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ESTAC, commonly known as Troyes, is a professional football club based in Troyes, France.

Founded in 1986, ESTAC is the third professional club from Troyes, following AS Troyes-Savinienne and Troyes AF.

The club's historical roots trace back to 1900 with the formation of Union Sportive Troyenne.

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Biography

Formation

Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne (ESTAC), commonly known as Troyes, is a professional football club based in Troyes, France. Founded in 1986, it emerged as the third professional club from the city, following AS Troyes-Savinienne and Troyes AF. The club is part of the City Football Group and has established itself in French football, competing primarily in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.

Historical Context

The roots of football in Troyes date back to 1900 with the formation of Union Sportive Troyenne (UST). This club underwent several transformations, merging with AS Savinienne in 1931 to form the Association Sportive Troyenne et Savinienne (ASTS). ASTS turned professional in 1935 and made its way to the top tier of French football, reaching the Première Division in the 1954-55 season. Under the management of Roger Courtois, the club enjoyed a golden era, reaching the Coupe de France final in 1956, although they lost to Sedan. However, financial difficulties led to the club's decline, and it eventually disappeared from professional football by the end of the 1962-63 season.

Resurgence and Achievements

After a period without a major club in Troyes, a new club was established in 1967, initially named Troyes Omnisports. Over the years, the club has seen various successes, particularly in Ligue 2, where they have won the championship three times: in 2014-15, 2020-21, and 2025-26. Additionally, they claimed the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2001, marking their presence on the European stage. Today, ESTAC continues to compete in Ligue 1, playing its home matches at the Stade de l'Aube, and remains a significant part of the local sporting culture.

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History

Previous clubs in Troyes (1900–1979)

The first ever football club in Troyes was created in 1900, as Union Sportive Troyenne (UST). In 1931, it merged with the AS Savinienne, a club from the suburbs of Troyes, to form the Association Sportive Troyenne et Savinienne (ASTS). The newly formed club became professional in 1935, and joined Ligue 2. The club reached Première Division in 1954–55, under the guidance of manager and former international player Roger Courtois (1952–1963), with players such as Abdelaziz Ben Tifour, Marcel Artelesa or Pierre Flamion. It constituted one of the more glorious times for the club, as they reached the Coupe de France final in 1956, against Sedan, which they went on to lose 3–1. The same day, the youth team of the club won the Coupe Gambardella, the French Youth cup. That very same year, the club failed to keep its place in French top flight, and was back in Division 2. It finally succeed in reaching the Première Division again in 1960, but only lasted one season, and was relegated in 1961. The club had some financial difficulties, and had to leave professional football at the end of the 1962–63 season, which they finished 17th out of 20. They continued for four more seasons at regional level, under the guidance of former ASTS player Jacques Diebold, before disappearing. Shortly after without any major club in Troyes, a new one was created in 1967, under the name Troyes Omnisports, still at regional level. It renamed itself Troyes Aube…

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League: Ligue 2
League: Ligue 1

Legacy

Honours

Domestic

Ligue 2: Winners: 2014–15, 2020–21, 2025–26

European

UEFA Intertoto Cup: Winners: 2001

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