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Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Atlético Madrid. Born in Mâcon, France, he has been one of the most prominent European players of his generation and has represented France internationally at major tournaments.

Early life and club career

Griezmann was born in Mâcon and developed into a professional footballer after joining Real Sociedad’s youth system. He later became a major figure at Atlético Madrid, where he established himself as one of the club’s most productive players.

International career

Griezmann has been a regular member of the France national team since 2014. He helped France win the 2018 FIFA World Cup and has appeared in several major international tournaments.

Playing style

He is known for versatility, technical ability, off-ball movement, and goal contribution. He has been deployed as a forward, second striker, winger, and attacking midfielder.

Personal life

Griezmann is married to Erika Choperena. Public biographies also note that he has children.

Key facts

  • Griezmann was born on 21 March 1991 in Mâcon, France.
  • He is a French professional footballer who plays in attacking roles.
  • He has played for Atlético Madrid and other top European clubs during his career.
  • He was part of France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning squad.
  • He is widely regarded as one of the leading players of his generation.
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Canadian context

He is of interest to Canadian readers as a major international soccer figure and a World Cup winner whose matches and transfers are covered by Canadian sports media.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Antoine Griezmann?
Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder.
How old is Antoine Griezmann?
He was born on 21 March 1991.
What team does Griezmann play for?
He plays for Atlético Madrid.
How many goals has Griezmann scored?
He became Atlético Madrid’s all-time record goalscorer with 174 goals as of January 2024, but his total career goals are higher and change over time.
Is Griezmann married?
Yes. He is married to Erika Choperena.
What is Griezmann's net worth?
A reliable, up-to-date net worth figure is not provided in the available sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Griezmann
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, and general biography.
  2. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/antoine-griezmann
    Supports: Career overview, birthplace, club history, and Atlético Madrid scoring milestone.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/140416/antoine-griezmann
    Supports: Age, position, and club.
  4. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Griezmann
    Supports: Marriage to Erika Choperena and family details.
  5. MLSsoccer.com — https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/antoine-griezmann/
    Supports: Player profile, birth date, position, and background.