Players like George Pușcaș
STBari · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Pușcaș's profile ↗
George Pușcaș is a striker for Bari in the Italian Serie B, having made 34 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Pușcaș include Gustavo Varela of Gil Vicente, with a fit score of 81/100, and Alejandro Marqués from Estoril Praia, who has a fit score of 80/100. Both exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives.
About George Pușcaș
George Pușcaș is a traditional striker, yet his current form places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers. With only 8 goals in 34 appearances this season, he struggles to make an impact in the final third, reflected in his low metrics for key passes and chance creation. However, his reliability is notable, having missed just 8 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability as a squad option.
Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Pușcaș
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Varelasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 21 | €3.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Marcos Fernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | David Minsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 27 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €33m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Pușcaș
≈ 100% George Pușcaș · medium reliability
≈ 100% George Pușcaș · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% George Pușcaș · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Pușcaș?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Varela (Gil Vicente) is the closest profile to George Pușcaș, with a 81/100 overall match. Alejandro Marqués and Nacho Ferri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Pușcaș?
Yes. Alejandro Marqués (Estoril Praia) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Pușcaș?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Pușcaș's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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