A simple model of transfer dynamics on a network was developed. The network was considered as an open dynamical system on which transfer of traits (athletes) exists. Control parameters ( i.e. context variables) of the dynamics were defined spatially with respect to 25 regions as: 1. population of athletes belonging to some sport branch 2. selection-production ability of the region and 3. wealth of the team (i.e. its ability of investment in transfers). The local and global differences of the control parameters introduce nonequilibrium conditions and several robust collective and individual effects can be observed.
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