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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
Patrick Mainka
Heidenheim · Bundesliga · Center Back · Age 31
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Virgil van DijkPatrick Mainka
| Metric | Virgil van Dijk | Patrick Mainka |
|---|---|---|
| Age↓ better | 34 | 31 |
| Position | DF | DF |
| Role | Center Back | Center Back |
| Radar group | CB | CB |
| Minutes | 3420 | 3060 |
| Sample | High | High |
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Assists | 0 | 2 |
| G+A | 6 | 4 |
| Shots | 30 | 37 |
| Shots on Target | 14 | 9 |
| SoT % | 46.7 | 24.3 |
| Crosses | 1 | 0 |
| Fouls drawn | 18 | 20 |
| Fouls committed↓ better | 19 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 36 |
| Yellow cards↓ better | 4 | 1 |
| Attack impact | 0 | 0 |
| Chance creation | 0 | 0 |
| Ball progression | 78 | 87 |
| Defensive impact | 33 | 59 |
| Role score | 50 | 69 |
| Transfer fit | 66 | 79 |
| Availability | 100 | 100 |
| Estimated Fee | €18.6M | €2.6M |
Attack
Virgil van Dijk
Creation
Even
Progression
Patrick Mainka
Defensive activity
Patrick Mainka
Value
Patrick Mainka
Overall fit
Patrick Mainka
Scouting recommendation
Patrick Mainka is a clear upgrade on role score (+19). Cheaper by ~€16M. Patrick Mainka is 3 years younger — more resale runway. Virgil van Dijk wins attack; Patrick Mainka wins progression; Patrick Mainka wins defensive activity.