Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Curtis Jones remove | Youri Tielemans remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Position | Central midfielder | Central midfielder |
| Club · league | Liverpool FC · Premier League | Aston Villa · Premier League |
| League strength | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1682 | 1721 |
| League minutes | 1930 (56%) | 1863 (55%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 96 | 98 |
| Market value | €35.0M | €30.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €14.7M – €34.9M | €12.4M – €30.2M |
| Model value | €33.9M – €58.9M | €31.2M – €70.1M |
| Projected value (24m) | €16.6M – €39.9M | €8.4M – €19.4M |
| Bargain Index | 78/100 | 8/100 |
| Development | Moderate | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Moderate | Low |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€14.7M – €34.9M Model value (performance-implied)€33.9M – €58.9M Projected value (24 months)€16.6M – €39.9M Dashed line: current market value (€35.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€12.4M – €30.2M Model value (performance-implied)€31.2M – €70.1M Projected value (24 months)€8.4M – €19.4M Dashed line: current market value (€30.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Curtis Jones and Youri Tielemans
- Jones is 4 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- On value for money the model prefers Jones (Bargain Index 78 vs 8) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
- Risk differs: Jones Moderate, Tielemans Low.