Veteran Striker Breaks Age Record and Rekindles Ligue 1 MemoriesOlivier Giroud Makes History Just Minutes Into Lille DebutOlivier Giroud needed just 11 minute to open his account for Lille finding the...
Veteran Striker Breaks Age Record and Rekindles Ligue 1 Memories
Olivier Giroud Makes History Just Minutes Into Lille Debut
Olivier Giroud needed just 11 minute to open his account for Lille finding the net in Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash against Brest. The French forward made history with his debut strike.
Record Breaking Moment
At 38 year and 321 day, Giroud became the oldest player to score for Lille. He broke the record previously held by Jose Fonte who scored at 38 year & 319 day.
First Ligue 1 Goal Since 2012
The goal was also Giroud’s first in Ligue 1 since May 2012 when he last scored for Montpellier. That strike helped his former club seal the league title before he moved abroad.
❤️🤍🇫🇷 Back to Europe after MLS chapter, starts for Lille… and scores after 11 minutes.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2025
Olivier Giroud. Timeless. 🍷 pic.twitter.com/XVZANT7xOz
Following his Montpellier triumph, Giroud built decorated career with Arsenal & Chelsea in England, AC Milan in Italy and LAFC in the U.S. His return to France has already delivered milestone.
Half Time Advantage
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