Players like George Hirst
STIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Hirst's profile ↗
The players most similar to George Hirst are Jamie Vardy, Patrick Bamford, Patrik Schick. Doppel rates Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Milan Zonneveld scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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George Hirst is a mobile link-up forward who thrives on creating and converting chances, evidenced by his strong xG and xA metrics. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 15% of his peers, he showcases notable aerial prowess and consistently contributes to goal-scoring opportunities, ranking in the top 20% for big chances created. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: xG + xA, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Hirst
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Hirst
≈ 100% George Hirst · low reliability
≈ 100% George Hirst · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% George Hirst · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Hirst?
By Doppel's fit score, Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) is the closest profile to George Hirst, with a 82/100 overall match. Patrick Bamford and Patrik Schick are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Hirst?
Yes. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Hirst?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Hirst's 2025/26 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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