Antoine Griezmann played at the FIFA World Cup a few years ago in 2022. He met his wife Erika Choperena in 2011, and they later moved in together.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAntoine Griezmann has become a popular face on the field for his skills as a forward and attacking midfielder. He played for the French national team for almost ten years, starting from 2014, leading to his retirement in 2024. Antoine started at Real Sociedad and broke out in Atletico Madrid, where he became a star. He later joined Barcelona in 2019 and eventually returned to Atletico.
Antoine has also been a recipient of multiple accolades, including the La Liga Best Player and Player of the Season at the UEFA Europa League. He last played at the FIFA World Cup in 2022. While France prepares to face Spain at the FIFA 2026 semi-finals on July 14, 2026 (ET), netizens have been willing to know more about Griezmann, including his relationship with his wife, Erika Choperena.
Antoine Griezmann and Erika Choperena’s relationship dates back to 2011 when the former was active at Real Sociedad. On the other hand, Erika was studying education in San Sebastian and later qualified as a child psychologist. They crossed paths several times near Antoine’s training ground and school, and that is how the contact between the duo was made.
Antoine once recalled in his autobiography that while they saw each other a few times, he started sending messages to Erika. Antoine stated that it took time to win her over as he continued sending messages for almost a year. Notably, the pair’s relationship reportedly started in December 2011. Around three years later, Antoine transferred to Atletico Madrid in 2014, and Erika also moved with him to the same place.
After Erika moved in with Antoine, the news of the duo’s romance became public, and Erika deactivated her beauty blog, Codialmente Erika, after it received a surge of visitors. Friends and people close to the couple have described Erika as discreet and private despite her husband being a popular face around the world.
Antoine Griezmann and Erika Choperena welcomed their first child, a daughter named Mia, in April 2016. Mia has been raised by Antoine and Erika as bilingual since the footballer is French and his wife is Spanish. The couple tied the knot in 2017 at an intimate ceremony held in Palacio de Galiana in Toledo. The wedding was attended by the duo’s close friends, family members, and most of Antoine’s teammates.
Two years after the wedding, the duo welcomed a son named Amaro in 2019. They had two more children, including a daughter named Alba in 2021, followed by a son named Shai in 2025.
Antoine Griezmann's absence at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has undoubtedly raised a lot of questions. For the unversed, Antoine retired from international football two years ago in 2024. Notably, he confirmed during the period that his 10-year career with Les Blues was ending, and he was 33 years old at that time. Antoine also said that it was a time to bring a change and make way for the upcoming generation.
Antoine was praised by the French coach, Didier Deschamps, saying that he was a good example of commitment and professionalism. Antoine made his France debut in 2014 and created a record of 137 caps, scoring 44 goals. He won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, finished as a runner-up in 2022, and later played in Euo thrice between 2016 and 2024.
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