With an impressive career spanning over a decade, Olivier Giroud, at 37, continues to be a significant contributor for AC Milan in Serie A. Clearly his age hasn't diminished his hunger for success as his superb goal threat and efficiency makes him one of Serie A's feared strikers with percentile rankings at 83.64% and 69.09% respectively.
Giroud showcases an exceptional propensity to find the back of the net with an extraordinary "goals per 90" score landing at the 83.64 percentile level. In addition, his high-ranking assists per 90 (90.91%) and a commendable expected assists (xA) per 90 (65.45%) bear testament to him still being a creative force up front, not just a goalscorer.
However, it's not all roses for the Frenchman. His lower metrics in progressive carrying and passing, sitting at 3.63% and 20% respectively, indicate a less vibrant contribution in initiating attacks. His pass accuracy per 90, languishing at the 36.36 percentile, may suggest a diminishing precision in his passing play, a vital component for a striker.
In the realm of ball recovery, Giroud performs relatively well, sitting in the 70.91 percentile, indicating a solid work rate in regaining possession. However, his ball retention and chance creation metrics reside in the middle and lower end of the spectrum respectively, hinting at areas where improvement may yet be required.
In summary, Giroud remains a crucial asset for AC Milan as a consistent scorer and a noteworthy assist provider. Nevertheless, improvements can be made in his playmaking abilities and ball retention to sustain and escalate his prominence in the twilight of his career.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Olivier Giroud took 77 shots, scoring 15 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 14.18, averaging 0.18 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 6 shots. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 7 goals from 42 shots. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.22 xG per shot.
Headers: 6 goals from 28 headed attempts. A 21.43% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
