Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| El Hadji Malick Diouf remove | Quentin Merlin remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 21 | 24 |
| Position | Left-back | Left-back |
| Club · league | West Ham United · Premier League | Stade Rennais FC · Ligue 1 |
| League strength | 1.30 | 0.88 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1520 | 1520 |
| League minutes | 2711 (79%) | 2532 (83%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 83 | 78 |
| Market value | €28.0M | €15.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €18.9M – €41.7M | €10.8M – €21.1M |
| Model value | €7.3M – €32.2M | €8.2M – €19.8M |
| Projected value (24m) | €20.0M – €47.9M | €8.2M – €22.1M |
| Bargain Index | 67/100 | 43/100 |
| Development | High | Moderate |
| Breakout probability | 15% | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Low | Low |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€18.9M – €41.7M Model value (performance-implied)€7.3M – €32.2M Projected value (24 months)€20.0M – €47.9M Dashed line: current market value (€28.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€10.8M – €21.1M Model value (performance-implied)€8.2M – €19.8M Projected value (24 months)€8.2M – €22.1M Dashed line: current market value (€15.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates El Hadji Malick Diouf and Quentin Merlin
- Diouf is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Diouf plays in a stronger league (1.30 vs 0.88); the other's output carries more translation uncertainty.
- Merlin is estimated to cost far less (€15.1M vs €31.0M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Diouf (Bargain Index 67 vs 43) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.