Stade Rennais on FM26 - Brittany Dreams Big
2019 Coupe de France against PSG in the final, won on penalties. THE HOME OF CAMAVINGA AND DEMBÉLÉ. 6th in Ligue 1 2025-26 (59 pts), qualified for the Conference League — back in Europe after 2 years away. Franck Haise arrives from Nice in February 2026. Fenway Sports Group (Liverpool's owners) at the helm. And Roazhon Park roars.
Why choose Rennes?
Because Stade Rennais is THE MOST IMPRESSIVE YOUTH ACADEMY CLUB IN FRANCE. Ousmane Dembélé (left for Spain for €135M), Eduardo Camavinga (sold to Real at 18 for €30M+), Jérémy Doku (went to City), Sylvain Wiltord, Alexander Frei, Gourcuff — ALL DEVELOPED at Rennes. The 2019 Coupe de France remains one of the most magical moments in French football: beating PSG in the final on penalties, Roazhon Park (29,490 seats) delirious, an ENTIRE CITY celebrating. Season 2025-26: 6th in L1 (59 pts), qualified for the Conference League with Franck Haise (arrived from Nice in February 2026) as new coach. Fenway Sports Group (also Liverpool's owner) at the helm. Valentin Rongier, Breel Embolo (ex-Monaco), Frankowski in the squad. In FM26, you take the most LOVEABLE team in Ligue 1 — with a legendary academy and a strong Breton identity. The challenge: take Rennes to the Champions League for the first time.
The academy: your REAL value
The Rennes academy has produced 3 players sold for more than €30M in less than 5 years. In FM26, this is your priority: scout, develop, sell high. The FSG method (Liverpool's owners) relies on data and long-term development. Combined with Rennes' academy, you potentially have a GOLD MINE.
Tactics: intense Breton football
Franck Haise (ex-Lens, ex-Nice) imposes direct, intense football — compact 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 with high pressing. The Lens style applied in Brittany. In FM26: intensity, quick transitions, solid defensive organization. Roazhon Park creates a unique atmosphere for a stadium under 30,000.
Objectives: Europe as a permanent goal
Maintain a top 6 place. Progress in the Conference League. Aim for Europa League. Long term: the Champions League — a goal Rennes supporters don't dare quite articulate yet, but one that FSG has the means to help achieve.
Rennes is the HEART of Breton football. A legendary academy, a passionate city, an ambitious owner. You want to develop tomorrow's stars? It's here. Allez Rennes!