Best Right-Backs in the World (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: World Right-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 1000 World Right-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 688 clubs with a combined market value of €2.0B. The average market value for World Right-Backs was €2.0M, with the average age at 26.9 years old.
The most valuable right-back in the World was Trent Alexander-Arnold, worth €70.0M and played for Real Madrid at 27 years old. The top 5 Right-Backs averaged €40.4M in market value, including Rico Lewis and Wesley.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked right-back was Buba Sangaré (18 years, AS Roma, €1.0M), while the oldest was Ashley Young (40 years, Ipswich Town, €400K). Research shows Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 404 Right-Backs (40%) 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 2024-25 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 688 clubs with €2.0B combined value.
Age Distribution: World Right-Backs
The World RB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (295 players, 30% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €589.4M, averaging €2.7M per player.
Top Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (47 players)
21-23 Years (218 players)
24-26 Years (222 players)
27-29 Years (218 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 100 Right-Backs (10% of players) control €1.2B
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 0% of the World RB pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: World Right-Backs
Among 688 World clubs, Real Madrid leads with 2 Right-Backs worth €77.0M (averaging €38.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 2% of tracked Right-Backs.
Real Madrid (2 Right-Backs)
Manchester United (2 Right-Backs)
AS Roma (3 Right-Backs)
Galatasaray (2 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.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid • 27 years old
€74.0M
€70.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €63.8M
93.1
Rico Lewis
Manchester City • 21 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €40.2M
65.2
Wesley
AS Roma • 22 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.6M
64.6
Konrad Laimer
Bayern Munich • 29 years old
€41.3M
€32.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €27.6M
62.4
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
Michael Kayode
Brentford FC • 21 years old
€23.4M
€27.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €29.8M
53.0
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
Marco Palestra
Cagliari Calcio • 21 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.6M
50.9
Givairo Read
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 20 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €28.7M
50.6
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
Ola Aina
Nottingham Forest • 29 years old
€25.8M
€20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €16.6M
45.9
Josh Acheampong
Chelsea FC • 20 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.9M
45.6
Vanderson
AS Monaco • 24 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.5M
45.4
Guela Doué
RC Strasbourg Alsace • 23 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.3M
44.2
Álex Jiménez
AFC Bournemouth • 21 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.8M
43.5
Óscar Mingueza
Celta de Vigo • 27 years old
€19.0M
€18.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €15.8M
42.7
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)
Galatasaray's Wilfried Singo at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 46.67×. That means Wilfried Singo is valued 46.67× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Manchester City's Rico Lewis, who is 21 years old, with a 46.67× PPVE. Third is Wesley of AS Roma, who is 22 years old with a 46.67× 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 46.67× means the player is worth 4567% 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 | Wilfried Singo Galatasaray | 25 | 24-26 | €28.0M | €600K | 46.67× |
| #2 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | 21 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €750K | 46.67× |
| #3 | Wesley AS Roma | 22 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €750K | 46.67× |
| #4 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €750K | 40.00× |
| #5 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | 21 | 21-23 | €27.0M | €750K | 36.00× |
| #6 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | 20 | U21 | €25.0M | €700K | 35.71× |
| #7 | Vanderson AS Monaco | 24 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €600K | 33.33× |
| #8 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €750K | 33.33× |
| #9 | Sergiño Dest PSV Eindhoven | 25 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €600K | 30.00× |
| #10 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | 20 | U21 | €20.0M | €700K | 28.57× |
| #11 | Jake O'Brien Everton FC | 25 | 24-26 | €16.0M | €600K | 26.67× |
| #12 | Zakaria El Ouahdi KRC Genk | 24 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €600K | 25.00× |
| #13 | Guela Doué RC Strasbourg Alsace | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €750K | 24.00× |
| #14 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | 21 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €750K | 24.00× |
| #15 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 22 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €750K | 21.33× |
| #16 | Jon Aramburu Real Sociedad | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €750K | 20.00× |
| #17 | Juanlu Sánchez Sevilla FC | 22 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €750K | 20.00× |
| #18 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €750K | 20.00× |
| #19 | José Ángel Carmona Sevilla FC | 24 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €600K | 20.00× |
| #20 | Lorenz Assignon VfB Stuttgart | 25 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €600K | 20.00× |
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 SL Benfica B's Daniel Banjaqui, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Semm Renders of Royal Antwerp FC, 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 | Harbor Miller Los Angeles Galaxy | 18 | 8 | €350K | €625K | +44% |
| #2 | Daniel Banjaqui SL Benfica B | 18 | 8 | €1.0M | €1.8M | +44% |
| #3 | Semm Renders Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €1.2M | €2.1M | +44% |
| #4 | Davis Opoku Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 18 | 8 | €500K | €894K | +44% |
| #5 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | 18 | 8 | €1.0M | €1.8M | +44% |
| #6 | Gilles De Meyer KAA Gent | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #7 | Mats Egbring SC Heerenveen | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #8 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #9 | Kevin Pinto SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #10 | Noa Mikic GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #11 | Aleksandr Guboglo CF Montréal | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #12 | Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | 7 | €4.0M | €6.6M | +40% |
