Olivier Giroud welcomed second child? Bio, Career, Net worth, Personal life, Early life

June 14, 2018Olivier Giroud welcomed second child? Bio, Career, Net worth, Personal life, Early life

Who is Olivier Giroud?

Oliver Giroud is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League Club Chelsea and France national team. He has even developed into one of the best stickers around at Arsenal. While playing for the France national football team he has the fourth most goals scored. He is also one of the winners of FIFA Puskàs Award.

How was the Early life of Olivier Giroud?

Giroud childhood

Oliver Giroud was born on September 30, 1986, in Chambery, France. He grew up in the nearby village of Froges, close to Grenoble. Giroud is of Italian descent through both of his grandmothers. Unlike others, he began his football career from his hometown as a kid first started playing for his hometown club, Olympique Club de Froges. He spent almost 6 years training in the club. When he was at the age of 13, he had completed his training at the club which further set the foundation for his future career as a footballer. Then, he joined professional club Grenoble.

How did Olivier Giroud start his Career?

Giroud and team lifting the world cup 2018

Olivier Giroud began his career at Grenoble in League 2 before joining tours in 2008. He was the division's top scorer with 21 goals in his second season of Tours, earning him a move to top-flight side Montpellier. Giroud gave the club their first ever League 1 title before moving to Arsenal by being the top scorer with 21 goals in 2011-12 season. He totaled 105 goals in 253 games for the club and also won the FA Cup in 2014, 2015 and 2017 with Arsenal. Giroud moved to Chelsea on an 18-month contract in January 2018. He has earned nearly 80 caps and has made his full international debut for France in 2017. In UEFA Euro 2012, his team reached the quarterfinals. He received the bronze boot as the joint second highest goal scorer in final of UEFA Euro 2016. His team even reached the quarterfinals at 2014 FIFA World Cup and won the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

What is the Net Worth of Olivier Giroud?

Giroud's House and car

Olivier Giroud is a professional soccer player whose net worth is $135 million USD and earns an annual salary of $12 million dollars. He recently bought a luxury car for $50,000. His current residence is in London and owns a house which has the value of $11million. Besides earning, he has the investment of $65 million USD yearly. In the past few years, he has seen a hike of 150%.

Who is in the Personal life of Olivier Giroud?

Giroud family

Olivier Giroud happens to be a Catholic man. He has tattooed a psalm from the bible on his right arm so we can even say that he is highly religious. He got married to his longtime girlfriend Jennifer Giroud in 2011. This couple gave birth to a daughter in 2011 and named her Jade. The couple welcomed their second child a baby boy, Evan Giroud on March 7, 2016. He has been accused of cheating on his wife with a model named Celia Kay due to which he had also been the center of controversy quite a few times. This issued a public apology. However, he later denied having an extramarital affair.

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