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Mainz05 secure Austrian defender Konstantin Schopp on long-term deal

He arrives from Sturm Graz as the club’s first new signing for the 2025/26 season

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Mainzer Neuzugang von Sturm Graz: Abwehrspieler Konstantin Schopp
Konstantin Schopp (Neuzugang bei Mainz 05) im Youth League-Spiel Graz gegen Girona

Overview

  • Konstantin Schopp, 19, agreed a contract with Mainz05 that runs until June 2029.
  • The centre-back joins from Austrian side Sturm Graz, where he featured mainly for the second team.
  • Standing 1.95 meters tall, the Austrian junior international carries a market value of €400,000.
  • Schopp gained his first professional experience in Champions League action last autumn.
  • Sporting director Niko Bungert praised his physical and technical skills, and the player highlighted Mainz05’s youth development reputation as decisive.