On 22 April 2006 he made his debut in the Bundesliga in a 2–2 draw with Hertha BSC. On 2 May 2008, he announced his departure from Borussia Mönchengladbach and signed a contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 on 4 June 2008.
On 22 April 2006, he made his debut in the Bundesliga in a 2–2 tie against Hertha BSC. On 2 May 2008, he announced his departure from Borussia Mönchengladbach and signed a contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 on 4 June 2008.