Best Strikers in the Brasileirão (Dec 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Brasileirão Strikers 2023-24
Our database tracked 68 Brasileirão Strikers in the 2023-24 season, representing 21 clubs with a combined market value of €238.5M. The average market value for Brasileirão Strikers was €3.5M, with the average age at 28.2 years old.
The most valuable striker in the Brasileirão was Yuri Alberto, worth €22.0M and played for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista at 24 years old. The top 5 Strikers averaged €18.2M in market value, including Pedro and Vitor Roque.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked striker was Ricardo Mathias (19 years, Sport Club Internacional, €7.0M), while the oldest was Hulk (39 years, Clube Atlético Mineiro, €1.5M). Research shows Strikers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 21 Strikers (31%) 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 Strikers remained actively developing with emerging talent 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 Strikers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 21 clubs with €238.5M combined value.
Age Distribution: Brasileirão Strikers
The Brasileirão ST market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (29 players, 43% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €59.3M, averaging €4.0M per player.
Top Strikers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (7 players)
21-23 Years (10 players)
24-26 Years (7 players)
27-29 Years (15 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 7 Strikers (10% of players) control €110.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 6% of the Brasileirão ST pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Brasileirão Strikers
Among 21 Brasileirão clubs, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras leads with 3 Strikers worth €37.0M (averaging €12.3M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 54% of tracked Strikers.
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (3 Strikers)
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (3 Strikers)
CR Flamengo (4 Strikers)
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (3 Strikers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Yuri Alberto
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista • 24 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.5M
74.4
Pedro
CR Flamengo • 28 years old
€25.8M
€20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €17.5M
72.5
Vitor Roque
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 20 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.9M
71.9
Kaio Jorge
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 23 years old
€14.7M
€17.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.2M
71.7
José Manuel López
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 25 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.7M
66.4
Arthur Cabral
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 27 years old
€10.6M
€10.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €8.8M
60.2
Memphis Depay
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista • 31 years old
€11.6M
€9.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €7.5M
59.3
Isidro Pitta
Red Bull Bragantino • 26 years old
€6.5M
€7.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.7M
56.5
John Kennedy
Fluminense Football Club • 23 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
55.1
Ricardo Mathias
Sport Club Internacional • 19 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.3M
54.6
Rony
Clube Atlético Mineiro • 30 years old
€7.7M
€6.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €5.0M
54.2
Rafael Borré
Sport Club Internacional • 30 years old
€7.7M
€6.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €5.0M
54.2
Wallace Yan
CR Flamengo • 20 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.9M
53.3
Thiago Borbas
Red Bull Bragantino • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.4M
52.9
Ryan Francisco
São Paulo Futebol Clube • 19 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.1M
52.7
Gabriel Barbosa
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 29 years old
€6.5M
€5.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €4.1M
51.8
Luighi
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 19 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.0M
50.4
Pedro Raul
Ceará Sporting Club • 29 years old
€5.2M
€4.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.3M
49.0
André Silva
São Paulo Futebol Clube • 28 years old
€5.2M
€4.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.5M
48.9
Carlos Vinícius
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense • 30 years old
€4.5M
€3.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.9M
47.5
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 Kaio Jorge at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 17.00×. That means Kaio Jorge is valued 17.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Fluminense Football Club's John Kennedy, who is 23 years old, with a 6.00× PPVE. Third is Thiago Borbas of Red Bull Bragantino, who is 23 years old with a 5.00× 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 17.00× means the player is worth 1600% 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 | Kaio Jorge Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 23 | 21-23 | €17.0M | €1.0M | 17.00× |
| #2 | John Kennedy Fluminense Football Club | 23 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.0M | 6.00× |
| #3 | Thiago Borbas Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €1.0M | 5.00× |
