Brest
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French club Stade Brestois 29 also known as Brest FC are a professional football club based in Brest which plays in the Ligue 1, the highest division of French football. It is also called Stade Brestois or simply Brest and is one of the oldest clubs in French football. Founded back in 1950, the club saw a rapid rise in its starting years and became a popular club among the locals.
The mighty underdogs appeared in the UEFA Champions League last season and finished in the upper half of the table in Ligue 1. Take a look at Brest FC history and how the underdogs aim to become one of the top French sides in recent times.
1950 saw a merger formed by Canon Balbous and five Catholic patronages which together formed Stade Brest. Brest FC started its journey in the French Amateur Championship in 1958 and started rapidly by creating a buzz locally gaining several new fans. It entered the second division in 1970 and played in it till 1979 before its promotion to Division 1. The mid-1980s saw the club making several huge signings which saw the club reach 8th place in the first Division in 1987. After a promising season, the club again fumbled and slid down to the second division in 1988.
Brest FC was also promoted to the National 1 Championship in 1993. After fighting in low-division football for several years, the club finally reached Ligue 2 in 2004. After reaching the Ligue 1 once again during this time, the club was unable to make the most out of it and was once again in the relegation zone for several years. Things seemed to change for the club in the early 2020s as they came back to the Ligue 1 after six years. After having successive wins in a couple of seasons, it was in the 2023-24 season when the club reached new levels of success. Brest FC finished in third position at the end of the season getting a place in the UEFA Champions League in the process. Their European debut was one to remember for the club as they defeated Sturm Graz in a thrilling 2-1 victory.
| Founded | 26 June 1950 |
| Current Owner | Denis Le Saint |
| Country | France |
| City | Brest |
| Nickname | Les Pirates Les Ti’Zefs |
| League | Ligue 1 |
| Stadium | Stade Francis- Le Blé |
| Capacity | 15,220 |
| Manager/Head Coach | Eric Roy |
| Squad Size | 29 |
Being one of the oldest clubs in the French footballing scene, Brest FC history is full of several ups and downs and continues to be one of the most prominent clubs in the French league despite its mediocre history in terms of performance and stats.
With its recent involvement in the UEFA Champions League, Brest FC net worth and revenue sources might have increased. With an estimated net worth of around $80 Million, the overall Brest FC net worth will certainly increase in the upcoming years given its immaculate growth in the footballing realm.
| Net Worth | $80 Million |
| Brest FC Valuation | $130 Million |
| Revenue Sources | Sponsorships, Matchday, Revenue, TV Rights, Commercial Revenue |
Brest FC sponsors including Credit Mutuel Arkea, Malo Youghurt, and Groupe Queguiner are in the major category. Brest FC sponsors in the minor category remain Pouliquen, Sill Enterprises, and Football Ecologie France.
| Sponsors | Type of Sponsorship |
|---|---|
| Credit Mutuel Arkea | Stadium naming rights partner |
| Malo Yoghurt | Shirt sponsor |
| Groupe Queguiner | Shirt sponsor |
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While the club has not been involved in any fierce rivalry throughout France over the years, one of the premiere matches it has is with local rivals Stade Rennais. With a total of 33 matches between the two clubs, Brest FC has seen seven wins in front of Stade Rennais’s 13. While the clubs compete in the Ligue 1 currently, fans are hyped up to see both clubs collide each season.
Brest FC plays its derbies with clubs like FC Lorient and Stade Rennais. The fixture with FC Lorient is the fiercest of all, with the Brest FC home ground witnessing a number of iconic matches between the two teams from the Breton region.
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While the club still waits for a huge accomplishment, it has won several local trophies over the years and has made headlines in the lower divisions of French football. The club has won the Ligue 2 in the 1980-81 season which saw them getting promoted to the Ligue 1. Here's a table for Brest FC trophies over the years.
| Type | Competition | No. of Titles | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Division 2 | 1 | 1980-81 |
Brest fans mostly represent the working class and are quite passionate and loyal towards their club. The Brest FC stadium is full of energy on matchdays where the fans sing at the top of their voices from the first minute to get behind their team in any way possible.
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Eric Roy and co. will look to finish the season in the top half of the table, with a possible place in one of the European competitions for the upcoming seaon. They will also want to have a good run in the domestic cup competitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Brest FC?
Brest FC is owned by French brothers Gerard and Denis Le Saint, who happen to be local entreprenuers, with Denis being the main owner.
How many trophies has Brest FC won?
Brest FC has won just one official trophy to date.
When was Brest FC founded?
Brest FC was founded on 26th June, 1950.
What is Brest FC Nickname?
The most common Brest FC nicknames are ‘Les Pirates’ (The Pirates), and ‘Les Ti’Zefs’ (Child of the Wind)
What is Brest FC highest league finish ever?
Brest FC's highest league finish ever remains their third-place finish in the 2023/24 season.
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