History of Antoine Griezmann in Timeline
Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer renowned for his versatility and attacking prowess. Primarily a forward or attacking midfielder, he currently plays for Atlético Madrid in La Liga. Griezmann is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, known for his match intelligence, prolific goal-scoring ability, and significant contributions both on and off the ball. His skill set and overall impact on the game have solidified his place among the elite players in the sport.
1957: Amaro Lopes's Move to France
In 1957, Antoine Griezmann's maternal grandfather, Amaro Lopes, moved from Portugal to France with his wife Carolina to work in construction.
March 1991: Antoine Griezmann's Birth
Antoine Griezmann was born on March 21, 1991, in Mâcon, France, to Alain Griezmann, a town councillor of German ancestry, and Isabelle Lopes, a hospital staff member of Portuguese descent.
1992: Death of Amaro Lopes
In 1992, Antoine Griezmann's grandfather, Amaro Lopes, passed away when Antoine was an infant.
2003: Champions League Qualification
In 2012, Antoine Griezmann scored a goal which secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2003 for his team.
September 2009: Competitive and League Debut, First Professional Goal
In September 2009, Antoine Griezmann made his competitive debut for Real Sociedad in a Copa del Rey match against Rayo Vallecano on September 2, and four days later, he made his league debut against Real Murcia. On September 27, he made his first professional start and scored his first professional goal against Huesca.
November 2009: Goals in Consecutive Matches
In November 2009, Antoine Griezmann scored in back-to-back matches against Hércules and Recreativo de Huelva, with the goal against Recreativo de Huelva being the only goal of the match.
February 2010: Named to France Under-19 Team
In February 2010, after his success with Real Sociedad, Griezmann was named to the France under-19 team to play in friendly matches against Ukraine.
April 2010: First Professional Contract
On April 8, 2010, Antoine Griezmann signed his first professional contract with Real Sociedad, agreeing to a five-year deal until 2015 with a release clause of €30 million.
August 2010: La Liga Debut
Antoine Griezmann made his La Liga debut on August 29, 2010, in the season's first match for Real Sociedad.
September 2010: Call-up to Under-20 Team
In September 2010, Griezmann was called up to the France under-20 team for friendly matches against Portugal and Juventus reserves, but he was sent home early due to a thigh injury.
November 2010: Goal Against Hércules
In November 2010, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal in Real Sociedad's 2-1 loss to Hércules.
June 2011: Named to U-20 World Cup Squad
In June 2011, Griezmann was named to the 21-man squad to participate in the U-20 World Cup.
July 2011: U-20 World Cup Debut
On July 30, 2011, Griezmann made his debut in the U-20 World Cup in a match against Colombia.
2011: Relationship with Erika Choperena begins
In 2011, Griezmann started his relationship with Erika Choperena.
2011: Equalizing Goal Against Barcelona
In 2011, after sitting out the first league match, Antoine Griezmann scored the equalizing goal in a 2–2 draw against the defending champions Barcelona.
2012: Goal Securing Champions League Qualification
In 2012, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal in the final league game against Deportivo La Coruña, securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
January 2014: Goal Against Athletic Bilbao
In January 2014, Antoine Griezmann scored a volley against Athletic Bilbao in a Basque derby league match at Anoeta Stadium, which ended in a 2–0 victory for Real Sociedad.
February 2014: Call-up to France's Senior Squad
In February 2014, Griezmann received his first call-up to the France senior squad for a friendly against the Netherlands.
July 2014: Transfer to Atlético Madrid
In July 2014, Antoine Griezmann reached an agreement with Atlético Madrid for his transfer from Real Sociedad for a fee close to €30 million. He signed a six-year contract.
December 2014: First La Liga Hat-Trick
On December 21, 2014, Antoine Griezmann scored his first La Liga hat-trick for Atlético Madrid in a 4–1 win against Athletic Bilbao.
January 2015: La Liga Player of the Month
In January 2015, Antoine Griezmann was named La Liga Player of the Month, despite only appearing in three of Atlético Madrid's five matches.
April 2015: Goal Against Real Sociedad
On April 7, 2015, Antoine Griezmann scored against Real Sociedad in a 2-0 victory, celebrating minimally out of respect for his former club.
