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 highly regarded French professional footballer. He plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga. Griezmann is recognized for his versatility on the field, his intelligence during matches, his offensive capabilities, and his contributions even when not directly involved in scoring plays. He is considered among the best players of his generation.
2003: Real Sociedad's Last Champions League Qualification
In 2003, before Griezmann's goal in 2012, was the last time Real Sociedad had qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
December 2014: First La Liga Hat-Trick
On 21 December 2014, Griezmann scored his first La Liga hat-trick as Atlético won 4–1 at Athletic Bilbao.
January 2015: La Liga Player of the Month
In January 2015, Griezmann was named La Liga Player of the Month.
2015: Last Barcelona Player Before Griezmann to Score Champions League Away Goal (Non-Messi)
Before Griezmann in February 2020, the last Barcelona player other than Messi to score a Champions League away goal in the knockout stage was in 2015.
December 2016: Third Place in Ballon d'Or Ranking
In December 2016, Antoine Griezmann ranked third in the Ballon d'Or ranking, recognizing his achievements in football.
2016: Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Men's Player Nominations
In 2016, Antoine Griezmann received nominations for both the Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Men's Player awards, acknowledging his exceptional performances.
2016: Named Best Player of Euro 2016
In 2016, Griezmann was named the best player of Euro 2016 by UEFA, with Ioan Lupescu highlighting his hard work, technique, vision, and finishing ability. Also in 2016, despite Griezmann's club form for Barcelona remaining sub-par, Didier Deschamps labeled him "one of the greatest players of all-time".
April 2017: 100 La Liga Goals
On 22 April 2017, Griezmann scored the only goal in a win against Espanyol, becoming the second Frenchman after Karim Benzema to score 100 La Liga goals.
February 2018: La Liga Player of the Month
In February 2018, Griezmann was named La Liga Player of the Month after scoring eight goals and providing two assists during the period.
2018: Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Men's Player Nominations
In 2018, Antoine Griezmann received nominations for both the Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Men's Player awards, acknowledging his exceptional performances.
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 key goals in the Champions League, including against Club Brugge and Monaco.
February 2020: Champions League Goal Against Napoli
On February 25, 2020, Griezmann scored Barcelona's equaliser against Napoli in the Champions League, marking a milestone as the first Barcelona player other than Messi to score a Champions League away goal in the knockout stage since 2015.
December 2023: Equaled Atlético Madrid's All-Time Scoring Record
On December 19, 2023, Griezmann scored twice against Getafe, equalling Luis Aragonés' record of 173 goals for Atlético Madrid.
January 2024: Became Atlético's All-Time Leading Scorer
On January 10, 2024, Griezmann became Atlético's all-time leading scorer with a goal against Real Madrid.
March 2024: End of 84-Game Streak with France
In March 2024, Griezmann's record 84-game streak with France ended due to an ankle injury.
