Players like George Baldock
RM/RBSheffield United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Baldock's profile ↗
The players most similar to George Baldock are Olivier Aertssen, Naoufel El Hannach, Finn Porath. Doppel rates Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Darío Benavides scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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George Baldock is a tenacious, defensive-minded right-back who excels in winning duels and recovering possession in the attacking third. His strong aerial ability and clearance stats highlight his effectiveness in defensive situations, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his durability and consistent performances over the past three seasons underscore his value to Sheffield United as a dependable defender.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Duels won, Aerial duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Baldock
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Naoufel El Hannachsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 20 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Saël Kumbedisimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €12m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Arthursimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €7.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Baldock
≈ 100% George Baldock · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% George Baldock · medium reliability
≈ 100% George Baldock · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Baldock?
By Doppel's fit score, Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to George Baldock, with a 80/100 overall match. Naoufel El Hannach and Finn Porath are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Baldock?
Yes. Darío Benavides (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Baldock?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Baldock's 2023/24 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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