Career: football player, athlete
Date of Birth: March 21 1991
Age: 33 years
Place of birth: Macon, France
Height: 175
Family situation: married
Welcome to the main page of the fan site dedicated to the talented footballer Antoine Griezmann ! Here you will find everything you need to know about this great player and football legend. Antoine Griezmann is a French footballer born on March 21, 1991 in Mâcon. He has become one of the most sought-after and respected footballers of his generation thanks to his inimitable style of play and his incredible ability on the pitch.
Antoine began his professional career at the small French club Real Sociedad. After several impressive seasons in which he demonstrated his abilities and scored numerous goals, Griezmann caught the attention of the big clubs. In 2014, he joined Atlético Madrid, becoming a key player in the team and helping them achieve great success. With Atlético, Griezmann won the Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup and became a finalist in the Champions League. In 2019, Antoine moved to Barcelona, one of the most famous clubs in the world. He became an integral part of the team and continued to impress with his skills and contributions in every match. Griezmann is a versatile footballer who can play in different attacking positions. His speed, technique, passing accuracy and goal-scoring ability make him one of the most dangerous strikers in the world.
However, Antoine is not only a great athlete, but also a person with a big heart. He actively participates in charity activities and strives to help those in need. He is also a devoted family man and a loving father of two children. On this fansite you will find the latest news about Griezmann, his achievements, career statistics and interesting photographs of him. We also invite you to read fascinating stories about the footballer's life and career, as well as learn more about his education and football philosophy. Join us in supporting and admiring this talented footballer who continues to impress us with his performances on and off the pitch. Welcome to the fascinating world of Antoine Griezmann!
Antoine Griezmann was born in the spring of 1991 in the old Burgundy town of Mâcon, located in eastern France. His nationality is shaped by his German, French and Portuguese roots. The surname of the striker of German origin reminds us of his father's ancestors. Antoine's mother, Isabelle Lopes, was born in France, where his Portuguese parents had settled shortly before his birth. Becoming a footballer was destined for the young boy. The head of the family, Alain Griezmann, first entered the field himself, then coached the players of the Mâcon team, which participated in the second amateur league in France. Antoine Griezmann's maternal grandfather was also passionate about football but gave up the sport to work in construction, which brought him much higher income. The dreams of two generations who, for various reasons, failed to reach the sporting Olympus, have come true in the son and grandson. However, the beginning of the French striker's football biography was difficult; it seemed that fate was testing the young man's resilience.
Renowned clubs and teams do not bet on Antoine, small and frail, who catches colds easily. Until the age of 14, he changed three teams and trials at "Lyon", "Auxerre" and "Saint-Étienne" ended sadly. Today, Antoine Griezmann has finally overcome this frustrating obstacle. Exhausting and regular training transformed the frail teenager's body into a bundle of muscles. Currently, weighing 72 kg, the footballer is 1,75 m tall. The promising player was first noticed by Eric Olhats, an experienced scout from the Spanish club Real Sociedad. The football talent spotter identified the potential of the 13-year-old with his experienced eye and allowed him to enter the field 10 minutes before the final of a youth tournament. Olhats invited the young boy to spend a week in San Sebastian, Spain. Griezmann stayed for two weeks, managing to hone his skills in a short time and convince the club management of his potential. There were still a few obstacles: Antoine didn't know a word of Spanish and there wasn't a single free place in the boarding school for young footballers. Eric Olhats became the Frenchman's guardian angel for the second time: the scout took the boy to his own house. In the morning, his protégé went to school and in the evening he trained diligently.
The young striker quickly adapted to the team and perfected his playing technique. In two months, Antoine Griezmann fluently conversed with his peers in Spanish. The French striker made his debut for Real Sociedad in 2009. Once again, fate favored the determined young boy: coach Martin Lasarte was in dire need of a talented left-hander. First, they transferred Binegen Erdogan from the reserve team, but he quickly got injured. Griezmann replaced him. The athlete quickly established himself in the first team, scoring brilliant goals in important matches. Griezmann played his first official match against Rayo Vallecano, entering the field in the last minutes and scoring a goal. The rapid progress of the French footballer was recognized by the management and fans of the Spanish club. In 2013, he became a recognized leader of Real Sociedad, and in 2014 the club offered the young star a new contract, which he refused to sign. He was then acquired by Atletico Madrid, who bought out his contract for 30 million euros. The Madrid club's management quickly understood the value of their acquisition. Antoine quickly adapted to his new team and delighted the coaches and fans with a series of goals against tough opponents.
