Mahdi Camara
REN
Regular starter in midfield
Camara has started Rennes' last four matches after returning from a one-game suspension to open the season, totaling 390 minutes with seven shots and four chances created across all competitions.
Analysis: Camara missed the Ligue 1 opener against PSG due to a carryover suspension but has started every match since, reclaiming his regular midfield role under manager Franck Haise. He has contributed seven shots, four chances created and 169 completed passes across those four starts, while drawing eight fouls that reflect his physical presence in midfield. Camara looks set to remain a fixture in Rennes' engine room throughout the campaign.
Ends ban
Camara is no longer suspended and is an option for his club moving forward.
Analysis: Camara is back in the side for Rennes after serving a ban in the first match of the season, set to be an option when facing Le Mans in their next contest. The midfielder was a regular starter last season and will look to earn that role back, starting in 32 of his 31 appearances while adding three goals and an assist. He will have to fight a little harder for that role this season, currently slotted for more of a rotational spot.
Set for suspension
Camara will miss Rennes' season opener against Paris Saint Germain on August 23 due to yellow card accumulation dating from last season, according to the league.
Analysis: Camara finished last season with three goals for Rennes and one assist in 32 Ligue 1 appearances, tripling his early season total with a brace against Auxerre before the campaign ended. Competition will be fierce in Rennes' midfield heading into 2026/27 with the recent arrival of Adrien Thomasson, and he might see more of his minutes split among the team, with Sebastian Szymanski expected to see increased playing time during his suspension.
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