Player Comparison

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

Ismaïla Sarr removeJean-Philippe Mateta remove
Age2829
PositionRight wingerStriker
Club · leagueCrystal Palace · Premier LeagueCrystal Palace · Premier League
League strength1.301.30
Team strength (Elo)15891589
League minutes2177 (64%)2223 (65%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.410.49
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.420.46
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile9798
Market value€40.0M€30.0M
Estimated acquisition€24.7M – €50.0M€12.4M – €32.4M
Model value€26.2M – €56.5M€30.5M – €64.0M
Projected value (24m)€15.0M – €29.0M€9.7M – €20.3M
Bargain Index1/10028/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskLowModerate
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€24.7M – €50.0M
Model value (performance-implied)€26.2M – €56.5M
Projected value (24 months)€15.0M – €29.0M
Dashed line: current market value (€40.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€12.4M – €32.4M
Model value (performance-implied)€30.5M – €64.0M
Projected value (24 months)€9.7M – €20.3M
Dashed line: current market value (€30.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Ismaïla Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta

  • Mateta is estimated to cost far less (€16.5M vs €40.8M mid-estimate).
  • On value for money the model prefers Mateta (Bargain Index 28 vs 1) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
  • Risk differs: Sarr Low, Mateta Moderate.