Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| João Afonso remove | Bogdan Veklyak remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 36 | 26 |
| Position | Centre-back | Centre-back |
| Club · league | CD Tondela · Liga Portugal | FC Kudrivka · Premier Liga |
| League strength | 0.58 | 0.25 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1194 | 1042 |
| League minutes | 608 (20%) | 1076 (40%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 9 | 0 |
| Market value | €50k | €300k |
| Estimated acquisition | €27k – €75k | €0 – €116k |
| Model value | €57k – €194k | €184k – €341k |
| Projected value (24m) | €35k – €104k | €147k – €405k |
| Bargain Index | No index | 96/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Very High | Very High |
| Data confidence | Low | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€27k – €75k Model value (performance-implied)€57k – €194k Projected value (24 months)€35k – €104k Dashed line: current market value (€50k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€0 – €116k Model value (performance-implied)€184k – €341k Projected value (24 months)€147k – €405k Dashed line: current market value (€300k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates João Afonso and Bogdan Veklyak
- Veklyak is 9 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Afonso plays in a stronger league (0.58 vs 0.25); the other's output carries more translation uncertainty.
- Veklyak was used far more by the club (40% of minutes vs 20%).
- Veklyak is estimated to cost far less (€22k vs €36k mid-estimate).