Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Alberto Grassi remove | Birger Verstraete remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 32 |
| Position | Defensive midfielder | Defensive midfielder |
| Club · league | US Cremonese · Serie A | Oud-Heverlee Leuven · Jupiler Pro League |
| League strength | 0.93 | 0.65 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1299 | 1329 |
| League minutes | 1755 (51%) | 1498 (56%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 57 | 42 |
| Market value | €1.4M | €900k |
| Estimated acquisition | €407k – €1.1M | €253k – €758k |
| Model value | €727k – €2.3M | €528k – €2.3M |
| Projected value (24m) | €392k – €1.2M | €268k – €655k |
| Bargain Index | 57/100 | 23/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | High | Very High |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€407k – €1.1M Model value (performance-implied)€727k – €2.3M Projected value (24 months)€392k – €1.2M Dashed line: current market value (€1.4M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€253k – €758k Model value (performance-implied)€528k – €2.3M Projected value (24 months)€268k – €655k Dashed line: current market value (€900k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Alberto Grassi and Birger Verstraete
- Grassi plays in a stronger league (0.93 vs 0.65); the other's output carries more translation uncertainty.
- Verstraete is estimated to cost far less (€338k vs €543k mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Grassi (Bargain Index 57 vs 23) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
- Risk differs: Grassi High, Verstraete Very High.