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Flavien Tait retires from football at age 33

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:35 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Flavien Tait retires from football at age 33

Summary

Flavien Tait has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33. The former Stade Rennais midfielder made the announcement on October 8, 2026. Tait concluded his 14-year career after being a free agent since leaving Rodez in January. He began his professional journey with Chateauroux in 2012 and had a notable stint at Rennes, playing in several European competitions including the UEFA Champions League. Tait last played for Rodez, joining the Ligue 2 side after a period with Samsunspor in Turkey.

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•Flavien Tait retires from football at age 33.
•He last played for Rodez and became a free agent in January.
•Tait had played in Ligue 1 and European competitions with Rennes.
•He began his career with Chateauroux and also played for SCO Angers.
•Tait's professional career spanned 14 years.

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7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Former Rennes midfielder Flavien Tait announces retirement

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Former Stade Rennais midfielder Flavien Tait has retired from football at the age of 33. The Frenchman has been out of contract since leaving Rodez at the start of the year. Tait brought his 14-year p...
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