Best Left-Backs in the Brasileirão (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Brasileirão Left-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 42 Brasileirão Left-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 20 clubs with a combined market value of €129.9M. The average market value for Brasileirão Left-Backs was €3.1M, with the average age at 28.3 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Brasileirão was Joaquín Piquerez, worth €14.0M and played for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras at 27 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs averaged €10.8M in market value, including Renan Lodi and Luciano Juba.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left-back was Vinicius Lira (18 years, Santos FC, €700K), while the oldest was Marçal (37 years, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, €250K). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 8 Left-Backs (19%) 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 Left-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Brasileirão
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Brasileirão Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 20 clubs with €129.9M combined value.
Age Distribution: Brasileirão Left-Backs
The Brasileirão LB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 27-29 bracket (15 players, 36% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €62.1M, averaging €4.1M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (3 players)
24-26 Years (8 players)
27-29 Years (15 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 5 Left-Backs (12% of players) control €54.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 21% of the Brasileirão LB pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Brasileirão Left-Backs
Among 20 Brasileirão clubs, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras leads with 2 Left-Backs worth €18.0M (averaging €9.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 50% of tracked Left-Backs.
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (2 Left-Backs)
Esporte Clube Bahia (3 Left-Backs)
Clube Atlético Mineiro (1 Left-Backs)
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (1 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.
Joaquín Piquerez
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 27 years old
€14.8M
€14.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €12.3M
68.0
Renan Lodi
Clube Atlético Mineiro • 28 years old
€15.5M
€12.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €10.5M
66.2
Luciano Juba
Esporte Clube Bahia • 26 years old
€9.5M
€11.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.3M
64.9
Kaiki
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
61.5
Lucas Piton
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 25 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.8M
56.1
Guilherme Arana
Fluminense Football Club • 29 years old
€9.0M
€7.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €5.8M
56.0
Alexandro Bernabei
Sport Club Internacional • 25 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.9M
54.2
Juninho Capixaba
Red Bull Bragantino • 28 years old
€6.5M
€5.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €4.4M
51.7
Ayrton Lucas
CR Flamengo • 28 years old
€6.5M
€5.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €4.4M
51.7
Jefté
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Marlon
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense • 29 years old
€5.2M
€4.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.3M
49.0
Vanderlan
Red Bull Bragantino • 23 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
48.4
Lucas Esquivel
Club Athletico Paranaense • 24 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
48.0
Iago
Esporte Clube Bahia • 29 years old
€4.5M
€3.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.9M
47.3
Alex Telles
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 33 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.6M
42.3
Luan Cândido
Esporte Clube Vitória • 25 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.9M
42.0
Matheus Bidu
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista • 27 years old
€3.2M
€3.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €2.6M
41.6
Matheus Bahia
Esporte Clube Bahia • 26 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.1M
41.5
Wendell
São Paulo Futebol Clube • 32 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.9
Enzo Díaz
São Paulo Futebol Clube • 30 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.1M
39.7
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)
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Kaiki at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.50×. That means Kaiki is valued 2.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama's Lucas Piton, who is 25 years old, with a 2.00× PPVE. Third is Alexandro Bernabei of Sport Club Internacional, who is 25 years old with a 1.71× 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 2.50× means the player is worth 150% 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 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €4.0M | 2.50× |
| #2 | Lucas Piton Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 25 | 24-26 | €7.0M | €3.5M | 2.00× |
| #3 | Alexandro Bernabei Sport Club Internacional | 25 | 24-26 | €6.0M | €3.5M | 1.71× |
| #4 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | U21 | €700K | €700K | 1.00× |
| #5 | Lucas Esquivel Club Athletico Paranaense | 24 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €3.5M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €4.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €4.0M | 0.88× |
| #8 | Luan Cândido Esporte Clube Vitória | 25 | 24-26 | €3.0M | €3.5M | 0.86× |
| #9 | João Almeida Coritiba Foot Ball Club | 20 | U21 | €400K | €700K | 0.57× |
| #10 | Ramon Esporte Clube Vitória | 25 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €3.5M | 0.57× |
| #11 | Mancha Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | 25 | 24-26 | €550K | €3.5M | 0.16× |
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)
Santos FC's Vinicius Lira at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Vinicius Lira is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Coritiba Foot Ball Club's João Almeida, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Jefté of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, who is 22 years old with a +25% RPP (4 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 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €700K | €1.3M | +44% |
| #2 | João Almeida Coritiba Foot Ball Club | 20 | 6 | €400K | €618K | +35% |
| #3 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #4 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 23 | 3 | €10.0M | €12.4M | +20% |
| #5 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 3 | €3.5M | €4.4M | +20% |
| #6 | Lucas Esquivel Club Athletico Paranaense | 24 | 2 | €3.5M | €4.0M | +14% |
| #7 | Luan Cândido Esporte Clube Vitória | 25 | 1 | €3.0M | €3.2M | +7% |
| #8 | Ramon Esporte Clube Vitória | 25 | 1 | €2.0M | €2.2M | +7% |
| #9 | Lucas Piton Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 25 | 1 | €7.0M | €7.5M | +7% |
| #10 | Alexandro Bernabei Sport Club Internacional | 25 | 1 | €6.0M | €6.5M | +7% |
| #11 | Mancha Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | 25 | 1 | €550K | €591K | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Santos FC's Vinicius Lira has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Vinicius Lira has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Coritiba Foot Ball Club's João Almeida with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Kaiki of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube with a 27.5 RAU (7% 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 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €864K | €745K-984K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | João Almeida Coritiba Foot Ball Club | €459K | €395K-522K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €10.7M | €9.4M-12.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | €3.7M | €3.3M-4.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #6 | Luciano Juba Esporte Clube Bahia | €11.3M | €10.0M-12.7M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #7 | Matheus Bahia Esporte Clube Bahia | €3.1M | €2.7M-3.5M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #8 | Lucas Esquivel Club Athletico Paranaense | €3.6M | €3.2M-4.0M | +2% | 9.8 |
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)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Marçal in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-23.2%. That means Alex Telles captures 10.2% of total market value while representing only 33.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Fluminense Football Club's Renê with a +-23.2% ASC (10.2% value share vs 33.3% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Reinaldo of Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) with a +-23.2% ASC (10.2% value vs 33.3% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-23.2% ASC means the player captures -23.2% 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 | Marçal Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #2 | Renê Fluminense Football Club | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #3 | Reinaldo Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #4 | Wendell São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #5 | Victor Luís Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #6 | Alex Telles Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #7 | Jorge Clube do Remo (PA) | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #8 | Walter Clar Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #9 | Bruno Pacheco Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #10 | Igor Cariús Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #11 | Bruno Melo Coritiba Foot Ball Club | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #12 | Enzo Díaz São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #13 | Sávio Clube do Remo (PA) | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #14 | Alex Sandro CR Flamengo | 30+ | 10.2% | 33.3% | -23.2% |
| #15 | Guilherme Arana Fluminense Football Club | 27-29 | 47.8% | 35.7% | +12.1% |
| #16 | Ayrton Lucas CR Flamengo | 27-29 | 47.8% | 35.7% | +12.1% |
| #17 | Braian Cufré Clube do Remo (PA) | 27-29 | 47.8% | 35.7% | +12.1% |
| #18 | Marlon Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 27-29 | 47.8% | 35.7% | +12.1% |
| #19 | Juninho Capixaba Red Bull Bragantino | 27-29 | 47.8% | 35.7% | +12.1% |
| #20 | Gonzalo Escobar Santos FC | 27-29 | 47.8% | 35.7% | +12.1% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 4 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 17 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 €1.5M. 1 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mancha Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | €550K | €2.0M | -2.45 | Undervalued |
João Almeida Coritiba Foot Ball Club | €400K | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ramon Esporte Clube Vitória | €2.0M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | €3.5M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Felipe Vieira Esporte Clube Vitória | €250K | €2.0M | -0.72 | Good Value |
Jamerson Esporte Clube Vitória | €900K | €2.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Gonzalo Escobar Santos FC | €1.0M | €2.0M | -0.35 | Fair Value |
Ayrton Lucas CR Flamengo | €5.0M | €2.0M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Juninho Capixaba Red Bull Bragantino | €5.0M | €2.0M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Hugo Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | €1.2M | €2.0M | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Alexandro Bernabei Sport Club Internacional | €6.0M | €2.0M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Marçal Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €250K | €2.0M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Bruno Pacheco Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | €250K | €2.0M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Igor Cariús Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | €250K | €2.0M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Bruno Melo Coritiba Foot Ball Club | €300K | €2.0M | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Braian Cufré Clube do Remo (PA) | €1.5M | €2.0M | -0.10 | Fair Value |
Reinaldo Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | €400K | €2.0M | -0.04 | Fair Value |
Victor Luís Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €400K | €2.0M | -0.04 | Fair Value |
Sávio Clube do Remo (PA) | €400K | €2.0M | -0.04 | Fair Value |
Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €700K | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |