Cheaper alternatives to George Hirst
STIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Hirst's profile ↗
George Hirst is a striker for Ipswich Town in the Championship, having made 42 appearances with 11 goals and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Hirst, Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) and Andrej Ilić (1. FC Union Berlin) both offer similar roles, with fit scores of 85/100 and market values of €0m and €8m, respectively.
12 cheaper alternatives to George Hirst
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 36 | €1.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Hirst
≈ 100% George Hirst · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% George Hirst · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% George Hirst · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to George Hirst?
Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to George Hirst.
Who is the best-value alternative to George Hirst?
Milan Zonneveld offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to George Hirst?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match George Hirst's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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