Best Attacking Midfielders in the Eredivisie (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Eredivisie Attacking Midfielders 2022-23
Our database tracked 35 Eredivisie Attacking Midfielders in the 2022-23 season, representing 16 clubs with a combined market value of €95.6M. The average market value for Eredivisie Attacking Midfielders was €2.7M, with the average age at 26.1 years old.
The most valuable attacking midfielder in the Eredivisie was Sem Steijn, worth €14.0M and played for Feyenoord Rotterdam at 24 years old. The top 5 Attacking Midfielders averaged €12.3M in market value, including Guus Til and Sven Mijnans.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked attacking midfielder was Paul Wanner (20 years, PSV Eindhoven, €14.0M), while the oldest was Tjaronn Chery (37 years, NEC Nijmegen, €400K). Research shows Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 20 Attacking Midfielders (57%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Eredivisie market for Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 season.
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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Eredivisie Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 16 clubs with €95.6M combined value.
Age Distribution: Eredivisie Attacking Midfielders
The Eredivisie CAM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (10 players, 29% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €36.1M, averaging €4.0M per player.
Top Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (10 players)
24-26 Years (9 players)
27-29 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Attacking Midfielders (11% of players) control €57.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 3% of the Eredivisie CAM pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Attacking Midfielders
Among 16 Eredivisie clubs, PSV Eindhoven leads with 2 Attacking Midfielders worth €29.0M (averaging €14.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 66% of tracked Attacking Midfielders.
PSV Eindhoven (2 Attacking Midfielders)
Feyenoord Rotterdam (2 Attacking Midfielders)
AZ Alkmaar (1 Attacking Midfielders)
SC Heerenveen (3 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.
Sem Steijn
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 24 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.9M
68.7
Guus Til
PSV Eindhoven • 28 years old
€19.4M
€15.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €13.6M
68.7
Sven Mijnans
AZ Alkmaar • 26 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.0M
67.8
Paul Wanner
PSV Eindhoven • 20 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.7M
67.3
Jakob Breum
Go Ahead Eagles • 22 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
50.9
Ringo Meerveld
SC Heerenveen • 23 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.3M
50.1
Kristian Hlynsson
Twente Enschede FC • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Luuk Brouwers
SC Heerenveen • 28 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.3
Dani de Wit
FC Utrecht • 28 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.3
Victor Jensen
FC Utrecht • 26 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Levi Smans
SC Heerenveen • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Mohamed Ihattaren
Fortuna Sittard • 24 years old
€1.6M
€1.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.8M
36.1
Chris-Kévin Nadje
Excelsior Rotterdam • 24 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
28.9
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp
SC Telstar • 22 years old
€822K
€950K
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
28.1
Vito van Crooij
Sparta Rotterdam • 30 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €825K
28.1
Arno Verschueren
Twente Enschede FC • 29 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €825K
28.1
Mohamed Nassoh
NAC Breda • 23 years old
€735K
€850K
+15.6%
Expected: €910K
27.4
David van der Werff
FC Groningen • 21 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €992K
26.9
Noah Naujoks
Excelsior Rotterdam • 24 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €819K
26.2
Alen Halilovic
Fortuna Sittard • 29 years old
€1.0M
€800K
-22.6%
Expected: €660K
25.4
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)
Feyenoord Rotterdam's Sem Steijn at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 14.00×. That means Sem Steijn is valued 14.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Go Ahead Eagles's Jakob Breum, who is 22 years old, with a 4.74× PPVE. Third is Ringo Meerveld of SC Heerenveen, who is 23 years old with a 4.21× 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 14.00× means the player is worth 1300% 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 | Sem Steijn Feyenoord Rotterdam | 24 | 24-26 | €14.0M | €1.0M | 14.00× |
| #2 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | 22 | 21-23 | €4.5M | €950K | 4.74× |
