Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Kaoru Mitoma remove | Emiliano Buendía remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Position | Left winger | Left winger |
| Club · league | Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League | Aston Villa · Premier League |
| League strength | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1611 | 1721 |
| League minutes | 1722 (50%) | 1760 (52%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.21 | 0.41 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.29 | 0.34 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 93 | 94 |
| Market value | €22.0M | €16.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €6.6M – €17.6M | €4.4M – €12.9M |
| Model value | €17.6M – €34.4M | €15.8M – €35.9M |
| Projected value (24m) | €6.3M – €15.9M | €4.3M – €10.8M |
| Bargain Index | 18/100 | 32/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Moderate | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€6.6M – €17.6M Model value (performance-implied)€17.6M – €34.4M Projected value (24 months)€6.3M – €15.9M Dashed line: current market value (€22.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€4.4M – €12.9M Model value (performance-implied)€15.8M – €35.9M Projected value (24 months)€4.3M – €10.8M Dashed line: current market value (€16.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Kaoru Mitoma and Emiliano Buendía
- Buendía is estimated to cost far less (€5.8M vs €8.8M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Buendía (Bargain Index 32 vs 18) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.