Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Melle Meulensteen remove | Joshua Kitolano remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Position | Defensive midfielder | Defensive midfielder |
| Club · league | Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie | Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie |
| League strength | 0.43 | 0.43 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1245 | 1213 |
| League minutes | 2832 (93%) | 2633 (86%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.22 | 0.24 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 38 | 31 |
| Market value | €2.5M | €2.5M |
| Estimated acquisition | €919k – €2.9M | €868k – €2.7M |
| Model value | €813k – €1.4M | €714k – €1.3M |
| Projected value (24m) | €1.4M – €3.6M | €1.3M – €3.4M |
| Bargain Index | 91/100 | 88/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Low | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€919k – €2.9M Model value (performance-implied)€813k – €1.4M Projected value (24 months)€1.4M – €3.6M Dashed line: current market value (€2.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€868k – €2.7M Model value (performance-implied)€714k – €1.3M Projected value (24 months)€1.3M – €3.4M Dashed line: current market value (€2.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Melle Meulensteen and Joshua Kitolano
- Kitolano is 2 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Risk differs: Meulensteen Low, Kitolano Moderate.