Olivier Giroud
39-Year-Old
Lille
Ligue 1
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Giroud had a challenging first season in MLS, struggling to find his rhythm after arriving late in 2024. The veteran striker still showed glimpses of his quality, but consistency eluded him without a full preseason to adapt. In 2025, with the benefit of complete preparation, Giroud is expected to play a more decisive role for LAFC, contributing both goals and assists. His experience and ability to link up play will be key, especially in support of Denis Bouanga, as he looks to make a significant impact in his second year.
Scores winner off bench
Giroud scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Marseille.
ANALYSIS
Giroud came off the bench and delivered the knockout blow, climbing above his marker to bury Thomas Meunier's cross with a towering header in the 86th minute for the late winner. Before that, his impact had been more under the radar, but his movement in the box still gave Lille a steady target whenever they went wide to ice the match. The goal put the finishing touch on Lille's second-half comeback and was another reminder of how valuable he remains when the game gets tight. It was also the World Cup winner's first Ligue 1 goal in a month, at a time when his starting spot has become less automatic, with Matias Fernandez-Pardo often leading the line as the number nine to manage Giroud's workload.
Giroud came off the bench and delivered the knockout blow, climbing above his marker to bury Thomas Meunier's cross with a towering header in the 86th minute for the late winner. Before that, his impact had been more under the radar, but his movement in the box still gave Lille a steady target whenever they went wide to ice the match. The goal put the finishing touch on Lille's second-half comeback and was another reminder of how valuable he remains when the game gets tight. It was also the World Cup winner's first Ligue 1 goal in a month, at a time when his starting spot has become less automatic, with Matias Fernandez-Pardo often leading the line as the number nine to manage Giroud's workload.
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Scores only goal from penalty spot
Giroud scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Angers.
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Doesn't make most of chances
Giroud registered four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Strasbourg.
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Attempts two shots in defeat
Giroud recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Rennes.
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Training in full
Giroud (undisclosed) was spotted training in full on Wednesday with the team, suggesting his substitution during Sunday's 1-0 victory against Le Havre was only due to fatigue, the club posted.
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Suffers apparent injury
Giroud (undisclosed) was forced off in the 57th minute of Sunday's 1-0 victory due to an apparent injury.
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Inching close to MLS move
Giroud wants to move to MLS and is in advanced talks with Los Angeles FC, according to Diario AS.
ANALYSIS
Giroud has decided to leave AC Milan in the summer once his contract expires, and it seems LAFC are leading the race to acquire him. He'd join another former France legend, Hugo Lloris, in the Black & Gold. Giroud would be an instant hit in MLS, and he'd automatically become one of the league's best players.
Giroud has decided to leave AC Milan in the summer once his contract expires, and it seems LAFC are leading the race to acquire him. He'd join another former France legend, Hugo Lloris, in the Black & Gold. Giroud would be an instant hit in MLS, and he'd automatically become one of the league's best players.