Players like George Dobson
CM/CDMWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Dobson's profile ↗
The players most similar to George Dobson are Beñat Gerenabarrena, Calvin Twigt, Darko Nejašmić. Doppel rates Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Calvin Twigt scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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George Dobson is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing a solid shield in front of the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 27% of his peers, he showcases exceptional ability in accurate long balls and defensive contributions, including clearances and tackles. His remarkable durability, missing only two games in the last three seasons, further cements his reliability in the engine room, though he could contribute more in the attacking third.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Dobson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Dobson
≈ 100% George Dobson · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% George Dobson · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% George Dobson · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Dobson?
By Doppel's fit score, Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) is the closest profile to George Dobson, with a 83/100 overall match. Calvin Twigt and Darko Nejašmić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Dobson?
Yes. Calvin Twigt (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Dobson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Dobson's 2025/26 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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