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The Stat That Proves Olivier Giroud Is One Of Europe's Deadliest Striker

The Stat That Proves Olivier Giroud Is One Of Europe's Deadliest Striker

Understated.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

From scoring that ridiculous scorpion kick last week to equalising against Bournemouth last night, Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud isn't everybody's favourite footballer but you have to admit, his record in the 2016/17 season is very impressive.

In fact, Giroud is providing Arsenal with a goal or assist every 49 minutes on average this season.

To put that statistic into greater perspective, he has a better goal/assist ratio than any other player in Europe's top five leagues.

Another Premier League forward comes close to the Frenchman but Kelechi Iheanacho doesn't quite match up to Giroud's incredible goal and assist rate.

To add to his already remarkable achievement above, Olivier Giroud has scored 12 goals from his last 17 shots on target in all competitions.

So not only did Giroud score a goal of the season contender against Crystal Palace tight at the start of 2017, but he has topped the charts is terms of goals and assists.

Giroud
Giroud
Fifpro
Fifpro

Giroud has scored 8 goals in 20 games this season for Arsenal, one of his best returns for some time. He certainly splits opinion but these stats are certainly impressive.

Here's Ian Wright's reaction to Giroud's goal last night:

Thoughts on the Arsenal striker? Let us know.

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