About Le Havre AC

Le Havre AC is a professional football club based in Le Havre, Normandy, France, founded in 1872, making it one of the oldest football clubs in the country. The club was originally formed by British residents and is known for its sky and navy blue colors. It plays its home matches at the Stade Océane and competes in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football.

In its early history, Le Havre became the first club outside Paris to win the French championship in 1899 and successfully defended the title in 1900. Throughout its modern history, the club has been especially recognized for its strong youth academy, producing many international players such as Paul Pogba, Riyad Mahrez, and Dimitri Payet. This focus on player development has become one of the defining features of the club’s identity.

In recent decades, Le Havre has moved between the top two divisions of French football but has remained competitive. The club won Ligue 2 in the 2022–23 season, earning promotion back to Ligue 1 after several years away from the top flight. Today, it continues to build its reputation as a stable club focused on developing young talent and maintaining top-level status in French football.