| #4 | Vitor Roque Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 20 | U21 | €20.0M | €6.0M | 3.33× |
| #5 | Yuri Alberto Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 24 | 24-26 | €22.0M | €12.0M | 1.83× |
| #6 | Ricardo Mathias Sport Club Internacional | 19 | U21 | €7.0M | €6.0M | 1.17× |
| #7 | André Henrique Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Wallace Yan CR Flamengo | 20 | U21 | €6.0M | €6.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Ryan Francisco São Paulo Futebol Clube | 19 | U21 | €6.0M | €6.0M | 1.00× |
| #10 | José Manuel López Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 25 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €12.0M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Lucca Ceará Sporting Club | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #12 | Luighi Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 19 | U21 | €5.0M | €6.0M | 0.83× |
| #13 | Renato Marques Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | 22 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.0M | 0.80× |
| #14 | Isaac Clube Atlético Mineiro | 21 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.0M | 0.70× |
| #15 | Cauã Paixão Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21 | 21-23 | €600K | €1.0M | 0.60× |
| #16 | Cadu Clube Atlético Mineiro | 21 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.0M | 0.50× |
| #17 | João Marcelo Clube Atlético Mineiro | 20 | U21 | €2.0M | €6.0M | 0.33× |
| #18 | Kayke Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 19 | U21 | €1.0M | €6.0M | 0.17× |
| #19 | Lucca Drummond Sport Club Internacional | 21 | 21-23 | €150K | €1.0M | 0.15× |
| #20 | Fabri Esporte Clube Vitória | 25 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €12.0M | 0.08× |
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)
Sport Club Internacional's Ricardo Mathias at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Ricardo Mathias is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Fortaleza Esporte Clube's Kayke, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Luighi of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, 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 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% 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 | Ricardo Mathias Sport Club Internacional | 19 | 7 | €7.0M | €11.6M | +40% |
| #2 | Kayke Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #3 | Luighi Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #4 | Ryan Francisco São Paulo Futebol Clube | 19 | 7 | €6.0M | €10.0M | +40% |
| #5 | Wallace Yan CR Flamengo | 20 | 6 | €6.0M | €9.3M | +35% |
| #6 | João Marcelo Clube Atlético Mineiro | 20 | 6 | €2.0M | €3.1M | +35% |
| #7 | Vitor Roque Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 20 | 6 | €20.0M | €30.9M | +35% |
| #8 | Isaac Clube Atlético Mineiro | 21 | 5 | €700K | €1.0M | +30% |
| #9 | Cadu Clube Atlético Mineiro | 21 | 5 | €500K | €719K | +30% |
| #10 | Lucca Drummond Sport Club Internacional | 21 | 5 | €150K | €216K | +30% |
| #11 | Cauã Paixão Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21 | 5 | €600K | €862K | +30% |
| #12 | Lucca Ceará Sporting Club | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.3M | +25% |
| #13 | Renato Marques Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | 22 | 4 | €800K | €1.1M | +25% |
| #14 | John Kennedy Fluminense Football Club | 23 | 3 | €6.0M | €7.5M | +20% |
| #15 | Thiago Borbas Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 3 | €5.0M | €6.2M | +20% |
| #16 | André Henrique Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 23 | 3 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +20% |
| #17 | Kaio Jorge Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 23 | 3 | €17.0M | €21.1M | +20% |
| #18 | Yuri Alberto Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 24 | 2 | €22.0M | €25.4M | +14% |
| #19 | Fabri Esporte Clube Vitória | 25 | 1 | €1.0M | €1.1M | +7% |
| #20 | José Manuel López Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 25 | 1 | €12.0M | €12.9M | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Fortaleza Esporte Clube's Kayke has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Kayke has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras's Luighi with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Ryan Francisco of São Paulo Futebol Clube 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 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× 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 | Kayke Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Luighi Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Ryan Francisco São Paulo Futebol Clube | €7.1M | €6.2M-8.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #4 | Ricardo Mathias Sport Club Internacional | €8.3M | €7.2M-9.5M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #5 | João Marcelo Clube Atlético Mineiro | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #6 | Wallace Yan CR Flamengo | €6.9M | €5.9M-7.8M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #7 | Vitor Roque Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €22.9M | €19.8M-26.1M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #8 | Isaac Clube Atlético Mineiro | €772K | €665K-878K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #9 | Lucca Drummond Sport Club Internacional | €165K | €143K-188K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #10 | Cauã Paixão Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €662K | €570K-753K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #11 | Cadu Clube Atlético Mineiro | €551K | €475K-627K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #12 | André Henrique Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €1.1M | €942K-1.