George Hirst

George Hirst contract and transfer fees

George Hirst's contract with Stoke City runs until 30 June 2029 (31 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

George Hirst has moved for €9m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €7m, Ipswich Town to Stoke City, Aug 2026.

Stoke City paid €7m for George Hirst in August 2026. His value is now €11m, €4m above the fee. That is €467k per appearance across his 15 for them so far.

George Hirst transfer history and what each club made

• OH Leuven · sold to Leicester City for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2019)
• Leicester City · signed from OH Leuven for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2019) · sold to Ipswich Town for €2m (Jul 2023)
• Ipswich Town · signed from Leicester City for €2m (Jul 2023) · sold to Stoke City for €7m (Aug 2026) · profit for Ipswich Town €5m
• Stoke City · signed from Ipswich Town for €7m (Aug 2026) · current club

George Hirst injury record and availability

George Hirst has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season George Hirst has played 577 of a possible 1,260 minutes since he joined (46%): 5 starts and 14 appearances in 14 games, average rating 6.54.

Since 2018, George Hirst has had 4 injury spells: 225 days out and 41 games missed. Longest: torn muscle fiber, 118 days (Dec 2023).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: 2 spells, 91 days out, 18 games missed

Stoke City injury list

George Hirst international career: Scotland caps

George Hirst has 10 senior caps for Scotland and 1 international goal.

Last 12 months: 5 caps, 2 starts, 180 minutes in 9 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 6 Jun 2026.