Charlie Cresswell

Following his move to Rennes, Cresswell's current-season form is level with last season (Season 40→40), while his Rating climbed 78→80. His peak season for form remains 2024/25 (Season 40).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	RennesLoan · 9th	1	0	0	6.5	80	40
2025/26	Toulouse · 10th	29	3	2	6.96	78	40
2024/25	Toulouse · 10th	32	3	1	7.04	82	40
2023/24	Leeds · 3rd	5	0	0	6.97	61	3
2022/23	MillwallLoan · 8th	28	4	1	7.14	72	32

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 2 earlier seasons and 6 youth-team spells in the full career.

England · international

Side	Apps	G
England U21	15	3

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Top-tier performerCentral defender

C. Cresswell is a 24-year-old central defender at Toulouse, rated 77.7 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been an ever-present this season (85.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.99 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cresswell.

On the season, Cresswell graded 40 for current form (age-blind), on 8 clean sheets and 2.985 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 40 → 40). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 78. At 24 Cresswell is in his prime years, and a market index of 45.3 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

Read the full career report →

A career still climbing — Cresswell is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2024/25Trending upRemarkably consistentStepped up 2024/254 clubs

77.7

Ratingi

elite — among the best in the position

Seasoni

developing / rotation level

85.3%

Minutes

near ever-present

2.99

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Toulouse finished 10th of 18 · a mid-table side

Apps

2.99

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.99 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 85.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.18 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central defender.

Watch points

Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

Rated 77.7 overall — elite — among the best in the position. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.99 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %85.3%

Available fixtures33 of 33

Goals / 900.107

Assists / 900.071

Goal contribution / 900.178

Defensive actions / 902.985

Player flow

Goal involvements5

Cards / 900.284

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~45), then tapers with age. At 24, Cresswell sits on 45.3, at or near its peak. The blue line is Cresswell's projected Rating — 77.7 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Ligue 1 with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3

Passing

Assists2

Defending

Tackles26

Interceptions28

Blocks30

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards8

Red cards0

Transfer history

€4.5M total transfer fees · 4 moves

Rennes(on loan)Aug 2026 – now

ToulouseJul 2024 – Aug 2026€ 4.5M

Leeds(back from loan)Jul 2023 – Jul 2024

Millwall(on loan)Jul 2022 – Jul 2023

Leedsuntil Jul 2022

About C. Cresswell

Charlie Richard Cresswell is a 24-year-old centre-back who plays for Rennes, born on August 17, 2002 in Preston, standing 187 cm tall. He is from England. Rennes currently sit 9th of 18 in the Ligue 1.

This season

In the current season, C. Cresswell has made 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 90 minutes, averaging a 6.5 match rating over his last 1 rated games.

Recent matches

August 23, 2026: 2-2 draw at home vs Paris Saint Germain (90 minutes, 6.5 rating)

C. Cresswell's next match is on August 30, 2026, when Rennes face Le Mans at home in the Ligue 1.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates C. Cresswell at 77.7 with a Season form score of 40. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 3 career titles — among them the UEFA U21 Championship. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 9 recorded seasons, C. Cresswell has totalled 123 club appearances with 12 goals and 4 assists for 7 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 32 appearances for Toulouse.

C. Cresswell's career has also included time at Toulouse, Leeds and Millwall.

On the international stage, C. Cresswell has represented England U21 — 15 caps and 3 goals in our records.

Transfer news

→ Stade RennaisRumoured

Charlie Cresswell closing in on Stade Rennais move

90%

will it happen

A Charlie Cresswell move to Stade Rennais is gathering pace — 4 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical). The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Foot Mercato, putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

100% credibility·9 reports·led by Foot Mercato

The reports (9)

Mixed reliability · 54%L'EquipeConcreteNamed source
Stade Rennais have opened talks / made an approach to sign Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell.
Stade Rennais have opened talks / made an approach to sign Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell.
Mixed reliability · 50%Info.fr
News roundup: Rennes agreement with Cresswell reported by French media; Toulouse valued him at around €25m and interest exists from Crystal Palace.
News roundup: Rennes agreement with Cresswell reported by French media; Toulouse valued him at around €25m and interest exists from Crystal Palace.
Low-trust source · 44%Maxifoot
Toulouse are blocking the move — Rennes and Cresswell reportedly had an agreement but Toulouse are holding out for at least €25m.
Toulouse are blocking the move — Rennes and Cresswell reportedly had an agreement but Toulouse are holding out for at least €25m.
Low-trust source · 38%TopMercato
Rennes have put the Cresswell chase on hold; earlier reports said an agreement with the player existed while Toulouse demand around €25–29m.
Rennes have put the Cresswell chase on hold; earlier reports said an agreement with the player existed while Toulouse demand around €25–29m.
Mixed reliability · 57%But! Football Club
Rennes' pursuit of Charlie Cresswell has hit a setback as Toulouse are playing hardball (seeking >€25m); negotiations active but not closed.
Rennes' pursuit of Charlie Cresswell has hit a setback as Toulouse are playing hardball (seeking >€25m); negotiations active but not closed.
Mixed reliability · 50%Foot-sur-7ConcreteNamed source
Reports (citing Ouest‑France) that Cresswell had agreed personal terms with Rennes but the transfer is complicated by Toulouse's demands; file evolving.
Reports (citing Ouest‑France) that Cresswell had agreed personal terms with Rennes but the transfer is complicated by Toulouse's demands; file evolving.
Mixed reliability · 63%Foot Mercato
Reports that Stade Rennais have reached an agreement with Charlie Cresswell (no club offer yet); Toulouse demanding around €25m.
Reports that Stade Rennais have reached an agreement with Charlie Cresswell (no club offer yet); Toulouse demanding around €25m.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed source
Rennes are close to finalising a €28m deal (including €3m bonuses) to sign Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse.
Rennes are close to finalising a €28m deal (including €3m bonuses) to sign Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse.
Mixed reliability · 50%Yahoo Sports (syndicated/Get French Football News)ConcreteNamed source
Rennes face Premier League competition (Crystal Palace) for Charlie Cresswell; Ouest‑France reports Rennes have agreed personal terms and Toulouse value him at ~€25m.
Rennes face Premier League competition (Crystal Palace) for Charlie Cresswell; Ouest‑France reports Rennes have agreed personal terms and Toulouse value him at ~€25m.