GD Chaves, also known as Grupo Desportivo de Chaves, is a Portuguese football club based in the town of Chaves. The club was founded in 1949 and has a rich history in Portuguese football. Over the years, GD Chaves has primarily competed in the lower divisions of Portuguese football, but has had occasional spells in the top-flight Primeira Liga. One of the club's major accomplishments came in the 2016-2017 season when they secured promotion to the Primeira Liga after finishing second in the Segunda Liga. This marked their return to the top division after a 17-year absence. GD Chaves plays their home matches at the Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira, which has a seating capacity of around 12,000 spectators. The club's nickname is "Flavienses," which refers to the people from the town of Chaves. An interesting fact about GD Chaves is that they have a strong local following and have established a reputation for nurturing young talent through their youth academy. This focus on developing local players has been a key aspect of the club's identity.