Player Comparison

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

Kartal Yılmaz removeDirk Proper remove
Age2524
PositionDefensive midfielderDefensive midfielder
Club · leagueBeşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü · Super LigNEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
League strength0.400.43
Team strength (Elo)13501362
League minutes516 (17%)1036 (34%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.350.26
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.220.14
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile2828
Market value€2.5M€1.5M
Estimated acquisition€922k – €3.2M€400k – €1.5M
Model value€519k – €1.4M€714k – €1.8M
Projected value (24m)€1.1M – €3.0M€721k – €2.4M
Bargain IndexNo index95/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskHighVery High
Data confidenceLowMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€922k – €3.2M
Model value (performance-implied)€519k – €1.4M
Projected value (24 months)€1.1M – €3.0M
Dashed line: current market value (€2.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€400k – €1.5M
Model value (performance-implied)€714k – €1.8M
Projected value (24 months)€721k – €2.4M
Dashed line: current market value (€1.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Kartal Yılmaz and Dirk Proper

  • Yılmaz has higher context-adjusted goal contributions (0.22 vs 0.14 per 90).
  • Proper was used far more by the club (34% of minutes vs 17%).
  • Proper is estimated to cost far less (€534k vs €1.8M mid-estimate).
  • Risk differs: Yılmaz High, Proper Very High.