Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Thomas Claes remove | Temirkan Sundukov remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 22 | 24 |
| Position | Central midfielder | Left midfielder |
| Club · league | Zulte Waregem · Jupiler Pro League | Dinamo Makhachkala · Premier Liga |
| League strength | 0.65 | 0.56 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1228 | 1214 |
| League minutes | 2574 (95%) | 2468 (91%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 25 | 23 |
| Market value | €1.5M | €1.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €791k – €3.0M | €269k – €853k |
| Model value | €778k – €2.1M | €676k – €1.6M |
| Projected value (24m) | €802k – €3.5M | €606k – €1.8M |
| Bargain Index | 70/100 | 96/100 |
| Development | High | Low |
| Breakout probability | 33% | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Moderate | High |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€791k – €3.0M Model value (performance-implied)€778k – €2.1M Projected value (24 months)€802k – €3.5M Dashed line: current market value (€1.5M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€269k – €853k Model value (performance-implied)€676k – €1.6M Projected value (24 months)€606k – €1.8M Dashed line: current market value (€1.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Thomas Claes and Temirkan Sundukov
- Claes is 3 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Sundukov is estimated to cost far less (€358k vs €1.5M mid-estimate).
- On value for money the model prefers Sundukov (Bargain Index 96 vs 70) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
- Risk differs: Claes Moderate, Sundukov High.