Domestic-league season · Lille.
Missed 5 of Lille's ~34 games this season through 5 injury absences (hamstring, leg, injury). He still appeared 30 times — a solid return given how little of the season he was available. His rating is judged mainly on the games he was fit to play.
Earlier this season at Los Angeles FC — Major League Soccer: 11 apps, 3g 1a, 528 min
Earlier this season at Los Angeles FC — CONCACAF Champions League: 4 apps, 0g 0a, 147 min
The headline Season rating covers his time at Lille; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 1623 | 6.62 |
 UEFA Europa League | 12 | 4 | 0 | 654 | 6.53 |
 Major League Soccerat Los Angeles FC | 11 | 3 | 1 | 528 | 6.94 |
 FIFA Club World Cupat Los Angeles FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 207 | 6.8 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 6.4 |
 CONCACAF Champions Leagueat Los Angeles FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 6.48 |
 FIFA Club World Cup - Play-Inat Los Angeles FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 | — |
Following his move to Lille, Giroud's current-season form is up 775% on last season (Season 4→35), while his Rating climbed 5→18. His peak season for form remains 2023/24 (Season 63).
| Season | Club | Apps | G | A | Match | RTG | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Lille · 3rd | 30 | 7 | 1 | 6.62 | 18 | 35 |
| 2024/25 | Los Angeles FC · 8th | 14 | 0 | 1 | 6.84 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023/24 | AC Milan · 2nd | 35 | 15 | 8 | 7.16 | 30 | 63 |
| 2022/23 | AC Milan · 4th | 33 | 13 | 5 | 6.96 | 28 | 52 |
| 2021/22 | AC Milan · 1st | 29 | 11 | 3 | 7.09 | 26 | 43 |
| 2020/21 | Chelsea · 4th | 17 | 4 | 0 | 6.69 | 22 | 15 |
Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year.
O. Giroud is a 39-year-old centre-forward at Lille, rated 17.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 317th of 324 in the Ligue 1. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter this season (60.1% of available minutes). He brings 0.44 goal contributions per 90 (0.39 goals, 0.06 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Giroud.
Judged on this season alone, Giroud graded 35 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 15th of 33 of the 33 centre-forwards in the Ligue 1, on 7 goals and 1 assist in 30 appearances (0.444 involvements per 90).
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 4 → 35). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 18, 32nd of 33 of the 33 centre-forwards in the Ligue 1. At 39 Giroud is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 7.2 reflects that trajectory.
Read the appearance count in context: Giroud missed 5 games through injury (hamstring, leg, injury) out of roughly 34 this season. The 30 he did play is a solid return on the time he was fit, and his ratings are weighted toward those games rather than the ones he sat out injured.
Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
7 goals in 30 appearances (0.23 per game) for an upper-table side. Add 1 assist for 8 goal contributions in all.
With a Rating of 17.9, Giroud carries the 32nd-highest potential of the centre-forwards in the Ligue 1 of 33. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.44 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~29), then tapers with age. At 39, Giroud sits on 7.2, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Giroud's projected Rating — 17.9 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.
€36M total transfer fees · 8 moves
Lille have completed the signing of O. Giroud — the move is confirmed, led by RTL (France) — reports LOSC official announcement and corroborated by 14 reports (100% credibility).
Coverage noting LAFC confirmed Giroud departure and Lille completed the signing; mentions mutual termination enabling move.
French national radio/TV outlet summarising LOSC's official communiqué and Giroud's signing for one year.
AP/US wire coverage: Giroud leaving LAFC after one season and widely expected to join Lille on a free transfer.
Spanish-language coverage noting the official announcement by LOSC and Giroud's signing to Lille.
Romano's post reporting: 'Olivier Giroud to Lille, here we go' — confirms Giroud accepted a one-year proposal, medical booked.
Report: LAFC announced Giroud's departure, opening the way to a probable arrival at Lille (covers club statement and expected Lille move).
Reports that Giroud is closing in on exit from MLS with Lille set to sign him.
French national press: Giroud has reached agreement with LAFC to terminate contract and is expected to join Lille.
Reports Lille have signed Giroud after he left LAFC; coverage of his signing and quotes following arrival.
Giroud has signed a one-year deal with Lille after leaving LAFC (reports his return to Ligue 1).
Lille have made an approach to sign French striker Olivier Giroud from LAFC; reports he is set to join Lille.
LAFC announced it and said Giroud and the club mutually agreed to part ways ahead of his move to Lille.
Olivier Giroud’s Lille contract extension noted by the official Ligue 1 site highlighting the one‑year renewal.
Olivier Giroud has signed a one‑year contract extension with Lille (LOSC) keeping him at the club until summer 2027.
