Best Players (All Positions) in the Jupiler Pro League (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Jupiler Pro League Players (All Positions) 2025-26
Our database tracks 350 Jupiler Pro League Players (All Positions) in the 2025-26 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €856.4M. The average market value for Jupiler Pro League Players (All Positions) is €2.4M, with the average age at 25.3 years old.
The most valuable player in the Jupiler Pro League is Christos Tzolis, worth €30.0M and playing for Club Brugge KV at 24 years old. The top 5 Players (All Positions) average €23.2M in market value, including Joel Ordóñez and Raphael Onyedika.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked player is Konstantinos Karetsas (18 years, KRC Genk, €23.0M), while the oldest is Jan Vertonghen (39 years, RSC Anderlecht, €1.0M). Research shows Players (All Positions) typically peak at age 26-27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 216 Players (All Positions) (62%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Jupiler Pro League market for Players (All Positions) remains highly competitive with significant transfer activity expected 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 Jupiler Pro League
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Jupiler Pro League Players (All Positions). Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 18 clubs with €856.4M combined value.
Age Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Players (All Positions)
The Jupiler Pro League ALL market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (111 players, 32% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €321.4M, averaging €2.9M per player.
Top Players (All Positions) by Age Bracket
U21 Years (35 players)
21-23 Years (111 players)
24-26 Years (86 players)
27-29 Years (56 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 35 Players (All Positions) (10% of players) control €362.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 0% of the Jupiler Pro League ALL pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Players (All Positions)
Among 18 Jupiler Pro League clubs, Club Brugge KV leads with 25 Players (All Positions) worth €181.8M (averaging €7.3M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 69% of tracked Players (All Positions).
Club Brugge KV (25 Players (All Positions))
KRC Genk (20 Players (All Positions))
Union Saint-Gilloise (23 Players (All Positions))
RSC Anderlecht (28 Players (All Positions))
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Christos Tzolis
Club Brugge KV • 24 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.7M
78.3
Joel Ordóñez
Club Brugge KV • 22 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €29.6M
77.3
Raphael Onyedika
Club Brugge KV • 25 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.5M
74.1
Konstantinos Karetsas
KRC Genk • 18 years old
€19.9M
€23.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €29.6M
72.2
Zakaria El Ouahdi
KRC Genk • 24 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.4M
69.7
Joaquin Seys
Club Brugge KV • 21 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.5M
68.9
Promise David
Union Saint-Gilloise • 24 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.3M
67.9
Matte Smets
KRC Genk • 22 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.8M
67.8
Aleksandar Stanković
Club Brugge KV • 20 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.5M
67.5
Jarne Steuckers
KRC Genk • 24 years old
€9.5M
€11.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.3M
65.8
Bryan Heynen
KRC Genk • 29 years old
€14.2M
€11.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €9.1M
65.2
Carlos Forbs
Club Brugge KV • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.9
Zeno Van Den Bosch
Royal Antwerp FC • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.9
Anan Khalaili
Union Saint-Gilloise • 21 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.0M
60.3
Mario Stroeykens
RSC Anderlecht • 21 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.0M
60.1
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
KRC Genk • 22 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.8M
58.5
Romeo Vermant
Club Brugge KV • 22 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.5M
58.1
Mathias Delorge
KAA Gent • 21 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.8M
57.5
Mujaid Sadick
KRC Genk • 26 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.2M
57.3
Kevin Mac Allister
Union Saint-Gilloise • 28 years old
€9.7M
€7.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €6.6M
56.7
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)
KRC Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas at 18 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 32.86×. That means Konstantinos Karetsas is valued 32.86× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Club Brugge KV's Aleksandar Stanković, who is 20 years old, with a 18.57× PPVE. Third is Christos Tzolis of Club Brugge KV, who is 24 years old with a 16.67× 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 32.86× means the player is worth 3186% 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 | Konstantinos Karetsas KRC Genk | 18 | U21 | €23.0M | €700K | 32.86× |
| #2 | Aleksandar Stanković Club Brugge KV | 20 | U21 | €13.0M | €700K | 18.57× |
