Estéban Lepaul has etched his name into Stade Rennais FC history by matching a club record that stood for over half a century. The forward found the net against Angers on Sunday, scoring for an eighth consecutive Ligue 1 match to draw level with Hervé Guermeur, who set the mark back in 1972. According to a report from But! Football Club this week, the player appears to have reached a new level under manager Franck Haise. But! Football Club first reported the story.
How did Lepaul reach this form?
Estéban Lepaul's remarkable scoring run began nearly two months ago. It includes a brace scored against Le Mans. His efficiency in front of goal has become a key asset for the Breton side this season. Manager Franck Haise highlighted his progress, stating: "Estéban Lepaul seems to have crossed a new threshold." This sparkling form comes after the club failed to bring back former striker Martin Terrier during the last summer transfer window, a setback that now seems long forgotten.
Where does this feat rank in club history?
Hervé Guermeur's record, set during the 1972 season, had never been seriously challenged. Before Lepaul, only Martin Terrier in the 21st century had managed to score in seven straight Ligue 1 matches for Stade Rennais FC, between March and April 2022. Lepaul is now the second player for the club this century to achieve that feat, and the first to extend it to eight matches. This statistic shows the rarity and difficulty of such offensive consistency over such a long period.
What's next for Lepaul and the team?
The immediate objective for the striker will obviously be to break the record by scoring in Stade Rennais FC's next outing. The team faces Olympique Lyonnais next weekend, a important match in the race for European places. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page. Lepaul's form is a major asset for this run-in, where every point counts in a very tight Ligue 1, as shown by our live league standings.
How is the team building on this momentum?
Lepaul's individual performance fits into a collective searching for stability. Franck Haise can rely on other attacking options, whose profiles are detailed in our squad list. The scorer's regularity allows the team to approach each match with increased confidence in its ability to find the net. The challenge now will be to maintain this momentum in upcoming away fixtures, often decisive for the final tally. The match against Angers, won 2-1, concluded at 17:15 on Sunday, giving Stade Rennais FC three valuable points.
