Player Review
90 - Player Moments
From the moment I saw this Giroud card I knew I had to unlock him, I grinded Managerial Masterpiece with pleasure and I started to play with Giroud. I got to admit I unlocked him because I thought a Giroud card with pace was just fun. I played him with an engine in a 4-2-3-1 at striker because I wanted all the focus on him and he absolutely destroyed defences. He's not too quick but when he is through nobody is going to catch up with him because he just smacks everyone away who dares to come close. You can also throw a cross on him and you're almost sure that he's going to create a chance with his 6'4" (193 cm) and 89 jumping. Although you would think heading is his strongest benefit (which is really good too, he even scored a few corner kicks), he scored some absolute bangers like long shots but also a sick mid-air volley. His dribbling is okay and his 4* skillmoves really helps in some situations but I wouldn't go on a too optimistic dribbling run with him. All I can say is if you are doubting to unlock him, you should really do it. I played him in 13 rivals games and he managed to score 27 which is an average of 2.08 goals per game.
Pace: he feels quite quick in-game
Shooting: absolutely stunning sometimes
Jumping: in combination with is length is deadly
Strength: never seen such a strong striker, could throw Mike Tyson off the ball
Agility and balance: you would expect him clunky with his length but is quite agile
4* SM
Dribbling: can do a dribble , but don't expect too much
Passing: He's not going to give an amazing long ball, he rather receives
3* WF: sometimes inconsistent with his right but can score 1 on 1's