Thâo MOUAPA

Born in Niort in 2009, goalkeeper Thâo Mouapa began his footballing journey in the Deux-Sèvres region of France with FC Chauray. He arrived at Stade Rennais in 2024, joining the renowned Academy set up. He would make his mark with the French National U16s and U17s side, notably winning the prestigious Montaigu tournament in 2025, before helping the U20s to success in the French FA Youth Cup (Coupe Gambardella) in the same year. During the cup run, Mouapa played four matches in goal, keeping four clean sheets in the process. Ten days before his 17th birthday, talented keeper was called up by Manager Franck Haise to take part in the Pre-season preparations with the First Team ahead of the 2026/2027 season, and subsequently became the first player of his year group to be awarded a professional contract, in a 4 year deal, tying him to Stade Rennais until 2030, which he signed on 15th September 2026.