Best Strikers in the Eredivisie (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Eredivisie Strikers 2025-26
Our database tracks 47 Eredivisie Strikers in the 2025-26 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €130.7M. The average market value for Eredivisie Strikers is €2.8M, with the average age at 26.7 years old.
The most valuable striker in the Eredivisie is Troy Parrott, worth €16.0M and playing for AZ Alkmaar at 23 years old. The top 5 Strikers average €13.0M in market value, including Ricardo Pepi and Kasper Dolberg.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked striker is Don-Angelo Konadu (19 years, Ajax Amsterdam, €800K), while the oldest is Lucas Pérez (37 years, Without Club, €400K). Research shows Strikers typically peak at age 26.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 25 Strikers (53%) 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 Strikers 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 Strikers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 18 clubs with €130.7M combined value.
Age Distribution: Eredivisie Strikers
The Eredivisie ST market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (11 players, 23% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €47.9M, averaging €5.3M per player.
Top Strikers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (5 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
24-26 Years (11 players)
27-29 Years (11 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 5 Strikers (11% of players) control €65.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 4% of the Eredivisie ST pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Strikers
Among 18 Eredivisie clubs, PSV Eindhoven leads with 3 Strikers worth €28.0M (averaging €9.3M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 66% of tracked Strikers.
PSV Eindhoven (3 Strikers)
AZ Alkmaar (3 Strikers)
Feyenoord Rotterdam (3 Strikers)
Ajax Amsterdam (3 Strikers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Troy Parrott
AZ Alkmaar • 23 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.6M
69.5
Ricardo Pepi
PSV Eindhoven • 22 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.4M
68.5
Kasper Dolberg
Ajax Amsterdam • 28 years old
€13.0M
€13.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €12.3M
65.5
Ayase Ueda
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 27 years old
€10.0M
€10.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €9.5M
59.4
Mexx Meerdink
AZ Alkmaar • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.1M
59.0
Myron Boadu
PSV Eindhoven • 24 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.8M
55.6
Casper Tengstedt
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 25 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
53.7
Alassane Pléa
PSV Eindhoven • 32 years old
€5.0M
€5.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €4.7M
47.1
Tobias Lauritsen
Sparta Rotterdam • 28 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
45.6
Cyle Larin
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 30 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
44.1
Wout Weghorst
Ajax Amsterdam • 33 years old
€4.0M
€4.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.8M
43.6
Sam Lammers
Twente Enschede FC • 28 years old
€3.0M
€3.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.8M
40.1
Sébastien Haller
FC Utrecht • 31 years old
€3.0M
€3.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.8M
37.9
Koki Ogawa
NEC Nijmegen • 28 years old
€2.5M
€2.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.4M
37.8
Dylan Vente
SC Heerenveen • 26 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
36.5
Kento Shiogai
NEC Nijmegen • 20 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.3M
36.0
David Min
FC Utrecht • 26 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
32.9
Milan Smit
Go Ahead Eagles • 22 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.8M
31.8
Brynjólfur Willumsson
FC Groningen • 25 years old
€1.1M
€1.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.4M
31.1
Jizz Hornkamp
Heracles Almelo • 27 years old
€1.3M
€1.3M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.2M
30.4
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)
AZ Alkmaar's Troy Parrott at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 12.31×. That means Troy Parrott is valued 12.31× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is PSV Eindhoven's Ricardo Pepi, who is 22 years old, with a 12.31× PPVE. Third is Mexx Meerdink of AZ Alkmaar, who is 22 years old with a 7.69× 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 12.31× means the player is worth 1131% 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 | Troy Parrott AZ Alkmaar | 23 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €1.3M | 12.31× |
| #2 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | 22 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €1.3M | 12.31× |
| #3 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.3M | 7.69× |
| #4 | Myron Boadu PSV Eindhoven | 24 | 24-26 | €7.0M | €1.3M | 5.38× |
| #5 | Casper Tengstedt Feyenoord Rotterdam | 25 | 24-26 | €6.0M | €1.3M | 4.62× |
| #6 | Kento Shiogai NEC Nijmegen | 20 | U21 | €2.5M | €850K | 2.94× |
| #7 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | 20 | U21 | €1.0M | €850K | 1.18× |
| #8 | Milan Smit Go Ahead Eagles | 22 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.3M | 1.15× |
| #9 | Brynjólfur Willumsson FC Groningen | 25 | 24-26 | €1.3M | €1.3M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Noah Ohio FC Utrecht | 22 | 21-23 | €1.3M | €1.3M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Thom van Bergen FC Groningen | 21 | 21-23 | €1.3M | €1.3M | 1.00× |
| #12 | Lequincio Zeefuik AZ Alkmaar | 20 | U21 | €850K | €850K | 1.00× |
| #13 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | 19 | U21 | €800K | €850K | 0.94× |
| #14 | Sydney van Hooijdonk NAC Breda | 25 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €1.3M | 0.77× |
| #15 | Youssef El Kachati NEC Nijmegen | 25 | 24-26 | €800K | €1.3M | 0.62× |
| #16 | Vaclav Sejk SC Heerenveen | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.3M | 0.62× |
| #17 | Jesse van de Haar FC Utrecht | 20 | U21 | €450K | €850K | 0.53× |
| #18 | Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | 22 | 21-23 | €650K | €1.3M | 0.50× |
| #19 | Thomas Buitink PEC Zwolle | 25 | 24-26 | €400K | €1.3M | 0.31× |
| #20 | Thibo Baeten Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | 21-23 | €400K | €1.3M | 0.31× |
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)
