| Name | Régis Le Bris |
| Club | Sunderland AFC |
| Nationality | France |
| Age | 50 (born Sat, 6 Dec 1975) |
Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026
Régis Le Bris at Sunderland
Régis Le Bris became Sunderland manager in 2024, ending years of short-term appointments. Indeed, his side marked a historic European return with a win, Enzo Le Fee scoring the decisive goal. That night gave Le Bris’ project genuine early momentum.
None of the current squad has matched that moment since, though hopes remain high. For a club still building its Premier League identity under Le Bris, moments like that matter. Sunderland’s squad now looks to build on that platform under his guidance.
Career Before Sunderland
Before joining Sunderland, Le Bris built his reputation in French football. He rose through Lorient’s youth system before taking charge of the first team. Similarly, his approach relied on structure and patience rather than star names. Meanwhile, he guided Lorient to promotion, proving he could manage under pressure. That achievement convinced Sunderland he was ready for English football.
Career History Overview
| Club | Role | Period |
| Lorient | Manager | 2022–2024 |
| Sunderland | Manager | 2024–present |
Major Honours Won
Le Bris’ clearest honour arrived in 2025, when Sunderland won the Championship play-off final. That result secured promotion to the Premier League and marked the peak of his managerial career so far.
Crucially, it also justified the project he had built since arriving at Sunderland AFC. Finally, his work with Lorient earlier in his career showed the same pattern: steady progress rather than instant success. Reaching the Premier League also opened tougher weekly tests against established top-flight sides.
