Rennes’ academy in the spotlight: seven call-ups for France
According to L'Équipe, Zinédine Zidane’s first Les Bleus squad includes seven players trained at Rennes.
Rennes is once again making headlines for its development setup: in Zinédine Zidane’s first France (Les Bleus) squad, seven players trained at Rennes have made the cut. As reported by L'Équipe, it’s a rare figure that underlines how strongly the Breton club’s academy is regarded across Europe.
The significance goes beyond a feel-good moment for the fans. Having that many names coming straight from one specific pathway to the French national team speaks to a consistent, long-term project—validated not only in domestic competition but also on the international stage.
Seven Rennese in Les Bleus
- Zidane’s opening list for Les Bleus contains seven Rennes-developed players.
- L'Équipe points out it’s an uncommon total, reflecting Rennes’ European-level talent production.
With this, Rennes keeps strengthening its presence in the conversation about the best academies—not just in Ligue 1, but in the broader European context.
Next step: how these players perform with Zidane’s squad in upcoming fixtures, and what impact their momentum brings back to Rennes’ season.
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