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My Take
Giroud is my favorite kind of footballer: the unglamorous craftsman whose value only becomes obvious when he's gone. At 193 centimeters he could have coasted as a simple target man, but his real genius is selfless link-up play — holding the ball, freeing runners, then scoring when it matters most. Becoming France's all-time top scorer despite years of being doubted, even mocked, says everything about his persistence. I admire that he won a World Cup and a Legion of Honour yet never lost the air of a working man quietly earning his shift. Strikers with his humility age gracefully, and his longevity keeps proving the point.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Olivier Giroud
- Name (Japanese)
- オリヴィエ・ジルー
- Reading
- おりゔぃえ・じるー
- Born
- September 30, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Chambéry, France
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Knight of the Legion of Honour
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Olivier Giroud born?
Born September 30, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Olivier Giroud from?
Olivier Giroud is from Chambéry, France.
What does Olivier Giroud do?
Olivier Giroud works as association football player.
How tall is Olivier Giroud?
Olivier Giroud is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.