Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Cole Palmer remove | Xavi Simons remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Position | Attacking midfielder | Attacking midfielder |
| Club · league | Chelsea FC · Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League |
| League strength | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1615 | 1565 |
| League minutes | 1965 (57%) | 1847 (54%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.50 | 0.34 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.41 | 0.39 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 99 | 92 |
| Market value | €100M | €40.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €55.1M – €129M | €24.3M – €53.8M |
| Model value | €54.9M – €73.7M | €24.0M – €51.6M |
| Projected value (24m) | €52.6M – €108M | €18.7M – €42.4M |
| Bargain Index | 4/100 | 35/100 |
| Development | Moderate | Moderate |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Low | Low |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€55.1M – €129M Model value (performance-implied)€54.9M – €73.7M Projected value (24 months)€52.6M – €108M Dashed line: current market value (€100M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€24.3M – €53.8M Model value (performance-implied)€24.0M – €51.6M Projected value (24 months)€18.7M – €42.4M Dashed line: current market value (€40.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Cole Palmer and Xavi Simons
- Simons is estimated to cost far less (€38.5M vs €104M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Simons (Bargain Index 35 vs 4) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.