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 (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) 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 October 2026.
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Olivier Giroud is a seasoned, versatile striker who excels as a mobile link-up forward, combining his goal-scoring prowess with playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his peers, he showcases exceptional creativity, generating big chances and contributing significantly to goal involvements. His durability is notable, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, solidifying his reliability on the pitch. While not known for dribbling or crossing, his finishing and link-up play remain pivotal to his team’s success.
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↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 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↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Fulham | 22 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 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↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 32 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 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 closest look-alike to Olivier Giroud?
Statistically, Jordan Siebatcheu (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) is the closest look-alike to Olivier Giroud — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Olivier Giroud?
By Doppel's fit score, Jordan Siebatcheu (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) 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 (FC Groningen) 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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