Antoine Griezmann remains an undisputed started for France under manager Deschamps and has bagged the most uninterrupted appearances in the history of France’s men’s football.
Antoine Griezmann has featured in all 81 matches that the France national team has played so far with no break in between.
That feat has seen the Frenchman record the longest run of games in a row for France in international football.
The only time France fielded players without Antoine Griezmann who currently play for Atletico Madrid was in May 2016 in Nantes, in a match against Cameroon.
Griezmann was benched in that match after he played in the Champions League Final two days before the game.
While Antoine Griezmann was absent, Bacary Sagna, Patric Evra, a Pogba-Diarra-Matuidi combination, Dimitri Payet, and Kingsley Coman started alongside Olivier Giroud.
Following that game, Antoine Griezmann has never been injured, benched, or kept aside by Didier Deschamps or any other France head coach.
It doesn’t matter the match, be it competitive or friendly, the Atletico Madrid man will always be found in the starting line-up.
The only player to have more consistent appearances than Griezmann is Manuel Amoros, who recorded 82 appearances successively.
This record will in no time be surpassed by Griezmann and he could be achieved before the forthcoming Euro 2024.
Antoine Griezmann will mark his 124th appearances and is also on the verge of meeting Hugo Lloris’ record of 145 appearances.
Antoine Griezmann also holds the record for the best passer (28 to 36 passes, depending on the source) while ranking third in scoring (44 points).
Speaking on the Frenchman’s feat, France’s head coach Didier Deschamps said: “Antoine, he has something additional as well, he has always been a very important player, I have always kept my confidence in him during much more difficult periods for him.”
“Antoine, with what he does on the pitch, he is a key pillar in the sense of being the motor. He was and he will remain so in the future.”
Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer born on March 21, 1991, who currently plays as a forward for the France national team and Atlético Madrid.
He has played as an attacking midfielder, winger, and striker throughout his career. He is renowned for his adaptability, attacking, passing, and supportive defense.
Griezmann made his senior debut for France in 2014 at the age of 22, after winning the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. With over 120 caps, he is currently France’s fifth-most capped player. With over 40 goals scored, he is also the country’s third-highest all-time top goalscorer.
In the UEFA Euro 2016, he scored the most goals and was named Player of the Tournament. The following year, when France won the FIFA World Cup, he finished second in goals scored and was awarded the Silver Boot.
As the third-best player in the tournament, he took home the Bronze Ball and was chosen man of the match in the championship game.
He played central midfield in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, helping the team place second.
Griezmann’s Stats For France
| France | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 | 5 |
| 2018 | 18 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 | 4 |
| 2020 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 16 | 9 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 123 | 44 |
