Best Midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Jupiler Pro League Midfielders 2026-27
Our database tracked 35 Jupiler Pro League Midfielders in the 2026-27 season, representing 16 clubs with a combined market value of €88.1M. The average market value for Jupiler Pro League Midfielders was €2.5M, with the average age at 25.4 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League was Bryan Heynen, worth €11.0M and played for KRC Genk at 29 years old. The top 5 Midfielders averaged €7.4M in market value, including Mathias Delorge and Ludovit Reis.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked midfielder was Youssef Hamdaoui (18 years, Royal Antwerp FC, €250K), while the oldest was Sven Kums (38 years, KAA Gent, €300K). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 19 Midfielders (54%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Jupiler Pro League market for Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2026-27 season.
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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 Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 16 clubs with €88.1M combined value.
Age Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Midfielders
The Jupiler Pro League CM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (12 players, 34% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €29.5M, averaging €3.3M per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (12 players)
24-26 Years (7 players)
27-29 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Midfielders (11% of players) control €32.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 14% of the Jupiler Pro League CM pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Midfielders
Among 16 Jupiler Pro League clubs, KAA Gent leads with 4 Midfielders worth €15.8M (averaging €4.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 80% of tracked Midfielders.
KAA Gent (4 Midfielders)
Union Saint-Gilloise (5 Midfielders)
KRC Genk (2 Midfielders)
Club Brugge KV (2 Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Bryan Heynen
KRC Genk • 29 years old
€14.2M
€11.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €9.1M
65.2
Mathias Delorge
KAA Gent • 21 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.8M
57.5
Ludovit Reis
Club Brugge KV • 25 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.8M
56.1
Adem Zorgane
Union Saint-Gilloise • 26 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.2M
53.7
Yassine Titraoui
Royal Charleroi SC • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.3
Atsuki Ito
KAA Gent • 27 years old
€4.2M
€4.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €3.5M
48.8
Hugo Vetlesen
Club Brugge KV • 26 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
48.7
Ryotaro Ito
Sint-Truidense VV • 28 years old
€4.5M
€3.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.1M
47.2
Leonardo Lopes
KAA Gent • 27 years old
€3.7M
€3.5M
-5.4%
Expected: €3.1M
47.1
Kamiel Van De Perre
Union Saint-Gilloise • 22 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.2M
42.3
Mathias Rasmussen
Union Saint-Gilloise • 28 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.6M
41.7
Patrik Hrosovsky
KRC Genk • 34 years old
€3.5M
€2.7M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.4M
41.1
Lawrence Agyekum
Cercle Brugge • 22 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
40.0
Dennis Praet
Royal Antwerp FC • 31 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.1M
39.8
Nayel Mehssatou
Standard Liège • 24 years old
€1.9M
€2.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.3M
38.6
Rob Schoofs
Union Saint-Gilloise • 32 years old
€2.8M
€2.2M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.9M
38.3
Casper Nielsen
Standard Liège • 31 years old
€2.6M
€2.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.7M
37.0
Mahamadou Diawara
Royal Antwerp FC • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Siebe Schrijvers
Oud-Heverlee Leuven • 29 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.2M
33.2
Roman Kvet
FCV Dender EH • 28 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.3M
33.1
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)
Club Brugge KV's Ludovit Reis at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 8.75×. That means Ludovit Reis is valued 8.75× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is KAA Gent's Mathias Delorge, who is 21 years old, with a 5.33× PPVE. Third is Yassine Titraoui of Royal Charleroi SC, who is 22 years old with a 3.33× 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 8.75× means the player is worth 775% 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 | Ludovit Reis Club Brugge KV | 25 | 24-26 | €7.0M | €800K | 8.75× |
| #2 | Mathias Delorge KAA Gent | 21 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.5M | 5.33× |
| #3 | Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €1.5M | 3.33× |
| #4 | Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | 24 | 24-26 | €2.2M | €800K | 2.75× |
| #5 | Kamiel Van De Perre Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €1.5M | 2.00× |
| #6 | Lawrence Agyekum Cercle Brugge | 22 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €1.5M | 1.67× |
| #7 | Mahamadou Diawara Royal Antwerp FC | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #8 | Andreas Verstraeten Royal Antwerp FC | 20 | U21 | €800K | €800K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Thomas Van den Keybus KVC Westerlo | 25 | 24-26 | €800K | €800K | 1.00× |
| #10 | Léandre Kuavita Standard Liège | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Noah Mbamba FCV Dender EH | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #12 | Edan Diop Cercle Brugge | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #13 | Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | 24-26 | €700K | €800K | 0.87× |
| #14 | Thomas Claes Zulte Waregem | 22 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.5M | 0.47× |
| #15 | Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €800K | 0.37× |
| #16 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | U21 | €250K | €800K | 0.31× |
| #17 | Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | 23 | 21-23 | €400K | €1.5M | 0.27× |
| #18 | Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €1.5M | 0.27× |
| #19 | Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €1.5M | 0.20× |
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)
