History of Antoine Griezmann in Timeline
Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer renowned for his versatility and attacking prowess. He plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga. Widely considered one of the best players of his generation, Griezmann is known for his intelligence on the field and significant attacking output. His contributions extend beyond scoring, with his off-ball movement and overall game intelligence highly valued.
November 1950: Ends scoreless run and scores 200th goal
On 27 September 2025, Antoine Griezmann scored his first goal of the 2025–26 season in stoppage time against Real Madrid, ending a 22-match scoreless run. Three days later, he scored his 200th goal for Atlético Madrid in a match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
1957: Grandparents' 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 in March 1991 in Mâcon, France.
1992: Grandfather's Death
In 1992, Antoine Griezmann's maternal grandfather, Amaro Lopes, died when Antoine was an infant.
2003: Champions League Qualification
In 2012, Antoine Griezmann secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2003-04.
2005: Trial with Real Sociedad
In 2005, while on trial with Montpellier, Antoine Griezmann played in a friendly match against the youth academy of Paris Saint-Germain in Paris, and impressed several clubs, notably Spanish club Real Sociedad, whose scouts were attending the event, which led to a trial offer from Real Sociedad.
September 2009: Competitive Debut
In September 2009, Antoine Griezmann made his competitive debut for Real Sociedad in a Copa del Rey match against Rayo Vallecano and his league debut against Real Murcia. Later that month, he scored his first professional goal against Huesca.
November 2009: Scoring Streak
In November 2009, Antoine Griezmann scored goals in back-to-back matches against Hércules and Recreativo de Huelva.
2009: Joins Real Sociedad
In 2009, Antoine Griezmann began his senior club career with Real Sociedad, winning the Segunda División in his first season.
2009: Real Sociedad Pre-Season
In 2009, after four years in Real Sociedad's youth system, Antoine Griezmann was called up by Martín Lasarte for the club's pre-season campaign.
February 2010: Named to France under-19 team
On 23 February 2010, Antoine Griezmann was named to the France under-19 team to play in friendly matches against Ukraine, following his success with Real Sociedad.
April 2010: Signs 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
On August 29, 2010, Antoine Griezmann made his La Liga debut in the season's first match.
September 2010: Called up to under-20 team
On 28 September 2010, Antoine Griezmann was called up to the France under-20 team for friendly matches against Portugal and Juventus reserves.
November 2010: Scores 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
On 10 June 2011, Antoine Griezmann was named to the 21-man squad to participate in the U-20 World Cup.
July 2011: Debut in U-20 World Cup
On 30 July 2011, Antoine Griezmann made his debut in the U-20 World Cup in a 4–1 defeat to Colombia.
2011: Scores Against Barcelona
In 2011, Antoine Griezmann scored the equalising goal against the defending champions Barcelona in a 2–2 draw.
2011: Griezmann starts relationship with Erika Choperena
In 2011, Griezmann began his relationship with Erika Choperena.
2012: Champions League Qualification
In the final league game of the 2012-13 campaign, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal 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, which ended in a 2–0 victory for Real Sociedad.
February 2014: Call-up to France senior squad
On 27 February 2014, Antoine Griezmann received his first call-up to the France senior squad by coach Didier Deschamps to play in a friendly against the Netherlands.
July 2014: Transfer to Atlético Madrid
On 28 July 2014, Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the transfer of Antoine Griezmann for a fee believed to be close to his €30 million buy-out clause. He signed a six-year contract on 29 July.
December 2014: First La Liga Hat-Trick
On 21 December 2014, Antoine Griezmann scored his first La Liga hat-trick as Atlético Madrid won 4–1 at Athletic Bilbao.
2014: Moves to Atlético Madrid
In 2014, Antoine Griezmann joined Atlético Madrid for a club-record €30 million, later winning the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, Supercopa de España, and La Liga Best Player.
2014: Senior Debut for France
In 2014, Antoine Griezmann made his senior debut for the French national team.
January 2015: La Liga Player of the Month
Antoine Griezmann was named La Liga Player of the Month for January 2015.
April 2015: Goal Against Real Sociedad
In April 2015, Antoine Griezmann scored against Real Sociedad in a 2-0 victory. He kept the celebrations minimal out of respect for his former club. Later that month, he scored a brace against Elche, surpassing Karim Benzema's record for the highest number of goals scored by a French player in a single Spanish top-division campaign.
August 2015: Season Opener Goal
On 22 August 2015, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal as Atlético Madrid began the season with a home victory over Las Palmas.
November 2015: Griezmann's sister survived the Bataclan theatre siege
In November 2015, Griezmann's sister survived the siege of the Bataclan theatre in the November 2015 Paris attacks, which took place as he was playing against Germany at the Stade de France, which was also site of an explosion in the same attacks.
2015: Contract Until 2015
In April 2010 Antoine Griezmann signed a contract with Real Sociedad until 2015.
2015: Champions League goal against Napoli
On 25 February 2020, Antoine Griezmann scored Barcelona's equalizing goal in a 1–1 Champions League draw against Napoli, marking the first Champions League away goal by a Barcelona player other than Messi since 2015.
