Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Reece James remove | Mats Wieffer remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Position | Right-back | Right-back |
| Club · league | Chelsea FC · Premier League | Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League |
| League strength | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1615 | 1611 |
| League minutes | 1960 (57%) | 1908 (56%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.32 | 0.24 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 92 | 91 |
| Market value | €60.0M | €25.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €31.8M – €73.2M | €12.4M – €27.5M |
| Model value | €18.2M – €34.6M | €15.6M – €34.0M |
| Projected value (24m) | €26.8M – €50.6M | €12.9M – €29.6M |
| Bargain Index | 4/100 | 40/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Low | Low |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€31.8M – €73.2M Model value (performance-implied)€18.2M – €34.6M Projected value (24 months)€26.8M – €50.6M Dashed line: current market value (€60.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€12.4M – €27.5M Model value (performance-implied)€15.6M – €34.0M Projected value (24 months)€12.9M – €29.6M Dashed line: current market value (€25.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Reece James and Mats Wieffer
- Wieffer is estimated to cost far less (€21.3M vs €57.9M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Wieffer (Bargain Index 40 vs 4) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.