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Regis Le Bris is the head coach of EFL Championship side Sunderland, find out more about him and his career below.
Sunderland are currently looking to climb back into the Premier League, and are preparing for a play-off win this weekend.
Who is Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris, bio, age, height, family, wife, children, stats, salary and net worth
After leading Sunderland to their highest league finish in the English Football League pyramid since their relegation from the Premier League in 2017 this season, Régis Le Bris is now one game away from taking them back to the top flight! 🙏
What a job he has done! 👏#SAFC pic.twitter.com/OgxuRmFNQp
— The Championship Chat Podcast (@Champchatpod24) May 14, 2025
Prior to becoming a coach, Le bris was a former professional footballer himself, who mainly played as a defender.
Regis Le Bris bio
Regis Le Bris is a French football manager and former footballer who was born on December 6, 1975, Pont-l’Abbé, France. He is currently serving as the head coach of EFL Championship club Sunderland. Regis Le Bris was raised in a sporting family, with his younger brother Benoît Le Bris also pursuing a professional football career. His nephew Théo Le Bris, is also a professional footballer, whom he coached at Lorient. Le Bris is known for his analytical approach and calm demeanor.
Age and Height
Regis Le Bris is currently 49 years old, and stands at approximately 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).
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Education
Regis Le Bris holds a doctorate in sport physiology and biomechanics, which he completed at Rennes 2 University, back in 2006. He mainly focused his thesis on accelerometer-based running analysis. Besides that, Le Bris also earned a DU (university diploma) in mental training for elite athletes in 2010.
Career and achievements
Regis Le Bris started out playing his career as a defender, mainly playing for clubs like Rennes, Laval, and Belgian side Ronse. Following his retirement, Le Bris transitioned into coaching in 2004 and served as a youth coach at Wasquehal. However, his coaching career took off at Rennes, where he managed to lead their U19s squad to the Championnat National U19 title in 2007. The following year, in 2008, Le Bris won the Coupe Gambardella with the U19 squad again.
Later in 2012, he joined Lorient as the new head of youth development and later coached their U17 and reserve teams. Under his leadership, players like Mattéo Guendouzi and Illan Meslier managed to rise through the ranks. Le Bris made a breakthrough in 2022, after Lorient appointed him as first-team manager, leading the side to a 10th-place finish in Ligue 1. Despite the team’s relegation in 2024, he earned respect for his long-term project and tactical clarity.
Sunderland eventually hired him in June 2024, and immediately set the ground running at the club with a perfect start to the season. The French manager has earned the EFL Championship Manager of the Month award twice during his debut season, and is now set on securing a promotion to the Premier League.
Managerial Stats
Given below are Regis Le Bris’ managerial stats as of May 13, 2025:
Team | From | To | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
Lorient | 27 Jun 2022 | 22 Jun 2024 | 76 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 104 | 123 | -19 | 30.26% |
Sunderland | 1 Jul 2024 | Present | 50 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 62 | 50 | +12 | 44.00% |
Total | 126 | 45 | 34 | 47 | 166 | 173 | -7 | 35.71% |
Wife and children
While Regis Le Bris is married and has children, he keeps his personal life largely private and rarely discusses his family in public. However, his wife is named Tatiane and she likes football with her own coming to his matches. He has two children with his wife.
Net worth
While exact figures are not available, Regis Le Bris has an estimated net worth of between $5 million and $10 million. Most of his earnings come primarily from his coaching contracts and related endorsements.
While Le Bris had signed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light, having left his position at relegated Ligue 1 side Lorient back in 2024, his net worth isn’t known.