Player Comparison

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

Tim Iroegbunam removeAo Tanaka remove
Age2327
PositionCentral midfielderCentral midfielder
Club · leagueEverton FC · Premier LeagueLeeds United · Premier League
League strength1.301.30
Team strength (Elo)15561521
League minutes1486 (44%)1318 (39%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.180.14
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.210.22
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile8479
Market value€18.0M€13.0M
Estimated acquisition€9.3M – €21.1M€6.5M – €14.2M
Model value€11.5M – €30.3M€5.2M – €16.0M
Projected value (24m)€11.6M – €34.5M€5.2M – €13.6M
Bargain Index86/10021/100
DevelopmentModerateLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskModerateModerate
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€9.3M – €21.1M
Model value (performance-implied)€11.5M – €30.3M
Projected value (24 months)€11.6M – €34.5M
Dashed line: current market value (€18.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€6.5M – €14.2M
Model value (performance-implied)€5.2M – €16.0M
Projected value (24 months)€5.2M – €13.6M
Dashed line: current market value (€13.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Tim Iroegbunam and Ao Tanaka

  • Iroegbunam is 5 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
  • On value for money the model prefers Iroegbunam (Bargain Index 86 vs 21) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.