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Antoine Griezmann

Griezmann in 2018
Personal information
Date of birth	(1991-03-21) 21 March 1991 (age 34)
Place of birth	Mâcon, France
Height	1.76 m
Playing position	Forward, attacking midfielder
Club information
Current club	Atlético Madrid
Number	7
Youth career
1997–1999	Entente Charnay et Mâcon 71
1999–2005	Mâcon
2005–2009	Real Sociedad
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2009–2014	Real Sociedad	180	(46)
2014–2019	Atlético Madrid	180	(94)
2019–2022	Barcelona	74	(22)
2021–2022	→ Atlético Madrid (loan)	34	(5)
2022–	Atlético Madrid	83	(36)
National team
2010	France U19	7	(3)
2011	France U20	8	(1)
2010–2012	France U21	10	(3)
2014–2024	France	137	(44)
Honours Men's football Representing  France FIFA World Cup Winner 2018 Russia Runner-up 2022 Qatar UEFA European Championship Runner-up 2016 France UEFA Nations League Winner 2021 Italy UEFA European Under-19 Championship Winner 2010 France
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:06, 18 January 2025 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Antoine Griezmann (born 21 March 1991) is a French professional footballer. He plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for the Spanish club Atlético Madrid. Many people think he is one of the best players of his time. He is known for being able to play in different positions. He is also smart on the field and helps his team score goals.

Griezmann started his career with Real Sociedad. He helped them win the Segunda División in his first season (2009–10). In 2014, he joined Atlético Madrid for about €30 million. With Atlético, he won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup. He was also named La Liga Best Player. In 2019, Griezmann moved to Barcelona for €120 million. This was a very big transfer fee at the time. He won the Copa del Rey with Barcelona. He then returned to Atlético Madrid in 2021. He is now the club's all-time top goalscorer.

Griezmann also played for France's national team. He won the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship with the under-19 team. He first played for the senior national team in 2014. He played 137 games and scored 44 goals for France. This makes him France's third-most capped player and fourth-highest goalscorer. At UEFA Euro 2016, he was the top goalscorer and Player of the Tournament. France finished as runners-up.

He helped France win the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He won the Silver Boot and the Bronze Ball at that tournament. He was also named man of the match in the final. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Griezmann played as a central midfielder. France finished as runners-up again. He stopped playing for the national team in 2024.

Early Life and First Steps in Football

Antoine Griezmann was born on 21 March 1991 in Mâcon, France. His father, Alain Griezmann, has some German family history. His mother, Isabelle Lopes, is from Portugal. Her father was a Portuguese footballer. Antoine often spent holidays in Portugal when he was a child.

He started playing football for his hometown club, UF Mâconnais. He tried out for many professional clubs, including Lyon. But many clubs said no because they thought he was too small.

In 2005, while trying out for Montpellier, Griezmann played a friendly game. Scouts from the Spanish club Real Sociedad were there. They were very impressed by him. Real Sociedad offered him a one-week trial in Spain. His parents were not sure at first, but they let him go. He then signed a youth contract with the club.

Club Career

Real Sociedad: Starting Out

When Griezmann first joined Real Sociedad, he lived with the club's French scout. He went to school in France and trained in Spain in the evenings. It took him a while to join the main team. After four years in the youth system, he made his first team debut in 2009. He scored five goals in four pre-season games.

Becoming a Star (2009–2011)

Griezmann playing for Real Sociedad in 2010

On 2 September 2009, Griezmann played his first official game. It was a Copa del Rey match. Four days later, he played his first league game. On 27 September, he scored his first professional goal. He scored against Huesca in a 2–0 win. He kept scoring goals and helped Real Sociedad get promoted to La Liga for the 2010–11 season.

On 8 April 2010, Griezmann signed his first professional contract. It was a five-year deal. He made his La Liga debut on 29 August 2010. He said it was "fulfilling his childhood dream." He scored his first La Liga goal on 25 October. It was in a 3–0 win against Deportivo La Coruña. He celebrated by pretending to drive a truck!

Individual Success (2011–2014)

Griezmann playing for Real Sociedad in 2012

In the 2011–12 season, Griezmann scored an equalizing goal against Barcelona. The game ended in a 2–2 draw.

