Players like Olivier Giroud
STLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOlivier Giroud's profile ↗
The players most similar to Olivier Giroud are Jordan Siebatcheu, Andrej Ilić, Gorka Guruzeta. Doppel rates Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia M'gladbach) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oskar Zawada scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Olivier Giroud is a mobile link-up forward, excelling in creating big chances and contributing significantly to goal-scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers, he showcases elite finishing and playmaking abilities, netting 15 goals and providing 8 assists in 35 appearances this season. His remarkable durability is a testament to his reliability, having missed just three games in the last three seasons, making him a crucial asset for any attack.
Strengths: Big chances created, xG + xA, Shots. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Olivier Giroud
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Olivier Giroud
≈ 100% Olivier Giroud · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Olivier Giroud · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Olivier Giroud · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Olivier Giroud?
By Doppel's fit score, Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Olivier Giroud, with a 86/100 overall match. Andrej Ilić and Gorka Guruzeta are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Olivier Giroud?
Yes. Oskar Zawada (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Olivier Giroud?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Olivier Giroud's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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