Association ESTAC (Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne) is the association linked to ESTAC Troyes, a professional football club based in Troyes, France. Founded in 1986, the club competes in the French football league system and plays its home matches at the Stade de l'Aube. ESTAC is widely recognized for its commitment to player development through its academy, which has produced numerous professional footballers. The club operates across men's, women's, academy, and community football while emphasizing sporting excellence, education, and regional engagement. In recent years, ESTAC has benefited from international investment and has been part of the City Football Group network, strengthening its sporting, technical, and commercial development. The club combines modern football operations with a strong local identity, offering comprehensive youth development, elite coaching, sports science, medical support, and community programmes. ESTAC also works closely with schools, local authorities, businesses, and supporters to promote participation in football and encourage social inclusion through sport. Its academy remains one of the club's key pillars, providing structured pathways for talented young players to progress into professional football. Alongside its sporting ambitions, ESTAC continues to invest in fan engagement, digital innovation, commercial partnerships, and sustainable organisational growth while representing the city of Troyes and the Aube department in French professional football