Player Comparison

Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.

Luka Modrić removeWilmar Barrios remove
Age4032
PositionDefensive midfielderDefensive midfielder
Club · leagueAC Milan · Serie AAO FK Zenit Sankt-Peterburg · Premier Liga
League strength0.930.56
Team strength (Elo)15701597
League minutes2816 (82%)2557 (95%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.160.04
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.130.03
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile9384
Market value€3.5M€6.0M
Estimated acquisition€1.3M – €4.5M€1.7M – €4.8M
Model value€990k – €4.9M€2.3M – €6.3M
Projected value (24m)€1.4M – €3.0M€1.2M – €2.9M
Bargain IndexNo index17/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskModerateVery High
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€1.3M – €4.5M
Model value (performance-implied)€990k – €4.9M
Projected value (24 months)€1.4M – €3.0M
Dashed line: current market value (€3.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€1.7M – €4.8M
Model value (performance-implied)€2.3M – €6.3M
Projected value (24 months)€1.2M – €2.9M
Dashed line: current market value (€6.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Luka Modrić and Wilmar Barrios

  • Barrios is 8 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
  • Modrić plays in a stronger league (0.93 vs 0.56); the other's output carries more translation uncertainty.
  • Modrić has higher context-adjusted goal contributions (0.13 vs 0.03 per 90).
  • Risk differs: Modrić Moderate, Barrios Very High.