George Hirst

Early life

George Hirst is the son of former Sheffield Wednesday striker David Hirst.

Sheffield Wednesday

After coming through the academy, Hirst signed his first professional contract for Sheffield Wednesday in March 2016. He made his first team debut against Cambridge United on 9 August 2016, in the EFL Cup in a 2–1 defeat. His league debut came on 10 December 2016 against Reading in a 2–1 defeat. In April 2018, Hirst was linked with a move to Manchester United after rejecting a long-term contract at Sheffield Wednesday.

OH Leuven

In June 2018, Hirst was signed by a second division Belgian team, Oud-Heverlee Leuven, led by former Sheffield Wednesday player Nigel Pearson.

Leicester City

After just one season at OH Leuven, Hirst joined Leicester City in the summer of 2019. On 19 July 2020 Hirst made his debut for Leicester, coming on in the 83rd minute in a 3–0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

Rotherham United (loan)

On 16 September 2020, Hirst joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan deal.

Portsmouth (loan)

On 3 August 2021, Hirst joined League One side Portsmouth on loan for the 2021–22 season. He scored his first goal for the club on 9 November 2021 in an EFL Trophy tie against Crystal Palace U21s.

Blackburn Rovers (loan)

On 31 August 2022, Hirst joined Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan, with an option to buy.

Ipswich Town (loan)

On 8 January 2023, Hirst joined Ipswich Town on loan…

Hirst was eligible to represent England as his birthplace and Scotland via his paternal grandfather.

England youth

Hirst made his debut for the England Under-17 national team during the Algarve Cup in February 2016 – in his second game for the team he scored twice against Germany in a 2–2 draw. He was subsequently called up to the squad for the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Azerbaijan. In the group stage Hirst scored against Denmark and started the Quarter-final defeat against Spain. On 23 August 2016, Hirst was called up to the England U18s for the first time. In summer 2017, Hirst represented England Under 20s at the 2017 Toulon Tournament, scoring a hat-trick in a game against Cuba to take his 2016–17 tally to 40 goals in all competitions. Hirst started in the final against the Ivory Coast which England won on penalties and was subsequently named in the team of the tournament. On 1 September 2017, Hirst scored his second hat-trick of the Summer in a victory against Poland, for England Under-19. In July 2018, Hirst was included in the squad for the 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. In May 2019, Hirst was included in the England U20 squad for the 2019 Toulon Tournament.

Scotland

On 11 March 2025, Hirst declared for Scotland through a change of association approved by FIFA. He made his full international debut later that month, in a Nations League match against Greece. Hirst then scored his first Scotland goal on 9 June 2025, during…

Club

As of match played 12 September 2026

International

As of match played 6 June 2026

Scores and results list Scotland goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hirst goal.

Ipswich Town

EFL League One runner-up: 2022–23 EFL Championship runner-up: 2023–24, 2025–26 England U20

Toulon Tournament: 2017 Individual

Toulon Tournament Team of the Tournament: 2017