Best Attacking Midfielders in the Bundesliga (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Bundesliga Attacking Midfielders 2023-24
Our database tracked 34 Bundesliga Attacking Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 19 clubs with a combined market value of €475.6M. The average market value for Bundesliga Attacking Midfielders was €14.0M, with the average age at 26.1 years old.
The most valuable attacking midfielder in the Bundesliga was Jamal Musiala, worth €130.0M and played for Bayern Munich at 23 years old. The top 5 Attacking Midfielders averaged €53.4M in market value, including Can Uzun and Malik Tillman.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked attacking midfielder was Patrice Covic (18 years, SV Werder Bremen, €4.0M), while the oldest was Christian Eriksen (34 years, VfL Wolfsburg, €3.0M). Research shows Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 18 Attacking Midfielders (53%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Bundesliga market for Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Bundesliga
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Bundesliga Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 19 clubs with €475.6M combined value.
Age Distribution: Bundesliga Attacking Midfielders
The Bundesliga CAM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (9 players, 26% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €193.8M, averaging €32.3M per player.
Top Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (6 players)
21-23 Years (6 players)
24-26 Years (7 players)
27-29 Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Attacking Midfielders (12% of players) control €242.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 3% of the Bundesliga CAM pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Bundesliga Attacking Midfielders
Among 19 Bundesliga clubs, Bayern Munich leads with 1 Attacking Midfielders worth €130.0M (averaging €130.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 62% of tracked Attacking Midfielders.
Bayern Munich (1 Attacking Midfielders)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (3 Attacking Midfielders)
Eintracht Frankfurt (2 Attacking Midfielders)
VfB Stuttgart (1 Attacking Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich • 23 years old
€112.4M
€130.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €144.9M
95.5
Can Uzun
Eintracht Frankfurt • 20 years old
€38.9M
€45.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €53.7M
84.9
Malik Tillman
Bayer 04 Leverkusen • 24 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €37.3M
83.2
Bilal El Khannouss
VfB Stuttgart • 22 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €35.3M
82.0
Ibrahim Maza
Bayer 04 Leverkusen • 20 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €29.8M
74.7
Julian Brandt
Borussia Dortmund • 30 years old
€25.8M
€20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €17.2M
72.6
Paul Nebel
1.FSV Mainz 05 • 23 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.1M
72.6
Christoph Baumgartner
RB Leipzig • 26 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.4M
72.5
Fábio Vieira
Hamburger SV • 26 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.3M
71.2
Romano Schmid
SV Werder Bremen • 26 years old
€14.7M
€17.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.2M
70.5
Lovro Majer
VfL Wolfsburg • 28 years old
€19.4M
€15.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €13.6M
69.0
Alexis Claude-Maurice
FC Augsburg • 27 years old
€12.7M
€12.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €10.9M
66.2
Mert Kömür
FC Augsburg • 20 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.3M
65.7
Cameron Puertas
SV Werder Bremen • 27 years old
€10.6M
€10.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €8.7M
60.3
Fabian Rieder
FC Augsburg • 24 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.2M
58.4
Muhammed Damar
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim • 22 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
56.6
Bence Dárdai
VfL Wolfsburg • 20 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.0M
55.4
Giovanni Reyna
Borussia Mönchengladbach • 23 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
55.4
Arijon Ibrahimovic
1.FC Heidenheim 1846 • 20 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.7M
51.3
Mario Götze
Eintracht Frankfurt • 33 years old
€4.5M
€3.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.0M
47.6
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)
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 7.22×. That means Jamal Musiala is valued 7.22× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Bayer 04 Leverkusen's Malik Tillman, who is 24 years old, with a 4.38× PPVE. Third is Can Uzun of Eintracht Frankfurt, who is 20 years old with a 3.75× 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 7.22× means the player is worth 622% 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 | Jamal Musiala Bayern Munich | 23 | 21-23 | €130.0M | €18.0M | 7.22× |
