Giroud is a cornerstone of the modern "golden era" for the French national team.

: After starting at Grenoble and Tours , he led Montpellier to their first-ever Ligue 1 title in 2012, finishing as the league's top scorer.

: Following a brief stint in Major League Soccer (MLS) with LAFC, he returned to France in 2025 to play for Lille , where he became the club's oldest-ever goalscorer at age 38. International Dominance with France

: Giroud helped AC Milan win their first Serie A title in 11 years (2022).