| #3 | Christos Tzolis Club Brugge KV | 24 | 24-26 | €30.0M | €1.8M | 16.67× |
| #4 | Joel Ordóñez Club Brugge KV | 22 | 21-23 | €28.0M | €1.8M | 15.56× |
| #5 | Raphael Onyedika Club Brugge KV | 25 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €1.8M | 11.11× |
| #6 | Yasin Özcan RSC Anderlecht | 20 | U21 | €7.5M | €700K | 10.71× |
| #7 | Mamadou Diakhon Club Brugge KV | 20 | U21 | €6.0M | €700K | 8.57× |
| #8 | Zakaria El Ouahdi KRC Genk | 24 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €1.8M | 8.33× |
| #9 | Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | 21 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.8M | 8.33× |
| #10 | Matte Smets KRC Genk | 22 | 21-23 | €13.0M | €1.8M | 7.22× |
| #11 | Promise David Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | 24-26 | €13.0M | €1.8M | 7.22× |
| #12 | Noah Adedeji-Sternberg KRC Genk | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €700K | 7.14× |
| #13 | Jarne Steuckers KRC Genk | 24 | 24-26 | €11.0M | €1.8M | 6.11× |
| #14 | Mario Stroeykens RSC Anderlecht | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.8M | 5.56× |
| #15 | Zeno Van Den Bosch Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.8M | 5.56× |
| #16 | Carlos Forbs Club Brugge KV | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.8M | 5.56× |
| #17 | Anan Khalaili Union Saint-Gilloise | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.8M | 5.56× |
| #18 | Ibrahima Sory Bangoura KRC Genk | 22 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.8M | 4.44× |
| #19 | Romeo Vermant Club Brugge KV | 22 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.8M | 4.44× |
| #20 | Mathias Delorge KAA Gent | 21 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.8M | 4.44× |
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)
Sint-Truidense VV's Matt Lendfers at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Matt Lendfers is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Royal Antwerp FC's Semm Renders, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Konstantinos Karetsas of KRC Genk, who is 18 years old with a +44% RPP (8 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
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Matt Lendfers Sint-Truidense VV | 20 | 6 | €150K | €288K | +48% |
| #2 | Semm Renders Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €1.5M | €2.7M | +44% |
| #3 | Konstantinos Karetsas KRC Genk | 18 | 8 | €23.0M | €41.1M | +44% |
| #4 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €250K | €447K | +44% |
| #5 | Amine Boukamir Royal Charleroi SC | 19 | 7 | €300K | €536K | +44% |
| #6 | Kjell Peersman KAA Gent | 21 | 5 | €500K | €894K | +44% |
| #7 | Matthieu Epolo Standard Liège | 21 | 5 | €4.0M | €7.1M | +44% |
| #8 | Gilles De Meyer KAA Gent | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #9 | Elyèss Dao RSC Anderlecht | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #10 | Hugo Lambotte Sint-Truidense VV | 19 | 7 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #11 | Farouck Adekami Royal Antwerp FC | 19 | 7 | €600K | €997K | +40% |
| #12 | Orseer Achihi Royal Antwerp FC | 19 | 7 | €150K | €249K | +40% |
| #13 | Gabriel Jesus David Royal Antwerp FC | 19 | 7 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #14 | Christ Souanga Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 19 | 7 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #15 | Hakim Sahabo Standard Liège | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #16 | Dani van den Heuvel Club Brugge KV | 22 | 4 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #17 | Aleksandar Stanković Club Brugge KV | 20 | 6 | €13.0M | €21.6M | +40% |
| #18 | Martin Delavallée Royal Charleroi SC | 22 | 4 | €1.5M | €2.5M | +40% |
| #19 | Mamadou Diakhon Club Brugge KV | 20 | 6 | €6.0M | €9.3M | +35% |
| #20 | Hyllarion Goore KAA Gent | 20 | 6 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Sint-Truidense VV's Matt Lendfers has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 118.5. That means Matt Lendfers has 28% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is KAA Gent's Kjell Peersman with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Matthieu Epolo of Standard Liège 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 118.5 means the upside is 118.5× 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 | Matt Lendfers Sint-Truidense VV | €192K | €174K-209K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #2 | Kjell Peersman KAA Gent | €617K | €561K-674K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #3 | Matthieu Epolo Standard Liège | €4.9M | €4.5M-5.4M | +23% | 103.3 |
| #4 | Dani van den Heuvel Club Brugge KV | €238K | €219K-257K | +19% | 100.1 |
| #5 | Martin Delavallée Royal Charleroi SC | €1.8M | €1.6M-1.9M | +19% | 100.1 |
| #6 | Vic Chambaere Union Saint-Gilloise | €344K | €316K-371K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #7 | Semm Renders Royal Antwerp FC | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #8 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | €309K | €266K-351K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #9 | Amine Boukamir Royal Charleroi SC | €370K | €319K-422K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #10 | Konstantinos Karetsas KRC Genk | €29.6M | €24.5M-34.7M | +29% | 64.3 |