August 2015: Goal Against Las Palmas
On August 22, 2015, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal as Atlético Madrid began the season with a home victory over Las Palmas.
November 2015: Sister survives Bataclan theatre siege
In November 2015, Griezmann's sister survived the siege of the Bataclan theatre in the Paris attacks, which took place while he was playing against Germany.
February 2016: Goal Against Real Madrid
On February 27, 2016, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal as Atlético Madrid won away against Real Madrid.
April 2016: Birth of first child
In April 2016, Griezmann and Erika Choperena had their first child, a daughter.
June 2016: New Contract with Atlético
In June 2016, Antoine Griezmann signed a new contract with Atlético Madrid, keeping him at the club until 2021.
November 2016: Goals Against Rostov
On November 1, 2016, Antoine Griezmann scored both of Atlético Madrid's goals in their 2–1 home win against Rostov in a Champions League match, securing their progression to the round of 16.
December 2016: Third in Ballon d'Or Ranking
On December 2, 2016, Antoine Griezmann ranked third in the Ballon d'Or ranking, behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
2016: Featured in Puma commercial with 'Hotline Bling' goal celebration
Griezmann's 'Hotline Bling' goal celebration features in a 2016 Puma commercial.
2016: Featured on FIFA 16 cover and in Beats Electronics advertisements
In 2016, Griezmann appeared on the cover of the French edition of FIFA 16 alongside Lionel Messi and featured in advertisements for Beats Electronics headphones.
April 2017: 100 La Liga Goals
On April 22, 2017, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal in a win away to Espanyol, becoming the second Frenchman after Karim Benzema to score 100 La Liga goals.
June 2017: Contract Extension
In June 2017, Antoine Griezmann extended his contract with Atlético Madrid by one year after learning about the club's transfer ban, raising his release price to €100 million.
June 2017: Marriage to Erika Choperena
On 15 June 2017, Griezmann married Erika Choperena.
August 2017: First Red Card
On August 19, 2017, Antoine Griezmann earned his first red card during a draw against Girona and received a two-match ban for using foul language toward the referee.
December 2017: Puma unveiled Griezmann's custom made football boots, PUMA Future 18.1 "Grizi"
In December 2017, Puma unveiled Griezmann's own custom made football boots, PUMA Future 18.1 "Grizi".
December 2017: Controversy over Harlem Globetrotter photo
On 17 December 2017, Griezmann caused controversy by sharing a photo of himself dressed as a Harlem Globetrotter on his social media accounts, wearing blackface and an afro wig. He later deleted the posts and apologized after severe criticism.
2017: Brand ambassador for Huawei
In 2017, Griezmann became a global brand ambassador for Chinese technology company Huawei.
2017: Scored in Europa League Semi-final
In 2017, Griezmann scored in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final against Arsenal and assisted Diego Costa in the return leg, contributing to Atlético's 2–1 aggregate victory. He later scored twice in the final, helping his club win the trophy.
February 2018: La Liga Player of the Month
In February 2018, Antoine Griezmann was named La Liga Player of the Month after scoring eight goals and providing two assists, including a hat-trick against Sevilla and four goals against Leganés.
June 2018: Contract Extension with Atlético
In June 2018, Griezmann signed a contract extension with Atlético until 2023 after rejecting a move to Barcelona, expressing his commitment to the team.
2018: UEFA Super Cup win and Champions League goals
In 2018, Griezmann started in Atlético's 4–2 extra-time win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. He also scored goals in the Champions League against Club Brugge, Borussia Dortmund, and Monaco, contributing to his team's qualification for the next round.
April 2019: Birth of second child
In April 2019, Griezmann and Erika Choperena had their second child.
May 2019: Announcement of Departure from Atlético Madrid
In May 2019, Griezmann announced he would be leaving Atlético Madrid after five seasons, amidst strong links to Barcelona.
July 2019: Transfer to Barcelona and Subsequent Dispute
In July 2019, Barcelona announced the signing of Griezmann, but Atlético Madrid disputed the deal, claiming the fee paid was insufficient. He was presented at Camp Nou, fans defaced his plaque and La Liga considered blocking the transfer, however it was eventually upheld.
