Best Players (All Positions) in the Brasileirão (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Brasileirão Players (All Positions) 2023-24
Our database tracked 588 Brasileirão Players (All Positions) in the 2023-24 season, representing 21 clubs with a combined market value of €1.8B. The average market value for Brasileirão Players (All Positions) was €3.0M, with the average age at 28.1 years old.
The most valuable player in the Brasileirão was Danilo, worth €28.0M and played for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas at 24 years old. The top 5 Players (All Positions) averaged €22.4M in market value, including Yuri Alberto and Samuel Lino.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked player was Zé Lucas (18 years, Sport Club do Recife, €5.0M), while the oldest was Hulk (39 years, Clube Atlético Mineiro, €1.5M). Research shows Players (All Positions) typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 202 Players (All Positions) (34%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Brasileirão market for Players (All Positions) 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 Brasileirão
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Brasileirão Players (All Positions). Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 21 clubs with €1.8B combined value.
Age Distribution: Brasileirão Players (All Positions)
The Brasileirão ALL market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (225 players, 38% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €566.5M, averaging €4.7M per player.
Top Players (All Positions) by Age Bracket
U21 Years (27 players)
21-23 Years (81 players)
24-26 Years (121 players)
27-29 Years (134 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 59 Players (All Positions) (10% of players) control €681.5M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 2% of the Brasileirão ALL pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Brasileirão Players (All Positions)
Among 21 Brasileirão clubs, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras leads with 27 Players (All Positions) worth €212.2M (averaging €7.9M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 50% of tracked Players (All Positions).
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (27 Players (All Positions))
CR Flamengo (30 Players (All Positions))
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas (29 Players (All Positions))
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (28 Players (All Positions))
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Danilo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 24 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.0M
78.9
Yuri Alberto
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista • 25 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.5M
74.0
Samuel Lino
CR Flamengo • 26 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.7M
73.5
Pedro
CR Flamengo • 28 years old
€25.8M
€20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €17.5M
72.5
Vitor Roque
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 21 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.1M
72.5
Kaio Jorge
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 24 years old
€14.7M
€17.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €17.4M
71.2
Andreas Pereira
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 30 years old
€23.2M
€18.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €15.4M
71.0
Martinelli
Fluminense Football Club • 24 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.0M
70.1
Rayan
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 19 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.4M
70.0
Léo Ortiz
CR Flamengo • 30 years old
€19.4M
€15.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €12.4M
69.2
Joaquín Piquerez
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 27 years old
€15.9M
€15.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €13.1M
68.8
Giorgian de Arrascaeta
CR Flamengo • 31 years old
€19.4M
€15.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €12.9M
68.8
Luis Sinisterra
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 26 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.4M
68.7
Facundo Torres
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 26 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.4M
68.7
Paulinho
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 25 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.7M
68.3
Rodrigo Garro
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista • 28 years old
€16.8M
€13.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €11.8M
67.0
Mauricio
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 24 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.8M
66.8
José Manuel López
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 25 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.7M
66.4
Nicolás de la Cruz
CR Flamengo • 28 years old
€15.5M
€12.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €10.5M
66.2
Breno Bidon
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista • 21 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.2M
66.1
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)
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras's Vitor Roque at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.00×. That means Vitor Roque is valued 10.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Danilo, who is 24 years old, with a 9.33× PPVE. Third is Rayan of Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama, who is 19 years old with a 9.00× 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 10.00× means the player is worth 900% 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 | Vitor Roque Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 21 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €2.0M | 10.00× |