In the last game of the 2012–13 season, he scored the only goal. This helped Real Sociedad qualify for the UEFA Champions League. This was their first time in the Champions League since 2003–04.

At the start of the next season, Griezmann scored a great goal against Lyon in France. This helped Real Sociedad get into the Champions League group stage. He also scored an important goal against Athletic Bilbao in a Basque derby game.

Atlético Madrid: First Time Around

Joining a Big Club (2014–15)

Griezmann playing for Atlético Madrid in 2015

On 28 July 2014, Griezmann joined Atlético Madrid. The transfer fee was about €30 million. He signed a six-year contract. He played his first game for Atlético on 19 August. On 17 September, he scored his first goal for the club in a Champions League match.

On 1 November, he scored two goals in a 4–2 win against Córdoba. On 21 December 2014, he scored his first hat-trick in La Liga. Atlético won 4–1 against Athletic Bilbao. He was named the La Liga Player of the Month for January 2015.

He scored 22 goals in 37 league games that season. This was the most goals by a French player in a Spanish top league season. He was chosen as one of the best forwards in the Team of the Year.

Becoming Famous (2015–2017)

Griezmann (right) playing for Atlético Madrid against Rostov in 2016

On 22 August 2015, Griezmann scored the only goal in Atlético's first game of the season. He scored two goals against Galatasaray in the Champions League. A week later, he scored two more goals against Getafe.

On 27 February 2016, Griezmann scored the only goal in a win against Real Madrid. On 13 April, he scored both goals in a 2–0 win against Barcelona. This knocked Barcelona out of the Champions League. On 3 May, he scored an important goal against Bayern Munich. This sent Atlético to the Champions League final. In the final, he hit the crossbar with a penalty. Atlético lost the final to Real Madrid in a penalty shootout.

On 23 June 2016, Griezmann signed a new contract with Atlético until 2021. In November 2016, he scored two goals against Rostov in the Champions League. This helped Atlético reach the next round. In December 2016, he finished third in the Ballon d'Or award. On 22 April 2017, he scored his 100th La Liga goal. He was the second Frenchman to do this after Karim Benzema.

He extended his contract in June 2017. This was because Atlético could not sign new players at the time.

Winning the Europa League (2017–18)

Griezmann with Atlético Madrid in 2017

On 19 August 2017, Griezmann received his first red card. He was named La Liga Player of the Month for February 2018. He scored eight goals and made two assists that month. This included a hat-trick against Sevilla and four goals against Leganés. His 100th goal for Atlético came in the 4–0 win against Leganés.

He scored in the first game of the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League semi-final against Arsenal. He also helped set up the only goal in the second game. Atlético won 2–1 overall and reached the final. He then scored two goals in the final against Marseille. Atlético won the trophy for the third time.

After many rumors about him moving to Barcelona, Griezmann signed a new contract with Atlético until 2023. He told Atlético fans, "My fans, my team, MY HOME!!!"

Last Season at Atlético (2018–19)

On 15 August, Griezmann helped Atlético win the 2018 UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid. He scored goals in the Champions League against Club Brugge and Monaco. This helped his team qualify for the next round.

On 15 December, Griezmann played his 300th league game in Spain. He scored twice and set up another goal. A week later, he scored his 200th career goal. On 10 February, he scored in a derby game against Real Madrid. He became the fifth highest goalscorer in Atlético history with 130 goals.

On 14 May 2019, Griezmann announced he would leave Atlético Madrid.

Barcelona: A New Chapter

On 12 July 2019, Barcelona announced they had signed Griezmann. They paid his €120 million release clause. However, Atlético Madrid said the fee was too low. They said Griezmann had agreed to move before his release clause dropped. The transfer was eventually allowed.

Time at Barcelona (2019–21)

Griezmann playing for Barcelona in 2021

Griezmann played his first game for Barcelona on 16 August 2019. On 25 August, he scored two goals and made an assist in his home debut. Barcelona won 5–2. He scored his first Champions League goal for Barcelona on 27 November.

