Best Players (All Positions) in the Championship (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Championship Players (All Positions) 2026-27
Our database tracked 543 Championship Players (All Positions) in the 2026-27 season, representing 37 clubs with a combined market value of €1.4B. The average market value for Championship Players (All Positions) was €2.6M, with the average age at 26 years old.
The most valuable player in the Championship was Taylor Harwood-Bellis, worth €20.0M and played for Southampton FC at 24 years old. The top 5 Players (All Positions) averaged €19.6M in market value, including Abdul Fatawu and Jay Stansfield.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked player was Franciszek Franczak (18 years, St. Johnstone FC, €150K), while the oldest was Ashley Young (40 years, Ipswich Town, €400K). Research shows Players (All Positions) typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 257 Players (All Positions) (47%) 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 highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2026-27 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 Championship
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Championship Players (All Positions). Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 37 clubs with €1.4B combined value.
Age Distribution: Championship Players (All Positions)
The Championship ALL market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (160 players, 29% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €538.9M, averaging €3.4M per player.
Top Players (All Positions) by Age Bracket
U21 Years (27 players)
21-23 Years (112 players)
24-26 Years (160 players)
27-29 Years (121 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 55 Players (All Positions) (10% of players) control €610.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 2% of the Championship ALL pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Championship Players (All Positions)
Among 37 Championship clubs, Ipswich Town leads with 22 Players (All Positions) worth €178.5M (averaging €8.1M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 36% of tracked Players (All Positions).
Ipswich Town (22 Players (All Positions))
Southampton FC (24 Players (All Positions))
Leicester City (21 Players (All Positions))
Birmingham City (24 Players (All Positions))
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Southampton FC • 24 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.5M
73.3
Abdul Fatawu
Leicester City • 22 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.2M
73.1
Jay Stansfield
Birmingham City • 23 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.3M
72.4
Josh Sargent
Norwich City • 26 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.6M
72.3
Leif Davis
Ipswich Town • 26 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.6M
72.3
Jaden Philogene
Ipswich Town • 24 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.4M
71.9
Sindre Walle Egeli
Ipswich Town • 19 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €23.8M
71.3
Jacob Greaves
Ipswich Town • 25 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.6M
70.0
Milan van Ewijk
Coventry City • 25 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.6M
70.0
Gustavo Hamer
Sheffield United • 28 years old
€20.7M
€16.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €14.0M
69.8
Victor Kristiansen
Leicester City • 23 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.0M
69.3
Jack Clarke
Ipswich Town • 25 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.7M
69.2
Dara O'Shea
Ipswich Town • 27 years old
€15.9M
€15.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €13.1M
68.8
Shea Charles
Southampton FC • 22 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.2M
67.3
Kasey McAteer
Ipswich Town • 24 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.3M
66.9
Caleb Okoli
Leicester City • 24 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.3M
66.9
Isaac Price
West Bromwich Albion • 22 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.7M
66.8
Flynn Downes
Southampton FC • 27 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.4M
66.7
Haji Wright
Coventry City • 28 years old
€15.5M
€12.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €10.5M
66.2
Sydie Peck
Sheffield United • 21 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.2M
66.1
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)
Ipswich Town's Sindre Walle Egeli at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 28.57×. That means Sindre Walle Egeli is valued 28.57× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Swansea City's Gustavo Nunes, who is 20 years old, with a 14.29× PPVE. Third is Abdul Fatawu of Leicester City, who is 22 years old with a 13.33× 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 28.57× means the player is worth 2757% 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 | Sindre Walle Egeli Ipswich Town | 19 | U21 | €20.0M | €700K | 28.57× |
| #2 | Gustavo Nunes Swansea City | 20 | U21 | €10.0M | €700K | 14.29× |
| #3 | Abdul Fatawu Leicester City | 22 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €1.5M | 13.33× |
| #4 | Jay Stansfield Birmingham City | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €1.5M | 12.00× |
