Player Comparison

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

Carlos Espí removeSantiago Hidalgo remove
Age2021
PositionStrikerStriker
Club · leagueLevante UD · LaligaFC Toulouse · Ligue 1
League strength0.950.88
Team strength (Elo)14201442
League minutes1339 (39%)1303 (43%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.740.69
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.720.60
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile5348
Market value€20.0M€6.0M
Estimated acquisition€17.1M – €31.4M€4.8M – €14.8M
Model value€2.3M – €14.8M€1.8M – €12.5M
Projected value (24m)€11.9M – €40.9M€3.4M – €18.2M
Bargain Index35/10058/100
DevelopmentHighHigh
Breakout probability34%26%
RiskModerateHigh
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€17.1M – €31.4M
Model value (performance-implied)€2.3M – €14.8M
Projected value (24 months)€11.9M – €40.9M
Dashed line: current market value (€20.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€4.8M – €14.8M
Model value (performance-implied)€1.8M – €12.5M
Projected value (24 months)€3.4M – €18.2M
Dashed line: current market value (€6.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Carlos Espí and Santiago Hidalgo

  • Espí has higher context-adjusted goal contributions (0.72 vs 0.60 per 90).
  • Hidalgo is estimated to cost far less (€8.1M vs €24.0M mid-estimate).
  • On value for money the model prefers Hidalgo (Bargain Index 58 vs 35) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
  • Risk differs: Espí Moderate, Hidalgo High.