Olivier Giroud

• Full name: Olivier Jonathan Giroud
• Date of birth: September 30, 1986
• Place of birth: Chambéry, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Striker (center forward)
• Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)

Club career highlights (selected)

• Early clubs: Grenoble (youth & senior breakthrough), Tours
• Montpellier (2008–2010): Breakout at top level; helped Montpellier gain promotion and then played a key role in Ligue 1
• Arsenal (2012–2018):
  • Signed from Montpellier in summer 2012.
  • Regular starter and impact striker under Arsène Wenger.
  • Notable for hold-up play, aerial strength, and clinical finishing.
  • Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2014–15 and 2016–17.
• Chelsea (2018–2021): Joined Chelsea and continued to score in the Premier League and Europe; won the UEFA Champions League 2020–21 and other domestic trophies.
• AC Milan (2021–present): Continued career in Serie A, contributing goals and experience.

International career (France)

• Debuted for France in 2011.
• Part of France's squads for UEFA Euro 2012, Euro 2016 (where he finished as top scorer), the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups (winner in 2018), and UEFA Euro 2020/2021.
• Known for being France's all-time leading goalscorer as of late 2023, surpassing previous records.

Playing style

• Target forward with excellent aerial ability and physical presence.
• Strong hold-up play, link-up passing, and movement to create space for teammates.
• Consistent finisher with a record of scoring important goals in domestic and international competitions.

Notable facts

• Nicknamed “Giro” by teammates and fans.
• Respected for professionalism, work ethic, and longevity at a high level.