With Montpellier, Arsenal, Chelsea, and AC Milan, Giroud has won 11 major trophies and scored nearly 300 goals while making more than 700 club appearances. A native of Chambéry, France, Giroud is the all-time leading scorer for the French National Team, with 57 goals for his country.

Olivier Jonathan Giroud (French pronunciation: [ɔlivje ʒɔnatɑ̃ ʒiʁu]; born 30 September 1986) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC.

Represented France in three World Cups and three European championships. Joins Hugo Lloris as the only player to win a World Cup and play for LAFC. Will become the 17 th player in MLS history to win a World Cup and play in an MLS match. World Cup runner-up in 2022. Captured the 2017 FIFA Puskas Award. Named Ligue 2 Player of the Year in 2010.

May 14, 2024 · Forward Olivier Giroud will join Los Angeles Football Club on a Designated Player contract through 2025, with an option through 2026. Giroud arrives in L.A. this summer and will occupy an international roster slot upon the receipt of his P1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

May 14, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — World Cup-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC. LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move Tuesday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy.

Aug 2, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — It took Olivier Giroud less than 24 hours to discover one of the drawbacks of Southern California — its traffic. Giroud arrived in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. His introductory news conference with LAFC was delayed by 35 minutes because his family was stuck in traffic en route to the downtown hotel.

Aug 14, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivier Giroud made his Los Angeles FC debut Tuesday night during a Leagues Cup Round of 16 match against the San Jose Earthquakes. The 37-year-old French striker came on as a substitute in the 71st minute of LAFC’s 4-1 victory.

Aug 1, 2024 · Giroud, accustomed to a winning tradition, will have ample reasons to strike goals across his famed left foot known around the world. The 38-year-old forward won his last club trophy in 2022 when AC Milan won the Scudetto, capturing their 19th Serie A title.

Apr 2, 2024 · Why is Signing Olivier Giroud Great for LAFC? The Black and Gold now lost three MLS games and sit 9th in the Western Conference table. But that could change soon once Giroud arrives in July.

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