Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| David Costas remove | Arturo Calabresi remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 30 |
| Position | Centre-back | Centre-back |
| Club · league | Real Oviedo · Laliga | Pisa Sporting Club · Serie A |
| League strength | 0.95 | 0.93 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1294 | 1260 |
| League minutes | 2064 (60%) | 1519 (44%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 48 | 43 |
| Market value | €1.2M | €800k |
| Estimated acquisition | €388k – €1.2M | €236k – €635k |
| Model value | €527k – €1.7M | €257k – €1.3M |
| Projected value (24m) | €367k – €1.0M | €344k – €727k |
| Bargain Index | 26/100 | 77/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Low | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€388k – €1.2M Model value (performance-implied)€527k – €1.7M Projected value (24 months)€367k – €1.0M Dashed line: current market value (€1.2M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€236k – €635k Model value (performance-implied)€257k – €1.3M Projected value (24 months)€344k – €727k Dashed line: current market value (€800k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates David Costas and Arturo Calabresi
- Costas was used far more by the club (60% of minutes vs 44%).
- Calabresi is estimated to cost far less (€314k vs €823k mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Calabresi (Bargain Index 77 vs 26) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
- Risk differs: Costas Low, Calabresi Moderate.