Griezmann Poses With Son in Atlético Shirt
The former Atlético Madrid forward, now at Orlando City, was seen wearing his old club's shirt with his youngest son after a regular season match.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Soccer
Antoine Griezmann wore an Atlético Madrid shirt alongside his youngest son after Orlando City's final regular season match. The appearance came hours before Atlético Madrid played Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday.
Why it matters
The moment highlights Griezmann's long ties to Atlético Madrid, where he is the club's all-time top scorer with 211 goals across all competitions. It also underscores his move from European football to Major League Soccer in the United States.
Griezmann has 211 goals for Atlético Madrid across all competitions, the club's all-time record. In 18 matches for Orlando City he has scored 14 goals and recorded 8 assists.
The players
Antoine Griezmann
French forward and Atlético Madrid's all-time leading scorer, who has also played for Real Sociedad, Barcelona and now Orlando City.
Orlando City
Major League Soccer club in Florida that is Griezmann's current team in the United States.
Atlético Madrid
Spanish club based in Madrid that won La Liga and reached multiple Champions League finals in the years Griezmann was its key attacker.
The details
Griezmann joined Atlético Madrid from Real Sociedad in summer 2014 and moved to Barcelona for 120 million euros in 2019. He returned to Atlético on loan in September 2021, signed permanently in summer 2023, and left for Orlando City in summer 2026.
Timeline
Summer 2014: Griezmann joins Atlético Madrid from Real Sociedad.
Summer 2019: Griezmann moves to Barcelona for 120 million euros.
September 2021: Griezmann returns to Atlético Madrid on loan.
Summer 2023: Griezmann signs permanently with Atlético Madrid.
Summer 2026: Griezmann departs for Orlando City in the United States.
Season Trajectory
Griezmann's move to Orlando City follows a pattern in which established European forwards join Major League Soccer later in their careers. The transfer places a veteran scorer with a long Champions League and La Liga background into the American league.
Griezmann's availability for Orlando City matches affects the club's attacking options in the regular season. Fantasy players tracking MLS forwards should note his 14 goals and 8 assists in 18 appearances so far.
The takeaway
Griezmann's career shows how a player can remain a club's leading figure long after leaving it. His continued appearances in the Atlético shirt reflect the lasting bond between a player and the club where he built his record.
Further reading
For more on the sport, see the Soccer section.
