Serhou Guirassy has carved his name into UEFA Champions League history books with an electrifying 2024/2025 campaign, delivering record-breaking performances for Borussia Dortmund even as the club bowed out in the quarter-finals. The 29-year-old Guinean striker became a standout figure on the European stage, breaking multiple records and solidifying his legacy in Dortmund’s football folklore.
A Historic Night at Camp Nou
On April 15, 2025, Guirassy etched his name in the competition’s annals by scoring a stunning hat trick in the second leg of the quarter-finals against Barcelona. His three goals secured a 3-1 win for Dortmund on the night, but the aggregate scoreline of 5-3 in Barcelona’s favor meant the German side still crashed out of the tournament.
Despite the exit, Guirassy’s three-goal masterclass broke new ground—he became the first African player to score a hat trick in a Champions League quarter-final or beyond, a feat that reflects his remarkable form and clinical prowess.
Top Scorer & Club Record Breaker
Guirassy ends the 2024/2025 Champions League season with 13 goals, claiming the top scorer title ahead of big names like Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane, and Raphinha. In doing so, he smashed Borussia Dortmund’s all-time record for goals in a single Champions League season. The previous benchmark of 10 goals was jointly held by Lewandowski and Erling Haaland.
His tally also puts him in the same elite bracket as other Dortmund legends—Guirassy is now one of only a handful of players to score a Champions League hat trick for the club, joining Lewandowski, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Karim Adeyemi.
Yet, in a bittersweet twist, Guirassy becomes the first player ever to score a hat trick in a Champions League knockout round match and still be eliminated.
A Meteoric Rise in Europe
Born on March 12, 1996, in Arles, France, Guirassy represents the Guinea national team and joined Dortmund in the summer of 2024 from VfB Stuttgart. His arrival has transformed Dortmund’s attack, with his physical presence, aerial dominance, and ruthless finishing making him one of the most feared forwards in Europe.
In the Bundesliga, Guirassy has continued his red-hot form, remaining among the top scorers domestically while also showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion in high-stakes European nights.
What’s Next for Guirassy?
Although Dortmund’s Champions League dreams ended prematurely, Guirassy’s future looks brighter than ever. His performances have not only galvanized the Black and Yellow faithful but also attracted attention across Europe.
With fans and pundits eagerly anticipating what’s to come, Serhou Guirassy’s 2024/2025 Champions League run will be remembered not just for the goals—but for the legacy he’s built along the way.
A star has risen—and he’s just getting started.
