Player Comparison

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

Pape Gueye removeYoussouf Fofana remove
Age2727
PositionCentral midfielderCentral midfielder
Club · leagueVillarreal CF · LaligaAC Milan · Serie A
League strength0.950.93
Team strength (Elo)15441570
League minutes2143 (63%)2217 (65%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.290.20
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.250.15
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile8890
Market value€40.0M€23.0M
Estimated acquisition€25.3M – €45.5M€12.4M – €24.7M
Model value€9.2M – €27.9M€11.4M – €39.5M
Projected value (24m)€19.4M – €35.4M€8.4M – €19.7M
Bargain Index4/1007/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskLowLow
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€25.3M – €45.5M
Model value (performance-implied)€9.2M – €27.9M
Projected value (24 months)€19.4M – €35.4M
Dashed line: current market value (€40.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€12.4M – €24.7M
Model value (performance-implied)€11.4M – €39.5M
Projected value (24 months)€8.4M – €19.7M
Dashed line: current market value (€23.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Pape Gueye and Youssouf Fofana

  • Gueye has higher context-adjusted goal contributions (0.25 vs 0.15 per 90).
  • Fofana is estimated to cost far less (€18.3M vs €38.0M mid-estimate).