Olivier Jonathan Giroud is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC. Born on 30 September 1986, Giroud has had a distinguished career, playing for several top-tier clubs and achieving numerous international accolades.
Main Milestones
Birth
30 September 1986
Olivier Giroud was born on 30 September 1986, marking the beginning of his journey towards becoming a renowned footballer.
Professional Debut
2006
Giroud made his senior team debut for Grenoble on 27 March 2006, coming on as a substitute in a Ligue 2 game against Gueugnon, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Transfer to Tours FC
2008
Giroud joined Tours FC, where he scored 33 goals in 73 appearances, attracting the attention of other French clubs.
Transfer to Montpellier HSC
2010
Giroud moved to Montpellier HSC, where he had a breakthrough season in the 2011-2012 campaign, scoring 21 goals and helping Montpellier win their first-ever Ligue 1 title.
Transfer to Arsenal FC
2012
Giroud signed for Arsenal FC, where he played for six seasons, scoring 105 goals in 253 appearances and winning three FA Cups.
Transfer to Chelsea FC
2018
Giroud moved to Chelsea FC, where he won the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and UEFA Europa League, scoring 39 goals in 119 games.
Transfer to AC Milan
2021
Giroud signed for AC Milan, helping them win the 2021–22 Serie A title, which ended the club's 11-year league title drought.
Becoming France's All-Time Top Scorer
2022
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Giroud broke Thierry Henry's record to become France's all-time top scorer.
Transfer to Los Angeles FC
18 July 2024
Giroud joined Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC, marking a new chapter in his career.
International Retirement Announcement
23 May 2024
Giroud announced his retirement from international football after Euro 2024, concluding a remarkable international career.
