Best Midfielders in the Eredivisie (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Eredivisie Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 43 Eredivisie Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 17 clubs with a combined market value of €204.1M. The average market value for Eredivisie Midfielders is €4.7M, with the average age at 24.0 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the Eredivisie is Quinten Timber, worth €30.0M and playing for Feyenoord Rotterdam at 24 years old. The top 5 Midfielders average €24.4M in market value, including Kenneth Taylor and Ismael Saibari.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked midfielder is Kees Smit (19 years, AZ Alkmaar, €10.0M), while the oldest is Lewis Holtby (35 years, NAC Breda, €500K). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 35 Midfielders (81%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Eredivisie market for Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 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 Eredivisie
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Eredivisie Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 17 clubs with €204.1M combined value.
Age Distribution: Eredivisie Midfielders
The Eredivisie CM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (21 players, 49% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €105.7M, averaging €10.6M per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (21 players)
24-26 Years (10 players)
27-29 Years (2 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 5 Midfielders (12% of players) control €122.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 2% of the Eredivisie CM pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Midfielders
Among 17 Eredivisie clubs, PSV Eindhoven leads with 2 Midfielders worth €52.0M (averaging €26.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 65% of tracked Midfielders.
PSV Eindhoven (2 Midfielders)
Ajax Amsterdam (6 Midfielders)
Feyenoord Rotterdam (2 Midfielders)
FC Utrecht (4 Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Quinten Timber
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 24 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €33.3M
77.4
Kenneth Taylor
Ajax Amsterdam • 23 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €32.5M
76.5
Ismael Saibari
PSV Eindhoven • 24 years old
€23.4M
€27.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.0M
76.0
Joey Veerman
PSV Eindhoven • 26 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €25.7M
75.1
Jakub Moder
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 26 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.4M
66.0
Kees Smit
AZ Alkmaar • 19 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.6M
55.8
Youri Regeer
Ajax Amsterdam • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.3M
52.6
Kodai Sano
NEC Nijmegen • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.1M
50.4
Kian Fitz-Jim
Ajax Amsterdam • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.1M
50.4
Gjivai Zechiël
FC Utrecht • 21 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.3M
49.3
Zidane Iqbal
FC Utrecht • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
47.6
Marcus Linday
SC Heerenveen • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
47.6
Zico Buurmeester
PEC Zwolle • 23 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
47.0
Can Bozdogan
FC Utrecht • 24 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.9M
47.0
Branco van den Boomen
Ajax Amsterdam • 30 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
44.1
Davy Klaassen
Ajax Amsterdam • 32 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
42.7
Joshua Kitolano
Sparta Rotterdam • 24 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.8M
39.2
Evert Linthorst
Go Ahead Eagles • 25 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Davy van den Berg
FC Utrecht • 25 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
36.5
Dave Kwakman
AZ Alkmaar • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.5M
34.3
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)
Ajax Amsterdam's Kenneth Taylor at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 15.56×. That means Kenneth Taylor is valued 15.56× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Feyenoord Rotterdam's Quinten Timber, who is 24 years old, with a 12.00× PPVE. Third is Ismael Saibari of PSV Eindhoven, who is 24 years old with a 10.80× 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 15.56× means the player is worth 1456% 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 | Kenneth Taylor Ajax Amsterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €28.0M | €1.8M | 15.56× |
| #2 | Quinten Timber Feyenoord Rotterdam | 24 | 24-26 | €30.0M | €2.5M | 12.00× |
| #3 | Ismael Saibari PSV Eindhoven | 24 | 24-26 | €27.0M | €2.5M | 10.80× |
| #4 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 19 | U21 | €10.0M | €2.0M | 5.00× |
| #5 | Youri Regeer Ajax Amsterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.8M | 3.33× |
| #6 | Kian Fitz-Jim Ajax Amsterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €1.8M | 2.78× |
| #7 | Gjivai Zechiël FC Utrecht | 21 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €1.8M | 2.78× |
| #8 | Kodai Sano NEC Nijmegen | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €1.8M | 2.78× |
| #9 | Zidane Iqbal FC Utrecht | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €1.8M | 2.22× |
| #10 | Marcus Linday SC Heerenveen | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €1.8M | 2.22× |
| #11 | Zico Buurmeester PEC Zwolle | 23 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €1.8M | 1.94× |
| #12 | Can Bozdogan FC Utrecht | 24 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €2.5M | 1.40× |
| #13 | Dave Kwakman AZ Alkmaar | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.8M | 1.11× |
| #14 | James McConnell Ajax Amsterdam | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.8M | 1.11× |
| #15 | Evert Linthorst Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €2.5M | 1.00× |
| #16 | Joshua Kitolano Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €2.5M | 1.00× |
| #17 | Edouard Michut Fortuna Sittard | 22 | 21-23 | €1.8M | €1.8M | 1.00× |
| #18 | Tygo Land FC Groningen | 19 | U21 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #19 | Kenzo Goudmijn Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.8M | 0.83× |
| #20 | Ryan Fosso Fortuna Sittard | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.8M | 0.83× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
No RPP data available (requires forecast values in database)
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
