Three records in one night: Giroud on fire! 🏅

At an age when most footballers are retired or have transitioned to TV studios, Olivier Giroud continues to score.

This Thursday evening in the Europa League (2-1 victory against Brann), the 38-year-old veteran didn't just score the winning goal: he broke three records.

A performance that confirms, if it was still needed, the incredible longevity of the 2018 World Cup champion. Let's take a closer look at these three new records shattered by the insatiable Giroud.

Oldest Substitute Scorer in UEL

Coming on during the match, Giroud immediately made an impact. His winning goal in the 80th minute (2-1) makes him the oldest player to score as a substitute in a UEFA Cup/Europa League match. A statistic that proves he remains a valuable asset, even in a substitute role.

Oldest French Scorer in European Competition

With this achievement, Giroud simply becomes the oldest French scorer on the European stage, across all competitions. He surpasses René Hauss, who held this record since... 1965.

Second Oldest French Player to Play in Europe

Giroud has also become the second oldest French player to participate in a European match, just behind Bruno Ferrero (39 years, 302 days).

Statistics: UEFA/Opta/StatsFoot

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