Rennes

Stade Rennais Football Club is a French professional football club based in Rennes, Brittany. Founded in 1901, the club plays at the Roazhon Park, a 31,127-seat stadium that creates one of the most vibrant atmospheres in Ligue 1. Rennes has won the Coupe de France on three occasions, most recently in 2019 when they defeated Paris Saint-Germain in a memorable final, ending PSG's domination of the competition. The club is widely regarded as having one of the finest youth academies in French football, a distinction formally recognized when the academy was named the best in France for multiple consecutive years. Notable graduates include Ousmane Dembele, Eduardo Camavinga, Yann M'Vila, and Sylvain Wiltord. Since the acquisition by Artmedia and Francois Pinault's Artemis group in 1998, Rennes has consistently invested in young talent and modern infrastructure. The club has regularly competed in European competitions, including the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League. Rennes embodies the passionate football culture of Brittany and continues to strive for sustained success at the highest level of French football.