Guys i need a answer!

I was Always wondering are statistics Always crucial in deciding which player is better and is "in game" performance really a thing.. There is example where is thuram double cheaper in shards and coins than Maldini but better in almost every stat. Is Maldini better "in game" or is just more expensive because he is "Maldini" There are many examples but this one is bothering me the most,I need your opinion guys.

I was Always wondering are statistics Always crucial in deciding which player is better and is "in game" performance really a thing.. There is example where is thuram double cheaper in shards and coins than Maldini but better in almost every stat. Is Maldini better "in game" or is just more expensive because he is "Maldini" There are many examples but this one is bothering me the most,I need your opinion guys.