French · Chambéry, France · Born 30 September 1986French striker and France's all-time leading goalscorer who won the 2018 World Cup and played for Arsenal, Chelsea, and AC Milan in a distinguished career.
Olivier Giroud became France's all-time leading scorer with 57 goals. His Puskas Award-winning scorpion kick against Crystal Palace — catching a cross behind his standing leg while airborne and facing away from goal — is the most technically remarkable goal in Premier League history. Despite not scoring in the 2018 World Cup's knockout stages he contributed crucially through his hold-up play and intelligent movement that created space for Pogba, Griezmann and Mbappé. He won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 and the Serie A title with AC Milan. He did not become professional until 21. His career trajectory — from village footballer in the French lower leagues to World Cup winner and Champions League champion — is one of football's most improbable development journeys.
Becoming France's all-time leading goalscorer with 57 international goals
How They Played
Target man with excellent hold-up play, aerial ability, and clinical finishing
Lasting Impact
Elegant target man who combined technical skill with aerial prowess, key figure in France's World Cup triumph
Career Honours
- World Cup (2018)
- Champions League (2021)
- Europa League 3x
- FA Cup 4x
- Serie A
- World Cup 2018
- Champions League 2021
- Europa League 2019
- FA Cup 2014
- FA Cup 2015
- FA Cup 2017
- FA Cup 2020
- Serie A 2022
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2012–2018 | 253 | 71 | #11 |
| Montpellier | 2012–2012 | 21 | 14 | — |
| Chelsea | 2018–2021 | 119 | 39 | — |
| Grenoble | 2005–2008 | 23 | 2 | — |
| Istres | 2008–2010 | 33 | 14 | — |
| Tours | 2010–2012 | 63 | 21 | — |
| AC Milan | 2021–2024 | 119 | 44 | — |
 France | — | 137 | 57 | — |
French Athletes