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #13 | Thiago Borbas Red Bull Bragantino | €5.4M | €4.7M-6.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #14 | Kaio Jorge Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €18.2M | €16.0M-20.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #15 | John Kennedy Fluminense Football Club | €6.4M | €5.7M-7.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #16 | Lucca Ceará Sporting Club | €1.1M | €931K-1.2M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #17 | Renato Marques Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | €847K | €745K-948K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #18 | Isidro Pitta Red Bull Bragantino | €7.7M | €6.8M-8.6M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #19 | Fernando Red Bull Bragantino | €2.1M | €1.8M-2.3M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #20 | Derik Lacerda Sport Club do Recife | €1.0M | €906K-1.2M | +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: striker 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)
Santos FC's Tiquinho Soares in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-20.3%. That means Memphis Depay captures 22.3% of total market value while representing only 42.6% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Esporte Clube Bahia's Willian José with a +-20.3% ASC (22.3% value share vs 42.6% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Pablo of Sport Club do Recife with a +-20.3% ASC (22.3% value vs 42.6% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-20.3% ASC means the player captures -20.3% 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 | Tiquinho Soares Santos FC | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #2 | Willian José Esporte Clube Bahia | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #3 | Pablo Sport Club do Recife | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #4 | Juan Martín Lucero Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #5 | Eduardo Sasha Red Bull Bragantino | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #6 | Gilberto Esporte Clube Juventude | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #7 | Memphis Depay Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #8 | Gonçalo Paciência Sport Club do Recife | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #9 | Gonzalo Mastriani Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #10 | Everaldo Fluminense Football Club | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #11 | Luciano São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #12 | Joaquín Correa Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #13 | Deyverson Fortaleza Esporte Clube | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #14 | Héctor Hernández Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #15 | Jonathan Calleri São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #16 | Juan Dinenno São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #17 | Zé Roberto Sport Club do Recife | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #18 | Rafael Borré Sport Club Internacional | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #19 | Aylon Ceará Sporting Club | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
| #20 | Pablo Vegetti Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 30+ | 22.3% | 42.6% | -20.3% |
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: 4 immediate targets, 13 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 €22.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lucca Drummond Sport Club Internacional | €150K | €1.5M | -1.10 | Good Value |
Luighi Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €5.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Kayke Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €1.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Gabriel Barbosa Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €5.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Isidro Pitta Red Bull Bragantino | €7.5M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Thiago Borbas Red Bull Bragantino | €5.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Alex Teixeira Without Club | €200K | €1.5M | -0.83 | Good Value |
Yannick Bolasie Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €250K | €1.5M | -0.79 | Good Value |
Gilberto Esporte Clube Juventude | €300K | €1.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Aylon Ceará Sporting Club | €300K | €1.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Matheus Babi Esporte Clube Juventude | €400K | €1.5M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Everaldo Fluminense Football Club | €500K | €1.5M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Deyverson Fortaleza Esporte Clube | €500K | €1.5M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Pablo Sport Club do Recife | €600K | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Gabriel Taliari Esporte Clube Juventude | €900K | €1.5M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Zé Roberto Sport Club do Recife | €700K | €1.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Germán Cano Fluminense Football Club | €700K | €1.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Renato Kayzer Esporte Clube Vitória | €1.0M | €1.5M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Edson Carioca Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP) | €1.0M | €1.5M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Cadu Clube Atlético Mineiro | €500K | €1.5M | -0.40 | Fair Value |