| #2 | Malik Tillman Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | 24-26 | €35.0M | €8.0M | 4.38× |
| #3 | Can Uzun Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | U21 | €45.0M | €12.0M | 3.75× |
| #4 | Ibrahim Maza Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | U21 | €25.0M | €12.0M | 2.08× |
| #5 | Bilal El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart | 22 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €18.0M | 1.78× |
| #6 | Paul Nebel 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €18.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Fabian Rieder FC Augsburg | 24 | 24-26 | €8.0M | €8.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Mert Kömür FC Augsburg | 20 | U21 | €12.0M | €12.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Bence Dárdai VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | U21 | €7.0M | €12.0M | 0.58× |
| #10 | Arijon Ibrahimovic 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €12.0M | 0.42× |
| #11 | Muhammed Damar TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 22 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €18.0M | 0.39× |
| #12 | Patrice Covic SV Werder Bremen | 18 | U21 | €4.0M | €12.0M | 0.33× |
| #13 | Giovanni Reyna Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €18.0M | 0.33× |
| #14 | Immanuel Pherai Hamburger SV | 25 | 24-26 | €1.8M | €8.0M | 0.23× |
| #15 | Isak Hansen-Aarøen SV Werder Bremen | 21 | 21-23 | €800K | €18.0M | 0.04× |
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)
SV Werder Bremen's Patrice Covic at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Patrice Covic is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is FC Augsburg's Mert Kömür, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Arijon Ibrahimovic of 1.FC Heidenheim 1846, who is 20 years old with a +35% 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 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 | Patrice Covic SV Werder Bremen | 18 | 8 | €4.0M | €7.1M | +44% |
| #2 | Mert Kömür FC Augsburg | 20 | 6 | €12.0M | €18.5M | +35% |
| #3 | Arijon Ibrahimovic 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | 20 | 6 | €5.0M | €7.7M | +35% |
| #4 | Bence Dárdai VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | 6 | €7.0M | €10.8M | +35% |
| #5 | Can Uzun Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | 6 | €45.0M | €69.6M | +35% |
| #6 | Ibrahim Maza Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | 6 | €25.0M | €38.6M | +35% |
| #7 | Isak Hansen-Aarøen SV Werder Bremen | 21 | 5 | €800K | €1.1M | +30% |
| #8 | Bilal El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart | 22 | 4 | €32.0M | €42.8M | +25% |
| #9 | Muhammed Damar TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 22 | 4 | €7.0M | €9.4M | +25% |
| #10 | Giovanni Reyna Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 3 | €6.0M | €7.5M | +20% |
| #11 | Jamal Musiala Bayern Munich | 23 | 3 | €130.0M | €161.6M | +20% |
| #12 | Paul Nebel 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | 3 | €18.0M | €22.4M | +20% |
| #13 | Fabian Rieder FC Augsburg | 24 | 2 | €8.0M | €9.2M | +14% |
| #14 | Malik Tillman Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | 2 | €35.0M | €40.5M | +14% |
| #15 | Immanuel Pherai Hamburger SV | 25 | 1 | €1.8M | €1.9M | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
SV Werder Bremen's Patrice Covic has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 55.1. That means Patrice Covic has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Eintracht Frankfurt's Can Uzun with a 47.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Mert Kömür of FC Augsburg with a 47.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 55.1 means the upside is 55.1× 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 | Patrice Covic SV Werder Bremen | €4.9M | €4.1M-5.8M | +23% | 55.1 |
| #2 | Can Uzun Eintracht Frankfurt | €53.7M | €44.4M-63.0M | +19% | 47.0 |
| #3 | Mert Kömür FC Augsburg | €14.3M | €11.9M-16.8M | +19% | 47.0 |
| #4 | Ibrahim Maza Bayer 04 Leverkusen | €29.8M | €24.7M-35.0M | +19% | 47.0 |
| #5 | Arijon Ibrahimovic 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | €5.7M | €4.7M-6.7M | +15% | 37.1 |
| #6 | Bence Dárdai VfL Wolfsburg | €8.0M | €6.6M-9.4M | +15% | 37.1 |
| #7 | Jamal Musiala Bayern Munich | €144.9M | €123.1M-166.6M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #8 | Paul Nebel 1.FSV Mainz 05 | €20.1M | €17.0M-23.1M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #9 | Bilal El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart | €35.3M | €30.0M-40.5M | +10% | 30.7 |
| #10 | Isak Hansen-Aarøen SV Werder Bremen | €882K | €730K-1.0M | +10% | 26.9 |
| #11 | Christoph Baumgartner RB Leipzig | €21.4M | €18.2M-24.6M | +7% | 22.3 |
| #12 | Fábio Vieira Hamburger SV | €19.3M | €16.4M-22.2M | +7% | 22.3 |
| #13 | Romano Schmid SV Werder Bremen | €18.2M | €15.5M-21.0M | +7% | 22.3 |
