Le Havre Athletic Club (HAC) is the oldest football club in France, founded in 1872 in Le Havre, Normandy. The club currently competes in Ligue 1 and is widely recognised for its outstanding youth development system, which has produced internationally renowned players including Paul Pogba, Dimitri Payet, Steve Mandanda, Riyad Mahrez, Jean-Alain Boumsong, and Guillaume Hoarau. Playing its home matches at the Stade Océane (officially Stade CMA CGM Océane), HAC combines a rich footballing tradition with modern sporting infrastructure. The club's iconic sky blue and navy colours originate from its founders, who were students from Cambridge and Oxford. Beyond professional football, HAC is deeply committed to community engagement through educational, social, and inclusion programmes delivered across the Le Havre region. The club also independently operates its stadium, enabling it to host football matches, concerts, conferences, and other major events throughout the year. Since 2025, Le Havre Athletic Club has been part of the Blue Crow Sports Group, supporting its long-term sporting and commercial development while preserving its historic identity. HAC continues to invest in elite player development, innovation, fan engagement, and sustainable growth, maintaining its reputation as one of France's most respected football institutions and a benchmark for academy excellence.