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Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association (-frlə avʁ; commonly referred to as Le HAC, HAC, or simply Le Havre) is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France. Le Havre currently plays in Ligue 2, the second level of French football and plays its home matches at the Stade Jules Deschaseaux located in the city.
Le Havre made its football debut in France's first-ever championship in 1899 and, on its debut, became the first French club outside of Paris to win the league. The club, subsequently, won the league the following season in 1900. Le Havre has yet to win the current first division of French football, Ligue 1, but has participated in the league 24 times; its last stint being during the 2008 � 09 season. The club's highest honor to date was winning the Coupe de France in 1959. Le Havre is managed by Cédric Daury and captained by midfielder Hassane Alla.
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