Player Comparison

Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.

Junior Mwanga removeJulian Niehues remove
Age2325
PositionDefensive midfielderDefensive midfielder
Club · leagueFC Nantes · Ligue 11. Fußballclub Heidenheim 1846 · Bundesliga
League strength0.880.94
Team strength (Elo)13501323
League minutes1642 (54%)1389 (45%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.110.19
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.180.21
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile5141
Market value€6.0M€1.5M
Estimated acquisition€2.6M – €6.8M€597k – €1.7M
Model value€2.1M – €5.7M€941k – €2.7M
Projected value (24m)€3.1M – €9.4M€762k – €2.7M
Bargain Index94/10099/100
DevelopmentModerateLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskModerateModerate
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€2.6M – €6.8M
Model value (performance-implied)€2.1M – €5.7M
Projected value (24 months)€3.1M – €9.4M
Dashed line: current market value (€6.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€597k – €1.7M
Model value (performance-implied)€941k – €2.7M
Projected value (24 months)€762k – €2.7M
Dashed line: current market value (€1.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Junior Mwanga and Julian Niehues

  • Mwanga is 2 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
  • Niehues is estimated to cost far less (€795k vs €3.5M mid-estimate).