Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Ruud Nijstad remove | Ibrahima Ba remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 18 | 21 |
| Position | Centre-back | Centre-back |
| Club · league | FC Twente Enschede · Eredivisie | FC Famalicão · Liga Portugal |
| League strength | 0.43 | 0.58 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1403 | 1406 |
| League minutes | 1675 (55%) | 1655 (54%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 32 | 37 |
| Market value | €10.0M | €12.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €8.6M – €23.9M | €10.0M – €20.5M |
| Model value | €534k – €6.7M | €564k – €5.1M |
| Projected value (24m) | €7.6M – €32.1M | €8.2M – €27.3M |
| Bargain Index | 36/100 | 51/100 |
| Development | Very High | High |
| Breakout probability | 58% | 28% |
| Risk | High | High |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€8.6M – €23.9M Model value (performance-implied)€534k – €6.7M Projected value (24 months)€7.6M – €32.1M Dashed line: current market value (€10.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€10.0M – €20.5M Model value (performance-implied)€564k – €5.1M Projected value (24 months)€8.2M – €27.3M Dashed line: current market value (€12.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Ruud Nijstad and Ibrahima Ba
- Nijstad is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- On value for money the model prefers Ba (Bargain Index 51 vs 36) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.