Best Right-Backs in the World (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: World Right-Backs 2022-23
Our database tracked 1000 World Right-Backs in the 2022-23 season, representing 679 clubs with a combined market value of €2.5B. The average market value for World Right-Backs was €2.5M, with the average age at 27.8 years old.
The most valuable right-back in the World was Achraf Hakimi, worth €80.0M and played for Paris Saint-Germain at 27 years old. The top 5 Right-Backs averaged €67.0M in market value, including Jurriën Timber and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked right-back was Davis Opoku (18 years, Oud-Heverlee Leuven, €500K), while the oldest was Ashley Young (40 years, Ipswich Town, €400K). Research shows Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 285 Right-Backs (28%) 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 Right-Backs remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2022-23 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 Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 679 clubs with €2.5B combined value.
Age Distribution: World Right-Backs
The World RB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 27-29 bracket (319 players, 32% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €971.8M, averaging €3.0M per player.
Top Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (17 players)
21-23 Years (101 players)
24-26 Years (253 players)
27-29 Years (319 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 100 Right-Backs (10% of players) control €1.6B
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the World RB pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: World Right-Backs
Among 679 World clubs, Arsenal FC leads with 2 Right-Backs worth €100.0M (averaging €50.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 2% of tracked Right-Backs.
Arsenal FC (2 Right-Backs)
Chelsea FC (2 Right-Backs)
Paris Saint-Germain (1 Right-Backs)
Bayern Munich (3 Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Achraf Hakimi
Paris Saint-Germain • 27 years old
€84.5M
€80.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €72.9M
94.7
Jurriën Timber
Arsenal FC • 24 years old
€60.5M
€70.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €74.6M
94.5
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid • 27 years old
€74.0M
€70.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €63.8M
93.1
Jules Koundé
FC Barcelona • 27 years old
€68.7M
€65.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €59.2M
90.0
Reece James
Chelsea FC • 26 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €53.6M
74.0
Tino Livramento
Newcastle United • 23 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.6M
69.2
Pedro Porro
Tottenham Hotspur • 26 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €42.9M
65.1
Matheus Nunes
Manchester City • 27 years old
€40.2M
€38.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €34.6M
65.0
Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool FC • 25 years old
€32.9M
€38.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.7M
64.7
Malo Gusto
Chelsea FC • 23 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €39.0M
64.5
Konrad Laimer
Bayern Munich • 29 years old
€41.3M
€32.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €27.6M
62.4
Josip Stanisic
Bayern Munich • 26 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.3M
58.3
Conor Bradley
Liverpool FC • 22 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
56.1
Ben White
Arsenal FC • 28 years old
€38.7M
€30.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €26.3M
55.2
Daniel Muñoz
Crystal Palace • 30 years old
€34.9M
€27.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €22.4M
54.9
Denzel Dumfries
Inter Milan • 30 years old
€32.3M
€25.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €20.7M
52.6
Diogo Dalot
Manchester United • 27 years old
€29.6M
€28.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €24.5M
52.1
Wilfried Singo
Galatasaray • 25 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.4M
51.6
Marcos Llorente
Atlético de Madrid • 31 years old
€28.4M
€22.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €18.2M
50.5
Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United • 28 years old
€28.4M
€22.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €19.3M
47.3
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)
Arsenal FC's Jurriën Timber at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 87.50×. That means Jurriën Timber is valued 87.50× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Liverpool FC's Jeremie Frimpong, who is 25 years old, with a 47.50× PPVE. Third is Tino Livramento of Newcastle United, who is 23 years old with a 40.00× 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 87.50× means the player is worth 8650% 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 | Jurriën Timber Arsenal FC | 24 | 24-26 | €70.0M | €800K | 87.50× |
| #2 | Jeremie Frimpong Liverpool FC | 25 | 24-26 | €38.0M | €800K | 47.50× |
| #3 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | 23 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €1.0M | 40.00× |
| #4 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | 23 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €1.0M | 35.00× |