| #11 | Tobe Leysen Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €4.4M | €4.1M-4.8M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #12 | Andreas Jungdal KVC Westerlo | €1.7M | €1.5M-1.8M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #13 | Louis Fortin FCV Dender EH | €165K | €152K-179K | +10% | 58.1 |
| #14 | Joachim Imbrechts RSC Anderlecht | €221K | €203K-238K | +10% | 58.1 |
| #15 | Maxime Delanghe Cercle Brugge | €1.9M | €1.7M-2.0M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #16 | Mohamed Koné Royal Charleroi SC | €992K | €913K-1.1M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #17 | Orseer Achihi Royal Antwerp FC | €179K | €154K-203K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #18 | Gilles De Meyer KAA Gent | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #19 | Elyèss Dao RSC Anderlecht | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #20 | Aleksandar Stanković Club Brugge KV | €15.5M | €13.3M-17.6M | +19% | 58.0 |
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)
RSC Anderlecht's Thorgan Hazard in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-7.8%. That means Hans Vanaken captures 9.9% of total market value while representing only 17.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Royal Charleroi SC's Théo Defourny with a +-7.8% ASC (9.9% value share vs 17.7% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Geoffry Hairemans of Royal Antwerp FC with a +-7.8% ASC (9.9% value vs 17.7% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-7.8% ASC means the player captures -7.8% 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 | Thorgan Hazard RSC Anderlecht | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #2 | Théo Defourny Royal Charleroi SC | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #3 | Geoffry Hairemans Royal Antwerp FC | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #4 | Hannes Van Der Bruggen Cercle Brugge | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #5 | Benito Raman KV Mechelen | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #6 | Sergiy Sydorchuk KVC Westerlo | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #7 | Koen Van Langendonck KVC Westerlo | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #8 | Joris Kayembe KRC Genk | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #9 | Dennis Praet Royal Antwerp FC | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #10 | Hendrik Van Crombrugge KRC Genk | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #11 | Hans Vanaken Club Brugge KV | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #12 | Davy Roef KAA Gent | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #13 | Stefan Mitrovic KAA Gent | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #14 | Casper Nielsen Standard Liège | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #15 | Tobias Mohr Standard Liège | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #16 | Colin Coosemans RSC Anderlecht | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #17 | Laurent Henkinet Standard Liège | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #18 | Rob Schoofs Union Saint-Gilloise | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #19 | Louis Bostyn Zulte Waregem | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
| #20 | Noë Dussenne Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30+ | 9.9% | 17.7% | -7.8% |
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: 18 immediate targets, 138 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 117 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 €1.3M. 0 undervalued, 5 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zakaria El Ouahdi KRC Genk | €15.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | €15.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Killian Sardella RSC Anderlecht | €5.0M | €1.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Nazinho Cercle Brugge | €5.0M | €1.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | €5.0M | €1.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Louis Fortin FCV Dender EH | €150K | €1.5M | -0.68 | Good Value |
Mathias Fixelles KVC Westerlo | €300K | €1.5M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Joachim Imbrechts RSC Anderlecht | €200K | €1.5M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Joselpho Barnes Without Club | €200K | €1.5M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Fernand Goure KVC Westerlo | €200K | €1.5M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Sekou Sidibe RAAL La Louvière | €250K | €1.5M | -0.63 | Good Value |
Guillaume Dietsch FCV Dender EH | €250K | €1.5M | -0.63 | Good Value |
Julien Ngoy Al-Arabi SC (Kuwait) | €400K | €1.5M | -0.61 | Good Value |
Laurent Lemoine Zulte Waregem | €400K | €1.5M | -0.61 | Good Value |
Brent Gabriël Zulte Waregem | €400K | €1.5M | -0.61 | Good Value |
Maxence Prévot Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €400K | €1.5M | -0.61 | Good Value |
Orseer Achihi Royal Antwerp FC | €150K | €1.5M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Jan Bernat KVC Westerlo | €300K | €1.5M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | €300K | €1.5M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Matt Lendfers Sint-Truidense VV | €150K | €1.5M | -0.60 | Good Value |