Olivier Giroud

Born

1986-09-30

Birthplace

Chambéry, Savoie, France

Biography

Olivier Giroud is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward. He was born on September 30, 1986, in Chambéry, France. He began his professional career in France and joined Arsenal in 2012 after winning the Ligue 1 title with Montpellier. During his time at Arsenal, he made over 250 appearances and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14, 2014–15, and 2016–17 seasons. In 2018, he signed for Chelsea, where he won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Champions League. Giroud later joined AC Milan, where he won the Serie A title in the 2021–22 season. At international level, he represents the France national team and has earned over 100 caps, winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He currently plays professional club football.