Antoine Griezmann: Bio, Age, Salary, Stats, Playing Style, Partner & Net Worth

Antoine Griezmann Family and Early Life

Griezmann was born in Mâcon, France, to Alain and Isabelle Griezmann. Antoine Griezmann's father, of German descent, worked in politics, while his mother, of Portuguese descent, was a hospital worker. Football was in Griezmann's DNA; he had a maternal grandfather, Amaro Lopes, who was a professional player in Portugal. Growing up, Griezmann had struggled with rejection from French academies due to his small stature and lean build. Griezmann got his big break when Real Sociedad scouts noticed and invited him to a trial in Paris.

He moved to Spain in his teenage years. He lived with the family of the club's youth coach while trying to adapt to the language, football culture, and schooling. When he was a young adult, these formative experiences taught him how to be independent, focused, and adaptable, virtues that ultimately shaped and defined Antoine Griezmann career. Although he achieved enormous international fame, Griezmann is able to stay close and connected to his family. Apart from all this, Antoine Griezmann’s family holds a unique record, as his three children were all born on the same date in different years, leaving fans amazed and joking that his timing, both on and off the field, is perfect.

Antoine Griezmann Net Worth

Griezmann net worth is estimated to be $90 million, with the range reflecting his income from commercial contracts, bonuses, and endorsements. His earnings in football have been a large part of the overall picture, from his €120 million transfer to Barcelona to his present contract at Atlético Madrid for €6.25 million per year. His wages are only part of his overall football earnings, and in addition to his football earnings, he has established a pristine endorsement portfolio from a variety of globally recognisable brands like Puma, Huawei, and Head & Shoulders.

Griezmann has also dabbled in esports, launching "Grizi Esports," which has competed internationally in FIFA and does other gaming competitions. Recently, he also collaborated with Topps to produce ‘Grizi Cards’, which is doing well as a company in the market.

Even at the highest levels of wealth, he has a reputation as a financially prudent player who considers all expenditures with an eye on the future, rather than exploiting his wealth. This combination of elite-level salary, commercial appeal, and careful investment has added up and will continue to add up to an increase in his net worth.

Antoine Griezmann Salary and Contract Details

According to recent reports, Griezmann salary is approximately €6.25 million annually at Atlético Madrid, which comes to about €120,192 weekly. Currently, Griezmann contract runs until June 2027. The contract is reflective of Griezmann's price because of his dual value, both as a goal scorer and a facilitator linking the midfield and attack. Griezmann's salary is lower than he would be paid on his Barcelona contract, where he was one of the club's highest earners on €120 million transfer in 2019, but Griezmann's pay drop was in part his choice, the decision to return to Atlético focused on being a fit with the club and a consistent role, not on maximising his earning. This combination of loyalty and pay structure has allowed Antoine Griezmann to remain one of La Liga's highest-paid players and best players, which shows that sometimes being only the highest-paid player is not more important than being the best fit.

Antoine Griezmann Playing Style and Strength

Griezmann’s game combines not only intelligence, technical ability, and work rate, but he also couples that with tactical awareness and unique versatility. He is a forward in all senses of the word; he can play as a striker or second striker, an attacking midfielder, or a deep playmaker. Griezmann's off-the-ball movement is special: he can find space in between defenders, which often catches them flat-footed. His first touch is often one of control that will take the ball dead, and his awareness for one-and two-touch combination play means he can seamlessly connect the midfield and attack.

He is just as proficient at finishing from either foot, so he can curl it from the top of the box or score simple goals inside the box. He not only gives his team a goal-scoring threat, but he also creates a defensive presence in the game. He chases back to provide cover, presses high to win balls, and disrupts the opposition's build-up. Mentally, Griezmann has huge potential for the big moments, as he has delivered in finals for club and country. The way Griezmann combines attributes makes him one of the most unique complete attacking players of his generation. Griezmann's strengths are physical, technical, and tactical. He can see the game like a midfielder, but he can execute like a forward.

Antoine Griezmann Wife

Griezmann is married to Erika Choperena, a Spanish childhood education expert who hails from the Basque Country. The pair are understood to have first met during his time playing for Real Sociedad, when Erika, Griezmann wife, was a student in San Sebastián. Griezmann and Erika kept their relationship a secret for a number of years before marrying in a ceremony in Toledo, Spain, in June 2017.

The couple has four children together: daughter Mia (2016), son Amaro (2019), daughter Alba (2021), and a child born in June 2025. Despite Griezmann's high-profile status around the world in football, the family is respectful of their privacy, rarely sharing any personal moments, if at all, on social media. When Griezmann and Erika do make an appearance publicly, it is usually with the children at photoshoots, which promote their family-friendly, personal brands. Our reader can appreciate that their happy, stable family life is one carrier is buoyed constantly as he wrestles with the enormous pressure involved with being a professional top-level player with a long career ahead of him.

Antoine Griezmann Awards and Achievements

Griezmann’s career is filled with both team and individual accolades. He has claimed UEFA Europa League (2018), UEFA Super Cup (2018), and Spanish Super Cup (2014) titles with Atlético Madrid, while winning the Copa del Rey (2021) during his time with the best club in the world. He had the honour of being part of the French national squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he was subsequently awarded the Bronze Ball and the Silver Boot, as well as Man of the Match in the final.

He played a major role in reaching the Final of the Euro 2016 tournament, where he won the Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament. He had previously been part of the France U19 team, which won Silver at the UEFA U19 European Championship in 2010. He has won La Liga Best Player (2016), as well as been part of the UEFA Team of the Year, as well on numerous Ballon d’Or shortlists in his career. These wide-ranging achievements highlight both his ability to perform in significant tournaments and his consistency at the highest level of club and international football.