Player Comparison

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

Alexis Saelemaekers removeZeki Çelik remove
Age2729
PositionRight midfielderRight midfielder
Club · leagueAC Milan · Serie AAssociazione Sportiva Roma · Serie A
League strength0.930.93
Team strength (Elo)15701638
League minutes2802 (82%)2731 (80%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.230.10
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.200.11
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile8790
Market value€20.0M€14.0M
Estimated acquisition€15.4M – €20.9M€6.7M – €16.4M
Model value€11.6M – €30.8M€10.4M – €29.6M
Projected value (24m)€8.8M – €24.2M€4.1M – €11.4M
Bargain Index25/1009/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskLowLow
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€15.4M – €20.9M
Model value (performance-implied)€11.6M – €30.8M
Projected value (24 months)€8.8M – €24.2M
Dashed line: current market value (€20.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€6.7M – €16.4M
Model value (performance-implied)€10.4M – €29.6M
Projected value (24 months)€4.1M – €11.4M
Dashed line: current market value (€14.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Alexis Saelemaekers and Zeki Çelik

  • Saelemaekers is 2 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
  • Saelemaekers has higher context-adjusted goal contributions (0.20 vs 0.11 per 90).
  • Çelik is estimated to cost far less (€10.7M vs €17.2M mid-estimate).
  • On value for money the model prefers Saelemaekers (Bargain Index 25 vs 9) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.