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Olivier Giroud
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29 / France · 2011–2024

Olivier Giroud

ST finisherdribbler
Caps · France
137
Goals · France
57
Life
1986
Clubs
Arsenal, Chelsea, AC Milan
Honours
FIFA World Cup 2018
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for France
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France's all-time leading scorer, this physical frontman proved his worth as a World Cup winner in 2018, renowned for his hold-up play and aerial prowess. Career record: 137 caps and 57 goals for France; club career at Arsenal, Chelsea, AC Milan; honours include FIFA World Cup 2018.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1911
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Career record

2005–2008Grenoble Foot 38
2007–2008FC Istres
2008–2010Tours
2010–2012Montpellier Hérault Sport Club
2010–2010Tours
2012–2018Arsenal
2018–2021Chelsea
2021–2024AC Milan
2024–2025Los Angeles
2025–todayLille OSC
France137 caps, 57 goals

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Around Giroud in the almanac

One rank above: Hugo Lloris at #28.

One rank below: Robert Pirès at #30.

France's editorial top five: Zinedine Zidane · Michel Platini · Thierry Henry · Karim Benzema · Kylian Mbappé.

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