Best Left-Backs in the Brasileirão (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Brasileirão Left-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 48 Brasileirão Left-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 20 clubs with a combined market value of €138.6M. The average market value for Brasileirão Left-Backs is €2.9M, with the average age at 27.2 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Brasileirão is Joaquín Piquerez, worth €15.0M and playing for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras at 27 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs average €9.0M in market value, including Luciano Juba and Guilherme Arana.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked left-back is Vinicius Lira (18 years, Santos FC, €700K), while the oldest is Reinaldo (36 years, Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP), €400K). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 20 Left-Backs (42%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Brasileirão market for Left-Backs remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 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 Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 20 clubs with €138.6M 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, 31% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €60.8M, averaging €4.1M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (3 players)
21-23 Years (8 players)
24-26 Years (9 players)
27-29 Years (15 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 5 Left-Backs (10% of players) control €45.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 2% of the Brasileirão LB pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Brasileirão Left-Backs
Among 20 Brasileirão clubs, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras leads with 2 Left-Backs worth €19.0M (averaging €9.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 48% of tracked Left-Backs.
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (2 Left-Backs)
CR Flamengo (3 Left-Backs)
Esporte Clube Bahia (2 Left-Backs)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas (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.
Joaquín Piquerez
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 27 years old
€15.0M
€15.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €14.2M
68.0
Luciano Juba
Esporte Clube Bahia • 26 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.2M
57.3
Guilherme Arana
Clube Atlético Mineiro • 28 years old
€8.0M
€8.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €7.6M
55.9
Alexandro Bernabei
Sport Club Internacional • 25 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
55.6
Lucas Piton
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 25 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
55.6
Cuiabano
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 22 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.5M
54.6
Kaiki
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.3M
52.6
Ayrton Lucas
CR Flamengo • 28 years old
€6.0M
€6.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €5.7M
52.3
Juninho Capixaba
Red Bull Bragantino • 28 years old
€6.0M
€6.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €5.7M
52.3
Matías Viña
CR Flamengo • 27 years old
€5.0M
€5.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €4.7M
50.7
Luan Cândido
Sport Club do Recife • 24 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.4M
48.7
Marlon
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense • 28 years old
€4.0M
€4.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.8M
47.2
Vanderlan
Red Bull Bragantino • 23 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
47.0
Jefté
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 21 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.0M
46.5
Iago
Esporte Clube Bahia • 28 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
45.6
Alex Telles
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 32 years old
€4.0M
€4.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.8M
44.4
Matheus Bahia
Ceará Sporting Club • 26 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Caio Paulista
Clube Atlético Mineiro • 27 years old
€2.5M
€2.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.4M
38.5
Wendell
São Paulo Futebol Clube • 32 years old
€3.0M
€3.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.8M
37.2
Souza
Santos FC • 19 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
37.2
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)
Santos FC's Souza at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.29×. That means Souza is valued 4.29× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Cuiabano, who is 22 years old, with a 2.00× PPVE. Third is Lucas Piton of Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama, who is 25 years old with a 1.75× 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 4.29× means the player is worth 329% 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 | Souza Santos FC | 19 | U21 | €3.0M | €700K | 4.29× |
| #2 | Cuiabano Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 22 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €3.5M | 2.00× |
| #3 | Lucas Piton Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 25 | 24-26 | €7.0M | €4.0M | 1.75× |
| #4 | Alexandro Bernabei Sport Club Internacional | 25 | 24-26 | €7.0M | €4.0M | 1.75× |
| #5 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €3.5M | 1.71× |
| #6 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 21 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €3.5M | 1.14× |
| #7 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | U21 | €700K | €700K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Luan Cândido Sport Club do Recife | 24 | 24-26 | €4.0M | €4.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €3.5M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | 19 | U21 | €500K | €700K | 0.71× |
| #11 | Ramon Esporte Clube Vitória | 24 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €4.0M | 0.50× |
| #12 | Lucas Esteves Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 25 | 24-26 | €1.8M | €4.0M | 0.45× |
| #13 | Patryck São Paulo Futebol Clube | 22 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €3.5M | 0.43× |
| #14 | Weverson Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 25 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €4.0M | 0.38× |
| #15 | Riquelme Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 23 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €3.5M | 0.34× |
| #16 | Kevyson Sport Club do Recife | 21 | 21-23 | €800K | €3.5M | 0.23× |
| #17 | Guilherme Lopes Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €3.5M | 0.23× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
No RPP data available (requires forecast values in database)
