Rennes on FM26 - Brittany's Red and Black
Spring 2019: Stade Rennais DEFEATS PSG at the Stade de France and wins their THIRD Coupe de France. After 1965, 1971, and decades of frustration, Rennes is finally at the top. Roazhon Park - 'Roazhon' means Rennes in Breton - roars. February 2026: Franck Haise arrives as new coach. New era.
Why choose Rennes?
Because Stade Rennais is THE MOST LOVABLE CLUB IN LIGUE 1. Coupe de France 2019 — their first title since 1971, against PSG in the final on penalties, with an ENTIRE city going wild. A legendary academy that produced Camavinga (who left for Real at 18) and keeps churning out talent. The Roazhon Park (29,778 seats) is one of the most intimate and electric stadiums in France, rooted in the heart of the city. The Breton identity is an ABSOLUTE PRIDE: Rennes doesn't just fight for points, but for a culture, a region, a belonging. In 2025-26, Franck Haise takes charge in February 2026, bringing his intense and cohesive football. In FM26, Rennes is the PASSION PROJECT: a reasonable budget, a strong identity, a productive academy, and the mission to finally make a great European run.
The Breton derbies
Nantes, Lorient, Brest, Guingamp - Brittany lives to the rhythm of derbies. The classic against Nantes is more than a match: it's a regional WAR. Win the derby, win the right to celebrate for 6 months.
Tactics: Breton intensity and vertical play
Franck Haise brings to Rennes the same football that made Lens so beloved: intense pressing, quick transitions, a united team block. A 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 with versatile players and a very high press when the situation allows. The Rennes identity in the game: RUN MORE THAN THE OPPOSITION. In FM26, set maximum pressing intensity, build on overlapping full-backs to create width. Your REAL STRENGTH in FM26: the Rennes academy. Scout it continuously — Rennes has one of the best academies in France.
Objectives: Europe and beyond
Regularly qualify for Europe, develop youth, and occasionally create a SURPRISE like in 2019. With Haise at the helm since February 2026, the project is being redefined.
Rennes is Brittany. It's Celtic character, regional pride, technical football. Roazhon Park awaits you to write the next chapter. ALLEZ RENNES!