In January 2020, Griezmann scored two goals in the Copa del Rey against Ibiza. He became the first Barcelona player that season to score in every major competition. In February 2020, he scored Barcelona's equalizing goal in a Champions League game against Napoli.

On 1 November 2020, Griezmann scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season. In January 2021, he scored two goals in the 2021 Supercopa de España final against Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona lost the game. In February, he scored and assisted twice in a Copa del Rey game against Granada. Barcelona won 5–3 after extra time. In the 2021 Copa del Rey final, Griezmann scored the first goal in a 4–0 win over Athletic Bilbao. This was his first trophy with Barcelona.

Return to Atlético Madrid

Back Home (2021–23)

On 31 August 2021, Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid on loan. He scored his first goal back at the club on 28 September. It was in a 2–1 win against AC Milan in the Champions League. In October, he scored two goals against Liverpool but was sent off later in the game.

At the start of the 2022–23 season, his loan was extended. His playing time was limited to 30 minutes per game at first. This was to avoid activating a clause for a permanent transfer. On 7 September 2022, he scored a winning goal in the last minute against Porto in the Champions League.

On 10 October 2022, Atlético signed Griezmann permanently for €20 million. He signed a contract until 2026. In the 2022–23 season, he scored sixteen goals and made eighteen assists. He was Atlético's top scorer and La Liga's best assist provider. He was one of the few players in Europe with double numbers for goals and assists.

All-Time Top Scorer (2023–Present)

On 19 December 2023, Griezmann scored two goals against Getafe. This made him equal to club legend Luis Aragonés with 173 goals for Atlético Madrid. On 10 January 2024, he became Atlético's all-time leading scorer. He scored against Real Madrid in the 2023–24 Supercopa de España. On 26 November, he played his 100th Champions League match. He scored in a 6–0 win against Sparta Prague.

International Career

Youth Career (2010–2012)

Griezmann playing for France U21s in 2011

Because he played in Spain, Griezmann was not noticed by French youth coaches at first. After his success with Real Sociedad, he was called up to the France under-19 team in 2010. He scored a winning goal against Ukraine. In the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, he scored two goals. France won the competition in their home country. He was named in the Team of the Tournament.

France's win meant they qualified for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Griezmann was called up to the under-20 team. He later played for the under-21 team as well. In the U-20 World Cup, he scored the winning goal against Ecuador.

Senior Debut and Euro 2016 (2014–2016)

Griezmann playing for France at UEFA Euro 2016

On 27 February 2014, Griezmann was called up to the France senior squad. He played his first game on 5 March in a 2–0 win against the Netherlands. In May, he was chosen for the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad. He scored his first international goal for France on 1 June against Paraguay. He scored two more goals against Jamaica in an 8–0 win. France reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Griezmann played for France when they hosted UEFA Euro 2016. He scored a late goal against Albania in a 2–0 win. In the next round, he scored twice against the Republic of Ireland. France won 2–1.

On 3 July, Griezmann helped set up goals and scored one himself in a 5–2 win against Iceland. In the semi-finals against Germany, he scored two goals. This led France to the European Championship final. France lost 1–0 to Portugal in the final. Griezmann won the Golden Boot as the top scorer with six goals. He was also named the tournament's best player.

FIFA World Cup Triumph (2018–2021)

Griezmann with France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup

On 17 May 2018, Griezmann was chosen for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. On 16 June, he scored a penalty in France's 2–1 win over Australia. This was the first World Cup penalty given with the help of the video assistant referee (VAR). On 30 June, he scored another penalty in a 4–3 win against Argentina.

In France's 2–0 win over Uruguay in the quarter-finals, Griezmann assisted a goal and then scored one himself. He did not celebrate his goal against Uruguay out of respect for his friends from Uruguay. In the semi-final against Belgium, he set up the only goal of the game.

On 15 July, Griezmann was involved in several goals in the final against Croatia. France won 4–2. He took a free kick that led to an own goal. He then scored a penalty after a handball was called by VAR. He also helped set up Paul Pogba's goal. Griezmann was named man of the match. He also won the Bronze Ball as the third best player in the tournament.

