Players who played for FC Nantes and Rennes
13 players have played for both FC Nantes and Rennes, according to Wikidata. The best known include Sylvain Wiltord, Ermir Lenjani and Ismaël Bangoura. 6 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Ermir Lenjani. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1970 (Patrice Rio), the most recent in 2019 (Ludovic Blas).
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The full list (13 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | FC Nantes | Rennes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvain Wiltord | Forward | France | 2011–2012 | 1993–2009 |
| Ermir Lenjani | Defender | Albania | 2015–2016 | 2015–2017 |
| Ismaël Bangoura | Forward | Guinea | 2012–2013 | 2009–2010 |
| Sylvain Armand | Defender | France | 2000–2004 | since 2013 |
| Valentin Rongier | Midfielder | France | 2014–2019 | since 2025 |
| Ludovic Blas | Midfielder | France | 2019–2023 | since 2023 |
| Damien Le Tallec | Defender | France | 2012 | 2007–2009 |
| Guy Lacombe | Forward | France | 1976–1979 | 1985–1986 |
| Bruno Cheyrou | Midfielder | France | 2010–2012 | 2006–2010 |
| Patrice Rio | Defender | France | 1970–1984 | 1984–1987 |
| Olivier Monterrubio | Midfielder | France | 1996–2001 | 2001–2006 |
| Jean-Claude Darcheville | Forward | France | 2009–2010 | 1995–1998 |
| Jocelyn Gourvennec | Midfielder | France | 1995–1998 | 1991–2002 |
Players ranked from best known to least known (number of language editions of their Wikipedia page). Data from Wikidata: spotted a mistake? Let us know.