Overview
Le Havre AC are the oldest football club in France, known for its academy and proud port-city identity, with Stade Océane as their home and a strong connection to their city and supporters. Their modern profile reflects this milestone: Le Havre has won multiple Ligue 2 titles and returned to Ligue 1 through a disciplined, development-focused model.
History & Legacy
Founded in 1872, the club’s legacy reflects this milestone: Le Havre has won multiple Ligue 2 titles and returned to Ligue 1 through a disciplined, development-focused model. That story continues through a distinctive football culture, generations of local heroes and the atmosphere created at Stade Océane.
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Founded1872
Championships0 Ligue 1 titles
Home VenueStade Océane
RivalsCaen and Rouen
All-Time IconJean-Alain Boumsong — an academy graduate and France international
ColorsSky blue and navy
Fun Fact 1The club claims the oldest football-playing roots in France
Fun Fact 2Stade Océane opened in 2012