Clermont Foot

Clermont Foot is a French professional football team based in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The club was founded in 1911 and traditionally plays its home matches at the Stade Gabriel Montpied, which has a seating capacity of around 12,000 spectators.

Known for its distinctive blue and red kit, Clermont Foot competes in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football, after earning promotion from Ligue 2 at the end of the 2020-2021 season. This marked a significant achievement for the club as it was the first time in its history to reach the top division.

The club focuses on the development of young talent and has a reputation for nurturing and promoting players from its academy to the first team. Clermont Foot has been recognized for its progressive approach, including hiring Helena Costa as the first female coach in French professional football in 2014, although she departed shortly afterward without managing a competitive match.

Clermont Foot's identity is built around a tight-knit community, passionate supporters, and a commitment to playing attractive, attacking football. While not one of the giants of French football, the club has steadily built a competitive team that aims to establish itself within Ligue 1 and challenge for domestic cup competitions.