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 (Cremonese) 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 October 2026.
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George Hirst is a mobile link-up forward with a knack for finding the back of the net and creating big chances, evident in his top-tier metrics for xG and xA. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 15% of his peers, his ability to win aerial duels and contribute non-penalty goals showcases his potential impact in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, limiting his availability and consistency on the pitch.
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↗ | Cremonese | 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↗ | Everton | 24 | €31m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €240m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to George Hirst?
Statistically, Jamie Vardy (Cremonese) is the closest look-alike to George Hirst — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for George Hirst?
By Doppel's fit score, Jamie Vardy (Cremonese) 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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