Player Comparison

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

Fali Candé removeThibault De Smet remove
Age2828
PositionLeft-backLeft-back
Club · leagueUS Sassuolo · Serie AParis FC · Ligue 1
League strength0.930.88
Team strength (Elo)14061454
League minutes507 (15%)1148 (38%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.000.08
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.130.14
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile4548
Market value€3.0M€1.8M
Estimated acquisition€1.1M – €3.2M€531k – €1.5M
Model value€994k – €2.4M€806k – €2.3M
Projected value (24m)€1.1M – €3.1M€673k – €1.9M
Bargain IndexNo index81/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskHighHigh
Data confidenceLowMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€1.1M – €3.2M
Model value (performance-implied)€994k – €2.4M
Projected value (24 months)€1.1M – €3.1M
Dashed line: current market value (€3.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€531k – €1.5M
Model value (performance-implied)€806k – €2.3M
Projected value (24 months)€673k – €1.9M
Dashed line: current market value (€1.8M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Fali Candé and Thibault De Smet

  • Smet was used far more by the club (38% of minutes vs 15%).
  • Smet is estimated to cost far less (€708k vs €1.9M mid-estimate).