Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Rick van Drongelen remove | Eduard Sarapiy remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Position | Centre-back | Centre-back |
| Club · league | Samsunspor · Super Lig | FK Polissya Zhytomyr · Premier Liga |
| League strength | 0.40 | 0.25 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1310 | 1290 |
| League minutes | 2823 (92%) | 2585 (96%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 51 | 42 |
| Market value | €6.0M | €2.5M |
| Estimated acquisition | €2.5M – €6.7M | €983k – €2.5M |
| Model value | €1.0M – €3.1M | €622k – €2.3M |
| Projected value (24m) | €2.9M – €7.7M | €1.1M – €3.5M |
| Bargain Index | 41/100 | 69/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Low | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€2.5M – €6.7M Model value (performance-implied)€1.0M – €3.1M Projected value (24 months)€2.9M – €7.7M Dashed line: current market value (€6.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€983k – €2.5M Model value (performance-implied)€622k – €2.3M Projected value (24 months)€1.1M – €3.5M Dashed line: current market value (€2.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Rick van Drongelen and Eduard Sarapiy
- Drongelen plays in a stronger league (0.40 vs 0.25); the other's output carries more translation uncertainty.
- Sarapiy is estimated to cost far less (€1.8M vs €5.1M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Sarapiy (Bargain Index 69 vs 41) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
- Risk differs: Drongelen Low, Sarapiy Moderate.