| #5 | Wilfried Singo Galatasaray | 25 | 24-26 | €28.0M | €800K | 35.00× |
| #6 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €1.0M | 30.00× |
| #7 | Lutsharel Geertruida Sunderland AFC | 25 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €800K | 25.00× |
| #8 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | 20 | U21 | €12.0M | €500K | 24.00× |
| #9 | Sergiño Dest PSV Eindhoven | 25 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €800K | 22.50× |
| #10 | Milan van Ewijk Coventry City | 25 | 24-26 | €16.0M | €800K | 20.00× |
| #11 | Sacha Boey Bayern Munich | 25 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €800K | 18.75× |
| #12 | Guela Doué RC Strasbourg Alsace | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €1.0M | 18.00× |
| #13 | Aaron Hickey Brentford FC | 23 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €1.0M | 16.00× |
| #14 | Jon Aramburu Real Sociedad | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.0M | 15.00× |
| #15 | Juanlu Sánchez Sevilla FC | 22 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.0M | 15.00× |
| #16 | Georgios Vagiannidis Sporting CP | 24 | 24-26 | €11.0M | €800K | 13.75× |
| #17 | Nathan Patterson Everton FC | 24 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €800K | 12.50× |
| #18 | Josha Vagnoman VfB Stuttgart | 25 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €800K | 12.50× |
| #19 | Jayden Bogle Leeds United | 25 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €800K | 12.50× |
| #20 | Julián Araujo Celtic FC | 24 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €800K | 12.50× |
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)
Los Angeles Galaxy's Harbor Miller at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Harbor 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 Oud-Heverlee Leuven's Davis Opoku, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Kevin Pinto of SL Benfica B, who is 19 years old with a +40% RPP (7 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 | Harbor Miller Los Angeles Galaxy | 18 | 8 | €350K | €625K | +44% |
| #2 | Davis Opoku Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 18 | 8 | €500K | €894K | +44% |
| #3 | Kevin Pinto SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #4 | Noa Mikic GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #5 | Aleksandr Guboglo CF Montréal | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #6 | Santiago García AD Nueve de Octubre | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #7 | Filip Taraba NK Istra 1961 | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #8 | Luka Hodak HNK Hajduk Split | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #9 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | 20 | 6 | €12.0M | €18.5M | +35% |
| #10 | José Silva Sporting CP B | 20 | 6 | €550K | €850K | +35% |
| #11 | Mohamed Fofana KV Kortrijk | 20 | 6 | €250K | €386K | +35% |
| #12 | Leonardo Barroso Chicago Fire FC | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #13 | Michał Rosiak Slask Wroclaw | 20 | 6 | €250K | €386K | +35% |
| #14 | Aiden Harangi Eintracht Frankfurt II | 20 | 6 | €250K | €386K | +35% |
| #15 | Oscar Verhoeven San Diego FC | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #16 | Sabil Hansen Randers FC | 20 | 6 | €600K | €927K | +35% |
| #17 | Frankie Westfield Philadelphia Union | 20 | 6 | €800K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #18 | Iñigo Arguibide CA Osasuna Promesas | 21 | 5 | €500K | €719K | +30% |
| #19 | Lucas D'Agrella SC Farense | 21 | 5 | €500K | €719K | +30% |
| #20 | Tristan Gooijer PEC Zwolle | 21 | 5 | €1.0M | €1.4M | +30% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Oud-Heverlee Leuven's Davis Opoku has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Davis Opoku has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Los Angeles Galaxy's Harbor Miller with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Kevin Pinto of SL Benfica B with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 68.9 means the upside is 68.9× 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 | Davis Opoku Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €617K | €532K-703K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Harbor Miller Los Angeles Galaxy | €432K | €373K-492K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Kevin Pinto SL Benfica B | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #4 | Aleksandr Guboglo CF Montréal | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #5 | Santiago García AD Nueve de Octubre | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #6 | Luka Hodak HNK Hajduk Split | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #7 | Noa Mikic GNK Dinamo Zagreb | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #8 | Filip Taraba NK Istra 1961 | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #9 | Mohamed Fofana KV Kortrijk | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #10 | Leonardo Barroso Chicago Fire FC | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #11 | Michał Rosiak Slask Wroclaw | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #12 | Aiden Harangi Eintracht Frankfurt II | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #13 | Oscar Verhoeven San Diego FC | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #14 | Sabil Hansen Randers FC | €688K | €593K-783K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #15 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | €13.8M | €11.9M-15.7M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #16 | Frankie Westfield Philadelphia Union | €917K | €791K-1.0M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #17 | José Silva Sporting CP B | €631K | €544K-718K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #18 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | €44.6M | €39.2M-49.9M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #19 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | €39.0M | €34.3M-43.7M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #20 | Denzel De Roeve SK Brann | €772K | €665K-878K | +10% | 33.7 |
