Brest Bretagne Handball
Brest Bretagne Handball, also knows as BBH, is a French professional handball club from Brest, Brittany. This team currently competes in the French Women's Handball First League from 2016 and the 2021–22 Women's EHF Champions League.
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| Full name | Brest Bretagne Handball | ||
| Nickname(s) | Les Rebelles | ||
| Short name | BBH | ||
| Founded | 2004 | ||
| Arena | Brest Arena, Brest, Brittany, France | ||
| Capacity | 4,077 | ||
| President | Gérard et Denis Le Saint | ||
| Head coach | Pablo Morel | ||
| League | Ligue Butagaz Énergie | ||
| 2022–23 | 2nd | ||
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| Website Official site | |||
In the 2020–2021 EHF Champions League, the club reached the EHF Final 4 tournament for the first time in the club's history. They won an historic semifinal, against the three-time defending champions and five-time winners from Győri Audi ETO KC.[1] In the final, they were defeated by Norwegian Vipers Kristiansand, who also claimed their first title.[2]

Brest
Location of Brest Bretagne Handball
Crest, colours, supporters
Naming history
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| HBF Arvor 29 | 2004–2009 |
| Arvor 29 - Pays de Brest | 2009–2012 |
| Brest Penn Ar Bed | 2012–2014 |
| Brest Bretagne Handball | 2014–present |
Kits
| HOME | |||||||||
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2017–18 |
2018–19 | ||||||||
| AWAY | ||||
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2017–18 |
2018–19 | |||
Results
- EHF Champions League:
- Runner-up: 2021
- French Women's First League Championship:
- Winners: 2012, 2021
- Runner-up: 2011, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023
- French Women's Cup Championship:
- Winners: 2016, 2018, 2021
- Runner-up: 2019
- French Women's League Cup Championship:
- Winners: 2012
- Runner-up: 2011
European record
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | EHF Champions League | Group A | ||||
| 23–24 | ||||||
| 25–26 | ||||||
| 20–25 | ||||||
| 30–34 | ||||||
Team
Current squad
- Squad for the 2023-24 season
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| Squad information | |||||||
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| No. | Nat. | Player | Position | Date of birth | In | Contract until | Previous club |
| 2 | Constance Mauny | Left wing | 17 December 1998 | 2018 | 2024 | ||
| 3 | Alicia Toublanc | Right wing | 3 May 1996 | 2015 | 2024 | ||
| 5 | Helene Gigstad Fauske | Center back | 31 January 1997 | 2021 | 2023 | ||
| 8 | Monika Kobylińska | Right back | 9 April 1995 | 2019 | 2023 | ||
| 9 | Đurđina Jauković | Left back | 24 February 1997 | 2020 | 2024 | ||
| 10 | Coralie Lassource | Left wing | 1 September 1992 | 2019 | 2024 | ||
| 12 | Petra Marinović | Goalkeeper | 29 June 2001 | 2021 | 2024 | ||
| 16 | Cléopâtre Darleux | Goalkeeper | 1 July 1989 | 2016 | 2024 | ||
| 21 | Aïssatou Kouyaté | Right back | 19 April 1995 | 2021 | 2024 | ||
| 20 | Merel Freriks | Line Player | 6 January 1998 | 2022 | 2024 | ||
| 22 | Pauletta Foppa | Line Player | 22 December 2000 | 2018 | 2027 | ||
| 34 | Tatjana Brnović | Line Player | 9 November 1998 | 2022 | 2023 | ||
| 42 | Jenny Carlson | Centre back | 17 April 1995 | 2022 | 2024 | ||
| 55 | Pauline Coatanea | Right wing | 6 July 1993 | 2017 | 2025 | ||
| 96 | Itana Grbić | Centre back | 1 September 1996 | 2022 | 2024 | ||
| 97 | Julie Foggea | Goalkeeper | 28 August 1990 | 2022 | 2024 | ||
| 17 | Estel Memana | Left wing | 5 August 1997 | 2022 | 2023 | ||
| 19 | Elisa Técher | Left back | 14 October 2003 | 2022 | 2024 | ||
Transfers
- Transfers for the 2024–25 season
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Technical staff

Current Head coach of Brest, Pablo Morel.
- Staff for the 2022–23 season.
Head coach: Pablo Morel
Assistant coach: Damien Nedelec
Goalkeeping coach: Mathieu Kreiss
Fitness coach: Tom Folain
Notable former players
Allison Pineau (2016-2019)
Alexandra Lacrabère (2010-2012)
Astride N'Gouan (2015-2018)
Sophie Herbrecht (2017-2018)
Lindsay Burlet (2017-2018)
Marie Prouvensier (2016-2019)
Maud-Éva Copy (2012-2019)
Amandine Tissier (2015-2021)
Kalidiatou Niakaté (2019-2022)
Slađana Pop-Lazić (2017-2022)
Biljana Filipović (2010-2012)
Jelena Popović (2011-2012)
Jovana Stoiljković (2017-2019)
Isabelle Gulldén (2018-2021)
Louise Sand (2017-2018)
Filippa Idéhn (2017-2019)
Mayssa Pessoa (2009-2011)
Moniky Bancilon (2011-2013)
Ana Gros (2018-2021)
Amra Pandžić (2018-2019)
Marta Mangué (2015-2020)
Nely Carla Alberto (2015-2016)
Monika Kobylińska (2019-2023)
Monika Stachowska (2010-2012)
Faten Yahiaoui (2013-2014)
Ouided Kilani (2009)
Tonje Løseth (2020-2022)
Helene Gigstad Fauske (2021-2023)
Tatjana Brnović (2022-2023)
Itana Grbić (2022-2023)
Sandra Toft (2019-2022)
Melinda Geiger (2016-2017)
Ewgenija Minevskaja (2019-2020)
Anastasiia Pidpalova (2013-2014)
Nabila Tizi (2013-2017)
Szabina Tápai (2009-2010)
Julija Portjanko (2010-2012)
Arena

- Name: Brest Arena
- City: Brest, France
- Capacity: 4,077 spectators
- Address: 149 Boulevard de Plymouth, 29200 Brest
Kit manufacturers
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Ref |
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| ? – 2011/2012 (Arvor 29 era) | ||
| 2012/2013 – 2019/2020 | [3] | |
| 2020/2021 – 2023/2024 | [4] |
Statistics
Top scorers in the EHF Champions League
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Individual awards in the EHF Champions League
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References
- "Brest reach first final after thrilling shoot-out". eurohandball.com. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- "Superb Vipers celebrate first Champions League title". eurohandball.com. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- "Un premier vrai test pour le Brest Penn-Ar-Bed" (in French). 9 November 2012.
- "CRAFT - new kit manufacturer announcement on BBH's Facebook page". Facebook.
- "Brest Bretagne". European Handball Federation.
- "Fan Favourite Oftedal leads Győr quartet in All-Star Team". eurohandball.com. 28 May 2021.
- "Győr quintet headline EHF Champions League All-Star Team". eurohandball.com. 3 June 2022.
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