Olivier Jonathan Giroud

Olivier Jonathan Giroud

Olivier Giroud attacks space, times runs beyond the line, and acts as Lille's focal point up front. A turning point came when Giroud joined Arsenal, where he established himself as a reliable goal threat and link player. He then moved to Lille. In 2021 he helped Chelsea lift the Champions League, underscoring his target-forward presence. France's World Cup 2018 run saw Giroud start every group match, linking up play for the attack. At Lille, Giroud keeps checking short, then spins in behind and attacks the back post when space opens. He presses high to force turnovers from the front, then releases runners with one-touch layoffs. The finishing move comes quickly, cementing Giroud’s role as a focal point in the attack.

Xtra rating
1667
Global rank
4749
Updated: 17 May 2026
Country of Birth
France
Preferred Foot
Left-footed
Agent
N/A
Latest Signing Fee
N/A
Date of Birth
30 September 1986
Position
Centre-Forward
Shoes
Puma ONE 19.1
Wage
N/A

Season snapshot

Overall season statistics (all competitions).

Season Matches Minutes Goals Assists G/90 A/90
2025 58 3046 12 2 0.35 0.06
2024 26 1278 2 1 0.14 0.07
2023 52 3641 18 9 0.44 0.22
2022 55 3785 23 8 0.55 0.19
2021 38 2523 14 3 0.5 0.11
2020 51 2345 20 0 0.77 0
2019 25 1407 10 1 0.64 0.06
2018 57 3038 15 11 0.44 0.33
2017 36 1548 10 1 0.58 0.06
2016 45 2211 19 7 0.77 0.28
2015 45 2811 21 6 0.67 0.19
2014 1 70 1 1 1.29 1.29
2013 56 4242 24 0 0.51 0
2012 57 3613 18 0 0.45 0
2011 44 3746 25 0 0.6 0
2010 39 3115 13 0 0.38 0
2009 2 180 2 0 1 0
2008 23 1830 8 0 0.39 0

Form - Last 10 games

Strengths Analysis <:season:> 2025

Role: Attacker
Top attributes (percentile)

    Xtra rating history

    Last rating points (most recent matches).

    Recent Matches

    Lille
    0 - 2
    17 May 2026
    ⏱ 45’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    Auxerre
    Lille
    Auxerre
    Ligue 1
    Monaco
    0 - 1
    10 May 2026
    ⏱ 0’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 0
    Lille
    Monaco
    Lille
    Ligue 1 - Stade Louis-II, Monaco, France
    Lille
    1 - 1
    03 May 2026
    ⏱ 18’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.5
    Le Havre
    Lille
    Le Havre
    Ligue 1
    Paris FC
    0 - 1
    26 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 7’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 0
    Lille
    Paris FC
    Lille
    Ligue 1 - Stade Jean Bouin, Paris, France
    Lille
    0 - 0
    18 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 37’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.6
    Nice
    Lille
    Nice
    Ligue 1
    Toulouse
    0 - 4
    12 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 12’ ⚽ 1 A 0 ★ 7
    Lille
    Toulouse
    Lille
    Ligue 1 - Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
    Lille
    3 - 0
    04 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 14’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.7
    Lens
    Lille
    Lens
    Ligue 1
    Marseille
    1 - 2
    22 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 12’ ⚽ 1 A 0 ★ 7.6
    Lille
    Marseille
    Lille
    Ligue 1 - Orange Vélodrome, Marseille
    Aston Villa
    2 - 0
    19 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 88’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    Lille
    Aston Villa
    Lille
    UEFA Europa League
    Rennes
    1 - 2
    15 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 11’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.6
    Lille
    Rennes
    Lille
    Ligue 1 - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France

    Teams

    Los Angeles FC
    Years: 2024-2025
    AC Milan
    Years: 2021-2023
    Chelsea
    Years: 2017-2020
    Arsenal
    Years: 2012-2016
    France
    Years: 2011-2024
    Montpellier
    Years: 2010-2011
    Tours
    Years: 2008-2009
    Istres
    Years: 2007
    Grenoble
    Years: 2005-2006
    Lille
    Years: []

    Transfers

    01 Jul 2025
    Free Transfer
    Los Angeles FC
    Lille
    18 Jul 2024
    Free
    AC Milan
    Los Angeles FC
    17 Jul 2021
    € 1M
    Chelsea
    AC Milan
    31 Jan 2018
    € 21M
    Arsenal
    Chelsea
    01 Jul 2012
    € 12M
    Montpellier
    Arsenal
    01 Jul 2010
    € 2M
    Tours
    Montpellier
    01 Jul 2007
    Loan
    Grenoble
    Istres

    Injuries & Sidelined

    Leg Injury
    …
    From: 14 Mar 2025 To: 28 Mar 2025 Team
    Suspended
    …
    From: 12 Nov 2023 To: 26 Nov 2023 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 06 Jan 2020 To: 16 Feb 2020 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 06 Dec 2019 To: 04 Jan 2020 Team
    Illness
    …
    From: 27 Sep 2019 To: 05 Oct 2019 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 31 Dec 2018 To: 11 Jan 2019 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 29 Oct 2018 To: 07 Nov 2018 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 21 Dec 2017 To: 29 Jan 2018 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 11 Nov 2017 To: 22 Nov 2017 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 02 Feb 2017 To: 03 Feb 2017 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 15 Jan 2017 To: 20 Jan 2017 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 28 Nov 2016 To: 09 Dec 2016 Team
    Toe Injury
    …
    From: 25 Sep 2016 To: 28 Oct 2016 Team
    Toe Injury
    …
    From: 14 Sep 2016 To: 23 Sep 2016 Team
    Suspended
    …
    From: 27 Dec 2014 To: 05 Jan 2014 Team
    Broken Leg
    …
    From: 24 Aug 2014 To: 18 Nov 2014 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 29 Dec 2013 To: 09 Jan 2014 Team
    Suspended
    …
    From: 21 Apr 2013 To: 15 May 2013 Team
    Illness
    …
    From: 20 Dec 2012 To: 28 Dec 2012 Team
    Back Injury
    …
    From: 09 Dec 2012 To: 16 Dec 2012 Team
    No injury records for this player.

    Honors

    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2020-2021
    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2018-2019
    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2017
    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2011-2012
    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2021-2022
    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2018
    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2013-2014
    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2014
    O. Giroud
    × 1
    Won in: 2020-2021