Olivier Giroud

France · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2011-2021

Target man who holds the ball up, wins aerial duels and links with one touch

75.6OVR#642 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Top 10 attributes

Acrobatics93
Link-up Play92
Hold-up Play92
Longevity92
Volleys90
Heading90
Aerial Duels90
Selflessness90
Durability90
Attacking Positioning88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Finishing 8634 non-penalty goals from 34.51 xG (−0.5) · Domestic top-flight league (StatMuse FC league seasons) 2021-22 to 2025-26 (4 seasons)source

All 64 attributes

Speed 55.3

Top Speed60
Acceleration60
Dribbling Speed52
Top Speed with Ball56
Knock-on & Run50
Change of Pace54

Shooting 80.5

Finishing ●86
Shot Power84
Long Shots76
Volleys90
Curve64
Penalties80
Heading90
Direct Free Kicks58
Shooting Creativity84
Acrobatics93

Passing 72.3

Short Passing82
Long Passing66
Through Balls76
Crossing64
Link-up Play92
Vision76
Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 78.3

Dribbling66
Possession84
First Touch86
Skills & Tricks72
Weak Foot80
Press Resistance82

Movement 73.8

Off-the-Ball Movement84
Runs in Behind66
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation86
Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 83.0

Decision Making84
Spatial Awareness84
Game Management80
Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 39.0

Defensive Positioning50
Marking34
Interceptions42
Standing Tackle46
Sliding Tackle30
Offside Trap32

Physical 77.8

Strength88
Stamina80
Agility62
Balance72
Recovery70
Reactions72
Hold-up Play92
Aerial Duels90
Aggression74

Mental 84.7

Big-Game Temperament86
Leadership80
Selflessness90
Concentration82
Determination86
Tactical Discipline84

Career 82.2

Consistency86
Longevity92
Achievements79
Durability90
Loyalty64

Profile

Born: 30 September 1986
Height: 193 cm
Foot: Left
Career: 2005–now
Prime: 2011-2021

Club career

2005–2008 Grenoble
2007–2008 Istres (loan)
2008–2010 Tours
2010–2012 Montpellier
2012–2018 Arsenal
2018–2021 Chelsea
2021–2024 AC Milan
2024–2025 Los Angeles FC
2025–now Lille

Honours

World Cup 1

2018 France

European Cup / Champions League 1

2021 Chelsea

Europa League 1

2019 Chelsea

League title · Ligue 1 Montpellier 1

2011–12

League title · Serie A AC Milan 1

2021–22

FA Cup 4

2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18

Community Shield 3

2014, 2015, 2017

FIFA Puskás Award 1

2017

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 1