A scaffolding element having a scaffolding pole, at least one fastening element being disposed or formed on the scaffolding pole. The fastening element preferably has a fastening element body. The fastening element body can be L-shaped. Preferably, the free end of the fastening element body points straight upwards when the scaffolding element is in the mounted state. A projection is disposed or formed below the free end on the fastening element body, in particular in a section parallel to the longitudinal axis of the scaffolding pole. The projection can be part of a U-shaped bead.