Olivier Giroud 91 OVR - FC 26 Knockout Royalty

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ST France Ligue 1 McDonald's LOSC
Left Foot ★★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Lengthy 193 cm 91 kg 39 yrs
Olivier Giroud
91
ST
Low Driven Shot
Finesse Shot
Game Changer
Precision Header
L 4★5
Giroud
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 90 83 85 50 89
France Ligue 1 McDonald's LOSC
92 CARD 89 CARD 79 CARD 91 KNOCKOUT ROYALTY
86 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
86
Sprint Speed
86
90 Shooting
Finishing
90
Positioning
96
Long Shots
82
Shot Power
92
Penalties
98
FK Accuracy
76
Volleys
94
83 Passing
Vision
91
Short Pass
88
Long Pass
75
Curve
85
Crossing
75
FK Accuracy
76
85 Dribbling
Ball Control
90
Dribbling
82
Composure [simulator]
94
Balance
80
Agility
82
Reactions
93
50 Defending
Def. Awareness
46
Interceptions
52
Stand Tackle
46
Slide Tackle
26
Heading
96
89 Physical
Strength [simulator]
94
Jumping
92
Aggression
84
Stamina [simulator]
83

Player Info

Full NameOlivier Giroud
Overall 91
Position ST
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATELengthy
Height193 cm
Weight91 kg
Age39
Body TypeAverage Tall
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.9
Nation France
League Ligue 1 McDonald's
Club LOSC
Card ID67287373
Base ID178509

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

ST Roles
Advanced Forward++ Poacher++ Target Forward++ False 9+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Olivier Giroud

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Lev Yashin
      93
      GK
      Cross Claimer
      Footwork
      Long Ball Pass
      Deflector
      R 1★5
      Yashin
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 94 90 82 95 0 94
      Russia Icons ICONS

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Laura Dick
      93
      GK
      Long Ball Pass
      Far Reach
      Footwork
      Cross Claimer
      R 1★4
      Dick
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 92 93 88 95 0 92
      Germany Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga TSG Hoffenheim

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Nadine Angerer
      93
      GK
      Far Reach
      Footwork
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      R 1★4
      Angerer
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 93 90 82 95 0 93
      Germany Icons ICONS

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Chavas
      93
      GK
      Deflector
      Far Reach
      Rush Out
      Long Ball Pass
      L
      L 1★4
      Chavas
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 93 93 90 94 0 92
      France Arkema Première Ligue Paris FC

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Oliver Kahn
      93
      GK
      Far Reach
      Rush Out
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      R 5★5
      Kahn
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 95 88 73 97 0 91
      Germany Icons ICONS

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Carl Rushworth
      93
      GK
      Long Ball Pass
      Deflector
      Footwork
      Pinged Pass
      L 1★4
      Rushworth
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 93 91 92 94 0 92
      England EFL Championship Coventry City

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Olivier Giroud

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      André
      92
      CDM
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      Intercept
      Precision Header
      CM R
      R 4★4
      André
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 80 90 91 90 93
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's LOSC

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Blaise Matuidi
      95
      CDM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Quick Step
      Pinged Pass
      CM L
      L 4★5
      Matuidi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 85 99 91 90 92
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's HERO

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Akliouche
      91
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      First Touch
      Technical
      Finesse Shot
      RM RW L
      L 4★4
      Akliouche
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 88 93 95 60 80
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Zaïre-Emery
      93
      RB
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Quick Step
      Tiki Taka
      CDM CM CAM
      R 4★4
      Zaïre-Emery
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 90 93 95 92 93
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's Paris SG

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Thomasson
      92
      CM
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Finesse Shot
      CAM R
      R 4★5
      Thomasson
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 90 93 92 85 87
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's RC Lens

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Pierrick Capelle
      91
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      Anticipate
      Bruiser
      Incisive Pass
      CM L
      L 4★4
      Capelle
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 90 92 91 90 87
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's Angers SCO

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.

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