Player Comparison

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

Ibrahima Diaby removeIvan Belikov remove
Age1921
PositionDefensive midfielderDefensive midfielder
Club · leagueCercle Brugge · Jupiler Pro LeagueFK Baltika · Premier Liga
League strength0.650.56
Team strength (Elo)13251326
League minutes647 (24%)1171 (43%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.140.31
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.140.19
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile817
Market value€1.5M€900k
Estimated acquisition€1.6M – €7.2M€651k – €2.4M
Model value€239k – €1.9M€417k – €1.6M
Projected value (24m)€989k – €6.6M€493k – €3.0M
Bargain IndexNo index58/100
DevelopmentVery HighModerate
Breakout probability45%11%
RiskVery HighVery High
Data confidenceLowMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€1.6M – €7.2M
Model value (performance-implied)€239k – €1.9M
Projected value (24 months)€989k – €6.6M
Dashed line: current market value (€1.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€651k – €2.4M
Model value (performance-implied)€417k – €1.6M
Projected value (24 months)€493k – €3.0M
Dashed line: current market value (€900k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Ibrahima Diaby and Ivan Belikov

  • Diaby is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
  • Belikov was used far more by the club (43% of minutes vs 24%).
  • Belikov is estimated to cost far less (€1.0M vs €3.5M mid-estimate).