Antoine Griezmann's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Antoine Griezmann. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: UEFA European Under-19 Championship Win

In 2010, Antoine Griezmann won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with France.

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.

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.

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: UEFA Euro 2016

At UEFA Euro 2016, Antoine Griezmann was the top goalscorer and named Player of the Tournament as hosts France finished as runners-up.

2016: Ballon d'Or Nomination

In 2016, Antoine Griezmann was nominated for the Ballon d'Or.

2016: Griezmann named best player of Euro 2016

In 2016, UEFA chief technical officer Ioan Lupescu named Griezmann as the best player of Euro 2016, praising his technique, vision, and finishing ability.

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.

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.

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.

2018: FIFA World Cup Win

In 2018, Antoine Griezmann won the Silver Boot, the Bronze Ball, and was named man of the match in the final as France won the FIFA World Cup.

2021: Returns to Atlético Madrid

In 2021, Antoine Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid, eventually becoming the club's all-time top goalscorer.

2021: France wins 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals

In 2021, France topped their Nations League Group and qualified for the 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals. They defeated Spain 2–1 in the final to clinch their first title.

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.

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.

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 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.