇Comment on joining the teamI have been wholeheartedly pursuing my goal of becoming a professional, and I feel that Basara is the club that can make that dream a reality.This season, I will give my all to help Basara get promoted and grow as a player myself.Thank you to everyone who supports me here!
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Announcement of Niko-Luciano Neal joining the team
We are pleased to announce that Niko-Luciano Neal has joined us from FC Cosmos Koblenz. 〇 Name: Niko-Luciano Neal〇 Date of Birth: September 4, 2003 (21 years old)〇 Position: MF 〇 Career History->SV Gonsenheim U19->SV Waldalgesheim->FSV Optik Rathenow->SpG Premnitz/ RathenowⅡ->FC Cosmos Koblenz 〇 Comment on joiningMy goal is to glorify God while playing professional soccer. I felt Basara was the right next step for me. I believe that with this great coaching staff and teammates, we can win the championship. The Basara family is very big, and I am very happy to be a part of it.
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Announcement of Finn Wronkowski's arrival
We are pleased to announce the addition of Finn Wronkowski from TSV Schott U19. Name: Finn WronkowskiDate of Birth: November 18, 2006 (18 years old)Position: DF Career History-> TSV Schott U19 Comments on joining:I find this club very attractive and I am highly motivated to contribute to achieving its goals.
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