| #14 | Giovanni Reyna Borussia Mönchengladbach | €6.4M | €5.5M-7.4M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #15 | Malik Tillman Bayer 04 Leverkusen | €37.3M | €31.7M-42.9M | +7% | 20.6 |
| #16 | Muhammed Damar TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €7.4M | €6.3M-8.5M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #17 | Woo-yeong Jeong 1.FC Union Berlin | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +3% | 9.6 |
| #18 | Fabian Rieder FC Augsburg | €8.2M | €7.0M-9.4M | +2% | 7.8 |
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: attacking midfielder 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)
1.FSV Mainz 05's Paul Nebel in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +23.1%. That means Jamal Musiala captures 40.7% of total market value while representing only 17.6% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Borussia Mönchengladbach's Giovanni Reyna with a +23.1% ASC (40.7% value share vs 17.6% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich with a +23.1% ASC (40.7% value vs 17.6% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +23.1% ASC means the player captures 23.1% 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 | Paul Nebel 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 21-23 | 40.7% | 17.6% | +23.1% |
| #2 | Giovanni Reyna Borussia Mönchengladbach | 21-23 | 40.7% | 17.6% | +23.1% |
| #3 | Jamal Musiala Bayern Munich | 21-23 | 40.7% | 17.6% | +23.1% |
| #4 | Bilal El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart | 21-23 | 40.7% | 17.6% | +23.1% |
| #5 | Isak Hansen-Aarøen SV Werder Bremen | 21-23 | 40.7% | 17.6% | +23.1% |
| #6 | Muhammed Damar TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 21-23 | 40.7% | 17.6% | +23.1% |
| #7 | Florian Kainz 1.FC Köln | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #8 | Kevin Stöger Borussia Mönchengladbach | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #9 | Julian Brandt Borussia Dortmund | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #10 | Daniel-Kofi Kyereh SC Freiburg | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #11 | Jae-sung Lee 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #12 | Andrej Kramaric TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #13 | Christian Eriksen VfL Wolfsburg | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #14 | Jonas Hofmann Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #15 | Mario Götze Eintracht Frankfurt | 30+ | 8.1% | 26.5% | -18.4% |
| #16 | Adrian Beck 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | 27-29 | 8.9% | 17.6% | -8.8% |
| #17 | Blendi Idrizi SCR Altach | 27-29 | 8.9% | 17.6% | -8.8% |
| #18 | Danel Sinani FC St. Pauli | 27-29 | 8.9% | 17.6% | -8.8% |
| #19 | Alexis Claude-Maurice FC Augsburg | 27-29 | 8.9% | 17.6% | -8.8% |
| #20 | Lovro Majer VfL Wolfsburg | 27-29 | 8.9% | 17.6% | -8.8% |
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, 9 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 11 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 €130.0M. 1 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh SC Freiburg | €300K | €7.0M | -2.70 | Undervalued |
Florian Kainz 1.FC Köln | €1.5M | €7.0M | -1.50 | Good Value |
Jae-sung Lee 1.FSV Mainz 05 | €2.0M | €7.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Immanuel Pherai Hamburger SV | €1.8M | €7.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Cameron Puertas SV Werder Bremen | €10.0M | €7.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Giovanni Reyna Borussia Mönchengladbach | €6.0M | €7.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jonas Hofmann Bayer 04 Leverkusen | €2.0M | €7.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Blendi Idrizi SCR Altach | €200K | €7.0M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Romano Schmid SV Werder Bremen | €17.0M | €7.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Arijon Ibrahimovic 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | €5.0M | €7.0M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Kevin Stöger Borussia Mönchengladbach | €3.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Patrice Covic SV Werder Bremen | €4.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Julian Brandt Borussia Dortmund | €20.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Adrian Beck 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | €2.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Woo-yeong Jeong 1.FC Union Berlin | €3.5M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Alexis Claude-Maurice FC Augsburg | €12.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Lovro Majer VfL Wolfsburg | €15.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Andrej Kramaric TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €3.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Malik Tillman Bayer 04 Leverkusen | €35.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Paul Nebel 1.FSV Mainz 05 | €18.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |