About

Stade Brestois 29, founded on 1 January 1950, is the professional club from Brest competing in Ligue 1, with modern fans and collectors finding signed pieces at Walkouts as well as framed retail editions. The side, commonly called Brest, rose through regional ranks and returned to France's top flight following promotion in the 2018-19 campaign, a narrative that shapes the provenance of many contemporary shirts.

The club began after a merger of five local patronages and has roots in the earlier Armoricaine de Brest. It reached Division 1 in 1979 and enjoyed a sporting peak between 1981 and 1991 under François Yvinec, before financial collapse in 1991 and later recoveries in the 2000s. Under chairman Denis Le Saint the team achieved a new high, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, and the side is also ranked 93 by IFFHS.

Anniversary releases are a key collector focus, notably the special issues tied to the club's modern milestones. Records and fan archives highlight a 1991 crest-era set, a 2013 commemorative run linked to the era of municipal stadium attention, and the 2024 anniversary pieces celebrating the breakthrough 2024 season and first European qualification, each carrying distinct print runs and trim details that appeal to long-term SB29 supporters.

Seasonal magnets drive strong demand, especially shirts from promotion and breakthrough years. The return to Ligue 1 in 2010-11 is prized for its survival story, while the 2023-24 campaign is chased for the club-best third place and its role in European qualification, and the 2024-25 squad shirts mark Brest’s debut in continental competition. Collectors seek match-accurate retail variants and season-printed back numbers that tie to those exact campaigns.

Away shirts hold special provenance value, with the clean 2023-24 white design particularly notable, often referenced by sellers as the club’s defining road kit for the push to the upper table. The club’s 2023-24 white away shirt has been linked to decisive away victories that consolidated the high league finish and is therefore a staple on wish lists for those chasing season narratives and match-photo provenance.

Signed retail demand is strong across standard fanshop runs and limited early releases, and many collectors explicitly pursue fanshop shirts, not only match-worn pieces, for framed display. Early-run home and away retail editions, player-issue variants and region-specific releases from the club fanshop attract attention, and items supplied with a COA or documented provenance typically command the sharpest interest among archivists and local supporters.

One consistent collector insight is the impact of supplier eras and derby provenance on value and interest: Adidas to Kappa to Macron markings are readable cues in shirt timelines, and pieces worn or signed ahead of the Derby breton against Rennes are often singled out in provenance notes. For collectors wanting season and match context, seek shirts from 2010-11 and 2023-24 as they tell the club’s modern recovery and breakthrough story, and use Walkouts to view authenticated and retail-sourced options with clear provenance and Free worldwide shipping.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2010–11 Red Ligue 1 survival on return
  • 2023–24 Red Ligue 1 3rd place UCL qualification
  • 2024–25 Red UCL debut season

Iconic away kits

  • 2023–24 White away club-best finish
  • 2012–13 White Ligue 1 away
  • 2024–25 Black European away

Anniversary shirts

  • 2013 Ghelamco-style?
  • 2024 UCL qualification special mark
  • 1991 SB29 identity crest era

Collector seasons

  • 2010–11 Ligue 1 return milestone
  • 2023–24 3rd in Ligue 1 historic
  • 2024–25 first UCL debut

Honours

Stade Brestois 29 have built a reputation on resilience, steady progression and landmark achievements rather than a hoard of major trophies. After early regional success, the club climbed to the national stage by reaching the Championnat de France Amateur in 1958, then Division 2 in 1970, and finally the top tier in 1979. Under a strong leadership spell through the 1980s, Brest recorded nine seasons at the highest level across that decade. By the end of the 2012-13 campaign, the club had totalled thirteen seasons in the top flight and seventeen in the second division, reflecting deep roots across French professional tiers. Since promotion during 2018-19, Brest have remained in Ligue 1, and their third-place finish in 2023-24 delivered a first-ever qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Recognised for their rise, the club appears in international benchmarking with an IFFHS world club standing of rank 93. Historic milestones such as the first ascent to Division 1 in 1979 and the maiden European qualification underline a trajectory defined by persistence and progress.

Legends & Leadership

Paul Le Guen is remembered as a legend player of the late 1980s, representing Brest during a period when the club established itself in the top tier and built a reputation for competitive, disciplined football.

David Ginola shone as a legend player in the late 1980s, bringing flair and attacking ambition that helped define Brest’s identity during a vibrant spell in the French elite.

Yvon Le Roux excelled as a legend player in the 1980s, his presence emblematic of a team that held its own through a demanding era in Division 1.

Bruno Grougi contributed as a recent key player in the 2010s, providing creativity and leadership that resonated with supporters through promotion pushes and consolidation at higher levels.

François Yvinec guided the club as a legendary owner in the 1980s and early 1990s, presiding over nine top-flight seasons in ten years and shaping a benchmark era in Brest’s modern history.

Stadium

Stade Francis-Le Blé serves as Brest’s long-standing home and is central to the club’s identity on matchdays. The stadium’s intimate setting and proximity to the pitch foster a vocal, community-led atmosphere, with Les Ty’ Zefs supporters making their presence felt from the first whistle. As Brest consolidated their status in the top division and prepared for European nights, the venue has become a symbol of aspiration as well as tradition. Local pride is on full display during the regional Derby breton against Rennes, when the noise and colour intensify and the city rallies behind the team. Known locally simply as Stade Francis-Le Blé, the ground encapsulates the spirit of a club that has risen step by step, providing a distinctive backdrop for Ligue 1 fixtures and, from 2024-25, the anticipation of Champions League evenings.

Capacity
15220
Local derby
Derby breton Rennes regional

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification 2024 finish confirmed by LFP
  • Suppliers Adidas→Kappa→Macron eras
  • Condition red fabric prone to fade

FAQ

Q: Which league do Stade Brestois 29 compete in?A: The club plays in Ligue 1 and achieved a remarkable third-place finish in 2023-24, qualifying for the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League for the first time.

Q: When was the club founded and where is it based?A: Stade Brestois 29 was founded in 1950 in Brest, France, following the merger of several local patronages, including Armoricaine de Brest established in 1903.

Q: What is the club's nickname and home ground?A: The team is nicknamed Les Ty' Zefs and plays home matches at Stade Francis-Le Blé in Brest.

Q: Do you ship internationally and how is authenticity handled?A: Free worldwide shipping. Where applicable, signed items include a certificate of authenticity to support verification.

Q: Who are Brest's main derby opponents?A: Brest contest a regional Derby breton against Rennes, adding extra intensity to fixtures between the two clubs.