Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Bert Esselink remove | Richard King remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Position | Centre-back | Centre-back |
| Club · league | Dundee United FC · Scottish Premiership | St. Mirren FC · Scottish Premiership |
| League strength | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1178 | 1102 |
| League minutes | 1524 (51%) | 1697 (57%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 13 | 3 |
| Market value | €350k | €250k |
| Estimated acquisition | €103k – €272k | €78k – €252k |
| Model value | €417k – €896k | €293k – €619k |
| Projected value (24m) | €254k – €484k | €239k – €328k |
| Bargain Index | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | High | High |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€103k – €272k Model value (performance-implied)€417k – €896k Projected value (24 months)€254k – €484k Dashed line: current market value (€350k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€78k – €252k Model value (performance-implied)€293k – €619k Projected value (24 months)€239k – €328k Dashed line: current market value (€250k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Bert Esselink and Richard King
- King is 2 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.