February 2016: Goal against Real Madrid
On 27 February 2016, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal as Atlético Madrid won away to 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
On 23 June 2016, Antoine Griezmann signed a new contract with Atlético Madrid, keeping him at the club until 2021.
November 2016: Champions League Goals Against Rostov
On 1 November 2016, Antoine Griezmann scored both of Atlético's goals in their 2–1 home win against Rostov in a Champions League match, enabling Atlético to progress to the round of 16.
December 2016: Third in Ballon d'Or Ranking
On 2 December 2016, Antoine Griezmann ranked third in the Ballon d'Or ranking behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
2016: Manchester United Interest
After a trophyless season, and amid speculation that he could leave Atlético for Manchester United after the conclusion of the 2016–17 season, Antoine Griezmann extended his contract at the club by one year in June 2017, after learning that Atlético was given a transfer ban and that it could not sign a replacement.
2016: Ballon d'Or Nomination
In 2016, Antoine Griezmann was nominated for the Ballon d'Or.
2016: Griezmann appears on the cover of FIFA 16
In 2016, Griezmann appeared on the cover of the French edition of FIFA 16 alongside Lionel Messi, having been selected for the role by public vote. Ahead of Euro 2016, Griezmann featured in advertisements for Beats Electronics headphones.
2016: Griezmann features in Puma commercial
In 2016, Griezmann's 'Hotline Bling' goal celebration features in a Puma commercial.
April 2017: 100 La Liga Goals
On 22 April 2017, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal of a win away to Espanyol, thus 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 at Atlético by one year, after learning that Atlético was given a transfer ban and could not sign a replacement.
June 2017: Griezmann marries Erika Choperena
On 15 June 2017, Griezmann married Erika Choperena.
August 2017: Griezmann earns first red card
In August 2017, Antoine Griezmann received his first red card during a match against Girona, resulting in a two-match ban. The initial booking was for diving, and the second was for using foul language towards the referee.
December 2017: PUMA Future 18.1 "Grizi" football boots unveiled
In December 2017, Puma unveiled Griezmann's own custom made football boots, PUMA Future 18.1 "Grizi".
December 2017: Griezmann's Harlem Globetrotter controversy
On 17 December 2017, Griezmann caused controversy by sharing a photo of himself dressed as a Harlem Globetrotter on his social media accounts; the outfit included blackface and an afro wig. After severe criticism, Griezmann deleted the posts and made an apology.
2017: Griezmann became a brand ambassador for Huawei
In 2017 Griezmann became a global brand ambassador for Chinese technology company Huawei.
2017: UEFA Europa League semi-final
In 2017, Antoine Griezmann scored in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final against Arsenal and assisted Diego Costa in the return leg. These contributions helped Atlético secure a 2–1 aggregate victory, leading them to the final against Marseille, where Griezmann scored twice to help his club win the trophy.
February 2018: Named 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 seven goals in four days with a hat-trick against Sevilla and four against Leganés. His second goal against Leganés marked his 100th goal for Atlético, making him only the third player in the 21st century to achieve this milestone.
June 2018: Contract extension with Atlético Madrid
In June 2018, after being linked with a move to Barcelona, Antoine Griezmann signed a contract extension with Atlético Madrid until 2023, rejecting a move to Barcelona. He expressed his commitment to the club on social media.
June 2018: Griezmann scores penalty in World Cup match against Australia
On 16 June 2018, Griezmann scored a penalty kick in France's 2–1 victory over Australia in their opening match at the tournament. This was the first penalty decision ever to be awarded in a World Cup match with the assistance of the video assistant referee system.
2018: UEFA Super Cup and Champions League goals
In 2018, Antoine Griezmann started in Atlético's 4–2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. He also scored in both halves of a Champions League match against Club Brugge and scored against Borussia Dortmund and Monaco, contributing to Atlético's progression in the Champions League.
2018: Best FIFA Men's Player Nomination
In 2018, Antoine Griezmann was nominated for the Best FIFA Men's Player award.
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
On 14 May 2019, Antoine Griezmann announced his departure from Atlético Madrid after five seasons, amidst heavy links to Barcelona and a reported €120 million buy-out clause.
July 2019: Signing with Barcelona and dispute over transfer fee
In July 2019, Barcelona announced the signing of Antoine Griezmann for €120 million. However, Atlético Madrid disputed the transfer, claiming the fee fell short of his release clause and that Griezmann had agreed to move before July 1. The transfer was eventually upheld despite the dispute and defacing of Griezmann's plaque, and he was presented at Camp Nou on July 14.
August 2019: Debut for Barcelona
On 16 August 2019, Antoine Griezmann made his debut for Barcelona in a 1–0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao. Later, on 25 August, he scored a brace and assisted in a 5–2 win against Real Betis.
2019: Signs for Barcelona
In 2019, Antoine Griezmann signed for Barcelona in a transfer worth €120 million, becoming the fifth-most expensive player of all time.
2019: Release of documentary film 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.
January 2020: Griezmann launches Grizi Esport
In January 2020, Griezmann launched the esports organisation, Grizi Esport.
