Born Name
Antoine Griezmann
Nick Name
Antoine
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Mâcon, France
Nationality
Education
Antoine attended a school in the city of Bayonne.
Occupation
Professional Footballer
Family
- Father – Alain Griezmann
- Mother – Isabelle Griezmann
- Siblings – Theo Griezmann (Younger Brother), Maude Griezmann (Sister)
Manager
Antoine is signed with Grupo Santos Idub.
Position
Striker / Forward
Shirt Number
7
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8¼ in or 173.5 cm
Weight
72 kg or 159 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Antoine Griezmann dated –
- Erika Choperena (2014-Present) – In 2014, Griezmann started a relationship with the Spanish girl named Erika Choperena. In 2015, the couple reported that they are going to have a child.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Alsatian descent.
Hair Color
Blonde (Natural)
He sometimes dyes his hair “Light Brown”.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tattoos
- Blue Eyes
Brand Endorsements
Antoine has appeared in multiple TV adverts for Puma and their partners Intersport.
Religion
Griezmann believes in god.
He has a tattoo of Jesus on his right arm.
Best Known For
His passion for the game of football, his passing skills and the all-rounded contribution he does for his team.
First Football Match
On September 2, 2009, he debuted for Real Sociedad in a Copa del Rey match against Rayo Vallecano.
He had his Primera Division debut on August 29, 2010 in a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Griezmann first performed for Atletico Madrid on August 19, 2014 in a draw to Real Madrid. He had entered the game as a substitute in the 57th minute.
On March 5, 2014, Antoine gained his first official cap after he performed in a 2-0 victory against the Netherlands.
Strengths
- Scoring skills
- Long shots
- Passing
- Crossing
- Defense
Weaknesses
- Tackling
- Aerial duels
- Dribbling
Personal Trainer
The French international is not recognized as a hard worker. Many times, he has been in the situations where he had to sit out of football matches because of coming late and partying all night in the middle of the season even if that’s against the rules of the club he plays for.
We find this to be one of the biggest reasons why we were not able to find even a single detail about his football workouts.
In conclusion, Griezmann is one of those god-gifted players whose primary and driving skill is his passion.
Antoine Griezmann Facts
- He was a part of the U-19, U-20, and U-21 French national teams.
- Griezmann won the 2010 UEFA European U-19 Football Championship under France.
- He has a Germanic surname.
- Antoine shifted to Spain when he was 14.
- At a young age, Antoine was rejected by several French clubs because of his size and for being lightweight.
- Griezmann was a part of the Real Sociedad’s youth categories for four years before he was called to the senior team.
- He signed his first professional deal on April 8, 2010, for a period of 5 years including a release clause worth 30 million euros.
- Antoine wears SpongeBob underwear.
- Griezmann is a passionate gamer. In June 2014, he was seen with an X-Box One at the French airport.
- His primary leg is left.
- Before the Frenchman reached an agreement with Real Sociedad, he was also wanted by Manchester United, Arsenal, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, and Auxerre.
- On July 29, 2014, Griezmann signed a six-year deal with the Spanish club Atletico Madrid after the club agreed to pay the release clause to Real Sociedad.
- He was named La Liga Player of the Month for January 2015.
- In November 2012, Griezmann got a 1-month ban together with 4 other youth players from the French national team because of attending a late-night party before the training day.
- On June 1, 2014, Antoine scored his first international goal in a draw match against Paraguay.
- Griezmann’s sister survived the Paris attacks at the Bataclan theatre which happened in November 2015. That evening, Antoine played for the French squad against Germany at the Stade de France stadium.
- With $33 million in earnings, Antoine was the 7th highest-paid soccer player of 2020 as per Forbes magazine. Lionel Messi topped the list with $126 million in earnings.
