Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Atsuki Ito remove | Pieter Gerkens remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 27 | 31 |
| Position | Central midfielder | Central midfielder |
| Club · league | KAA Gent · Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge · Jupiler Pro League |
| League strength | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1403 | 1325 |
| League minutes | 2055 (76%) | 2397 (89%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.31 | 0.23 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 48 | 45 |
| Market value | €2.5M | €800k |
| Estimated acquisition | €862k – €2.5M | €192k – €683k |
| Model value | €1.2M – €3.8M | €707k – €1.8M |
| Projected value (24m) | €892k – €2.8M | €259k – €533k |
| Bargain Index | 75/100 | 43/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Low | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€862k – €2.5M Model value (performance-implied)€1.2M – €3.8M Projected value (24 months)€892k – €2.8M Dashed line: current market value (€2.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€192k – €683k Model value (performance-implied)€707k – €1.8M Projected value (24 months)€259k – €533k Dashed line: current market value (€800k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Atsuki Ito and Pieter Gerkens
- Ito is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Gerkens is estimated to cost far less (€256k vs €1.5M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Ito (Bargain Index 75 vs 43) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
- Risk differs: Ito Low, Gerkens Moderate.