August 2019: Barcelona Debut and First Goals
In August 2019, Griezmann made his debut for Barcelona in a defeat to Athletic Bilbao. He then scored a brace and assisted in a win against Real Betis.
2019: Release of 'Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend'
In 2019, the documentary film 'Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend', which depicted the player's career, was released.
February 2020: Champions League Goal Against Napoli
In February 2020, Griezmann scored Barcelona's equaliser in their Champions League match against Napoli, becoming the first Barcelona player other than Messi to score a Champions League away goal in the knockout stage since 2015.
November 2020: First Goal of the 2020-21 Season
In November 2020, Griezmann scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season in a match against Alavés.
December 2020: Griezmann cuts ties with Huawei
In December 2020, Griezmann formally cut ties with Chinese technology company Huawei, citing "strong suspicions that [Huawei] has contributed to the development of a 'Uighur alert' thanks to facial recognition software".
2020: Griezmann's father becomes president of UF Mâconnais
In 2020, Griezmann's father became the president of UF Mâconnais, the club for which Griezmann played in his youth.
January 2021: Supercopa de España Final and Copa del Rey Quarter-Final
In January 2021, Griezmann scored a brace in the Supercopa de España final against Athletic Bilbao. He also scored and assisted twice in a Copa del Rey quarter-final match against Granada.
April 2021: Birth of third child
In April 2021, Griezmann and Erika Choperena had their third child, a daughter. All three siblings share the same birthday.
June 2021: Brand ambassador for Yu-Gi-Oh!
On 6 June 2021, Griezmann became the brand ambassador for Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card games with plans to release a special card inspired by him.
July 2021: Konami terminates Griezmann's contract
In July 2021, Konami terminated Griezmann's contract as the brand ambassador after a video surfaced showing Griezmann laughing at derogatory racial comments made by teammate Ousmane Dembélé.
July 2021: Video surfaces of Griezmann laughing at racial comments
In July 2021, video footage circulated online showing Griezmann laughing at derogatory racial comments made by teammate Ousmane Dembélé against Japanese technicians in their hotel room. Griezmann later apologized for the video, but denied accusations of racism.
August 2021: Return to Atlético Madrid on Loan
In August 2021, Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid on a one-year loan with an option to extend and a conditional permanent transfer clause.
October 2021: Grizi Esport suspends activities
On 11 October 2021, Grizi Esport announced it would "Stop momentarily with all of their Esports-related activities."
September 2022: Winning Goal Against Porto
In September 2022, Griezmann scored a late winning goal in a Champions League match against Porto.
October 2022: Agreement with Barcelona for Permanent Transfer
In October 2022, Atlético reached an agreement with Barcelona for the permanent transfer of Griezmann, who signed a contract until June 2026.
November 2022: Griezmann participates in the 2022 FIFA World Cup
In November 2022, Griezmann was included in the French squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. On 26 November, he assisted Kylian Mbappé's winning goal against Denmark. He assisted both goals in the quarter-final victory against England. He was named man of the match in the semi-final win over Morocco. France lost the final to Argentina.
December 2022: No updates from Grizi Esport
As of December 2022, there had been no update regarding the future of Grizi Esport.
December 2023: Equalled Atlético Madrid's All-Time Scoring Record
On December 19, 2023, Griezmann scored twice against Getafe in La Liga, equalling Luis Aragonés' record of 173 goals for Atlético Madrid.
January 2024: Atlético's All-Time Leading Scorer
In January 2024, Griezmann became Atlético's all-time leading scorer with a goal against Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España.
March 2024: End of Griezmann's 84-game streak with France
In March 2024, Griezmann's record of an 84-game streak with France ended, as he missed two friendly matches due to an ankle injury.
September 2024: Retirement from international football
On 30 September 2024, Griezmann announced his retirement from international football.
January 2025: Partnership with Decathlon
In January 2025, Griezmann partnered with Decathlon after 14 years with Puma.
June 2026: Contract with Atletico until June
In October 2022, Atlético reached an agreement with Barcelona for the permanent transfer of Griezmann, who signed a contract until June 2026.
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