• Rennes coach praises Al-Tamari’s “renaissance” with team

Senegalese Habib Beye, head coach of French club Stade Rennais, lavished praise on Jordanian national team star Mousa Al-Tamari, highlighting the noticeable improvement in his performance over the past six months.

The commendation came in front of all team players in a celebratory scene following Al-Tamari’s standout display in the match against Stade Brest in the 16th round of Ligue 1, where he led his team to a 3-1 victory by scoring one goal and assisting another.

Positive turn and the “smile” secret

In a video posted by the club, Beye addressed his player admiringly, saying: “Mousa, I told you something before the match and you did it, and I’m happy about that,” noting that he asked him to play with a smile and enjoyment, which he executed perfectly.

He confirmed that the level Al-Tamari shows today is radically different from six months ago, attributing this transformation to the mental comfort he now enjoys. Beye explained that he previously encouraged Al-Tamari to play with a smile, which now reflects in his movement and enjoyment on the pitch.

Numbers back up “Jordan’s Messi”

Statistics highlight Al-Tamari’s growth since joining Rennes in February from Montpellier for €8 million.

After a difficult start, scoring just one goal in 11 matches in the second half of last season, his talent has flourished this season, featuring in 15 matches, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.

This brings his total club appearances to 26 matches, contributing to 6 goals in scoring and assists, with most coming in the recent period.

World Cup ambitions with Al-Nashama

This rise comes at the perfect time as Al-Tamari prepares to lead his country in his first-ever World Cup appearance at Qatar 2026.

Jordanian fans anticipate an exceptional performance from their star in the upcoming summer finals, especially as the draw placed Al-Nashama in a challenging group with Argentina, Algeria, and Austria.

The public relies on Al-Tamari’s European experience to achieve results worthy of Jordanian football’s reputation on the global stage.