FC Groningen's Travis Hernes has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 96.4. That means Travis Hernes has 36% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit with a 96.4 RAU (36% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Tygo Land of FC Groningen with a 96.4 RAU (36% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 96.4 means the upside is 96.4× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Travis Hernes FC Groningen | €477K | €411K-543K | +36% | 96.4 |
| #2 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | €13.6M | €11.7M-15.5M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #3 | Tygo Land FC Groningen | €2.7M | €2.3M-3.1M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #4 | Robbin Weijenberg Go Ahead Eagles | €328K | €283K-373K | +31% | 86.2 |
| #5 | Nils Rossen SC Telstar | €442K | €381K-503K | +26% | 75.2 |
| #6 | Irakli Yegoian Excelsior Rotterdam | €883K | €761K-1.0M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #7 | Dave Kwakman AZ Alkmaar | €2.5M | €2.2M-2.9M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #8 | James McConnell Ajax Amsterdam | €2.5M | €2.2M-2.9M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #9 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | €1.0M | €870K-1.1M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #10 | Gjivai Zechiël FC Utrecht | €6.3M | €5.4M-7.2M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #11 | Youri Regeer Ajax Amsterdam | €7.3M | €6.4M-8.1M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #12 | Kian Fitz-Jim Ajax Amsterdam | €6.1M | €5.3M-6.8M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #13 | Kodai Sano NEC Nijmegen | €6.1M | €5.3M-6.8M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #14 | Tika de Jonge FC Groningen | €1.1M | €959K-1.2M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #15 | Edouard Michut Fortuna Sittard | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #16 | Lennard Hartjes Excelsior Rotterdam | €606K | €533K-678K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #17 | Zidane Iqbal FC Utrecht | €4.8M | €4.3M-5.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #18 | Daouda Weidmann Twente Enschede FC | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #19 | Marcus Linday SC Heerenveen | €4.8M | €4.3M-5.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #20 | Mathijs Tielemans Excelsior Rotterdam | €696K | €613K-780K | +16% | 57.7 |
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: 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)
Fortuna Sittard's Justin Lonwijk in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +28.5%. That means Quinten Timber captures 51.8% of total market value while representing only 23.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Utrecht's Davy van den Berg with a +28.5% ASC (51.8% value share vs 23.3% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Evert Linthorst of Go Ahead Eagles with a +28.5% ASC (51.8% value vs 23.3% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +28.5% ASC means the player captures 28.5% 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 | Justin Lonwijk Fortuna Sittard | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #2 | Davy van den Berg FC Utrecht | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #3 | Evert Linthorst Go Ahead Eagles | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #4 | Jakub Moder Feyenoord Rotterdam | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #5 | Can Bozdogan FC Utrecht | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #6 | Joey Veerman PSV Eindhoven | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #7 | Quinten Timber Feyenoord Rotterdam | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #8 | Joshua Kitolano Sparta Rotterdam | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #9 | Jan Zamburek Heracles Almelo | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #10 | Ismael Saibari PSV Eindhoven | 24-26 | 51.8% | 23.3% | +28.5% |
| #11 | Kenzo Goudmijn Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #12 | Kenneth Taylor Ajax Amsterdam | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #13 | Youri Regeer Ajax Amsterdam | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #14 | Kian Fitz-Jim Ajax Amsterdam | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #15 | Gjivai Zechiël FC Utrecht | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #16 | Lennard Hartjes Excelsior Rotterdam | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #17 | Zico Buurmeester PEC Zwolle | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #18 | Mathijs Tielemans Excelsior Rotterdam | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #19 | Julian Baas Sparta Rotterdam | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
| #20 | Ryan Fosso Fortuna Sittard | 21-23 | 36.6% | 48.8% | -12.2% |
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: 25 immediate targets, 8 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 2 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 €250K. 0 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan Zamburek Heracles Almelo | €450K | €2.0M | -1.17 | Good Value |
Justin Lonwijk Fortuna Sittard | €750K | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Joey Veerman PSV Eindhoven | €25.0M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Nils Rossen SC Telstar | €350K | €2.0M | -0.88 | Good Value |
Lennard Hartjes Excelsior Rotterdam | €500K | €2.0M | -0.77 | Good Value |
Mathijs Tielemans Excelsior Rotterdam | €600K | €2.0M | -0.69 | Good Value |
Julian Baas Sparta Rotterdam | €600K | €2.0M | -0.69 | Good Value |
Irakli Yegoian Excelsior Rotterdam | €700K | €2.0M | -0.62 | Good Value |
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | €800K | €2.0M | -0.54 | Good Value |
Tika de Jonge FC Groningen | €900K | €2.0M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Daouda Weidmann Twente Enschede FC | €1.0M | €2.0M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Davy van den Berg FC Utrecht | €2.0M | €2.0M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Lewis Holtby NAC Breda | €500K | €2.0M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Clint Leemans NAC Breda | €600K | €2.0M | -0.14 | Fair Value |
Ryan Thomas PEC Zwolle | €700K | €2.0M | -0.10 | Fair Value |
Robbin Weijenberg Go Ahead Eagles | €250K | €2.0M | -0.06 | Fair Value |
Travis Hernes FC Groningen | €350K | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jamiro Monteiro PEC Zwolle | €1.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Samuel Bastien Fortuna Sittard | €650K | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Pelle Clement Sparta Rotterdam | €650K | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |