Le Havre Athletic Club, commonly known as Le HAC or simply Le Havre, is a French football club based in the port city of Le Havre, Normandy, and currently competes in Ligue 1. The team plays at the Stade Océane. Founded in 1872, it is the oldest football club in France, predating even the French Football Federation. The club's colors are sky blue and navy. Le Havre has a storied history as a cradle of French football talent, with its renowned academy producing stars like Paul Pogba, Riyad Mahrez, and Benjamin Mendy. While the club's trophy cabinet is modest, with two Coupe de France wins in the 1950s, its legacy is built on development. After many years in Ligue 2, the club achieved promotion to the top flight for the 2023-24 season, marking a significant return. The team is known for its attractive, possession-based style of play. The supporters of Le Havre are known for their fervent and loyal backing. Le Havre AC stands as a historic institution in French football, celebrated for its past and optimistic about its future.