| #5 | Taylor Harwood-Bellis Southampton FC | 24 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €2.0M | 10.00× |
| #6 | Victor Kristiansen Leicester City | 23 | 21-23 | €14.0M | €1.5M | 9.33× |
| #7 | Jaden Philogene Ipswich Town | 24 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €2.0M | 9.00× |
| #8 | Milan van Ewijk Coventry City | 25 | 24-26 | €16.0M | €2.0M | 8.00× |
| #9 | Isaac Price West Bromwich Albion | 22 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €1.5M | 8.00× |
| #10 | Jacob Greaves Ipswich Town | 25 | 24-26 | €16.0M | €2.0M | 8.00× |
| #11 | Sydie Peck Sheffield United | 21 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €1.5M | 8.00× |
| #12 | Shea Charles Southampton FC | 22 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €1.5M | 8.00× |
| #13 | Jack Clarke Ipswich Town | 25 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €2.0M | 7.50× |
| #14 | Harry Amass Norwich City | 19 | U21 | €5.0M | €700K | 7.14× |
| #15 | Milos Lukovic Preston North End | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €700K | 7.14× |
| #16 | Samuel Iling-Junior West Bromwich Albion | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.5M | 6.67× |
| #17 | Romain Esse Coventry City | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.5M | 6.67× |
| #18 | Yunus Konak Oxford United | 20 | U21 | €4.5M | €700K | 6.43× |
| #19 | Caleb Okoli Leicester City | 24 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €2.0M | 6.00× |
| #20 | Kasey McAteer Ipswich Town | 24 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €2.0M | 6.00× |
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)
St. Johnstone FC's Franciszek Franczak at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Max Thompson is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 5 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Partick Thistle FC's Josh Clarke, who is 21 years old, with a +44% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Max Thompson of Ayr United FC, who is 21 years old with a +44% 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 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 | Franciszek Franczak St. Johnstone FC | 18 | 8 | €150K | €268K | +44% |
| #2 | Josh Clarke Partick Thistle FC | 21 | 5 | €125K | €223K | +44% |
| #3 | Max Thompson Ayr United FC | 21 | 5 | €250K | €447K | +44% |
| #4 | Toby Steward St. Johnstone FC | 21 | 5 | €150K | €268K | +44% |
| #5 | Dylan Smith Ross County FC | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #6 | Dylan Watret Ayr United FC | 19 | 7 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #7 | Owen Stirton Airdrieonians FC | 19 | 7 | €150K | €249K | +40% |
| #8 | John Tod Dunfermline Athletic FC | 19 | 7 | €125K | €208K | +40% |
| #9 | Joachim Kayi Sanda Southampton FC | 19 | 7 | €1.2M | €2.0M | +40% |
| #10 | Yunus Konak Oxford United | 20 | 6 | €4.5M | €7.5M | +40% |
| #11 | Aaron Essel St. Johnstone FC | 20 | 6 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #12 | Radek Vítek Bristol City | 22 | 4 | €3.5M | €5.8M | +40% |
| #13 | Harry Amass Norwich City | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #14 | Sindre Walle Egeli Ipswich Town | 19 | 7 | €20.0M | €33.2M | +40% |
| #15 | Jacob Wright Norwich City | 20 | 6 | €2.5M | €4.2M | +40% |
| #16 | Daniel Kelly Millwall FC | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
| #17 | Ashley Phillips Stoke City | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #18 | Ishé Samuels-Smith Swansea City | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
| #19 | Andy Tod Dunfermline Athletic FC | 20 | 6 | €250K | €386K | +35% |
| #20 | Findlay Marshall Arbroath FC | 20 | 6 | €125K | €193K | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
St. Johnstone FC's Toby Steward has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 103.3. That means Toby Steward has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Partick Thistle FC's Josh Clarke with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Max Thompson of Ayr United FC with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 103.3 means the upside is 103.3× 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 | Toby Steward St. Johnstone FC | €185K | €168K-202K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #2 | Josh Clarke Partick Thistle FC | €154K | €140K-169K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #3 | Max Thompson Ayr United FC | €309K | €280K-337K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #4 | Radek Vítek Bristol City | €4.2M | €3.8M-4.5M | +19% | 100.1 |
| #5 | Franciszek Franczak St. Johnstone FC | €185K | €160K-211K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #6 | Arthur Okonkwo Wrexham AFC | €2.2M | €2.0M-2.4M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #7 | Carl Rushworth Coventry City | €6.6M | €6.1M-7.1M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #8 | Gavin Bazunu Stoke City | €9.9M | €9.1M-10.7M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #9 | Owen Stirton Airdrieonians FC | €179K | €154K-203K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Joachim Kayi Sanda Southampton FC | €1.4M | €1.2M-1.6M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Dylan Smith Ross County FC | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | John Tod Dunfermline Athletic FC | €149K | €128K-169K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Aaron Essel St. Johnstone FC | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Harry Amass Norwich City | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Sindre Walle Egeli Ipswich Town | €23.8M | €20.5M-27.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Jacob Wright Norwich City | €3.0M | €2.6M-3.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Yunus Konak Oxford United | €5.4M | €4.6M-6.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #18 | Dylan Watret Ayr United FC | €238K | €205K-271K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #19 | Andy Tod Dunfermline Athletic FC | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | Findlay Marshall Arbroath FC | €143K | €124K-163K | +15% | 46.3 |
