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Best Players (All Positions) in the Championship (Sep 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

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Age: 18–40
€0M–€200M
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Player Rankings

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

#1

Callum Doyle (817688)

Wrexham AFC22 years old

15.0M

70.1

#2

Harrison Burrows (533980)

Sheffield United24 years old

12.0M

67.8

#3

Hayden Hackney

Middlesbrough FC24 years old

12.0M

67.4

#4

Jack Rudoni

Coventry City25 years old

12.0M

66.9

#5

Haji Wright

Coventry City28 years old

12.0M

66.1

#6

Tom Fellows (626319)

Southampton FC23 years old

10.0M

61.0

#7

Michael Cooper

Sheffield United26 years old

9.0M

60.8

#8

Morgan Whittaker

Middlesbrough FC25 years old

10.0M

60.1

#9

Mark McGuinness

Sheffield United25 years old

7.0M

57.7

#10

Jason Knight (530780)

Bristol City25 years old

7.0M

56.6

#11

Josh Eccles (618903)

Coventry City26 years old

7.0M

56.1

#12

Nathan Broadhead

Wrexham AFC28 years old

7.0M

55.8

#13

Sammie Szmodics

Ipswich Town30 years old

7.0M

55.7

#14

Bright Osayi-Samuel

Birmingham City28 years old

6.5M

54.8

#15

Ephron Mason-Clark (466637)

Coventry City27 years old

6.5M

54.4

#16

Kyogo Furuhashi

Birmingham City31 years old

6.0M

54.2

#17

Ilias Chair (380473)

Queens Park Rangers28 years old

6.0M

53.8

#18

Will Smallbone

Millwall FC26 years old

5.0M

51.9

#19

Kai Wagner

Birmingham City29 years old

5.0M

51.7

#20

Liam Kitching (534701)

Coventry City26 years old

4.5M

51.6

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Players Tracked

Age Distribution: Championship Players (All Positions)

The Championship ALL market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (55 players, 28% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €143.3M, averaging €2.6M per player.

U21 years9 players (5%)
9.3MAvg: €1.0M
Top player: Min-hyeok Yang (€3.5M)
21-23 years44 players (22%)
63.0MAvg: €1.4M
Top player: Callum Doyle (817688) (€15.0M)
24-26 years55 players (28%)
143.3MAvg: €2.6M
Top player: Harrison Burrows (533980) (€12.0M)
27-29 years44 players (22%)
105.6MAvg: €2.4M
Top player: Haji Wright (€12.0M)
30+ years48 players (24%)
54.2MAvg: €1.1M
Top player: Sammie Szmodics (€7.0M)

Top Players (All Positions) by Age Bracket

U21 Years (9 players)

1. Min-hyeok Yang(20yo)
3.5M
2. Joel Ndala(20yo)
3.0M
3. Christian Nwachukwu(20yo)
800K
4. Kieran Morgan(20yo)
800K
5. Mamadou Doumbia(20yo)
500K

21-23 Years (44 players)

1. Callum Doyle (817688)(22yo)
15.0M
2. Tom Fellows (626319)(23yo)
10.0M
3. Daniel Jebbison(23yo)
4.0M
4. Charlie Hughes(22yo)
3.5M
5. Tyler Goodrham (700441)(23yo)
3.0M

24-26 Years (55 players)

1. Harrison Burrows (533980)(24yo)
12.0M
2. Hayden Hackney(24yo)
12.0M
3. Jack Rudoni(25yo)
12.0M
4. Michael Cooper(26yo)
9.0M
5. Morgan Whittaker(25yo)
10.0M

27-29 Years (44 players)

1. Haji Wright(28yo)
12.0M
2. Nathan Broadhead(28yo)
7.0M
3. Bright Osayi-Samuel(28yo)
6.5M
4. Ephron Mason-Clark (466637)(27yo)
6.5M
5. Ilias Chair (380473)(28yo)
6.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

44%of market value

The top 20 Players (All Positions) (10% of players) control €166.5M

1. Callum Doyle (817688)15.0M
2. Harrison Burrows (533980)12.0M
3. Hayden Hackney12.0M
4. Jack Rudoni12.0M
5. Haji Wright12.0M

Market Tiers

High (€15-30M)1 players (1%)
15.0M
Mid (€5-15M)18 players (9%)
147.0M
Emerging (<€5M)181 players (91%)
213.4M

Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 1% of the Championship ALL pool.

