Olivier Jonathan Giroud (born 30 September 1986) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club AC Milan and the France national team. Regarded for his work rate, strength shot power, and consistent goal-scoring ability, he is often considered one of the most underrated strikers in the world.

Giroud signed for crosstown rivals Chelsea in 2018 in a transfer worth £18 million (€20.7 million), winning the FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Europa League, finishing as the top goalscorer in the latter in 2019. Giroud then signed for AC Milan in 2021, helping them win the 2021–22 Serie A, which ended the club’s 11-year league title drought.

Giroud made his senior international debut for France in 2011 at age 25 and has since earned over 110 caps, including appearing in five major tournaments. He is his country’s all-time top goalscorer, joint with Thierry Henry, receiving the Bronze Boot as the joint second-highest goalscorer as France finished runner-up at UEFA Euro 2016. He later won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and appeared at UEFA Euro 2020.

Where is Olivier Giroud originally from?

Olivier Giroud was born in Chambéry, France in the Rhône-Alpes region, and was raised in the nearby village of Froges, close to Grenoble. Giroud is of Italian descent through both of his grandmothers.

Is Giroud 100% French?

Olivier Giroud has an Italian descent through both of his grandmothers.

Source: Ghanafuo.com