Player Comparison

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

Vítor Carvalho removeRicardo Mangas remove
Age2928
PositionCentre-backLeft-back
Club · leagueSC Braga · Liga PortugalSporting CP · Liga Portugal
League strength0.580.58
Team strength (Elo)15331620
League minutes1062 (35%)1055 (35%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.340.26
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.160.14
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile6454
Market value€4.0M€2.0M
Estimated acquisition€1.5M – €3.8M€639k – €1.9M
Model value€1.6M – €5.4M€1.5M – €6.0M
Projected value (24m)€1.1M – €3.4M€809k – €2.7M
Bargain Index11/10066/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskModerateHigh
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€1.5M – €3.8M
Model value (performance-implied)€1.6M – €5.4M
Projected value (24 months)€1.1M – €3.4M
Dashed line: current market value (€4.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€639k – €1.9M
Model value (performance-implied)€1.5M – €6.0M
Projected value (24 months)€809k – €2.7M
Dashed line: current market value (€2.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Vítor Carvalho and Ricardo Mangas

  • Mangas is estimated to cost far less (€1.3M vs €2.7M mid-estimate).
  • On value for money the model prefers Mangas (Bargain Index 66 vs 11) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
  • Risk differs: Carvalho Moderate, Mangas High.