Los Angeles Football Club star Olivier Giroud has become the latest high-profile athlete to fall victim to .

According to reports, thieves made off with an estimated worth of luxury watches from his earlier this month.

According to TMZ, wife, , reported the break-in to police on February 5 after discovering a shattered window at their home.

Among the stolen items were , collectively valued at half a million dollars.

The is actively investigating, though no arrests have been made.

The French striker joins a growing list of sports stars who have had their homes targeted in recent months.

Notable victims include NFL stars , and , as well as NBA standout , whose Dallas home was burglarized before he was traded to the Mavericks.

In a similar case, three Chilean migrants were arrested earlier this month in connection to another athlete-related home invasion.

off-field troubles come at a critical time for , which is gearing up for the 2025 MLS season with heightened expectations.

The club, under head coach , is hoping to reclaim the after a mixed 2024 campaign that saw them shine in the but fall short in the playoffs.

The 37-year-old forward arrived in midway through last season but struggled to find his rhythm, going scoreless in .

With the departure of to Cruz Azul, Giroud is now expected to take on a leading role in the team's attack alongside .

The upcoming season presents a fresh opportunity for the former Arsenal, Chelsea, and AC Milan striker to prove his value in MLS.

Having amassed over $40 million in career earnings, Giroud is no stranger to pressure, and fans are eager to see if he can deliver on the high expectations surrounding him.

As LAFC kicks off its season at home against Minnesota United, all eyes will be on Giroud, both for his response to this unfortunate incident and for his performance on the field.