Who should replace George Hirst?
STIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Hirst's profile ↗
George Hirst is a striker for Ipswich Town in the Championship, having made 42 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Hirst, Jamie Vardy (Leicester City, fit 82/100), Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United, fit 83/100), and Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen, fit 82/100) are strong candidates, offering similar tactical fits within their respective teams.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 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↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
* 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 best replacement for George Hirst?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) does the closest job to George Hirst, at 93/100 on profile. Patrick Bamford and Patrik Schick follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace George Hirst?
Yes — Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for George Hirst?
Doppel learns George Hirst's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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