Launched in 1901, Stade Rennais is a single of the oldest clubs in France and 121 decades later on it is however amid the elite in the league. Let’s go again to the 10 players who turned Roazhon Park the most.
10: Jocelyn Gourvenec (1991 – 95, 2000 – 02)
Nowadays mentor Jocelyn Gourvenec is 1 of the emblematic captains that the Breton crew has identified. Noticed at just 20, he was the essential player in the ascent to the first division in 1994, where by he was voted most effective participant in Ligue 2. Just after just a person season in Ligue 1, he set up himself as the club’s youthful captain. It is the longevity of Rennes that the midfielder lacks to occupy a superior location.
9: Yoann Gourcuff (2003 – 2006, 2015 – 2018)
The prodigy of the ball originates from the Breton region. The major European teams are presently courting him but he prefers to be a part of Rennes. It is in 2015 that he explodes with Rennes, which grants him the favor of Milan, the greatest club of the time.
His return in 2015 is marked by injuries, he scored a unforgettable double at the Vélodrome in a 5-2 earn. A bit also quick for the club to be positioned bigger in the standings.
8: Alexander Frei (2003 – 2006)
In 2004, Freï signed a landmark match against OM, scoring four moments in front of Barthez, Rennes’ initially quadruple considering the fact that Sylvester Takac in the 1960s. This year, he concluded 2nd in Ligue 1’s major scorer with 20 targets.
7: Raymond Keruzoré (1967–73, 1974–75)
A skilled and classy midfielder with very long hair, Finistère set up by themselves as the centerpiece of the group in 1970. A 12 months afterwards, they gained the French Cup in opposition to Lyon in the closing following a productive time. His time in Brittany will regretably be reduce brief because of to the club’s monetary troubles.
Successes at the club: Coupe de France
6: Sylvester Takac (1966 – 1969)
The Yugoslav range 10 sublimates the Rennes video game with his strategy as soon as he comes. He shines the duet with striker Daniel Rodighiero. The subsequent 12 months he was quite complete, scoring 15 targets. The minor coach nicknamed “Takatch” stays in the coronary heart of Rennes for his going for walks ball genius.
5: Laurent Pokou (1974 – 1977, 1978 – 79)
Sired by prime French clubs pursuing his general performance at CAN, the Ivorian striker has signed for Rennes, where by he has an extraordinary ratio: 46 aims in 66 online games. Coming from Abidjan, he has no problem successful in France with 7 ambitions in his initial 13 games. But in addition to the data, it was his pace and his sense of purpose that scored the Rossoneri.
A unforgettable aim from Pokou
4: Mahi Khennane (1956 – 1962)
Arrived as a winger, he paddles to make his seat, until he is repositioned in heart ahead. Mahi was named ideal participant of the league in 1961, in 6 many years with the Rossoneri he scored 88 ambitions in 222 game titles. He also played for France and his native Algeria in the national group.
3: Yves Boutet (1955 – 1967)
The Rennes wall of the 60s, Yves Boutet is the participant with the most appearances in the history of the club (394 games). He is aware good situations in Brittany, wherever he is the pillar of the increase in league 1 in 1956, and the consecration in the Coupe de France in 1965).
Club successes: Ligue 2, Coupe de France
2: Jean Grumellon (1947-52, 1954-56)
The club’s all-time top rated scorer with 154 ambitions. In 1950 he was the prime scorer in the league with 25 ambitions. Right after making the heyday of the Bretons, he returned in 1954 to convey Rennes back again to the best flight, winning Scudetto 2.
Club Record: Ligue 2
1: Romain Danze (2006 – 2019)
Emblematic captain of the Stade Rennais, Romain Danzé is without doubt the most popular participant in the historical past of the Rossoneri. He will have spent his complete occupation in Brittany, with 376 game titles. He led his staff to the Coupe de France last twice in 2009 and 2014, but ironically, he was injured in the 2019 victory about Paris and will elevate the trophy alongside his crew.
In 2019 his legendary selection 29 was retired from the club and will in no way be worn once again. A sturdy symbolic gesture that demonstrates the legend and the impact still left by Romain Danzé at the club.
Jeremy Baikie
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