Best Left-Backs in the World (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: World Left-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 999 World Left-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 694 clubs with a combined market value of €2.9B. The average market value for World Left-Backs was €2.9M, with the average age at 26.3 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the World was Nuno Mendes, worth €75.0M and played for Paris Saint-Germain at 23 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs averaged €59.0M in market value, including Alejandro Balde and Álvaro Carreras.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left-back was Peyton Miller (18 years, New England Revolution, €3.0M), while the oldest was Alexandru Chipciu (37 years, FC Universitatea Cluj, €300K). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 433 Left-Backs (43%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The World market for Left-Backs remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2023-24 season.
💡 Use the search bar below to find specific players, or apply filters to narrow results by club, age range, or market value. Click the chart icon next to any player to view their historical value trajectory and forecast.
Explore Market Size by Position in World
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all World Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 694 clubs with €2.9B combined value.
Age Distribution: World Left-Backs
The World LB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 27-29 bracket (278 players, 28% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €968.2M, averaging €3.6M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (54 players)
21-23 Years (202 players)
24-26 Years (267 players)
27-29 Years (278 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 100 Left-Backs (10% of players) control €1.8B
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the World LB pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: World Left-Backs
Among 694 World clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 2 Left-Backs worth €95.0M (averaging €47.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 2% of tracked Left-Backs.
Paris Saint-Germain (2 Left-Backs)
Arsenal FC (2 Left-Backs)
Chelsea FC (2 Left-Backs)
Real Madrid (3 Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Nuno Mendes
Paris Saint-Germain • 23 years old
€64.9M
€75.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €83.6M
95.5
Alejandro Balde
FC Barcelona • 22 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.1M
90.1
Álvaro Carreras
Real Madrid • 23 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.9M
88.8
Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal FC • 24 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €53.3M
77.2
Marc Cucurella
Chelsea FC • 27 years old
€52.8M
€50.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €45.5M
76.1
Alphonso Davies
Bayern Munich • 25 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €50.9M
75.5
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal FC • 19 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €49.6M
72.1
Nico O'Reilly
Manchester City • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
70.4
Milos Kerkez
Liverpool FC • 22 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.1M
69.8
Destiny Udogie
Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.6M
69.2
Rayan Aït-Nouri
Manchester City • 24 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €42.6M
67.9
Jorrel Hato
Chelsea FC • 20 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €41.8M
65.7
Nathaniel Brown
Eintracht Frankfurt • 22 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.6M
64.6
Lewis Hall
Newcastle United • 21 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €36.7M
61.9
Djed Spence
Tottenham Hotspur • 25 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €32.6M
59.2
Patrick Dorgu
Manchester United • 21 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €33.1M
56.3
Antonee Robinson
Fulham FC • 28 years old
€38.7M
€30.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €26.3M
55.0
Theo Hernández
Al-Hilal SFC • 28 years old
€36.2M
€28.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €24.5M
52.7
Ferdi Kadıoğlu
Brighton & Hove Albion • 26 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €28.8M
51.1
Ian Maatsen
Aston Villa • 24 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €25.6M
50.1
Scout Tools
Advanced analytics for scouting and recruitment decisions. Each tool provides unique insights into player value, potential, and market dynamics.
Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)
Identifies pre-peak players offering exceptional value relative to their age bracket. Higher PPVE = better value.
Understanding Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)
Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 107.14×. That means Nuno Mendes is valued 107.14× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, who is 22 years old, with a 85.71× PPVE. Third is Álvaro Carreras of Real Madrid, who is 23 years old with a 85.71× PPVE.
How PPVE is calculated: PPVE compares a player's current market value to the median value of all players in their age bracket. A PPVE of 107.14× means the player is worth 10614% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.
