Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Marcel Sabitzer remove | Óscar Valentín remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 32 | 31 |
| Position | Central midfielder | Central midfielder |
| Club · league | Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga | Rayo Vallecano · Laliga |
| League strength | 0.94 | 0.95 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1656 | 1518 |
| League minutes | 1823 (60%) | 2115 (62%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.15 | 0.04 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 90 | 78 |
| Market value | €6.0M | €2.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €1.5M – €4.8M | €522k – €1.6M |
| Model value | €6.2M – €13.9M | €1.6M – €5.5M |
| Projected value (24m) | €1.4M – €3.4M | €527k – €1.6M |
| Bargain Index | 16/100 | 61/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Moderate | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€1.5M – €4.8M Model value (performance-implied)€6.2M – €13.9M Projected value (24 months)€1.4M – €3.4M Dashed line: current market value (€6.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€522k – €1.6M Model value (performance-implied)€1.6M – €5.5M Projected value (24 months)€527k – €1.6M Dashed line: current market value (€2.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Marcel Sabitzer and Óscar Valentín
- Valentín is estimated to cost far less (€696k vs €2.1M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Valentín (Bargain Index 61 vs 16) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.