Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Iurie Iovu remove | Bert Esselink remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 23 | 26 |
| Position | Centre-back | Centre-back |
| Club · league | Dundee United FC · Scottish Premiership | Dundee United FC · Scottish Premiership |
| League strength | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1178 | 1178 |
| League minutes | 2072 (70%) | 1524 (51%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 19 | 13 |
| Market value | €400k | €350k |
| Estimated acquisition | €132k – €444k | €103k – €272k |
| Model value | €442k – €1.1M | €417k – €896k |
| Projected value (24m) | €302k – €626k | €254k – €484k |
| Bargain Index | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Moderate | High |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€132k – €444k Model value (performance-implied)€442k – €1.1M Projected value (24 months)€302k – €626k Dashed line: current market value (€400k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€103k – €272k Model value (performance-implied)€417k – €896k Projected value (24 months)€254k – €484k Dashed line: current market value (€350k). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Iurie Iovu and Bert Esselink
- Iovu is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Iovu was used far more by the club (70% of minutes vs 51%).
- Risk differs: Iovu Moderate, Esselink High.