Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer renowned as one of the most versatile and intelligent attackers of his generation.
Born on March 21, 1991, in Mâcon, France, he primarily plays as a forward or attacking midfielder.
Griezmann is celebrated for his technical skill, work rate, goal-scoring ability, and creativity on the pitch.
He has enjoyed a decorated career with clubs in Spain and is a key figure in the France national team, where he earned 137 caps and scored 44 goals before retiring from international football in 2024.
Siblings
Antoine grew up in a close-knit family with two siblings: an older sister named Maud Griezmann and a younger brother named Théo Griezmann.
Maud has been involved in her brother’s professional life, handling publicity and image rights matters, and notably survived the 2015 Bataclan theatre attack in Paris while her brother was playing in a friendly match nearby.
Théo pursued a football career of his own, playing as a professional with clubs including Sporting Mâcon.
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Career
Griezmann began his professional journey with Real Sociedad in Spain after being released by several French clubs due to his slight build.
He made his debut in 2009 and became a standout performer, helping the club win promotion to La Liga and establishing himself as a prolific scorer.
In 2014, he transferred to Atlético Madrid for a club-record fee, where he flourished under manager Diego Simeone, forming a formidable partnership with players like Diego Costa and later others.
After a successful spell at Atlético that included major trophies, he joined Barcelona in 2019 before returning to Atlético Madrid on loan and then permanently.
Known for his adaptability, Griezmann has excelled in various attacking roles.
On the international stage, he rose through France’s youth ranks, winning the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2010.
He made his senior debut in 2014 and played pivotal roles in major tournaments, notably starring in the 2018 FIFA World Cup triumph.
As of recent years, he has continued performing at a high level with Atlético while preparing for a move to Major League Soccer.
Accolades
With France, Griezmann won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, earning the Silver Boot as second-highest scorer, the Bronze Ball, and man of the match in the final, along with the 2021 UEFA Nations League title.
He was the top scorer and Player of the Tournament at UEFA Euro 2016, where France finished as runners-up.
At club level, he secured the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid, the Copa del Rey with Barcelona, and multiple Spanish Supercopa titles.
Individually, he has been named La Liga Best Player, received multiple Ballon d’Or nominations (finishing third in 2016), and earned spots in UEFA Team of the Year.
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