Players like George Byers
CM/CDMSheffield Wednesday · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Byers's profile ↗
George Byers is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with 22 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players similar to Byers include Novatus Miroshi from Göztepe, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Atsuki Ito of KAA Gent, with a fit score of 80/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About George Byers
George Byers is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and aerial battles. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 36% of his peers, highlighting room for improvement, but his top-tier metrics in clearances and tackles show his reliability in defensive duties. With an impressive durability record—missing no games in the last three seasons—he remains a dependable presence in midfield, though his contributions in the attacking phase are less pronounced.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Byers
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Byers
≈ 100% George Byers · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% George Byers · low reliability
≈ 100% George Byers · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Byers?
By Doppel's fit score, Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe) is the closest profile to George Byers, with a 83/100 overall match. Atsuki Ito and Stanko Jurić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Byers?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Byers?
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