| #13 | Hüseyin Maldar Pendikspor | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #14 | Santiago García AD Nueve de Octubre | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #15 | Sebastián Arancibia CD Universidad Católica | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #16 | Mattia Mannini SS Juve Stabia | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #17 | Filip Taraba NK Istra 1961 | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #18 | Luka Hodak HNK Hajduk Split | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #19 | Oğuzhan Yılmaz Sariyerspor | 19 | 7 | €375K | €623K | +40% |
| #20 | Escleizon Freita Bolívar La Paz | 19 | 7 | €750K | €1.2M | +40% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
SL Benfica B's Daniel Banjaqui has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Buba Sangaré has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Oud-Heverlee Leuven's Davis Opoku with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Buba Sangaré of AS Roma 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 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 | Daniel Banjaqui SL Benfica B | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Davis Opoku Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €617K | €532K-703K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #4 | Semm Renders Royal Antwerp FC | €1.5M | €1.3M-1.7M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Harbor Miller Los Angeles Galaxy | €432K | €373K-492K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #6 | Mats Egbring SC Heerenveen | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #7 | Kevin Pinto SL Benfica B | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #8 | Hüseyin Maldar Pendikspor | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #9 | Sebastián Arancibia CD Universidad Católica | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Gilles De Meyer KAA Gent | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Aleksandr Guboglo CF Montréal | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers | €4.8M | €4.1M-5.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Santiago García AD Nueve de Octubre | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Mattia Mannini SS Juve Stabia | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Luka Hodak HNK Hajduk Split | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Oğuzhan Yılmaz Sariyerspor | €447K | €385K-508K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #18 | Escleizon Freita Bolívar La Paz | €893K | €770K-1.0M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #19 | Héctor Fort Elche CF | €14.3M | €12.3M-16.3M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #20 | Noa Mikic GNK Dinamo Zagreb | €476K | €411K-542K | +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: right-back position shows strong 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 +-11.2%. That means Denzel Dumfries captures 18.3% of total market value while representing only 29.5% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Krasnodar's Sergey Petrov with a +-11.2% ASC (18.3% value share vs 29.5% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Gotoku Sakai of Vissel Kobe with a +-11.2% ASC (18.3% value vs 29.5% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-11.2% ASC means the player captures -11.2% 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+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #2 | Sergey Petrov FC Krasnodar | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #3 | Gotoku Sakai Vissel Kobe | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #4 | Stefan Ristovski FK Sarajevo | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #5 | Toño Espinoza CD Macará | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #6 | Ömer Ali Şahiner Basaksehir FK | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #7 | Dennis Appiah AS Saint-Étienne | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #8 | Arnaud Souquet Without Club | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #9 | Joël Veltman Brighton & Hove Albion | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #10 | Cédric Soares São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #11 | Simon Hedlund IF Elfsborg | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #12 | Marnon Busch 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #13 | Mehdi Zeffane Without Club | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #14 | Mitchell Weiser SV Werder Bremen | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #15 | Jack Grimmer Wycombe Wanderers | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #16 | Hugo Mallo Without Club | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #17 | Santiago Arias CA Independiente | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #18 | Nathan Byrne Charlotte FC | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #19 | Loïc Nego Le Havre AC | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
| #20 | Carlos Orrantía Atlas Guadalajara | 30+ | 18.3% | 29.5% | -11.2% |
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: 21 immediate targets, 244 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 367 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 €500K. 1 undervalued, 108 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | €5.0M | €600K | -1.75 | Undervalued |
Nordi Mukiele Sunderland AFC | €15.0M | €600K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Daniel Carvajal Real Madrid | €7.0M | €600K | -1.20 | Good Value |
Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | €20.0M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Nélson Semedo Fenerbahce | €7.5M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Marcos Llorente Atlético de Madrid | €22.0M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ben White Arsenal FC | €30.0M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | €30.0M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | €8.0M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Zakaria El Ouahdi KRC Genk | €15.0M | €600K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Pablo Maffeo RCD Mallorca | €5.0M | €600K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Jordan Lotomba Feyenoord Rotterdam | €5.0M | €600K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Mert Müldür Fenerbahce | €5.0M | €600K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Pau Navarro Villarreal CF | €5.0M | €600K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Óscar Mingueza Celta de Vigo | €18.0M | €600K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Anton Gaaei Ajax Amsterdam | €5.0M | €600K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Jake O'Brien Everton FC | €16.0M | €600K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Santiago García AD Nueve de Octubre | €250K | €600K | -0.48 | Fair Value |
Mohamed Fofana KV Kortrijk | €250K | €600K | -0.48 | Fair Value |
Michał Rosiak Slask Wroclaw | €250K | €600K | -0.48 | Fair Value |
