Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Rihito Yamamoto remove | Isa Sakamoto remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 24 | 22 |
| Position | Central midfielder | Attacking midfielder |
| Club · league | Sint-Truidense VV · Jupiler Pro League | KVC Westerlo · Jupiler Pro League |
| League strength | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1401 | 1348 |
| League minutes | 2514 (93%) | 2395 (89%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.39 | 0.30 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.37 | 0.39 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 45 | 40 |
| Market value | €7.0M | €4.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €3.8M – €12.4M | €2.0M – €5.7M |
| Model value | €1.2M – €3.9M | €1.1M – €3.2M |
| Projected value (24m) | €3.8M – €10.5M | €1.9M – €8.3M |
| Bargain Index | 44/100 | 54/100 |
| Development | Low | High |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | 30% |
| Risk | Low | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€3.8M – €12.4M Model value (performance-implied)€1.2M – €3.9M Projected value (24 months)€3.8M – €10.5M Dashed line: current market value (€7.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€2.0M – €5.7M Model value (performance-implied)€1.1M – €3.2M Projected value (24 months)€1.9M – €8.3M Dashed line: current market value (€4.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Rihito Yamamoto and Isa Sakamoto
- Sakamoto is estimated to cost far less (€3.9M vs €6.8M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Sakamoto (Bargain Index 54 vs 44) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
- Risk differs: Yamamoto Low, Sakamoto Moderate.