Soccer fans around the world know Olivier Giroud for the amazing talent he displays on the pitch. But the French striker’s bold display of his Christian faith off the field is garnering attention too.
Giroud has played an essential role in the 2022 World Cup, contributing to French victories with his powerful goal-scoring ability. He now holds the record for most goals scored in the history of the French men’s national team.
While Giroud has been considered one of the most underrated strikers in the world, this year he’s gotten plenty of accolades for helping his team advance to the FIFA World Cup Final where they will play against Argentina led by Lionel Messi on Dec. 18.
But the 36-year-old Frenchman is also a striker for the Lord. Throughout his 12-year soccer career, he has remained outspoken about his faith in Jesus Christ.
Giroud also sports a daily reminder about his deep Christian faith. Tattooed on his right arm is the famous Bible verse found in Psalms 23: “Dominus regit me et nihil mihi deerit” which translated says “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,” according to The Mail.
The soccer forward also told the outlet that every time he scores a goal, he has turned it into a celebration of faith by pointing to the sky to give God the glory.
“I’m very religious so, at that moment, I just thanked God. I was very grateful to have the opportunity to live my dream. To live every single day for me is a day blessed,” he told The Mail.
Fans can expect to see him perform that same ritual during the game with Argentina on Sunday morning as Giroud and the French men’s team go for their second World Cup title in four years.