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: right-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)
LOSC Lille's Thomas Meunier in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-14.8%. That means Daniel Muñoz captures 16.2% of total market value while representing only 31.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Vissel Kobe's Gotoku Sakai with a +-14.8% ASC (16.2% value share vs 31.0% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Stefan Ristovski of FK Sarajevo with a +-14.8% ASC (16.2% value vs 31.0% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-14.8% ASC means the player captures -14.8% 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 | Thomas Meunier LOSC Lille | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #2 | Gotoku Sakai Vissel Kobe | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #3 | Stefan Ristovski FK Sarajevo | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #4 | Toño Espinoza CD Macará | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #5 | Ömer Ali Şahiner Basaksehir FK | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #6 | Dennis Appiah AS Saint-Étienne | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #7 | Arnaud Souquet Without Club | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #8 | Joël Veltman Brighton & Hove Albion | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #9 | Cédric Soares São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #10 | Simon Hedlund IF Elfsborg | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #11 | Marnon Busch 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #12 | Mehdi Zeffane Without Club | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #13 | Mitchell Weiser SV Werder Bremen | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #14 | Jack Grimmer Wycombe Wanderers | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #15 | Hugo Mallo Without Club | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #16 | Santiago Arias CA Independiente | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #17 | Loïc Nego Le Havre AC | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #18 | Serge Aurier Without Club | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #19 | Jeremy Toljan Levante UD | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
| #20 | Stefan Medina CF Monterrey | 30+ | 16.2% | 31.0% | -14.8% |
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: 8 immediate targets, 111 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 466 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 €550K. 0 undervalued, 123 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nordi Mukiele Sunderland AFC | €15.0M | €650K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Nahuel Molina Atlético de Madrid | €15.0M | €650K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Daniel Carvajal Real Madrid | €7.0M | €650K | -1.20 | Good Value |
Nélson Semedo Fenerbahce | €7.5M | €650K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Alessandro Zanoli Udinese Calcio | €5.0M | €650K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Killian Sardella RSC Anderlecht | €5.0M | €650K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Yukhym Konoplya Shakhtar Donetsk | €5.0M | €650K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Reece James Chelsea FC | €50.0M | €650K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ki-Jana Hoever Sheffield United | €5.0M | €650K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Gustavo Mantuan Zenit St. Petersburg | €5.0M | €650K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Santiago García AD Nueve de Octubre | €250K | €650K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Mohamed Fofana KV Kortrijk | €250K | €650K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Pablo Maffeo RCD Mallorca | €5.0M | €650K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Jordan Lotomba Feyenoord Rotterdam | €5.0M | €650K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Mert Müldür Fenerbahce | €5.0M | €650K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Juan Iglesias Getafe CF | €5.0M | €650K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Michał Rosiak Slask Wroclaw | €250K | €650K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Aiden Harangi Eintracht Frankfurt II | €250K | €650K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Sacha Boey Bayern Munich | €15.0M | €650K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Josip Stanisic Bayern Munich | €32.0M | €650K | -0.75 | Good Value |