Nations League Title and Second World Cup Final (2021–2024)

Griezmann playing for France in 2021

In May 2021, Griezmann was called up for UEFA Euro 2020. He scored a goal in a 1–1 draw against Hungary. France was knocked out by Switzerland on penalties.

France then won their Nations League Group. In the semi-final on 7 October, Griezmann helped France come back to beat Belgium 3–2. Three days later, France beat Spain 2–1 in the final. They won their first Nations League title.

In November 2022, he was part of the French squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. On 26 November, Griezmann assisted Kylian Mbappé's winning goal against Denmark. This helped France qualify for the knockout stages. On 10 December, he assisted both of France's goals in a 2–1 win over England. He was named man of the match in the semi-final win against Morocco. France lost to Argentina in the final on penalties. Griezmann finished the tournament with three assists, tied for the most.

In March 2024, his record of 84 games in a row for France ended due to an ankle injury. He was selected for UEFA Euro 2024. Griezmann announced his retirement from international football on 30 September 2024.

How Antoine Griezmann Plays

Style of Play

Griezmann is a fast and skilled left-footed player. He can play in many attacking positions. He is known for being a "team player." He can play as a main striker, an attacking midfielder, or a winger. He is good at scoring goals and helping others score.

He is good at shooting with both feet. Even though he is not very tall, he is also good at heading the ball. Griezmann is praised for his hard work and smart movement on the field. He knows where to be to make good runs and break through defenses. Since the 2022 World Cup, he has also played in a deeper role as a central midfielder for France.

Outside Football

Personal Life

Antoine Griezmann has been with Erika Choperena since 2011. She is from Spain. They got married on 15 June 2017. They have three children, and all three share the same birthday in April! Griezmann is Catholic.

His sister was safe after a difficult event in Paris in November 2015. This happened while he was playing a game.

Griezmann's father became the president of UF Mâconnais in 2020. This is the club where Antoine played when he was young.

Media and Sponsorships

Griezmann has sponsorship deals with companies like Puma. He has appeared in their commercials. Puma even made special football boots for him called "Grizi."

He is also in the FIFA video game series. He was on the cover of the French edition of FIFA 16 with Lionel Messi. He has also been in advertisements for headphones and shampoo. In 2017, he became a global ambassador for the Chinese company Huawei. However, in December 2020, Griezmann ended his partnership with Huawei. He had concerns about their possible involvement in facial recognition software.

In 2021, Griezmann became an ambassador for the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card games. But this contract was ended in July 2021. This happened after a video surfaced where he was seen laughing at some comments.

Grizi Esport

In January 2020, Griezmann started his own esports organization called Grizi Esport. Esports are competitive video games. His organization had players for games like Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite, and FIFA. In October 2021, Grizi Esport announced they would pause their activities.

Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Griezmann goal.

List of international goals scored by Antoine Griezmann

No.	Date	Venue	Cap	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition	Ref.
1	1 June 2014	Allianz Riviera, Nice, France	3	Paraguay	1–0	1–1	Friendly
2	8 June 2014	Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France	4	Jamaica	7–0	8–0	Friendly
3					8–0
4	14 October 2014	Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia	12	Armenia	3–0	3–0	Friendly
5	14 November 2014	Roazhon Park, Rennes, France	13	Albania	1–1	1–1	Friendly
6	8 October 2015	Allianz Riviera, Nice, France	21	Armenia	1–0	4–0	Friendly
7	25 March 2016	Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands	25	Netherlands	1–0	3–2	Friendly
8	15 June 2016	Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France	29	Albania	1–0	2–0	UEFA Euro 2016
9	26 June 2016	Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu, France	31	Republic of Ireland	1–1	2–1	UEFA Euro 2016
10					2–1
11	3 July 2016	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	32	Iceland	4–0	5–2	UEFA Euro 2016
12	7 July 2016	Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France	33	Germany	1–0	2–0	UEFA Euro 2016
13					2–0
14	7 October 2016	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	37	Bulgaria	3–1	4–1	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
15	25 March 2017	Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg	40	Luxembourg	2–1	3–1	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
16	2 June 2017	Roazhon Park, Rennes, France	42	Paraguay	5–0	5–0	Friendly
17	31 August 2017	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	44	Netherlands	1–0	4–0	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
18	10 October 2017	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	47	Belarus	1–0	2–1	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
19	10 November 2017	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	48	Wales	1–0	2–0	Friendly
20	1 June 2018	Allianz Riviera, Nice, France	53	Italy	2–0	3–1	Friendly
21	16 June 2018	Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia	55	Australia	1–0	2–1	2018 FIFA World Cup
22	30 June 2018	Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia	58	Argentina	1–0	4–3	2018 FIFA World Cup
23	6 July 2018	Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia	59	Uruguay	2–0	2–0	2018 FIFA World Cup
24	15 July 2018	Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia	61	Croatia	2–1	4–2	2018 FIFA World Cup
25	16 October 2018	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	65	Germany	1–1	2–1	2018–19 UEFA Nations League A
26					2–1
27	22 March 2019	Zimbru Stadium, Chișinău, Moldova	68	Moldova	1–0	4–1	UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
28	25 March 2019	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	69	Iceland	4–0	4–0	UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
29	2 June 2019	Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France	70	Bolivia	2–0	2–0	Friendly
30	17 November 2019	Arena Kombëtare, Tirana, Albania	78	Albania	2–0	2–0	UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
31	8 September 2020	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	80	Croatia	1–1	4–2	2020–21 UEFA Nations League A
32	7 October 2020	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	81	Ukraine	7–1	7–1	Friendly
33	14 October 2020	Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia	83	Croatia	1–0	2–1	2020–21 UEFA Nations League A
34	24 March 2021	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	87	Ukraine	1–0	1–1	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
35	31 March 2021	Stadion Grbavica, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	89	Bosnia and Herzegovina	1–0	1–0	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
36	2 June 2021	Allianz Riviera, Nice, France	90	Wales	2–0	3–0	Friendly
37	8 June 2021	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	91	Bulgaria	1–0	3–0	Friendly
38	19 June 2021	Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary	93	Hungary	1–1	1–1	UEFA Euro 2020
39	1 September 2021	Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg, France	96	Bosnia and Herzegovina	1–1	1–1	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
40	7 September 2021	Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu, France	98	Finland	1–0	2–0	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
41					2–0
42	13 November 2021	Parc des Princes, Paris, France	101	Kazakhstan	7–0	8–0	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
43	24 March 2023	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	118	Netherlands	1–0	4–0	UEFA Euro 2024 qualification
44	12 September 2023	Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany	123	Germany	1–2	1–2	Friendly

Honours

Griezmann holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy in 2018

Real Sociedad

• Segunda División: 2009–10

Atlético Madrid

• Supercopa de España: 2014
• UEFA Europa League: 2017–18
• UEFA Super Cup: 2018
• UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2015–16

Barcelona

• Copa del Rey: 2020–21
• Supercopa de España runner-up: 2021

France U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2010

France

• FIFA World Cup: 2018; runner-up: 2022
• UEFA Nations League: 2020–21
• UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2016

Individual

• 2016 Ballon d'Or: 3rd place
• 2018 Ballon d'Or: 3rd place
• Onze d'Or: 2014–15
• La Liga Best Player: 2015–16
• La Liga Fan's Five-Star Player: 2015–16
• La Liga Player of the Month: January 2015, April 2015, September 2016, March 2017, February 2018, December 2018, March 2023, November 2023
• La Liga Team of the Season: 2014–15, 2022–23, 2023–24
• UEFA La Liga Team of the Season: 2015–16
• La Liga top assist provider: 2022–23
• UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2015–16, 2016–17
• UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2017–18
• UEFA Europa League Player of the Season: 2017–18
• UEFA European Championship Player of the Tournament: 2016
• UEFA European Championship Golden Boot: 2016
• UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2016
• UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2010
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2016
• IFFHS Men's World Team: 2018
• French Player of the Year: 2016
• UNFP Best French Player Playing Abroad: 2016, 2024
• FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball: 2018
• FIFA World Cup Silver Boot: 2018
• FIFA World Cup Fantasy Team: 2018
• FIFA World Cup top assist provider: 2018, 2022

Orders

• Knight of the Legion of Honour: 2018

See also

In Spanish: Antoine Griezmann para niños