Announced in Paris, the selection marks a milestone for the Ligue 1 club’s youth setup, known as the ETP Odorico, underlining its enduring ability to produce elite international footballers.
A Historic Milestone for the Stade Rennais Academy
Never before had a single France squad featured as many players developed at the Stade Rennais training center. Former academy director Landry Chauvin described the unprecedented septet selection as a “half-surprise,” noting that these cohorts had built a winning mentality through their formative years in Brittany.
The group bridges multiple successful youth generations at the club. Established internationals like Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), and Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) anchor the current wave. Meanwhile, they are joined by fellow academy alumni Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth), Andy Diouf (Inter Milan), Jérémy Jacquet (Liverpool), and Lucas Da Cunha (Como), showcasing the broad geographical and competitive footprint of Rennes’ graduates across Europe’s top leagues.
Tracing the Generations from Odorico to Clairefontaine
Except for Dembélé, the core of the newly recognized group belongs to the talent-rich generations born between 2000 and 2005. Academy architects have frequently drawn parallels between these recent prospects and earlier standout classes from the mid-1980s—such as Yoann Gourcuff, Jimmy Briand, and Sylvain Marveaux—who similarly transitioned from youth success in Brittany to senior international honors.
Chauvin emphasized that the foundation of this success lies in teaching young players how to win early in their development cycles, cultivating resilience and tactical adaptability. For instance, Andy Diouf has adapted to a right-piston role under Simone Inzaghi at Inter Milan this season, despite naturally operating as a midfielder.
What Lies Ahead for the Néo-Bleus
The selected players report to the Centre National du Football at Clairefontaine to prepare for upcoming international commitments.
For updates on the squad’s preparations and upcoming fixtures, supporters can follow official announcements via the Fédération Française de Football. Join the discussion below and share your thoughts on the rising stars emerging from the Stade Rennais academy.
