How does Transfermarkt make money?
Transfermarkt does not use an algorithm but instead relies on the wisdom of the community. Numerous factors - the most important are listed below - calculate market demand for a player. Demand is defined using a paid transfer fee and salary in the context of the individual and situational parameters outlined below.
How accurate is Transfermarkt?
On average, Transfermarkt's estimated market value differs by some 60 percent from a player's actual transfer fee. For transfers worth more than €10 million, the difference is 34 percent. More than half of the site's calculations are lower than the actual transfer price.
What is Transfermarket?
The transfer market is the arena in which football players are available for transfer to clubs. The transfer market consists of a list of players available for transfer, and also the money moving between clubs as they contest to purchase and sell these players.