In the 2014/2015 season, Antoine Griezmann scored his first hat-trick in a match against Athletic Bilbao, as Atletico Madrid won 4–1. He scored one of four goals in a dramatic match against Real Madrid, which Atletico won 4–0. The following season, the forward remained the top scorer and helped the team reach the UEFA Champions League final. Thanks to Griezmann, the club eliminated Barcelona and Bayern Munich from the tournament. Antoine's contributions throughout the season earned him recognition and he became a contender for the Ballon d'Or, although the award ultimately went to Cristiano Ronaldo. By April 2018, the forward's performance statistics had pleased fans and managers alike, with 109 goals scored in 202 appearances for Atletico Madrid. In the summer of 2019, Griezmann signed a new contract and was acquired by Barcelona for €120 million, with a release clause of €800 million in the deal. At his new club, Antoine also received a new shirt number, 17.
Griezmann made his Barcelona debut in a match against Athletic Bilbao. His first goal for the club in the UEFA Champions League came from a pass from Lionel Messi against Borussia Dortmund. In the 2020/2021 season, Antoine scored his first goal in an away match against Alaves, which ended in a draw. In 2021, the forward won the Spanish Super Cup for the first time with Barcelona, scoring a goal in the final match against Athletic Bilbao, which ended in a 4–0 victory. This summer, it was reported that Barcelona were facing financial difficulties and were considering a move for Griezmann as a cost-saving measure. Manchester City have shown interest in the forward. According to Transfermarkt, the player was valued at €60 million. At the end of August, Antoine returned to Atletico Madrid, albeit on loan. The agreement included the option of a full transfer or a loan extension. The 2021/2022 season saw the athlete participate in 11 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. However, experts noted that the management of the Madrid club did not give the player enough playing time. According to specialists, they adopted this approach to avoid inflating the transfer value of the valuable player upon his definitive acquisition.
Antoine Griezmann was called up to play for the French national team in 2010. The forward made his debut in a match against Ukraine, scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute. Later that year, Antoine, 19, was invited to participate in the European Championship, where he scored two goals for the national team. In 2014, Griezmann represented the French national team at the FIFA World Cup, playing five successful matches. At the 2016 European Championship, he became the tournament's best player and top scorer while representing the national team. He finished second in the overall standings, behind Michel Platini.
On July 15, 2018, the FIFA World Cup final took place at the Luzhniki Stadium. The Croatian national team, reaching the World Cup final for the first time, lost to the French national team with a score of 4:2. Antoine Griezmann showed excellent performances throughout the 2018 World Cup and, in the decisive match, he provided assists and scored a goal against the Croatian team. The athlete also scored a goal for the national team in the second round of Euro 2020 against Hungary. In an interview, the striker mentioned that he felt freer playing for the French national team compared to his time in Barcelona. Antoine also expressed his desire to move to the United States after his contract expires and finish his career there.
Atletico Madrid was able to finalize the permanent transfer of Antoine Griezmann. The transfer took place in October 2022 and the contract was set for a period of four years. The player's experience and versatility earned him a place in the national team for the World Cup in Qatar. The coach of the French team, Didier Deschamps, mentioned that Griezmann excels in his high work rate and his ability to adapt to different positions. He feels comfortable in an attacking role. The coach took these factors into account and trusted Griezmann, without limiting him to specific limits. This tactical approach paid off. In the victorious match against Australia, where the team had to make several changes due to injuries, Antoine demonstrated his ability to move seamlessly from one position to another.
In early December, the athlete set a national team record for assists in a match with 15. He proved to be a real creator for his team, appearing in the right place at the right time. The match against Tunisia was particularly dramatic when a goal scored by Griezmann was disallowed by the referee after reviewing the video, as he deemed it offside. An appeal was made, but despite the defeat, the French team still managed to secure first place in their group. On December 14, France reached the World Cup final, where they faced Argentina. Looking ahead to this match, Antoine acknowledged that it would be a difficult match, given the strong players of the Argentine national team, especially with Messi in its ranks. As it turned out, the Argentines emerged victorious from a fierce battle, with France finishing in second place.