PPVE by Age Bracket
| Rank | Player | Age | Bracket | Current Value | Bracket Median | PPVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nuno Mendes Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | 21-23 | €75.0M | €700K | 107.14× |
| #2 | Alejandro Balde FC Barcelona | 22 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €700K | 85.71× |
| #3 | Álvaro Carreras Real Madrid | 23 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €700K | 85.71× |
| #4 | Alphonso Davies Bayern Munich | 25 | 24-26 | €50.0M | €750K | 66.67× |
| #5 | Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal FC | 24 | 24-26 | €50.0M | €750K | 66.67× |
| #6 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | 19 | U21 | €40.0M | €650K | 61.54× |
| #7 | Destiny Udogie Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €700K | 57.14× |
| #8 | Milos Kerkez Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €700K | 57.14× |
| #9 | Nico O'Reilly Manchester City | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €700K | 57.14× |
| #10 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | 20 | U21 | €35.0M | €650K | 53.85× |
| #11 | Rayan Aït-Nouri Manchester City | 24 | 24-26 | €40.0M | €750K | 53.33× |
| #12 | Nathaniel Brown Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €700K | 50.00× |
| #13 | Lewis Hall Newcastle United | 21 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €700K | 45.71× |
| #14 | Patrick Dorgu Manchester United | 21 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €700K | 42.86× |
| #15 | Djed Spence Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | 24-26 | €32.0M | €750K | 42.67× |
| #16 | Ian Maatsen Aston Villa | 24 | 24-26 | €25.0M | €750K | 33.33× |
| #17 | Neco Williams Nottingham Forest | 25 | 24-26 | €25.0M | €750K | 33.33× |
| #18 | Maxim De Cuyper Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | 24-26 | €22.0M | €750K | 29.33× |
| #19 | Daniel Svensson Borussia Dortmund | 24 | 24-26 | €22.0M | €750K | 29.33× |
| #20 | Davide Bartesaghi AC Milan | 20 | U21 | €18.0M | €650K | 27.69× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
Understanding Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
New England Revolution's Peyton Miller at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Peyton Miller is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Metalist Kharkiv's Kyrylo Digtyar, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is José Neto of SL Benfica B, who is 18 years old with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak).
How RPP is calculated: RPP compares a player's current market value to their forecasted peak value, calculating the percentage appreciation potential. A 44% RPP means the player is expected to gain 44% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.
Recovery Potential by Player
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Peyton Miller New England Revolution | 18 | 8 | €3.0M | €5.4M | +44% |
| #2 | Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv | 18 | 8 | €800K | €1.4M | +44% |
| #3 | José Neto SL Benfica B | 18 | 8 | €3.0M | €5.4M | +44% |
| #4 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €700K | €1.3M | +44% |
| #5 | Yoan Pereira FC Porto U19 | 18 | 8 | €700K | €1.3M | +44% |
| #6 | Pedro Guimaraes Orange County SC | 18 | 8 | €300K | €536K | +44% |
| #7 | Ante Utrobicic NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #8 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #9 | Martim Cunha FC Porto B | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #10 | Vladimir Galvez Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero | 19 | 7 | €350K | €582K | +40% |
| #11 | Diego León Manchester United | 19 | 7 | €4.0M | €6.6M | +40% |
| #12 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #13 | Ishé Samuels-Smith Swansea City | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #14 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | 19 | 7 | €3.5M | €5.8M | +40% |
| #15 | Nahuel Leivas Montevideo City Torque | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #16 | Harry Amass Norwich City | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #17 | Souza Tottenham Hotspur | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #18 | Luca Bombino San Diego FC | 19 | 7 | €2.5M | €4.2M | +40% |
| #19 | Almugera Kabar Borussia Dortmund | 19 | 7 | €3.0M | €5.0M | +40% |
| #20 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | 19 | 7 | €40.0M | €66.5M | +40% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Arsenal FC's Myles Lewis-Skelly has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 70.0. That means Myles Lewis-Skelly has 24% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is New England Revolution's Peyton Miller with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is José Neto of SL Benfica B with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 70.0 means the upside is 70.0× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | €49.6M | €42.7M-56.4M | +24% | 70.0 |
| #2 | Peyton Miller New England Revolution | €3.7M | €3.2M-4.2M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | José Neto SL Benfica B | €3.7M | €3.2M-4.2M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #4 | Pedro Guimaraes Orange County SC | €370K | €319K-422K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv | €988K | €852K-1.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #6 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €864K | €745K-984K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #7 | Yoan Pereira FC Porto U19 | €864K | €745K-984K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #8 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | €41.8M | €36.0M-47.5M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #9 | Nahuel Leivas Montevideo City Torque | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Vladimir Galvez Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero | €417K | €359K-474K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Ishé Samuels-Smith Swansea City | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Ante Utrobicic NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Diego León Manchester United | €4.8M | €4.1M-5.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Julio Vargas Atlético Mineiro U20 | €327K | €282K-373K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Harry Amass Norwich City | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #18 | Souza Tottenham Hotspur | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #19 | Luca Bombino San Diego FC | €3.0M | €2.6M-3.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #20 | Almugera Kabar Borussia Dortmund | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
Roster Pressure Index (RPI)
Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.
