Chelsea team forward and a key part of the French national side, Olivier Giroud is a professional football player.
As a child, Giroud played for his local team in Grenoble, the Olympique Club de Froges. When he was just 13 years old he joined the team’s development programme, turning professional when he was 21. A period on loan to Istres turned out to be crucial for Giroud, as he trained hard and improved his skills, setting him up for his three...