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 105.9. That means Vinicius Lira has 41% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Santos FC's Souza with a 96.4 RAU (36% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Maykon Jesus of Esporte Clube Vitória with a 96.4 RAU (36% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 105.9 means the upside is 105.9× 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 | €989K | €853K-1.1M | +41% | 105.9 |
| #2 | Souza Santos FC | €4.1M | €3.5M-4.7M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #3 | Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | €681K | €587K-775K | +36% | 96.4 |
| #4 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €5.0M | €4.4M-5.7M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #5 | Kevyson Sport Club do Recife | €1.0M | €870K-1.1M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #6 | Patryck São Paulo Futebol Clube | €1.8M | €1.6M-2.0M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #7 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €7.3M | €6.4M-8.1M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #8 | Cuiabano Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €8.5M | €7.5M-9.5M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #9 | Riquelme Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €1.4M | €1.2M-1.6M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #10 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | €4.1M | €3.6M-4.6M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #11 | Guilherme Lopes Red Bull Bragantino | €929K | €817K-1.0M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #12 | Luan Cândido Sport Club do Recife | €4.4M | €3.9M-5.0M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #13 | Ramon Esporte Clube Vitória | €2.2M | €2.0M-2.5M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #14 | Lucas Esteves Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €1.9M | €1.7M-2.1M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #15 | Weverson Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #16 | Lucas Piton Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €7.4M | €6.5M-8.3M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #17 | Alexandro Bernabei Sport Club Internacional | €7.4M | €6.5M-8.3M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #18 | Matheus Bahia Ceará Sporting Club | €2.6M | €2.3M-2.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #19 | Matheus Bidu Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | €2.1M | €1.8M-2.3M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #20 | Luciano Juba Esporte Clube Bahia | €8.2M | €7.2M-9.2M | +3% | 12.0 |
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 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)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Marçal in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-17.7%. That means Alex Telles captures 9.4% of total market value while representing only 27.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Fortaleza Esporte Clube's Diogo Barbosa with a +-17.7% ASC (9.4% value share vs 27.1% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Renê of Fluminense Football Club with a +-17.7% ASC (9.4% value vs 27.1% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-17.7% ASC means the player captures -17.7% 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+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #2 | Diogo Barbosa Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #3 | Renê Fluminense Football Club | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #4 | Reinaldo Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #5 | Wendell São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #6 | Victor Luís Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #7 | Alex Telles Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #8 | Fabrizio Angileri Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #9 | Marcelo Hermes Esporte Clube Juventude | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #10 | Bruno Pacheco Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #11 | Igor Cariús Sport Club do Recife | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #12 | Alan Ruschel Esporte Clube Juventude | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #13 | Alex Sandro CR Flamengo | 30+ | 9.4% | 27.1% | -17.7% |
| #14 | Guilherme Arana Clube Atlético Mineiro | 27-29 | 43.9% | 31.3% | +12.6% |
| #15 | Ayrton Lucas CR Flamengo | 27-29 | 43.9% | 31.3% | +12.6% |
| #16 | Marlon Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 27-29 | 43.9% | 31.3% | +12.6% |
| #17 | Juninho Capixaba Red Bull Bragantino | 27-29 | 43.9% | 31.3% | +12.6% |
| #18 | Matías Viña CR Flamengo | 27-29 | 43.9% | 31.3% | +12.6% |
| #19 | Gonzalo Escobar Santos FC | 27-29 | 43.9% | 31.3% | +12.6% |
| #20 | Nicolas Ceará Sporting Club | 27-29 | 43.9% | 31.3% | +12.6% |
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: 11 immediate targets, 6 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 17 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
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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. 0 undervalued, 4 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €6.0M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jamerson Esporte Clube Vitória | €900K | €2.0M | -0.87 | Good Value |
Alan Ruschel Esporte Clube Juventude | €150K | €2.0M | -0.86 | Good Value |
Gonzalo Escobar Santos FC | €1.0M | €2.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Nicolas Ceará Sporting Club | €1.0M | €2.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Weverson Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €1.5M | €2.0M | -0.71 | Good Value |
Hugo Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | €1.2M | €2.0M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Matías Viña CR Flamengo | €5.0M | €2.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Marçal Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €300K | €2.0M | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Bruno Pacheco Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €300K | €2.0M | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Diogo Barbosa Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €350K | €2.0M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Lucas Esteves Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €1.8M | €2.0M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Kevyson Sport Club do Recife | €800K | €2.0M | -0.26 | Fair Value |
Guilherme Lopes Red Bull Bragantino | €800K | €2.0M | -0.26 | Fair Value |
Reinaldo Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | €400K | €2.0M | -0.14 | Fair Value |
Igor Cariús Sport Club do Recife | €400K | €2.0M | -0.14 | Fair Value |
Gabriel Fuentes Fluminense Football Club | €2.0M | €2.0M | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Riquelme Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €1.2M | €2.0M | -0.11 | Fair Value |
Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | €500K | €2.0M | -0.08 | Fair Value |
Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €700K | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |