Clermont Foot 63 is a professional football club from Clermont-Ferrand, currently playing in French Ligue 2. They host their matches at the Stade Gabriel Montpied. Founded in 1990 through a merger, the club's colors are red and blue. For much of its history, Clermont was a staple of the second division, known for a strong academy but never achieving promotion to Ligue 1. That changed in a historic modern era when, under the management of Pascal Gastien, they finally secured promotion to the top flight for the first time in the 2020-21 season, a monumental achievement for the club. After a two-year stint in Ligue 1, they now find themselves back in Ligue 2, aiming to rebuild and potentially return. The team is characterized by a collective spirit and an attractive, possession-based philosophy. The fan base, while not massive, is incredibly loyal and was rewarded for its patience with those unforgettable seasons among France's elite, creating a new chapter of ambition for the club.