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 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)
Leicester City's Jordan Ayew in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-13.3%. That means Harry Winks captures 9.3% of total market value while representing only 22.7% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Charlton Athletic's Onel Hernández with a +-13.3% ASC (9.3% value share vs 22.7% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Nampalys Mendy of Watford FC with a +-13.3% ASC (9.3% value vs 22.7% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-13.3% ASC means the player captures -13.3% 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 | Jordan Ayew Leicester City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #2 | Onel Hernández Charlton Athletic | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #3 | Nampalys Mendy Watford FC | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #4 | Ryan Allsop Birmingham City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #5 | Shane Duffy Norwich City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #6 | Adam Davies Sheffield United | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #7 | Adam Forshaw Blackburn Rovers | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #8 | John Egan Hull City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #9 | Sam Morsy Bristol City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #10 | Marvin Ducksch Birmingham City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #11 | Luke Berry Charlton Athletic | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #12 | Kenny McLean Norwich City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #13 | Robbie Brady Preston North End | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #14 | Nathaniel Chalobah Sheffield Wednesday | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #15 | Conor Coady Charlton Athletic | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #16 | Ben Gibson Stoke City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #17 | Jack Robinson Birmingham City | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #18 | Nathan Redmond Sheffield Wednesday | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #19 | Tony Watt Partick Thistle FC | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
| #20 | Danny Ings Sheffield United | 30+ | 9.3% | 22.7% | -13.3% |
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: 15 immediate targets, 134 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 232 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 €400K. 0 undervalued, 19 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dara O'Shea Ipswich Town | €15.0M | €1.3M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jay Stansfield Birmingham City | €18.0M | €1.3M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jack Clarke Ipswich Town | €15.0M | €1.3M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Patrick Roberts Birmingham City | €5.0M | €1.3M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Emil Riis Bristol City | €5.0M | €1.3M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Hamza Choudhury Leicester City | €5.0M | €1.3M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Kai Wagner Birmingham City | €5.0M | €1.3M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Scott Martin Partick Thistle FC | €125K | €1.3M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Jamie Barjonas Airdrieonians FC | €125K | €1.3M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Cameron Blues Greenock Morton FC | €125K | €1.3M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Iain Wilson Greenock Morton FC | €125K | €1.3M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Matty Foulds St. Johnstone FC | €125K | €1.3M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Sean Mackie Ross County FC | €125K | €1.3M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Anton Dowds Ayr United FC | €125K | €1.3M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Alex Iacovitti Ross County FC | €150K | €1.3M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Reghan Tumilty St. Johnstone FC | €150K | €1.3M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Shaun Want Ayr United FC | €150K | €1.3M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Bozo Mikulic St. Johnstone FC | €150K | €1.3M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Kyle Turner Partick Thistle FC | €150K | €1.3M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Cammy MacPherson Greenock Morton FC | €150K | €1.3M | -0.64 | Good Value |