Player Comparison

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

Thiago Silva removeBogdan Veklyak remove
Age4126
PositionCentre-backCentre-back
Club · leagueFC Porto · Liga PortugalFC Kudrivka · Premier Liga
League strength0.580.25
Team strength (Elo)15941042
League minutes576 (19%)1076 (40%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.000.08
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.030.10
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile690
Market value€500k€300k
Estimated acquisition€0 – €191k€0 – €116k
Model value€92k – €1.4M€184k – €341k
Projected value (24m)€255k – €542k€147k – €405k
Bargain IndexNo index96/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskVery HighVery High
Data confidenceLowMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€0 – €191k
Model value (performance-implied)€92k – €1.4M
Projected value (24 months)€255k – €542k
Dashed line: current market value (€500k). 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 Thiago Silva and Bogdan Veklyak

  • Veklyak is 15 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
  • Silva 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 19%).
  • Veklyak is estimated to cost far less (€22k vs €34k mid-estimate).