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Choose two players for a side-by-side comparison: stats, radar overlay, category winners and a concise scouting recommendation. Estimated fees are model-derived, not official market values.
Player A
Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool · Premier League · Center Back · Age 34
Player B
Hjalmar Ekdal
Burnley · Premier League · Center Back · Age 27
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Virgil van DijkHjalmar Ekdal
| Metric | Virgil van Dijk | Hjalmar Ekdal |
|---|---|---|
| Age↓ better | 34 | 27 |
| Position | DF | DF |
| Role | Center Back | Center Back |
| Radar group | CB | CB |
| Minutes | 3420 | 1539 |
| Sample | High | High |
| Goals | 6 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| G+A | 6 | 0 |
| Shots | 30 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 14 | 1 |
| SoT % | 46.7 | 16.7 |
| Crosses | 1 | 1 |
| Fouls drawn | 18 | 7 |
| Fouls committed↓ better | 19 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 12 |
| Yellow cards↓ better | 4 | 0 |
| Attack impact | 0 | 0 |
| Chance creation | 0 | 0 |
| Ball progression | 78 | 65 |
| Defensive impact | 33 | 55 |
| Role score | 50 | 67 |
| Transfer fit | 66 | 61 |
| Availability | 100 | 50 |
| Estimated Fee | €18.6M | €5.6M |
Attack
Virgil van Dijk
Creation
Even
Progression
Virgil van Dijk
Defensive activity
Hjalmar Ekdal
Value
Hjalmar Ekdal
Overall fit
Hjalmar Ekdal
Scouting recommendation
Hjalmar Ekdal is a clear upgrade on role score (+17). Cheaper by ~€13M. Hjalmar Ekdal is 7 years younger — more resale runway. Virgil van Dijk wins attack; Virgil van Dijk wins progression; Hjalmar Ekdal wins defensive activity.