Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Sean Longstaff remove | James Ward-Prowse remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 31 |
| Position | Central midfielder | Central midfielder |
| Club · league | Leeds United · Premier League | Burnley FC · Premier League |
| League strength | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1521 | 1410 |
| League minutes | 1006 (29%) | 1097 (32%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.36 | 0.08 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.40 | 0.31 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 87 | 85 |
| Market value | €15.0M | €5.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €6.1M – €15.5M | €1.2M – €3.9M |
| Model value | €11.3M – €16.8M | €4.1M – €5.7M |
| Projected value (24m) | €4.7M – €11.3M | €1.4M – €3.1M |
| Bargain Index | 13/100 | 10/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Moderate | High |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€6.1M – €15.5M Model value (performance-implied)€11.3M – €16.8M Projected value (24 months)€4.7M – €11.3M Dashed line: current market value (€15.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€1.2M – €3.9M Model value (performance-implied)€4.1M – €5.7M Projected value (24 months)€1.4M – €3.1M Dashed line: current market value (€5.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Sean Longstaff and James Ward-Prowse
- Longstaff is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Longstaff has higher context-adjusted goal contributions (0.40 vs 0.31 per 90).
- Ward-Prowse is estimated to cost far less (€1.6M vs €10.1M mid-estimate).
- Risk differs: Longstaff Moderate, Ward-Prowse High.