| #3 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 23 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €950K | 4.21× |
| #4 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €950K | 4.21× |
| #5 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €950K | 2.11× |
| #6 | Mohamed Ihattaren Fortuna Sittard | 24 | 24-26 | €1.8M | €1.0M | 1.80× |
| #7 | Chris-Kévin Nadje Excelsior Rotterdam | 24 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | 22 | 21-23 | €950K | €950K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | 20 | U21 | €14.0M | €14.0M | 1.00× |
| #10 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | 21 | 21-23 | €900K | €950K | 0.95× |
| #11 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | 23 | 21-23 | €850K | €950K | 0.89× |
| #12 | Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | 24 | 24-26 | €800K | €1.0M | 0.80× |
| #13 | Søren Tengstedt Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | 24-26 | €700K | €1.0M | 0.70× |
| #14 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €600K | €950K | 0.63× |
| #15 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | 22 | 21-23 | €500K | €950K | 0.53× |
| #16 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 23 | 21-23 | €150K | €950K | 0.16× |
| #17 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | 20 | U21 | €500K | €14.0M | 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)
PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Paul Wanner is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Fortuna Sittard's Luka Tunjic, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is David van der Werff of FC Groningen, who is 21 years old with a +30% 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 35% RPP means the player is expected to gain 35% 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 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | 20 | 6 | €14.0M | €21.6M | +35% |
| #2 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #3 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | 21 | 5 | €900K | €1.3M | +30% |
| #4 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | 22 | 4 | €950K | €1.3M | +25% |
| #5 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #6 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | 22 | 4 | €500K | €668K | +25% |
| #7 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | 22 | 4 | €4.5M | €6.0M | +25% |
| #8 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | 23 | 3 | €850K | €1.1M | +20% |
| #9 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 23 | 3 | €150K | €186K | +20% |
| #10 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 23 | 3 | €600K | €746K | +20% |
| #11 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 23 | 3 | €4.0M | €5.0M | +20% |
| #12 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #13 | Sem Steijn Feyenoord Rotterdam | 24 | 2 | €14.0M | €16.2M | +14% |
| #14 | Chris-Kévin Nadje Excelsior Rotterdam | 24 | 2 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +14% |
| #15 | Mohamed Ihattaren Fortuna Sittard | 24 | 2 | €1.8M | €2.1M | +14% |
| #16 | Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | 24 | 2 | €800K | €925K | +14% |
| #17 | Søren Tengstedt Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | 1 | €700K | €753K | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 47.0. That means Paul Wanner has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Fortuna Sittard's Luka Tunjic with a 37.1 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is David van der Werff of FC Groningen with a 26.9 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 47.0 means the upside is 47.0× 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 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | €16.7M | €13.8M-19.6M | +19% | 47.0 |
| #2 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | €573K | €474K-672K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #3 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | €992K | €821K-1.2M | +10% | 26.9 |
| #4 | Sven Mijnans AZ Alkmaar | €15.0M | €12.8M-17.3M | +7% | 22.3 |
| #5 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | €4.3M | €3.6M-4.9M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #6 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | €2.1M | €1.8M-2.5M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #7 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | €161K | €137K-185K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #8 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | €642K | €546K-739K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #9 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | €910K | €774K-1.0M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #10 | Sem Steijn Feyenoord Rotterdam | €14.9M | €12.7M-17.2M | +7% | 20.6 |
