2010-2011 Season

Second in Ligue 1 and unbeaten, the Stade Rennais is in a learning curve according to Frédéric Antonetti. For him, Sunday’s game against the Paris SG is just another step in his young players’ progress.

With no less than 14 departures and 7 arrivals, the Rennes summer was rather eventful. Waiting for a possible final attacking recruit, the Stade Rennais FC squad is now composed of 27 professional players. Stade Rennais Online gives you a detailed view of the available player. In this second part: Midfielders and Forwards

Stade Rennais takes on Paris Saint Germain on Sunday, 5 pm at the Parc des Princes, for the Ligue 1 6th week. An history of encounters between the sides.

With no less than 14 departures and 7 arrivals, the Rennes summer was a rather eventful one. Waiting for a possible final attacking recruit, the Stade Rennais FC squad is now composed of 27 professional players. Stade Rennais Online gives you a detailed view of the available player. In this first part: Goalkeepers and Defenders.

Just as against Arles-Avignon 2 weeks ago, the Stade Rennais were unable to dictate the play. Facing Sochaux’ very good passing abilities, Frédéric Antonetti had to adapt his tactics. And the players’ good fortune did the rest.

LIGUE 1, STADE RENNAIS 2 - 1 FC SOCHAUX. Stade Rennais has won their first game at home with difficulty. After an early goal from Théophile-Catherine, the Red and Blacks moved back, and logically Sochaux came back on the score board just before half-time. Struggling against a playfull and technical Sochaux team, Frederic Antonetti's players finally got the three points at the last minute with a goal from Mangane. With eleven points in five games, the total is almost perfect... Unfortunately the style is not.

Seen before the start of the season as a club with an impressive attacking potential, Stade Rennais ended the transfer period by selling Asamoah Gyan and Ismaël Bangoura. This year, Rennes young talents were expected to take over, it is now essential.

By signing with Sunderland on 16 Million euros fee, Asamoah Gyan has become the second biggest transfer ever completed for a player leaving the Stade Rennais. Here’s a top 10 of the Stade Rennais player, sorted on the transfer fee triggering their departure.

Ligue 1, Stade Rennais - Sochaux, Saturday, 19:00 Rennes will host a team they often managed to beat over the last ten seasons (six victories), but against which the « Rouge et Noir » also lost twice in the last three years.

The Guinean international was only passing by at the Stade Rennais, remaining on the Vilaine bank for a year only. Never really considered by Frédéric Antonetti, Ismaël Bangoura eventually left through the back door to join Al Nasr (United Arab Emirates). The story behind a genuine failure.