Interesting Facts About Serhou Guirassy: Journeying From Youth Days
- Think Football Ideas
- Apr 16
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 18
Ah, Serhou Guirassy. You might know him now as the top scorer of the 2024-25 Champions League, with a ridiculous 13 goals in just one season, but before the limelight and the iconic hat-trick against Barcelona in April 2025, there was a long journey.
And it’s in the journey that all kinds of resilience, grit, and unexpected brilliance are forged. In most cases, the world only sees the final chapter, but Guirassy’s story was written in the countless hurdles, setbacks, and comebacks that shaped his rise. Let’s rewind the tape a bit and take a look at what made this Guinean powerhouse tick, all the way from his early days.
Below Are Interesting Fun Facts About Serhou Guirassy, Journeying From Youth Days
1. A Late Bloomer? Maybe Not So Much
It’s easy to forget that Guirassy wasn’t always this goal-scoring machine. In fact, his rise to the top came with the classic slow-burning narrative. He wasn’t the golden boy of French football right out of the gates.
His first full professional season in 2014-15? He scored six goals in 29 Ligue 2 matches with Laval. Nothing special, you might say. But if you dig deeper, you’ll find a striker who was always ready to pounce, just waiting for that moment when everything clicked.
2. From France to Germany: The Move That Changed Everything
In the summer of 2016, Guirassy made his move from Lille to Cologne in Germany. The switch wasn’t smooth sailing, though. There was a “minor war of words” (according to reports) between the clubs regarding his medical check-up. Who knew football transfers could get this spicy?
It was here in Cologne, however, that Guirassy’s first taste of top-flight football would come, though let’s be honest, it wasn’t always the fairytale. With injury setbacks and just four goals from 21 Bundesliga appearances in his first two seasons, things weren’t looking particularly rosy.
But here's the thing about Guirassy: his career has been all about resilience. He didn’t just take the setbacks — he pushed through them.
3. The Injury Struggles: They’re Real
We can’t write about Guirassy’s early years without mentioning the injury troubles. He missed 75 games in his career, with 41 of them during his time at Cologne. Yet, every time he was knocked down, he came back stronger. Ever noticed how footballers seem to get their best form just when you count them out? Guirassy’s story fits that bill to a T.
4. His Loan to Amiens: The Turning Point
In a twist straight out of a sports movie, Guirassy was loaned out to Amiens in 2018, and suddenly, it was as if the universe decided, "Okay, let's see what this guy can do." He bagged eight goals in 16 appearances, proving that maybe the stars were just aligning for him at that very moment.
Amiens saw something in him and made the move permanent for about €5 million. But his journey didn’t stop there. By the time Guirassy was playing in Rennes, he was hitting double figures consistently — 25 goals in two seasons.
5. Realising His Potential: The Bundesliga Revelation
Then came the real turning point: the return to Germany in 2022. He made his mark at Stuttgart, scoring 14 goals in his first season. And here’s the kicker: this wasn’t just any average footballer turning his luck around.
He was playing a huge part in keeping Stuttgart from relegation and helping them stay afloat in the Bundesliga. Stuttgart, like Amiens, made the move permanent for about €9 million. But that’s not all — Guirassy was just warming up.
6. The Big 30: The Season That Changed Everything
In the 2023-24 season, Serhou Guirassy turned into a sensation. Out of nowhere, he found himself scoring 28 Bundesliga goals in just 28 games — one every 79 minutes. Fire!
That was the moment he really became the striker to watch in Europe. Imagine: a guy who had struggled with injury for years, now doing this. He was just two goals behind Harry Kane for the Golden Boot. Let that sink in.
7. Answering the Call of Heritage
You probably thought Guirassy, who once wore the blue of Les Bleus at youth level, would stick with France, right? But sometimes, the pull of home is stronger than the path you started on.
In a heartfelt decision, Guirassy chose to represent Guinea — the country of his birth, his roots, his people. It surprised some, sure, but for him, it was more than a switch. It was a return, a tribute, a new chapter grounded in where it all began.
8. Champions League Breakthrough: From Stuttgart Star to Dortmund Danger Man
After a jaw-dropping 2023–24 campaign with Stuttgart, where he scored 28 Bundesliga goals in as many games, the big move finally came. In the summer of 2024, Borussia Dortmund triggered his £14.7m release clause, and Guirassy took his scoring boots to the big stage.
It didn’t take long for him to make noise. In his debut Champions League season, he netted 13 goals, becoming Europe’s top scorer in the competition — and yes, that’s the most ever by an African player in a single campaign.
9. That Barcelona Hat-Trick: A Glorious Night
In April 2025, Guirassy scored a hat-trick against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals, bringing Dortmund back into the tie. Even though the aggregate score was 5–4 in Barcelona’s favour, that performance, which saw him score with his left foot, right foot, and head, solidified his place as one of the most dangerous strikers on the planet.
The Bottom Line
You’d be surprised at how far persistence can take a player. Serhou Guirassy’s rise wasn’t exactly glamorous, and certainly not a straight path. From being relegated in France to playing for Amiens, Cologne, and eventually Stuttgart, this journeyman striker had plenty of setbacks to overcome.
But now? Now, he’s the top scorer in the Champions League, and we’re all watching as he makes history one goal at a time. If there's one thing you can learn from Serhou Guirassy, it’s this: Never let the setbacks define you — let the comebacks do that instead.
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