Player Comparison

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

Naves removeViktor Melekhin remove
Age2422
PositionCentre-backCentre-back
Club · leagueFC Alverca · Liga PortugalFK Rostov · Premier Liga
League strength0.580.56
Team strength (Elo)12771301
League minutes2835 (93%)2382 (88%)
G+A per 90 (raw)0.060.08
G+A per 90 (context-adjusted)0.080.08
Passing / defending / progressionData unavailableData unavailable
Performance percentile3435
Market value€4.0M€3.0M
Estimated acquisition€2.1M – €5.7M€1.1M – €3.1M
Model value€580k – €1.8M€836k – €3.0M
Projected value (24m)€2.4M – €6.7M€1.5M – €5.1M
Bargain Index37/10097/100
DevelopmentLowModerate
Breakout probabilityn/a (age > 23)22%
RiskModerateHigh
Data confidenceMediumMedium
Value picture
Estimated acquisition€2.1M – €5.7M
Model value (performance-implied)€580k – €1.8M
Projected value (24 months)€2.4M – €6.7M
Dashed line: current market value (€4.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.
Estimated acquisition€1.1M – €3.1M
Model value (performance-implied)€836k – €3.0M
Projected value (24 months)€1.5M – €5.1M
Dashed line: current market value (€3.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median.

What separates Naves and Viktor Melekhin

  • Melekhin is estimated to cost far less (€1.5M vs €4.3M mid-estimate).
  • On value for money the model prefers Melekhin (Bargain Index 97 vs 37) — this is not a statement about who is the better player.
  • Risk differs: Naves Moderate, Melekhin High.