Who should replace Olivier Giroud?
STLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOlivier Giroud's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Olivier Giroud, the best-fitting strikers are Jordan Siebatcheu, Sambou Soumano, Tammy Abraham. Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia M'gladbach) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ibrahima Niane at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Olivier Giroud
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Sambou Soumanosimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €3.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Tammy Abrahamsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €17m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Ibrahima Nianesimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Francesco Pio Espositosimilar↗ | Inter | 20 | €47m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Ragnar Achesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €9.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Joel Pohjanpalosimilar↗ | Venezia | 30 | €3.3m | 90 | 75 |
| 8 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €8.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Orri Óskarssonsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €21m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €5.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €24m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 19 | €41m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Olivier Giroud · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Olivier Giroud · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Olivier Giroud?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Olivier Giroud, at 93/100 on profile. Sambou Soumano and Tammy Abraham follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Olivier Giroud?
Yes — Ibrahima Niane (Angers) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Olivier Giroud?
Doppel learns Olivier Giroud's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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