High (€15-30M)

1. Callum Doyle (817688)
Wrexham AFC15.0M

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Harrison Burrows (533980)
Sheffield United12.0M
2. Hayden Hackney
Middlesbrough FC12.0M
3. Jack Rudoni
Coventry City12.0M
4. Haji Wright
Coventry City12.0M
5. Tom Fellows (626319)
Southampton FC10.0M

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Liam Kitching (534701)
Coventry City4.5M
2. Daniel Jebbison
Preston North End4.0M
3. Jay Dasilva
Coventry City4.0M
4. Patrick Agyemang
Derby County4.0M
5. Sondre Langås (737837)
Derby County3.5M

Club Distribution: Championship Players (All Positions)

Among 32 Championship clubs, Coventry City leads with 12 Players (All Positions) worth €57.2M (averaging €4.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 54% of tracked Players (All Positions).

#1
Coventry City
12 players • €57.2M
#2
Wrexham AFC
12 players • €33.5M
#3
Sheffield United
5 players • €32.0M
#4
Middlesbrough FC
7 players • €30.2M
#5
Bristol City
12 players • €26.2M
#6
Birmingham City
5 players • €23.5M
#7
Preston North End
13 players • €20.9M
#8
Millwall FC
13 players • €18.3M
#9
Derby County
13 players • €18.3M
#10
Oxford United
16 players • €14.4M

Coventry City (12 Players (All Positions))

Jack Rudoni(25yo)
12.0M
Haji Wright(28yo)
12.0M
Josh Eccles (618903)(26yo)
7.0M
Ephron Mason-Clark (466637)(27yo)
6.5M
Liam Kitching (534701)(26yo)
4.5M

Wrexham AFC (12 Players (All Positions))

Callum Doyle (817688)(22yo)
15.0M
Nathan Broadhead(28yo)
7.0M
Liberato Cacace(25yo)
3.0M
Dominic Hyam(30yo)
2.0M
Max Cleworth (705160)(24yo)
1.2M

Sheffield United (5 Players (All Positions))

Harrison Burrows (533980)(24yo)
12.0M
Michael Cooper(26yo)
9.0M
Mark McGuinness(25yo)
7.0M
(28yo)
3.2M
Christian Nwachukwu(20yo)
800K

Middlesbrough FC (7 Players (All Positions))

Hayden Hackney(24yo)
12.0M
Morgan Whittaker(25yo)
10.0M
Callum Brittain(28yo)
2.5M
Alan Browne(31yo)
2.2M
Abdoulaye Kanté(21yo)
2.0M

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)

Wrexham AFC's Callum Doyle (817688) at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 27.27×. That means Callum Doyle (817688) is valued 27.27× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Southampton FC's Tom Fellows (626319), who is 23 years old, with a 18.18× PPVE. Third is Harrison Burrows (533980) of Sheffield United, who is 24 years old with a 12.00× 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 27.27× means the player is worth 2627% more than typical players their age-making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Callum Doyle (817688)Wrexham AFC
21-23 • 22yo27.27×
€15.0M • 2627% above median
Tom Fellows (626319)Southampton FC
21-23 • 23yo18.18×
€10.0M • 1718% above median
Harrison Burrows (533980)Sheffield United
24-26 • 24yo12.00×
€12.0M • 1100% above median
Hayden HackneyMiddlesbrough FC
24-26 • 24yo12.00×
€12.0M • 1100% above median
Jack RudoniCoventry City
24-26 • 25yo12.00×
€12.0M • 1100% above median
Morgan WhittakerMiddlesbrough FC
24-26 • 25yo10.00×
€10.0M • 900% above median
Daniel JebbisonPreston North End
21-23 • 23yo7.27×
€4.0M • 627% above median
Min-hyeok YangPortsmouth FC
U21 • 20yo7.00×
€3.5M • 600% above median
Jason Knight (530780)Bristol City
24-26 • 25yo7.00×
€7.0M • 600% above median
Mark McGuinnessSheffield United
24-26 • 25yo7.00×
€7.0M • 600% above median
Charlie HughesHull City
21-23 • 22yo6.36×
€3.5M • 536% above median
Joel NdalaHull City
U21 • 20yo6.00×
€3.0M • 500% above median
Tyler Goodrham (700441)Oxford United
21-23 • 23yo5.45×
€3.0M • 445% above median
Lamine CisséStoke City
21-23 • 23yo4.55×
€2.5M • 355% above median
Patrick AgyemangDerby County
24-26 • 25yo4.00×
€4.0M • 300% above median
RankPlayerAgeBracketCurrent ValueBracket MedianPPVE
#1
Callum Doyle (817688)
Wrexham AFC
2221-2315.0M550K27.27×
#2
Tom Fellows (626319)
Southampton FC
2321-2310.0M550K18.18×
#3
Harrison Burrows (533980)
Sheffield United
2424-2612.0M1.0M12.00×
#4
Hayden Hackney
Middlesbrough FC
2424-2612.0M1.0M12.00×
#5
Jack Rudoni
Coventry City
2524-2612.0M1.0M12.00×
#6
Morgan Whittaker
Middlesbrough FC
2524-2610.0M1.0M10.00×
#7
Daniel Jebbison
Preston North End
2321-234.0M550K7.27×
#8
Min-hyeok Yang
Portsmouth FC
20U213.5M500K7.00×
#9
Jason Knight (530780)
Bristol City
2524-267.0M1.0M7.00×
#10
Mark McGuinness
Sheffield United
2524-267.0M1.0M7.00×
#11
Charlie Hughes
Hull City
2221-233.5M550K6.36×
#12
Joel Ndala
Hull City
20U213.0M500K6.00×
#13
Tyler Goodrham (700441)
Oxford United
2321-233.0M550K5.45×
#14
Lamine Cissé
Stoke City
2321-232.5M550K4.55×
#15
Patrick Agyemang
Derby County
2524-264.0M1.0M4.00×
#16
Sinclair Armstrong (724532)
Bristol City
2321-232.2M550K4.00×
#17
Abdoulaye Kanté
Middlesbrough FC
2121-232.0M550K3.64×
#18
Max Bird (486464)
Bristol City
2524-263.5M1.0M3.50×
#19
Sondre Langås (737837)
Derby County
2524-263.5M1.0M3.50×
#20
Liberato Cacace
Wrexham AFC
2524-263.0M1.0M3.00×

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)

Millwall FC's George Evans (967307) at 21 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means George Evans (967307) is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 5 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Sheffield Wednesday's Pierce Charles (861600), who is 21 years old, with a +48% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Toby Steward of St. Johnstone FC, who is 21 years old with a +48% RPP (5 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

George Evans (967307)Millwall FC
5yr to peak+48%
350K673K
Pierce Charles (861600)Sheffield Wednesday
5yr to peak+48%
300K576K
Toby StewardSt. Johnstone FC
5yr to peak+48%
150K288K
Sam ParkerSwansea City
6yr to peak+44%
150K268K
Kieran MorganQueens Park Rangers
6yr to peak+40%
800K1.3M
Gabe ForsythNorwich City
6yr to peak+40%
200K332K
Lucien Mahovo (1052890)Norwich City
5yr to peak+40%
200K332K
Gabriel OtegbayoSheffield Wednesday
5yr to peak+40%
300K499K
Joel NdalaHull City
6yr to peak+35%
3.0M4.6M
Jamie DonleyOxford United
5yr to peak+35%
1.5M2.3M
Karoy AndersonCharlton Athletic
5yr to peak+35%
350K541K
Kellen Fisher (855298)Norwich City
4yr to peak+35%
1.5M2.3M
Min-hyeok YangPortsmouth FC
6yr to peak+35%
3.5M5.4M
Mamadou DoumbiaWatford FC
6yr to peak+35%
500K773K
Daniel BennieQueens Park Rangers
6yr to peak+35%
250K386K
RankPlayerAgeYears to PeakCurrentPeak ForecastRPP %
#1
George Evans (967307)
Millwall FC
215350K673K+48%
#2
Pierce Charles (861600)
Sheffield Wednesday
215300K576K+48%
#3
Toby Steward
St. Johnstone FC
215150K288K+48%
#4
Sam Parker
Swansea City
206150K268K+44%
#5
Kieran Morgan
Queens Park Rangers
206800K1.3M+40%
#6
Gabe Forsyth
Norwich City
206200K332K+40%
#7
Lucien Mahovo (1052890)
Norwich City
215200K332K+40%
#8
Gabriel Otegbayo
Sheffield Wednesday
215300K499K+40%
#9
Joel Ndala
Hull City
2063.0M4.6M+35%
#10
Jamie Donley
Oxford United
2151.5M2.3M+35%
#11
Karoy Anderson
Charlton Athletic
215350K541K+35%
#12
Kellen Fisher (855298)
Norwich City
2241.5M2.3M+35%
#13
Min-hyeok Yang
Portsmouth FC
2063.5M5.4M+35%
#14
Mamadou Doumbia
Watford FC
206500K773K+35%
#15
Daniel Bennie
Queens Park Rangers
206250K386K+35%
#16
Abdoulaye Kanté
Middlesbrough FC
2152.0M3.1M+35%
#17
Aaron Essel
St. Johnstone FC
215250K386K+35%
#18
Zak McKay
Greenock Morton FC
215125K193K+35%
#19
Terry Devlin (693440)
Portsmouth FC
2241.0M1.5M+35%
#20
Charlie Hughes
Hull City
2243.5M5.4M+35%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Swansea City's Sam Parker has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 40.4. That means Sam Parker has 10% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Queens Park Rangers's Kieran Morgan with a 31.1 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Gabe Forsyth of Norwich City with a 31.1 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 40.4 means the upside is 40.4× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Sam ParkerSwansea City
10% / ±0%40.4
Range: €146K - €184K
Kieran MorganQueens Park Rangers
10% / ±0%31.1
Range: €750K - €1.0M
Gabe ForsythNorwich City
10% / ±0%31.1
Range: €188K - €253K
Min-hyeok YangPortsmouth FC
10% / ±0%22.5
Range: €3.1M - €4.7M
Mamadou DoumbiaWatford FC
10% / ±0%22.5
Range: €437K - €665K
Daniel BennieQueens Park Rangers
10% / ±0%22.5
Range: €219K - €333K
Joel NdalaHull City
10% / ±0%22.5
Range: €2.6M - €4.0M
Ephraim YeboahBristol City
10% / ±0%22.5
Range: €131K - €200K
Christian NwachukwuSheffield United
10% / ±0%22.5
Range: €699K - €1.1M
Lewis ThomasBristol City
2% / ±0%14.7
Range: €141K - €166K
Aynsley PearsBlackburn Rovers
2% / ±0%14.7
Range: €1.3M - €1.5M
Jacob Widell ZetterströmDerby County
2% / ±0%14.7
Range: €2.4M - €2.8M
Paddy ReadingPartick Thistle FC
3% / ±0%12.0
Range: €181K - €231K
Liam Kitching (534701)Coventry City
2% / ±0%11.8
Range: €4.1M - €5.1M
Mark McGuinnessSheffield United
2% / ±0%11.8
Range: €6.5M - €7.9M
RankPlayerExpectedRangeUpside %RAU
#1
Sam Parker
Swansea City
165K146K-184K+10%40.4
#2
Kieran Morgan
Queens Park Rangers
882K750K-1.0M+10%31.1
#3
Gabe Forsyth
Norwich City
221K188K-253K+10%31.1
#4
Min-hyeok Yang
Portsmouth FC
3.9M3.1M-4.7M+10%22.5
#5
Mamadou Doumbia
Watford FC
551K437K-665K+10%22.5
#6
Daniel Bennie
Queens Park Rangers
276K219K-333K+10%22.5
#7
Joel Ndala
Hull City
3.3M2.6M-4.0M+10%22.5
#8
Ephraim Yeboah
Bristol City
165K131K-200K+10%22.5
#9
Christian Nwachukwu
Sheffield United
882K699K-1.1M+10%22.5
#10
Lewis Thomas
Bristol City
154K141K-166K+2%14.7
#11
Aynsley Pears
Blackburn Rovers
1.4M1.3M-1.5M+2%14.7
#12
Jacob Widell Zetterström
Derby County
2.6M2.4M-2.8M+2%14.7
#13
Paddy Reading
Partick Thistle FC
206K181K-231K+3%12.0
#14
Liam Kitching (534701)
Coventry City
4.6M4.1M-5.1M+2%11.8
#15
Mark McGuinness
Sheffield United
7.2M6.5M-7.9M+2%11.8
#16
Sondre Langås (737837)
Derby County
3.6M3.2M-3.9M+2%11.8
#17
George Tanner
Bristol City
2.6M2.3M-2.8M+2%11.8
#18
Hayden Carter
Blackburn Rovers
2.6M2.3M-2.8M+2%11.8
#19
Josh Key
Swansea City
819K737K-901K+2%11.8
#20
Ryan Barnett
Wrexham AFC
563K507K-620K+2%11.8

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: player position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

200
Total Players
0.00
Avg Z-Score
0.00
RPI Score
Weak DepthStrong Depth
-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Callum Doyle (817688)+5.16
Harrison Burrows (533980)+3.98
Hayden Hackney+3.98
Jack Rudoni+3.98
Haji Wright+3.98

Lowest Z-Scores

Matty Foulds-0.69
Zak McKay-0.69
Anton Dowds-0.69
Louis Lloyd-0.69
Matty Todd-0.69

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Derby County's Patrick Agyemang in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +10.7%. That means Harrison Burrows (533980) captures 38.2% of total market value while representing only 27.5% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.

In second is St. Johnstone FC's Josh Fowler with a +10.7% ASC (38.2% value share vs 27.5% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Ole Romeny of Oxford United with a +10.7% ASC (38.2% value vs 27.5% players in 24-26 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +10.7% ASC means the player captures 10.7% more market value than their numerical representation-indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.

Value Concentration by Player

Patrick AgyemangDerby County
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Josh FowlerSt. Johnstone FC
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Ole RomenyOxford United
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Ousmane DiakitéWest Bromwich Albion
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Olaf KobackiSheffield Wednesday
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Joel LatibeaudiereCoventry City
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Conor CoventryCharlton Athletic
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
George TannerBristol City
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Matty ToddDunfermline Athletic FC
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Will SmallboneMillwall FC
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Ali McCannPreston North End
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Sol BrynnMiddlesbrough FC
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Luke Le RouxPortsmouth FC
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Liberato CacaceWrexham AFC
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
Ryan BarnettWrexham AFC
24-26+10.7%
38.2% value share / 27.5% player share
RankPlayerAge BracketValue SharePlayer ShareASC
#1
Patrick Agyemang
Derby County
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#2
Josh Fowler
St. Johnstone FC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#3
Ole Romeny
Oxford United
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#4
Ousmane Diakité
West Bromwich Albion
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#5
Olaf Kobacki
Sheffield Wednesday
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#6
Joel Latibeaudiere
Coventry City
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#7
Conor Coventry
Charlton Athletic
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#8
George Tanner
Bristol City
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#9
Matty Todd
Dunfermline Athletic FC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#10
Will Smallbone
Millwall FC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#11
Ali McCann
Preston North End
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#12
Sol Brynn
Middlesbrough FC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#13
Luke Le Roux
Portsmouth FC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#14
Liberato Cacace
Wrexham AFC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#15
Ryan Barnett
Wrexham AFC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#16
Max Bird (486464)
Bristol City
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#17
Víctor Griffith
St. Johnstone FC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#18
Morgan Whittaker
Middlesbrough FC
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#19
Hayden Carter
Blackburn Rovers
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%
#20
Oliver Dovin
Coventry City
24-2638.2%27.5%+10.7%

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: 0 immediate targets, 9 standard acquisitions, 44 watch-list prospects, 85 at peak.

BUY NOW - High Upside

No players in this category

WATCH LIST - High Upside

Callum Doyle (817688)
22yo • Wrexham AFC
15.0M
Tom Fellows (626319)
23yo • Southampton FC
10.0M
Daniel Jebbison
23yo • Preston North End
4.0M
Charlie Hughes
22yo • Hull City
3.5M
Tyler Goodrham (700441)
23yo • Oxford United
3.0M
Lamine Cissé
23yo • Stoke City
2.5M
Sinclair Armstrong (724532)
23yo • Bristol City
2.2M
Abdoulaye Kanté
21yo • Middlesbrough FC
2.0M
Josh Coburn (646727)
23yo • Millwall FC
1.5M
Rayan Kolli (867699)
21yo • Queens Park Rangers
1.5M
Kellen Fisher (855298)
22yo • Norwich City
1.5M
Jamie Donley
21yo • Oxford United
1.5M
Hayden Matthews
22yo • Portsmouth FC
1.3M
Brodie Spencer
22yo • Oxford United
1.2M
Terry Devlin (693440)
22yo • Portsmouth FC
1.0M
Junior Tchamadeu
22yo • Stoke City
1.0M
Aidomo Emakhu
22yo • Millwall FC
900K
Rob Apter (837050)
23yo • Charlton Athletic
700K
Bailey Cadamarteri
21yo • Sheffield Wednesday
700K
Tyreece Campbell
22yo • Charlton Athletic
600K
Adrian Segecic (867760)
22yo • Portsmouth FC
550K
Ibane Bowat (696347)
23yo • Portsmouth FC
600K
Jake Garrett (570458)
23yo • Blackburn Rovers
550K
Miles Leaburn
22yo • Charlton Athletic
500K
Cameron Humphreys
22yo • Ipswich Town
500K
Jovon Makama (854885)
22yo • Norwich City
400K
22yo • Millwall FC
400K
Karoy Anderson
21yo • Charlton Athletic
350K
George Evans (967307)
21yo • Millwall FC
350K
Jamie McDonnell
22yo • Oxford United
300K
Gabriel Otegbayo
21yo • Sheffield Wednesday
300K
Pierce Charles (861600)
21yo • Sheffield Wednesday
300K
21yo • Oxford United
250K
Josh Stokes
22yo • Bristol City
250K
Aaron Essel
21yo • St. Johnstone FC
250K
Elkan Baggott
23yo • Ipswich Town
200K
Noah Mawene (854928)
21yo • Preston North End
200K
Lucien Mahovo (1052890)
21yo • Norwich City
200K
Ben Stanway
21yo • Partick Thistle FC
200K
Tsoanelo Letsosa
22yo • Partick Thistle FC
175K
Charlie McArthur
21yo • Airdrieonians FC
150K
Toby Steward
21yo • St. Johnstone FC
150K
Louis Lloyd
22yo • St. Johnstone FC
125K
Zak McKay
21yo • Greenock Morton FC
125K

BUY NOW - Medium Upside

Min-hyeok Yang
20yo • Portsmouth FC
3.5M
Joel Ndala
20yo • Hull City
3.0M
Christian Nwachukwu
20yo • Sheffield United
800K
Kieran Morgan
20yo • Queens Park Rangers
800K
Mamadou Doumbia
20yo • Watford FC
500K
Daniel Bennie
20yo • Queens Park Rangers
250K
Gabe Forsyth
20yo • Norwich City
200K
Ephraim Yeboah
20yo • Bristol City
150K
Sam Parker
20yo • Swansea City
150K

PEAK Players

Harrison Burrows (533980)
24yo • Sheffield United
12.0M
Hayden Hackney
24yo • Middlesbrough FC
12.0M
Jack Rudoni
25yo • Coventry City
12.0M
Haji Wright
28yo • Coventry City
12.0M
Michael Cooper
26yo • Sheffield United
9.0M
Morgan Whittaker
25yo • Middlesbrough FC
10.0M
Mark McGuinness
25yo • Sheffield United
7.0M
Jason Knight (530780)
25yo • Bristol City
7.0M
Josh Eccles (618903)
26yo • Coventry City
7.0M
Nathan Broadhead
28yo • Wrexham AFC
7.0M
Bright Osayi-Samuel
28yo • Birmingham City
6.5M
Ephron Mason-Clark (466637)
27yo • Coventry City
6.5M
Ilias Chair (380473)
28yo • Queens Park Rangers
6.0M
Will Smallbone
26yo • Millwall FC
5.0M
Liam Kitching (534701)
26yo • Coventry City
4.5M
Jay Dasilva
28yo • Coventry City
4.0M
Patrick Agyemang
25yo • Derby County
4.0M
Sondre Langås (737837)
25yo • Derby County
3.5M
Max Bird (486464)
25yo • Bristol City
3.5M
Harry Darling
27yo • Norwich City
3.5M
Lewis Travis (372802)
28yo • Derby County
3.5M
Brandon Thomas-Asante
27yo • Coventry City
3.5M
28yo • Sheffield United
3.2M
Liberato Cacace
25yo • Wrexham AFC
3.0M
Billy Mitchell (671821)
25yo • Millwall FC
3.0M
Harry Pickering
27yo • Blackburn Rovers
3.0M
Joel Latibeaudiere
26yo • Coventry City
3.0M
Milutin Osmajic
27yo • Preston North End
3.0M
Oliver Dovin
24yo • Coventry City
2.5M
George Tanner
26yo • Bristol City
2.5M
Hayden Carter
26yo • Blackburn Rovers
2.5M
Jacob Widell Zetterström
28yo • Derby County
2.5M
Daryl Dike (638741)
26yo • West Bromwich Albion
2.8M
Callum Brittain
28yo • Middlesbrough FC
2.5M
Cameron Pring
28yo • Bristol City
2.5M
Adam Randell (633463)
25yo • Bristol City
2.2M
Ali McCann
26yo • Preston North End
2.2M
Conor Coventry
26yo • Charlton Athletic
2.0M
Florian Bianchini
25yo • Portsmouth FC
2.0M
Scott Wharton (364803)
28yo • Blackburn Rovers
2.0M
Jamal Lewis
28yo • Preston North End
2.0M
Danny McNamara
27yo • Millwall FC
1.8M
Joe Rankin-Costello
27yo • Charlton Athletic
1.6M
Louie Sibley
24yo • Oxford United
1.5M
Aynsley Pears
28yo • Blackburn Rovers
1.4M
Ryan Alebiosu
24yo • Blackburn Rovers
1.2M
Max Cleworth (705160)
24yo • Wrexham AFC
1.2M
Femi Azeez (703408)
25yo • Millwall FC
1.2M
Rob Atkinson (531783)
28yo • Bristol City
1.2M
Josh Griffiths
25yo • West Bromwich Albion
1.0M
Kwame Poku (701062)
25yo • Queens Park Rangers
1.0M
Luke Le Roux
26yo • Portsmouth FC
1.0M
Ole Romeny
26yo • Oxford United
1.0M
Lewis Miller
26yo • Blackburn Rovers
1.0M
Ciaron Brown
28yo • Oxford United
1.0M
Sam Smith
28yo • Wrexham AFC
1.0M
Ryan Nyambe
28yo • Derby County
900K
Josh Key
26yo • Swansea City
800K
Jefferson Cáceres
24yo • Dunfermline Athletic FC
750K
Sonny Carey
25yo • Charlton Athletic
750K
Mark Harris
27yo • Oxford United
800K
Ousmane Diakité
26yo • West Bromwich Albion
700K
Charlie Kelman (633492)
24yo • Charlton Athletic
650K
Tatsuki Seko (683269)
28yo • Stoke City
700K
Harvey Knibbs
27yo • Charlton Athletic
700K
Liam Thompson
24yo • Derby County
600K
Kyle Joseph
24yo • Hull City
600K
George Thomason (735674)
25yo • Wrexham AFC
600K
Jack Currie
24yo • Oxford United
550K
Ryan Barnett
26yo • Wrexham AFC
550K
Olaf Kobacki
25yo • Sheffield Wednesday
550K
Sol Brynn
25yo • Middlesbrough FC
300K
Josh Fowler
24yo • St. Johnstone FC
200K
Aidan Fitzpatrick
25yo • Partick Thistle FC
200K
Víctor Griffith
25yo • St. Johnstone FC
200K
Ben Dempsey
26yo • Ayr United FC
200K
Paddy Reading
27yo • Partick Thistle FC
200K
Roddy MacGregor
24yo • Queen's Park FC
150K
Ewan Otoo
24yo • Dunfermline Athletic FC
150K
Cheick Diabaté
24yo • St. Johnstone FC
150K
Joe Walsh (690548)
24yo • Queens Park Rangers
150K
Lewis Thomas
28yo • Bristol City
150K
Nathan Shaw
25yo • Greenock Morton FC
125K
Matty Todd
25yo • Dunfermline Athletic FC
125K
Matty Foulds
28yo • St. Johnstone FC
125K

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, 17 premium.

Value Positioning vs Peers

Kai WagnerBirmingham City
5.0M-1.50
Undervalued
Kyogo FuruhashiBirmingham City
6.0M-1.00
Fair value
Will SmallboneMillwall FC
5.0M-0.80
Fair value
Matty FouldsSt. Johnstone FC
125K-0.71
Fair value
Anton DowdsAyr United FC
125K-0.71
Fair value
Lewis ThomasBristol City
150K-0.69
Fair value
Paddy ReadingPartick Thistle FC
200K-0.67
Fair value
Sam ParkerSwansea City
150K-0.58
Fair value
Ephraim YeboahBristol City
150K-0.58
Fair value
Matty ToddDunfermline Athletic FC
125K-0.53
Fair value
Nathan ShawGreenock Morton FC
125K-0.53
Fair value
Roddy MacGregorQueen's Park FC
150K-0.52
Fair value
Ewan OtooDunfermline Athletic FC
150K-0.52
Fair value
Joe Walsh (690548)Queens Park Rangers
150K-0.52
Fair value
Cheick DiabatéSt. Johnstone FC
150K-0.52
Fair value
PlayerMarket ValuePosition MedianZ-ScoreAssessment
Kai Wagner
Birmingham City
5.0M1.0M-1.50Good Value
Kyogo Furuhashi
Birmingham City
6.0M1.0M-1.00Good Value
Will Smallbone
Millwall FC
5.0M1.0M-0.80Good Value
Matty Foulds
St. Johnstone FC
125K1.0M-0.71Good Value
Anton Dowds
Ayr United FC
125K1.0M-0.71Good Value
Lewis Thomas
Bristol City
150K1.0M-0.69Good Value
Paddy Reading
Partick Thistle FC
200K1.0M-0.67Good Value
Sam Parker
Swansea City
150K1.0M-0.58Good Value
Ephraim Yeboah
Bristol City
150K1.0M-0.58Good Value
Matty Todd
Dunfermline Athletic FC
125K1.0M-0.53Good Value
Nathan Shaw
Greenock Morton FC
125K1.0M-0.53Good Value
Roddy MacGregor
Queen's Park FC
150K1.0M-0.52Good Value
Ewan Otoo
Dunfermline Athletic FC
150K1.0M-0.52Good Value
Joe Walsh (690548)
Queens Park Rangers
150K1.0M-0.52Good Value
Cheick Diabaté
St. Johnstone FC
150K1.0M-0.52Good Value
Ilias Chair (380473)
Queens Park Rangers
6.0M1.0M-0.50Fair Value
Andrija Vukcevic
Preston North End
500K1.0M-0.50Fair Value
Pol Valentín (380737)
Preston North End
500K1.0M-0.50Fair Value
Gabe Forsyth
Norwich City
200K1.0M-0.50Fair Value
Josh Fowler
St. Johnstone FC
200K1.0M-0.48Fair Value

Market Overview: Championship Players (All Positions) 2026-27

Our database tracked 200 Championship Players (All Positions) in the 2026-27 season, representing 32 clubs with a combined market value of €375.4M. The average market value for Championship Players (All Positions) was €1.9M, with the average age at 26 years old.

The most valuable player in the Championship was Callum Doyle (817688), worth €15.0M and played for Wrexham AFC at 22 years old. The top 5 Players (All Positions) averaged €12.6M in market value, including Harrison Burrows (533980) and Hayden Hackney.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked player was Min-hyeok Yang (20 years, Portsmouth FC, €3.5M), while the oldest was Danny Batth (35 years, Derby County, €200K). Research shows Players (All Positions) typically peak at age 26.

Historical analysis showed 85 Players (All Positions) (43%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Championship market for Players (All Positions) remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2026-27 season.

How We Rank Championship Players (All Positions)

Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for players (all positions), using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).

Scoring Components for ALL

Historical Achievement Index (35%)

Peak career market value for Championship players (all positions), reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.

Current Performance Proxy (30%)

Present market value for Championship players (all positions), capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.

Playing Time Utilization (18%)

Midfielders with 2,400+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.

Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)

Midfielders peak at 27 with 6.0%/year decline. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.

Competition Level Adjustment (3%)

Championship competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.

Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)

Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.

ALL Performance Benchmarks

Peak Age: 27 years (technical skill and tactical awareness)

Decline Rate: Widening steps, not a flat rate: about -5% at 28, -10% at 29, steeper from 30 (technical skills age better than physical attributes)

Optimal Minutes: 2,400-2,500 per season (balance of involvement and recovery)

1-Year Market Value Forecast

Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:

Age Factor: Compounding and banded around a peak of 27: +25%/year through age 21, +15% at 22-23, +10% up to the year before peak, then -5%, -10% and steeper with each later band. Growth is damped above €30M.

Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%

Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)

Forecast Range: ±12-15% confidence interval

Research Foundation

Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for players (all positions)

Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues

Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation

Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Championship Players (All Positions) in the 2026-27 season

Who are the most valuable Players (All Positions) in the Championship in 2026-27?

The most valuable player in the Championship in 2026-27 is Callum Doyle (817688), who is worth €15.0M and plays for Wrexham AFC. The second most valuable is Harrison Burrows (533980) (€12.0M, Sheffield United), followed by Hayden Hackney (€12.0M, Middlesbrough FC). Our database tracks 200 Championship Players (All Positions) with comprehensive market valuations updated for the 2026-27 season.

How are Championship Players (All Positions) ranked?

Championship Players (All Positions) are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Players (All Positions). The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Championship competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.

What age do Players (All Positions) peak?

How much does it cost to sign a top player from the Championship?

Transfer fees for Championship Players (All Positions) vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked player Callum Doyle (817688) (market value: €15.0M), estimated transfer fees would range from €12.0M to €21.0M depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Championship transactions.

What is the value forecast for Championship Players (All Positions)?

Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Championship Players (All Positions) based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players compound gains toward their position's peak age, up to +25% a year through age 21 and easing as they approach it, while post-peak players fall in widening steps), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-midfielders have ±12-15% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.

Where does the Championship player data come from?

Our Championship player data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Championship sources and updated monthly for the 2026-27 season to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.