World Cup winner and Champions League champion — scored the most technically elaborate goal in Premier League history.
Olivier Giroud became France's all-time leading scorer with 57 goals. His Puskas Award-winning scorpion kick against Crystal Palace — catching a cross behind his standing leg while airborne and facing away from goal — is the most technically remarkable goal in Premier League history. Despite not scoring in the 2018 World Cup's knockout stages he contributed crucially through his hold-up play and intelligent movement that created space for Pogba, Griezmann and Mbappé. He won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 and the Serie A title with AC Milan. He did not become professional until 21. His career trajectory — from village footballer in the French lower leagues to World Cup winner and Champions League champion — is one of football's most improbable development journeys.
World Cup (2018)
Career Honours
- World Cup (2018)
- Champions League (2021)
- Europa League 3x
- FA Cup 4x
- Serie A