While there, he embarked on several trials with professional clubs in order to earn a spot in one of their youth academies, but was rejected because clubs questioned his size and lightweight frame. Griezmann began his career playing for hometown club Mâcon. As a child, Griezmann often spent his holidays in Paços de Ferreira, Portugal. Amaro Lopes came to France with his wife Carolina to work in construction in 1957, where Isabelle was born, and died in 1992 when his grandson was an infant. His mother Isabelle, a former hospital staff member supervising the cleaning team, is of Portuguese descent, and her father Amaro Lopes was a Portuguese footballer for Paços de Ferreira. His father Alain, a town councillor, is of a family who originated from Münster, Germany, His surname was originally spelled as "Griesmann", before changing to "Griezmann" for social purposes. Griezmann was born in the commune of Mâcon in the département of Saône-et-Loire. Griezmann on his idol growing up, David Beckham. He had a lot of class on and off the pitch.
That's why I wear a long-sleeved jersey and wear the No.7. He finished as top goalscorer and was Player of the Tournament as France finished runner-up at UEFA Euro 2016, and won the Silver Boot as the second highest goalscorer as France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup he won the Bronze Ball as the tournament's third best player, and was also named Man of the Match in the final. There, he won a Copa del Rey, before returning to Atlético Madrid on loan in 2021, and became the club's fourth-highest all-time top goalscorer.Īt international level, Griezmann won the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and made his senior debut for France in 2014 at age 22 he has since earned over 100 caps, ranking as France's eighth-most capped player, and with over 40 goals scored, he is also the nation's third-highest all-time top goalscorer. In 2019, Griezmann was the subject of a record association football transfer when signed for rivals Barcelona in a transfer worth €120 million, becoming the fifth-most expensive player of all time. He was nominated for the Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Men's Player in 20.
In 2014, he joined Atlético Madrid for a then-club record €30 million and won the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup, the Supercopa de España, and La Liga Best Player. Griezmann began his senior club career with Real Sociedad, winning the Segunda División in his first season. A versatile player, Griezmann is known for his attacking, passing, and supportive defence, and has played as an attacking midfielder, winger, and striker in his career. ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 June 2022Īntoine Griezmann ( French pronunciation: born 21 March 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Atlético Madrid, on loan from Barcelona, and the France national team. *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:35, (UTC)