Olivier Giroud's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Olivier Giroud.

Olivier Giroud is a French professional footballer renowned for his prolific goal-scoring record and contributions to both club and country. He is known for his height, aerial ability, link-up play, and finishing. A World Cup winner with France in 2018, Giroud has also played for major European clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan. He is France's all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing Thierry Henry. Currently, he plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1958: Record Breaker

In May 2019, Olivier Giroud set a new record for most goals by a French player in a single European season, breaking the previous record held jointly by Just Fontaine (achieved during the 1958–59 European Cup).

1963: Record Breaker

In May 2019, Olivier Giroud set a new record for most goals by a French player in a single European season, breaking the previous record held jointly by Nestor Combin (achieved during the 1963–64 European Cup Winners' Cup).

September 1965: Ferenc Puskás European Cup Record

In September 1965, Ferenc Puskás achieved the feat of being the oldest player to score in the European Cup. On December 2, 2020, Olivier Giroud became the oldest player in Champions League history to score a hat-trick.

October 2001: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink last Chelsea player to achieve the feat

Since Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in October 2001, Olivier Giroud became the first Chelsea player to score in six consecutive Premier League starts for the club.

2010: Ligue 2 Player of the Year

In 2010, Olivier Giroud was named Ligue 2 Player of the Year after finishing as the league's top goalscorer while playing for Tours.

November 2011: Montpellier Topped the League Table

In November 2011, Montpellier topped the league table due to Giroud's performance and the team's overall success.

March 2012: Victory Over Saint-Étienne

On March 24, 2012, Giroud scored in a 1–0 win over Saint-Étienne. This victory placed Montpellier at the top of the league table, where they remained for the rest of the season, eventually winning their first league title.

2012: Move to Montpellier and Ligue 1 Title

In 2012, Olivier Giroud moved to Montpellier for €2 million, winning the club's first Ligue 1 title and finishing as the league's top goalscorer.

March 2014: FA Cup Quarter-Final Goals

In March 2014, Giroud scored twice against Everton in the FA Cup quarter-final, helping Arsenal to a 4–1 victory.

2014: FA Community Shield Goal and Injury

In 2014, Giroud scored in the FA Community Shield against Manchester City, winning his second title for Arsenal and being named man of the match. Shortly after, he broke his left tibia and was ruled out for four months after scoring against Everton on August 22.

2015: FA Cup Final Goal

On May 30, 2015, Giroud scored Arsenal's fourth goal in the team's 4-0 FA Cup final victory over Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium.

June 2016: Scores opening goal in Euro 2016 and earns Bronze Boot

In June 2016, Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal for France against Romania in Euro 2016, earning his 50th cap, and later received the Bronze Boot as the joint second-highest scorer in the tournament.

2016: UEFA Euro 2016 Bronze Boot

At UEFA Euro 2016, Olivier Giroud received the Bronze Boot as joint second-highest goalscorer as France finished runner-up.

January 2017: Scorpion Kick Goal

On January 1, 2017, Giroud scored a backheeled "scorpion kick" volley in a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace. This goal was later awarded the FIFA Puskás Award for the goal of the year.

March 2017: Moves into top ten goalscorers for France

In March 2017, Olivier Giroud scored twice in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg, moving into the top ten goalscorers of all time for France.

June 2017: Scores hat-trick against Paraguay

In June 2017, Olivier Giroud scored a hat-trick for France in a friendly against Paraguay, becoming the first player to score a hat-trick for Les Bleus in 17 years.

September 2017: 100th Goal for Arsenal

On September 28, 2017, Giroud scored his 100th goal for Arsenal during a Europa League group game against BATE Borisov, which Arsenal won 4-2.

June 2018: Equalled Zinedine Zidane's record

On 28 May 2018, Giroud scored his 31st international goal for France during a home game against Ireland, equalling Zinedine Zidane's record, and becoming the fourth highest goal scorer of all time for the country.

2018: 2018 FIFA World Cup Win

In 2018, Olivier Giroud won the FIFA World Cup with France.

2018: Moves into top ten goalscorers for France

In March 2017, Olivier Giroud scored twice in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg, moving into the top ten goalscorers of all time for France.

March 2019: Becomes France's third-highest goalscorer

In March 2019, Olivier Giroud became France's third-highest goalscorer of all time, surpassing David Trezeguet, with 35 goals for France in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Moldova and Iceland.

May 2019: New Contract with Chelsea and Europa League Final Goal

In May 2019, Giroud signed a new contract with Chelsea through the 2019–20 season. On May 29, he scored in Chelsea's 4–1 win over his former club Arsenal in the Europa League final.

2019: Europa League Top Goalscorer

In 2019, Olivier Giroud finished as top goalscorer in the UEFA Europa League while playing for Chelsea.

October 2020: 100th match for France and surpasses Platini

On October 7, 2020, Olivier Giroud played his 100th match for France and scored twice, surpassing Michel Platini's total to rank second for France with 42 goals.

February 2021: 100th Premier League substitute appearance and goal against Atlético Madrid

In February 2021, Olivier Giroud made his 100th substitute appearance in the Premier League and scored a bicycle kick, the only goal in a 1–0 win over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.

2021: Signed for AC Milan and Serie A Title

In 2021, Olivier Giroud signed for AC Milan, helping them win the 2021–22 Serie A, which ended the club's 11-year league title drought.

2022: 2022 World Cup Bronze Boot

At the 2022 World Cup, Olivier Giroud finished runner-up with France and again received the Bronze Boot.

2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup Performance and Bronze Boot

In 2022, Olivier Giroud played in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He scored two goals against Australia on November 22, equalling Thierry Henry's record. Giroud broke the record against Poland on December 4, becoming France's all-time top scorer. On December 10, he scored the winning goal against England. France lost to Argentina in the final. Giroud was awarded the Bronze Boot for scoring four goals in the tournament.