Ajax Amsterdam's Don-Angelo Konadu has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 96.4. That means Don-Angelo Konadu has 36% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is NEC Nijmegen's Kento Shiogai with a 86.2 RAU (31% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Lequincio Zeefuik of AZ Alkmaar with a 86.2 RAU (31% 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 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | €1.1M | €940K-1.2M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #2 | Kento Shiogai NEC Nijmegen | €3.3M | €2.8M-3.7M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #3 | Lequincio Zeefuik AZ Alkmaar | €1.1M | €961K-1.3M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #4 | Jesse van de Haar FC Utrecht | €590K | €509K-672K | +31% | 86.2 |
| #5 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.5M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #6 | Thom van Bergen FC Groningen | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.9M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #7 | Milan Smit Go Ahead Eagles | €1.8M | €1.6M-2.0M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #8 | Noah Ohio FC Utrecht | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #9 | Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | €787K | €693K-882K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #10 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | €12.1M | €10.7M-13.6M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #11 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | €19.4M | €17.1M-21.7M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #12 | Thibo Baeten Go Ahead Eagles | €464K | €409K-520K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #13 | Vaclav Sejk SC Heerenveen | €929K | €817K-1.0M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #14 | Troy Parrott AZ Alkmaar | €18.6M | €16.3M-20.8M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #15 | Myron Boadu PSV Eindhoven | €7.8M | €6.8M-8.7M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #16 | Sydney van Hooijdonk NAC Breda | €1.1M | €933K-1.2M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #17 | Brynjólfur Willumsson FC Groningen | €1.4M | €1.2M-1.5M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #18 | Casper Tengstedt Feyenoord Rotterdam | €6.4M | €5.6M-7.1M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #19 | Thomas Buitink PEC Zwolle | €424K | €373K-475K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #20 | Youssef El Kachati NEC Nijmegen | €848K | €746K-950K | +6% | 23.5 |
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: striker 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)
Go Ahead Eagles's Thibo Baeten in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +17.5%. That means Troy Parrott captures 36.7% of total market value while representing only 19.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is AZ Alkmaar's Troy Parrott with a +17.5% ASC (36.7% value share vs 19.1% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Noah Ohio of FC Utrecht with a +17.5% ASC (36.7% value vs 19.1% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +17.5% ASC means the player captures 17.5% 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 | Thibo Baeten Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #2 | Troy Parrott AZ Alkmaar | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #3 | Noah Ohio FC Utrecht | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #4 | Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #5 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #6 | Vaclav Sejk SC Heerenveen | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #7 | Thom van Bergen FC Groningen | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #8 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #9 | Milan Smit Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 36.7% | 19.1% | +17.5% |
| #10 | Alassane Pléa PSV Eindhoven | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #11 | Paul Gladon Fortuna Sittard | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #12 | Sébastien Haller FC Utrecht | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #13 | Mike van Duinen Excelsior Rotterdam | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #14 | Robert Mühren FC Volendam | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #15 | Wout Weghorst Ajax Amsterdam | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #16 | Henk Veerman FC Volendam | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #17 | Cyle Larin Feyenoord Rotterdam | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #18 | Ricky van Wolfswinkel Twente Enschede FC | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #19 | Lucas Pérez Without Club | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
| #20 | Bryan Linssen NEC Nijmegen | 30+ | 13.5% | 23.4% | -9.9% |
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: 14 immediate targets, 6 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 13 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 €800K. 1 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jesse van de Haar FC Utrecht | €450K | €1.0M | -2.00 | Undervalued |
Thibo Baeten Go Ahead Eagles | €400K | €1.0M | -1.38 | Good Value |
Casper Tengstedt Feyenoord Rotterdam | €6.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | €650K | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ayase Ueda Feyenoord Rotterdam | €10.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Thomas Buitink PEC Zwolle | €400K | €1.0M | -0.90 | Good Value |
Vaclav Sejk SC Heerenveen | €800K | €1.0M | -0.77 | Good Value |
Nökkvi Thórisson Sparta Rotterdam | €600K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Finn Stokkers Go Ahead Eagles | €450K | €1.0M | -0.47 | Fair Value |
Charles-Andreas Brym NAC Breda | €450K | €1.0M | -0.47 | Fair Value |
Oskar Zawada FC Groningen | €700K | €1.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | €800K | €1.0M | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Kaj Sierhuis Fortuna Sittard | €1.0M | €1.0M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Youssef El Kachati NEC Nijmegen | €800K | €1.0M | -0.10 | Fair Value |
Mike van Duinen Excelsior Rotterdam | €150K | €1.0M | -0.09 | Fair Value |
Paul Gladon Fortuna Sittard | €200K | €1.0M | -0.07 | Fair Value |
Robert Mühren FC Volendam | €250K | €1.0M | -0.05 | Fair Value |
Henk Veerman FC Volendam | €350K | €1.0M | -0.02 | Fair Value |
Alassane Pléa PSV Eindhoven | €5.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jizz Hornkamp Heracles Almelo | €1.3M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |