Who should replace Olivier Giroud?
STLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOlivier Giroud's profile ↗
Olivier Giroud is a striker for Lille in Ligue 1, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Giroud, Jordan Siebatcheu from Borussia M'gladbach offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Andrej Ilić from 1. FC Union Berlin follows closely with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | 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 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
* 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 tactical-fit score, Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Olivier Giroud, at 95/100 on profile. Andrej Ilić and Gorka Guruzeta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Olivier Giroud?
Yes — Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 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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