February 2020: Champions League goal against Napoli
On 25 February 2020, Antoine Griezmann scored Barcelona's equalizing goal in a 1–1 Champions League draw against Napoli, marking the first Champions League away goal by a Barcelona player other than Messi since 2015.
November 2020: First goal of the 2020-21 season
On 1 November 2020, Antoine Griezmann scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season in a 1–1 away draw against Alavés.
December 2020: Griezmann cuts ties with Huawei
In December 2020, Griezmann formally cut ties with 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
On 17 January 2021, Antoine Griezmann scored a brace in a 3–2 loss against Athletic Bilbao in the 2021 Supercopa de España final.
April 2021: Birth of third child
In April 2021, Griezmann and Erika Choperena had their third child, a daughter.
June 2021: Griezmann became the brand ambassador for Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card games
On 6 June 2021, Griezmann became the brand ambassador for Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card games.
July 2021: Konami terminates Griezmann's contract
In July 2021, Konami terminated Griezmann's contract as the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand ambassador, following the video where Griezmann was seen laughing at derogatory racial comments made by teammate Ousmane Dembélé surfaced online.
July 2021: Griezmann apologizes for racial comments made by teammate
In July 2021, video footage of Griezmann along with teammate Ousmane Dembélé circulated online, whereby he was seen laughing at derogatory racial comments made by Dembélé against the Japanese technicians in their hotel room. Griezmann apologized for the video on Twitter, but denied accusations of racism.
August 2021: Return to Atlético Madrid on loan
On 31 August 2021, Antoine Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid on a one-year loan, with an option to extend and a conditional permanent transfer clause to be activated by 2023.
October 2021: Grizi Esport announces temporary stop
On 11 October 2021, Grizi Esport announced that the organisation would "Stop momentarily with all of their Esports-related activities."
2021: Returns to Atlético Madrid
In 2021, Antoine Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid, eventually becoming the club's all-time top goalscorer.
2021: Contract Until 2021
On 23 June 2016, Antoine Griezmann signed a new contract with Atlético Madrid until 2021.
September 2022: Winning goal against Porto
On 7 September 2022, Antoine Griezmann scored a 90+11th-minute winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Porto in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
October 2022: Agreement with Barcelona over transfer
On 10 October 2022, Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Antoine Griezmann for a reported fee of €20 million. He signed a contract until 30 June 2026.
November 2022: Griezmann plays 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, Griezmann assisted Kylian Mbappé's winning goal in their 2–1 victory over Denmark, securing qualification to the knockout stages.
2022: 2022 World Cup
At the 2022 World Cup, Antoine Griezmann played as a central midfielder as France finished as runners-up.
2022: Griezmann played in a deeper role since 2022 FIFA World Cup
Since the 2022 World Cup, Griezmann has been used in a deeper role by France national team manager Deschamps, often playing as a central midfielder.
December 2023: Equaling Atlético Madrid's goal record
On 19 December 2023, Antoine Griezmann scored twice in a 3–3 draw with Getafe in La Liga, equalling Luis Aragonés' record of 173 goals for Atlético Madrid.
2023: Contract extension with Atlético Madrid
In June 2018, Antoine Griezmann signed a contract extension with Atlético Madrid until 2023, rejecting a move to Barcelona. He expressed his commitment to the club on social media.
2023: Return to Atlético Madrid on loan
On 31 August 2021, Antoine Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid on a one-year loan, with an option to extend and a conditional permanent transfer clause to be activated by 2023.
January 2024: Atlético's all-time leading scorer
On 10 January 2024, Antoine Griezmann became Atlético Madrid'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 84-game streak with France ended, having missed two friendly matches due to an ankle injury.
September 2024: Griezmann announces his retirement from international football
On 30 September 2024, Griezmann announced his retirement from international football.
2024: Retirement from International Football
Antoine Griezmann retired from international football in 2024.
January 2025: Griezmann partners with Decathlon
In January 2025, Griezmann made a significant shift by partnering with the French brand Decathlon after 14 years with Puma.
March 2025: Most La Liga appearances by a foreign player
On 29 March 2025, Antoine Griezmann surpassed Lionel Messi to become the foreign player with the most La Liga appearances, making his 521st appearance in a match against Espanyol.
June 2025: Contract extension with Atlético
On 2 June 2025, Antoine Griezmann extended his contract with Atlético Madrid until 2027.
September 2025: Ends scoreless run and scores 200th goal
On 27 September 2025, Antoine Griezmann scored his first goal of the 2025–26 season in stoppage time against Real Madrid, ending a 22-match scoreless run. Three days later, he scored his 200th goal for Atlético Madrid in a match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
December 2025: Grizi Esport without update as of December 2025
As of December 2025, Grizi Esport has not posted an update regarding the future of Grizi Esport.
June 2026: Agreement with Barcelona over transfer
On 10 October 2022, Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Antoine Griezmann for a reported fee of €20 million. He signed a contract until 30 June 2026.
July 2026: Move to Orlando City
In July 2026, Antoine Griezmann will formally join Major League Soccer club Orlando City.
2027: Contract extension with Atlético
On 2 June 2025, Antoine Griezmann extended his contract with Atlético Madrid until 2027.
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