Player Comparison

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

Óscar Rivas removeBoris Popović remove
Age2626
PositionCentre-backCentre-back
Club · leagueVitória Guimarães SC · Liga PortugalFC Arouca · Liga Portugal
League strength0.580.58
Team strength (Elo)13611310
League minutes1620 (53%)1158 (38%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.060.08
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.060.09
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile3525
Market value€1.0M€1.0M
Estimated acquisition€398k – €1.6M€379k – €1.2M
Model value€630k – €2.4M€452k – €1.5M
Projected value (24m)€596k – €1.7M€532k – €1.4M
Bargain Index57/10069/100
DevelopmentLowLow
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)n/a (age > 23)
RiskModerateHigh
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€398k – €1.6M
Model value (performance-implied)€630k – €2.4M
Projected value (24 months)€596k – €1.7M
Dashed line: current market value (€1.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€379k – €1.2M
Model value (performance-implied)€452k – €1.5M
Projected value (24 months)€532k – €1.4M
Dashed line: current market value (€1.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Óscar Rivas and Boris Popović

  • Rivas was used far more by the club (53% of minutes vs 38%).
  • On value for money the model prefers Popović (Bargain Index 69 vs 57) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
  • Risk differs: Rivas Moderate, Popović High.