| #11 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | €4.8M | €4.0M-5.5M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #12 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | €4.2M | €3.6M-4.9M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #13 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | €529K | €450K-609K | +6% | 18.4 |
| #14 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | €1.0M | €855K-1.2M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #15 | Thijs Oosting PEC Zwolle | €721K | €613K-829K | +3% | 9.6 |
| #16 | Victor Jensen FC Utrecht | €2.6M | €2.2M-3.0M | +3% | 9.6 |
| #17 | Walid Ould-Chikh Heracles Almelo | €669K | €569K-770K | +3% | 9.6 |
| #18 | Mohamed Ihattaren Fortuna Sittard | €1.8M | €1.6M-2.1M | +2% | 7.8 |
| #19 | Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | €819K | €696K-942K | +2% | 7.8 |
| #20 | Chris-Kévin Nadje Excelsior Rotterdam | €1.0M | €870K-1.2M | +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)
Sparta Rotterdam's Jens Toornstra in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-14.3%. That means Vito van Crooij captures 2.8% of total market value while representing only 17.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Heracles Almelo's Thomas Bruns with a +-14.3% ASC (2.8% value share vs 17.1% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Mats Seuntjens of FC Groningen with a +-14.3% ASC (2.8% value vs 17.1% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-14.3% ASC means the player captures -14.3% 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 | Jens Toornstra Sparta Rotterdam | 30+ | 2.8% | 17.1% | -14.3% |
| #2 | Thomas Bruns Heracles Almelo | 30+ | 2.8% | 17.1% | -14.3% |
| #3 | Mats Seuntjens FC Groningen | 30+ | 2.8% | 17.1% | -14.3% |
| #4 | Vito van Crooij Sparta Rotterdam | 30+ | 2.8% | 17.1% | -14.3% |
| #5 | Dylan Mertens SC Telstar | 30+ | 2.8% | 17.1% | -14.3% |
| #6 | Tjaronn Chery NEC Nijmegen | 30+ | 2.8% | 17.1% | -14.3% |
| #7 | Chris-Kévin Nadje Excelsior Rotterdam | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #8 | Victor Jensen FC Utrecht | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #9 | Thijs Oosting PEC Zwolle | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #10 | Mohamed Ihattaren Fortuna Sittard | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #11 | Søren Tengstedt Go Ahead Eagles | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #12 | Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #13 | Sven Mijnans AZ Alkmaar | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #14 | Sem Steijn Feyenoord Rotterdam | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #15 | Walid Ould-Chikh Heracles Almelo | 24-26 | 37.8% | 25.7% | +12.1% |
| #16 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | U21 | 15.2% | 5.7% | +9.5% |
| #17 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | U21 | 15.2% | 5.7% | +9.5% |
| #18 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 21-23 | 19.3% | 28.6% | -9.3% |
| #19 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 21-23 | 19.3% | 28.6% | -9.3% |
| #20 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 21-23 | 19.3% | 28.6% | -9.3% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 12 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 14 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 €700K. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Bruns Heracles Almelo | €250K | €850K | -1.50 | Good Value |
Jens Toornstra Sparta Rotterdam | €300K | €850K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Mats Seuntjens FC Groningen | €350K | €850K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | €150K | €850K | -0.24 | Fair Value |
Odysseus Velanas PEC Zwolle | €500K | €850K | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Walid Ould-Chikh Heracles Almelo | €650K | €850K | -0.14 | Fair Value |
Raul Paula NAC Breda | €500K | €850K | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | €600K | €850K | -0.10 | Fair Value |
Thijs Oosting PEC Zwolle | €700K | €850K | -0.09 | Fair Value |
Søren Tengstedt Go Ahead Eagles | €700K | €850K | -0.09 | Fair Value |
Jeff Reine-Adélaïde Heracles Almelo | €700K | €850K | -0.06 | Fair Value |
Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | €850K | €850K | -0.03 | Fair Value |
David van der Werff FC Groningen | €900K | €850K | -0.01 | Fair Value |
Alen Halilovic Fortuna Sittard | €800K | €850K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Dylan Mertens SC Telstar | €400K | €850K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Guus Til PSV Eindhoven | €15.0M | €850K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Lance Duijvestijn Fortuna Sittard | €800K | €850K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | €800K | €850K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Sven Mijnans AZ Alkmaar | €14.0M | €850K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Sem Steijn Feyenoord Rotterdam | €14.0M | €850K | 0.00 | Fair Value |