Player Comparison

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

Kaishu Sano removeAntonio Blanco remove
Age2525
PositionDefensive midfielderDefensive midfielder
Club · league1.FSV Mainz 05 · BundesligaDeportivo Alavés · Laliga
League strength0.940.95
Team strength (Elo)14851410
League minutes3060 (100%)3117 (91%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.120.14
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.110.16
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile8176
Market value€40.0M€10.0M
Estimated acquisition€30.0M – €55.3M€4.1M – €9.3M
Model value€7.0M – €23.3M€4.6M – €12.0M
Projected value (24m)€22.3M – €51.8M€5.7M – €15.6M
Bargain Index30/10092/100
DevelopmentModerateModerate
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskLowLow
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€30.0M – €55.3M
Model value (performance-implied)€7.0M – €23.3M
Projected value (24 months)€22.3M – €51.8M
Dashed line: current market value (€40.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€4.1M – €9.3M
Model value (performance-implied)€4.6M – €12.0M
Projected value (24 months)€5.7M – €15.6M
Dashed line: current market value (€10.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Kaishu Sano and Antonio Blanco

  • Blanco is estimated to cost far less (€5.5M vs €42.1M mid-estimate).
  • On value for money the model prefers Blanco (Bargain Index 92 vs 30) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.