ESTAC TROYES

ESTAC Troyes became the 10th City Football Group family member in September 2020, with CFG taking a majority shareholding. The Club was founded in 1986 and is based in Troyes, France. They play at the 20,752-capacity Stade de l'Aube and have a rich history in French football.

The Club's roots date back to 1900 when Union Sportive Troyenne was established. In 1930, they merged with AS Savinienne to form ASTS, which turned professional in 1935. After World War II, the team progressed and eventually reached the top flight in 1954-55. However, they were relegated the same season despite reaching the Coupe de France final.

Then, in 1967, Troyes Omni Sports (TOS) was created because no significant club existed in Troyes. This Club renamed itself Troyes Aube Football (TAF) in 1970 and regained professional status, playing in the Second Division.

The team enjoyed their longest consecutive run in the top flight from 1973 to 1978, but they struggled each season against relegation. The Club became bankrupt and merged with Patronage Laïque de Troyes, to give birth to PL FOOT, and leaving Troyes without a professional football team.

ATAC (Association Troyes Aube Champagne) emerged in 1986 and was placed in National 2 – the fourth tier. They climbed quickly, reaching French Second Division in 1996/97, after a near two-decade hiatus. Alain Perrin became manager and stayed for nine years with great success. In 1999/00, they qualified for First Division after a 21-year absence.

Under the new name ESTAC (Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne), glory days came in the next two seasons as they won the Intertoto Cup in 2001. They beat Newcastle United over two legs and earned a place in UEFA Cup. Leeds United halted their run in Europe.

Over the next two decades, ESTAC Troyes toggled between the top divisions and staved off financial crises. In the year of the CFG takeover, ESTAC Troyes were promoted back to Ligue 1 as champions. They also have a Women's team playing in French Division 3 following victory in the 2023 playoffs and promotion from the 1st Regional Division.