| #2 | Danilo Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 24 | 24-26 | €28.0M | €3.0M | 9.33× |
| #3 | Rayan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 19 | U21 | €18.0M | €2.0M | 9.00× |
| #4 | Yuri Alberto Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 25 | 24-26 | €22.0M | €3.0M | 7.33× |
| #5 | Breno Bidon Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 21 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €2.0M | 6.00× |
| #6 | Kaio Jorge Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 24 | 24-26 | €17.0M | €3.0M | 5.67× |
| #7 | Agustín Giay Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 21-23 | €11.0M | €2.0M | 5.50× |
| #8 | Matheus França Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €2.0M | 5.00× |
| #9 | Paulinho Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 25 | 24-26 | €14.0M | €3.0M | 4.67× |
| #10 | Martinelli Fluminense Football Club | 24 | 24-26 | €14.0M | €3.0M | 4.67× |
| #11 | Jhon Jhon Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €2.0M | 4.50× |
| #12 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 19 | U21 | €8.0M | €2.0M | 4.00× |
| #13 | Mauricio Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 24 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €3.0M | 4.00× |
| #14 | José Manuel López Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 25 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €3.0M | 4.00× |
| #15 | Robert Renan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 22 | 21-23 | €7.5M | €2.0M | 3.75× |
| #16 | Ricardo Mathias Sport Club Internacional | 19 | U21 | €7.0M | €2.0M | 3.50× |
| #17 | Keny Arroyo Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 20 | U21 | €7.0M | €2.0M | 3.50× |
| #18 | Matheus Martins Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 22 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €2.0M | 3.50× |
| #19 | Cuiabano Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €2.0M | 3.50× |
| #20 | Hércules Fluminense Football Club | 25 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €3.0M | 3.33× |
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)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Cristhian Loor at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Cristhian Loor is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Sport Club do Recife's Zé Lucas, who is 18 years old, with a +48% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Otávio Costa of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, who is 20 years old with a +48% RPP (6 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 48% RPP means the player is expected to gain 48% 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 | Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 20 | 6 | €350K | €673K | +48% |
| #2 | Zé Lucas Sport Club do Recife | 18 | 8 | €5.0M | €9.6M | +48% |
| #3 | Otávio Costa Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 20 | 6 | €300K | €576K | +48% |
| #4 | Mateus Xavier Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €400K | €715K | +44% |
| #5 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €700K | €1.3M | +44% |
| #6 | Gabriel Souza Esporte Clube Bahia | 21 | 5 | €200K | €357K | +44% |
| #7 | Lucca São Paulo Futebol Clube | 18 | 8 | €2.0M | €3.6M | +44% |
| #8 | Luis Otávio Sport Club Internacional | 19 | 7 | €2.5M | €4.5M | +44% |
| #9 | Rayan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 19 | 7 | €18.0M | €29.9M | +40% |
| #10 | Ricardo Mathias Sport Club Internacional | 19 | 7 | €7.0M | €11.6M | +40% |
| #11 | Kayke Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #12 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 19 | 7 | €8.0M | €13.3M | +40% |
| #13 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #14 | Murilo Rhikman Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 20 | 6 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #15 | Dyogo Alves CR Flamengo | 22 | 4 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #16 | Alysson Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #17 | Souza Santos FC | 19 | 7 | €3.0M | €5.0M | +40% |
| #18 | Iván Román Clube Atlético Mineiro | 19 | 7 | €1.5M | €2.5M | +40% |
| #19 | Luighi Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #20 | Ryan Francisco São Paulo Futebol Clube | 19 | 7 | €6.0M | €10.0M | +40% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Cristhian Loor has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 118.5. That means Cristhian Loor has 28% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Otávio Costa with a 118.5 RAU (28% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Gabriel Souza of Esporte Clube Bahia with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 118.5 means the upside is 118.5× 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 | Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €448K | €406K-489K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #2 | Otávio Costa Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €384K | €348K-419K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #3 | Gabriel Souza Esporte Clube Bahia | €247K | €224K-270K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #4 | Dyogo Alves CR Flamengo | €476K | €438K-514K | +19% | 100.1 |
