Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Julian Niehues remove | Youssef Maleh remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Position | Defensive midfielder | Central midfielder |
| Club · league | 1. Fußballclub Heidenheim 1846 · Bundesliga | US Cremonese · Serie A |
| League strength | 0.94 | 0.93 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1323 | 1315 |
| League minutes | 1389 (45%) | 1566 (46%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 41 | 51 |
| Market value | €1.5M | €1.5M |
| Estimated acquisition | €597k – €1.7M | €414k – €1.3M |
| Model value | €941k – €2.7M | €1.4M – €4.3M |
| Projected value (24m) | €762k – €2.7M | €653k – €1.7M |
| Bargain Index | 99/100 | 86/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Moderate | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€597k – €1.7M Model value (performance-implied)€941k – €2.7M Projected value (24 months)€762k – €2.7M Dashed line: current market value (€1.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€414k – €1.3M Model value (performance-implied)€1.4M – €4.3M Projected value (24 months)€653k – €1.7M Dashed line: current market value (€1.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Julian Niehues and Youssef Maleh
- Niehues is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- On value for money the model prefers Niehues (Bargain Index 99 vs 86) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.