Players like George Saville
CM/CDMMillwall · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Saville's profile ↗
George Saville is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Millwall in the Championship. In the 2024/25 season, he made 45 appearances, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. Players similar to Saville include Jackson Irvine from FC St. Pauli with a fit score of 81/100, and Leonardo Lopes of Cercle Brugge, who has a fit score of 80/100, both offering comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About George Saville
George Saville is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning aerial duels, making him a reliable anchor in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23%, he consistently demonstrates his quality through accurate crosses and solid tackling, contributing significantly to his team's defensive efforts. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Saville
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Saville
≈ 100% George Saville · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% George Saville · strong: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% George Saville · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Saville?
By Doppel's fit score, Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to George Saville, with a 81/100 overall match. Leonardo Lopes and Pepelu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Saville?
Yes. Julian Baas (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Saville?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Saville's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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