| #5 | Léo Aragão Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €172K | €158K-186K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #6 | Marcelo Pitaluga Fluminense Football Club | €229K | €211K-248K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #7 | Gabriel Delfim Clube Atlético Mineiro | €229K | €211K-248K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #8 | Matheus Donelli Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | €1.7M | €1.6M-1.9M | +15% | 79.9 |
| #9 | Zé Lucas Sport Club do Recife | €6.4M | €5.5M-7.3M | +28% | 79.0 |
| #10 | Luis Otávio Sport Club Internacional | €3.1M | €2.7M-3.5M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #11 | Lucca São Paulo Futebol Clube | €2.5M | €2.1M-2.8M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #12 | Mateus Xavier Santos FC | €494K | €426K-562K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #13 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €864K | €745K-984K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #14 | Matheus Cunha CR Flamengo | €2.8M | €2.5M-3.0M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #15 | Anthoni Sport Club Internacional | €4.4M | €4.1M-4.8M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #16 | Murilo Rhikman Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Kayke Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #18 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #19 | Alysson Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #20 | Luighi Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +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: player 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)
Santos FC's Gil in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-14.0%. That means Andreas Pereira captures 24.3% of total market value while representing only 38.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Sport Club do Recife's Aderlan with a +-14.0% ASC (24.3% value share vs 38.3% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Jorginho of CR Flamengo with a +-14.0% ASC (24.3% value vs 38.3% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-14.0% ASC means the player captures -14.0% 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 | Gil Santos FC | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #2 | Aderlan Sport Club do Recife | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #3 | Jorginho CR Flamengo | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #4 | Tiquinho Soares Santos FC | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #5 | Alan Patrick Sport Club Internacional | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #6 | Luiz Gustavo São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #7 | Everson Clube Atlético Mineiro | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #8 | Eduardo Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #9 | Neto Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #10 | Sérgio Oliveira Sport Club do Recife | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #11 | Cédric Soares São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #12 | Manoel Fluminense Football Club | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #13 | Dudu Clube Atlético Mineiro | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #14 | Gustavo Cuéllar Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #15 | Santiago Arias Esporte Clube Bahia | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #16 | Lucas Sasha Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #17 | Willian José Esporte Clube Bahia | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #18 | Allan Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #19 | André Carrillo Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
| #20 | Thiago Mendes Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 30+ | 24.3% | 38.3% | -14.0% |
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, 102 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 187 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 €900K. 0 undervalued, 38 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diógenes Santos FC | €200K | €1.8M | -1.07 | Good Value |
Renzo Sport Club do Recife | €250K | €1.8M | -1.03 | Good Value |
Facundo Torres Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €15.0M | €1.8M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Joaquín Piquerez Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €15.0M | €1.8M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Luis Sinisterra Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €15.0M | €1.8M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Magrão Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €300K | €1.8M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Lucas Lima Ceará Sporting Club | €350K | €1.8M | -0.97 | Good Value |
Jemmes Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | €400K | €1.8M | -0.93 | Good Value |
Allanzinho Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €400K | €1.8M | -0.93 | Good Value |
Kike Saverio Esporte Clube Vitória | €450K | €1.8M | -0.90 | Good Value |
Marcos Victor Ceará Sporting Club | €450K | €1.8M | -0.90 | Good Value |
Ênio Esporte Clube Juventude | €500K | €1.8M | -0.87 | Good Value |
Gabriel Lacerda Ceará Sporting Club | €550K | €1.8M | -0.83 | Good Value |
Paulo Baya Ceará Sporting Club | €550K | €1.8M | -0.83 | Good Value |
Gustavo Caballero Santos FC | €600K | €1.8M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Vitinho Red Bull Bragantino | €400K | €1.8M | -0.73 | Good Value |
Thiago Couto Esporte Clube Vitória | €400K | €1.8M | -0.73 | Good Value |
Vitor Eudes Fluminense Football Club | €400K | €1.8M | -0.73 | Good Value |
Igor Formiga Esporte Clube Juventude | €400K | €1.8M | -0.73 | Good Value |
Matheus Babi Esporte Clube Juventude | €400K | €1.8M | -0.73 | Good Value |