Olivier Giroud is a French footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the France national team. He plays as a striker and is known for his size, physical style of play, heading ability, shot power, strength and link-up play. He is also associated with making runs to the front post that outwit defenders. He began his career at Grenoble in Ligue 2 before joining Tours in 2008. In his second season at Tours, he was the division's top scorer with 21 goals, earning him a move to top-flight Montpellier. Giroud was again the top scorer with 21 goals in the 2011?12 season, giving the club their first ever Ligue 1 title. He then moved to Arsenal for an estimated �9.6 million. Giroud made his full international debut for France in 2011. He has earned over 30 caps, and was part of the teams which reached the quarter-finals at UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 

September 30th, 1986 in Chambéry (Age 38)