What This Shows
Z-Score explained: Measures how many standard deviations a player's strength is from the position average. Z-Score = 0 means average, +1.0 is one standard deviation above average, -1.0 is below average.
How to use: RPI < -1.0 indicates critical depth shortage. These positions need immediate reinforcement. RPI > +1.0 suggests strong depth, allowing selective, high-value additions only.
Current market: left-back position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
Highest Z-Scores
Lowest Z-Scores
Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Angers SCO's Florent Hanin in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-11.6%. That means Lucas Hernández captures 8.2% of total market value while representing only 19.8% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Kayserispor's Lionel Carole with a +-11.6% ASC (8.2% value share vs 19.8% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Joris Kayembe of KRC Genk with a +-11.6% ASC (8.2% value vs 19.8% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-11.6% ASC means the player captures -11.6% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.
Value Concentration by Player
| Rank | Player | Age Bracket | Value Share | Player Share | ASC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florent Hanin Angers SCO | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #2 | Lionel Carole Kayserispor | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #3 | Joris Kayembe KRC Genk | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #4 | Ezgjan Alioski FC Lugano | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #5 | Nikola Antic Ordabasy Shymkent | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #6 | Grigoriy Morozov Beitar Jerusalem | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #7 | Boli Bolingoli Standard Liège | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #8 | Thomas Delaine Without Club | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #9 | Lucas Rodríguez CA Aldosivi | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #10 | Uğur Çiftçi Sivasspor | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #11 | Erik Janza Górnik Zabrze | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #12 | Arthur Masuaku RC Lens | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #13 | Robert Mazan Hebar Pazardzhik | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #14 | Evgeniy Chernov FC Rostov | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #15 | Cristian Ramírez Lokomotiv Moscow | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #16 | Pedro Rebocho Al-Khaleej FC | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #17 | Rafa Soares FC Famalicão | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #18 | Vital Nsimba Clermont Foot 63 | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #19 | Henrique Silva Turan-Tovuz IK | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
| #20 | Eduard Sobol FK Jablonec | 30+ | 8.2% | 19.8% | -11.6% |
Buy-Now vs Wait-List Map
Categorizes players by age position and upside potential to guide timing of acquisition.
What This Shows
How to use: "Buy Now - High Upside" = immediate priority targets. "Watch List" = monitor for 6-12 months. "Peak" = pay premium for proven performers. "Aging" = short-term depth only.
Current market: 22 immediate targets, 236 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 457 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
No players in this category
BUY NOW - Medium Upside
PEAK Players
Price vs Peer Z-Score
IQR-based pricing analysis relative to position peers. Identifies over/undervalued players vs market.
What This Shows
How to use: Z-score < -1.5 = significantly undervalued (potential bargain). Z-score > +1.5 = premium pricing (requires strong justification). Within ±1.0 = fair market value.
Current market: Position median is €400K. 0 undervalued, 146 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Dorgu Manchester United | €30.0M | €700K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Djed Spence Tottenham Hotspur | €32.0M | €700K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Lewis Hall Newcastle United | €32.0M | €700K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | €35.0M | €700K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ilya Rozhkov Rubin Kazan | €5.0M | €700K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Jordan Bos Feyenoord Rotterdam | €5.0M | €700K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Román Vega Zenit St. Petersburg | €5.0M | €700K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Chissumba FC Alverca | €5.0M | €700K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Juan Miranda Bologna FC 1909 | €15.0M | €700K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Fran García Real Madrid | €15.0M | €700K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Sergio Gómez Real Sociedad | €15.0M | €700K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Francisco Moura FC Porto | €15.0M | €700K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Nuno Tavares SS Lazio | €15.0M | €700K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Souffian El Karouani FC Utrecht | €15.0M | €700K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Carlos Romero RCD Espanyol Barcelona | €15.0M | €700K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Tyrell Malacia Manchester United | €5.0M | €700K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Josh Doig US Sassuolo | €5.0M | €700K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Javi López Real Oviedo | €5.0M | €700K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Eren Elmalı Galatasaray | €5.0M | €700K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Lucas Pires Burnley FC | €5.0M | €700K | -0.67 | Good Value |
