Olivier Giroud French Footballer Born 1986 in Chambéry
Olivier Giroud · association football player · French
Biography
Born on 30 September 1986 in Chambéry, Olivier Giroud is a French footballer. Olivier Giroud has lined up for France men's national association football team (2011–2024) and Arsenal F.C. (2012–2018).
Career
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is Grenoble Foot 38 (2005). He has played for 11 teams on record, including France men's national association football team, Arsenal F.C. and AC Milan. 13 years at France men's national association football team make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with Lille OSC, which he joined in 2025. At France men's national association football team (2011–2024), his team-mates on record include Karim Benzema, Steve Mandanda and Antoine Griezmann. Arsenal F.C. team-mates from the same years include Aaron Ramsey, Emiliano Martínez and Laurent Koscielny. His one screen credit is Dieux du Stade: Making of the 2014 calendar (2013).
Recognition
He won the Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2018.
Public roles
He is listed as affiliated with BitradeX.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Grenoble Foot 38 | Forward |
| 2007–2008 | FC Istres | Forward |
| 2008–2010 | Tours FC. | Forward |
| 2010–2012 | Montpellier Hérault Sport Club | Forward |
| 2010 | Tours FC. | Forward |
| 2011–2024 | France men's national association football team | Forward |
| 2012–2018 | Arsenal F.C. | Forward |
| 2018–2021 | Chelsea F.C. | Forward |
| 2021–2024 | AC Milan | Forward |
| 2024–2025 | Los Angeles FC | Forward |
| 2025– | Lille OSC | Forward |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dieux du Stade: Making of the 2014 calendar | Film |
Olivier Giroud on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3.4M @oliviergiroud
- Engagement rate
- 1.19% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 40,830
- Average comments
- 174 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Olivier Giroud?
Olivier Giroud is 40 years old, born on 30 September 1986 in Chambéry.
What is Olivier Giroud known for?
Olivier Giroud is a forward who has played for France men's national association football team and Arsenal F.C..
How tall is Olivier Giroud?
Olivier Giroud is 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What is Olivier Giroud’s nationality?
Olivier Giroud is French, born in Chambéry.
Has Olivier Giroud won any awards?
Yes. Olivier Giroud won Knight of the Legion of Honour (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1911), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Антон Зайцев · CC BY-SA 3.0
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