Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Mathieu Maertens remove | Owen Maës remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 27 |
| Position | Attacking midfielder | Attacking midfielder |
| Club · league | Oud-Heverlee Leuven · Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière · Jupiler Pro League |
| League strength | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1329 | 1297 |
| League minutes | 1041 (39%) | 1211 (45%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.45 | 0.33 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 29 | 14 |
| Market value | €600k | €500k |
| Estimated acquisition | €180k – €790k | €139k – €611k |
| Model value | €420k – €973k | €378k – €952k |
| Projected value (24m) | €172k – €462k | €260k – €625k |
| Bargain Index | 18/100 | 73/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | High | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€180k – €790k Model value (performance-implied)€420k – €973k Projected value (24 months)€172k – €462k Dashed line: current market value (€600k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€139k – €611k Model value (performance-implied)€378k – €952k Projected value (24 months)€260k – €625k Dashed line: current market value (€500k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Mathieu Maertens and Owen Maës
- Maës is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Maertens has higher context-adjusted goal contributions (0.45 vs 0.33 per 90).
- On value for money the model prefers Maës (Bargain Index 73 vs 18) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
- Risk differs: Maertens High, Maës Moderate.