Serhou Guirassy, the star of Borussia Dortmund, has shared insights into his footballing influences, revealing the two top strikers who shaped his style as a child.
Unlike many modern-day players who had posters of their heroes adorning their rooms, the Guinean international didn’t follow the typical trend. Instead, he focused on the performances of iconic forwards.
In a recent interview with Sport Bild, Guirassy spoke about the strikers he admired growing up: “I didn’t have any posters in my room. But of course I always followed strikers with special quality. Didier Drogba for example. And Karim Benzema. For me, he is a complete striker, that impressed me. Of course, as a child, you look at what you see and think, ‘I can learn from the best.’ I always watched his game very closely and tried to adopt his style of play a little.”
On 18 July 2024, Guirassy made the move to Borussia Dortmund, signing a four-year contract for €18 million. In his debut Bundesliga season, he’s been in exceptional form, scoring six goals and providing one assist in 11 games.