Royal Antwerp FC's Youssef Hamdaoui at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Youssef Hamdaoui is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Royal Antwerp FC's Andreas Verstraeten, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Mahamadou Diawara of Royal Antwerp FC, 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 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 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €250K | €447K | +44% |
| #2 | Andreas Verstraeten Royal Antwerp FC | 20 | 6 | €800K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #3 | Mahamadou Diawara Royal Antwerp FC | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #4 | Mathias Delorge KAA Gent | 21 | 5 | €8.0M | €11.5M | +30% |
| #5 | Léandre Kuavita Standard Liège | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.2M | +30% |
| #6 | Noah Mbamba FCV Dender EH | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.2M | +30% |
| #7 | Edan Diop Cercle Brugge | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.2M | +30% |
| #8 | Thomas Claes Zulte Waregem | 22 | 4 | €700K | €936K | +25% |
| #9 | Lawrence Agyekum Cercle Brugge | 22 | 4 | €2.5M | €3.3M | +25% |
| #10 | Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | 22 | 4 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #11 | Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | 22 | 4 | €400K | €535K | +25% |
| #12 | Kamiel Van De Perre Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | 4 | €3.0M | €4.0M | +25% |
| #13 | Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | 23 | 3 | €300K | €373K | +20% |
| #14 | Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | 23 | 3 | €400K | €497K | +20% |
| #15 | Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | 2 | €700K | €809K | +14% |
| #16 | Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | 2 | €300K | €347K | +14% |
| #17 | Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | 24 | 2 | €2.2M | €2.5M | +14% |
| #18 | Ludovit Reis Club Brugge KV | 25 | 1 | €7.0M | €7.5M | +7% |
| #19 | Thomas Van den Keybus KVC Westerlo | 25 | 1 | €800K | €860K | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Royal Antwerp FC's Youssef Hamdaoui has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Youssef Hamdaoui has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Royal Antwerp FC's Andreas Verstraeten with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Léandre Kuavita of Standard Liège with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 68.9 means the upside is 68.9× 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 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | €309K | €266K-351K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Andreas Verstraeten Royal Antwerp FC | €917K | €791K-1.0M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Léandre Kuavita Standard Liège | €1.7M | €1.4M-1.9M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Noah Mbamba FCV Dender EH | €1.7M | €1.4M-1.9M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Edan Diop Cercle Brugge | €1.7M | €1.4M-1.9M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Mahamadou Diawara Royal Antwerp FC | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #7 | Mathias Delorge KAA Gent | €8.8M | €7.6M-10.0M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #8 | Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | €428K | €377K-480K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Thomas Claes Zulte Waregem | €741K | €652K-830K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | €423K | €373K-474K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | Kamiel Van De Perre Union Saint-Gilloise | €3.2M | €2.8M-3.6M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #13 | Lawrence Agyekum Cercle Brugge | €2.6M | €2.3M-3.0M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #14 | Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | €5.3M | €4.7M-5.9M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #15 | Hugo Vetlesen Club Brugge KV | €4.1M | €3.6M-4.6M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #16 | Adem Zorgane Union Saint-Gilloise | €6.2M | €5.4M-6.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #17 | Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €717K | €631K-803K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #18 | Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | €307K | €270K-344K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #19 | Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.5M | +2% | 9.8 |
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: 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)
Oud-Heverlee Leuven's Siebe Schrijvers in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +7.8%. That means Bryan Heynen captures 33.5% of total market value while representing only 25.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Union Saint-Gilloise's Mathias Rasmussen with a +7.8% ASC (33.5% value share vs 25.7% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Leonardo Lopes of KAA Gent with a +7.8% ASC (33.5% value vs 25.7% players in 27-29 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 | Siebe Schrijvers Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #2 | Mathias Rasmussen Union Saint-Gilloise | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #3 | Leonardo Lopes KAA Gent | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #4 | Bryan Heynen KRC Genk | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #5 | Majeed Ashimeru RSC Anderlecht | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #6 | Roman Kvet FCV Dender EH | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #7 | Ryotaro Ito Sint-Truidense VV | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #8 | Atsuki Ito KAA Gent | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #9 | Sami Lahssaini RAAL La Louvière | 27-29 | 33.5% | 25.7% | +7.8% |
| #10 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | U21 | 1.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% |
| #11 | Andreas Verstraeten Royal Antwerp FC | U21 | 1.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% |
| #12 | Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | 24-26 | 23.9% | 20.0% | +3.9% |
| #13 | Ludovit Reis Club Brugge KV | 24-26 | 23.9% | 20.0% | +3.9% |
| #14 | Hugo Vetlesen Club Brugge KV | 24-26 | 23.9% | 20.0% | +3.9% |
| #15 | Thomas Van den Keybus KVC Westerlo | 24-26 | 23.9% | 20.0% | +3.9% |
| #16 | Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24-26 | 23.9% | 20.0% | +3.9% |
| #17 | Adem Zorgane Union Saint-Gilloise | 24-26 | 23.9% | 20.0% | +3.9% |
| #18 | Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | 24-26 | 23.9% | 20.0% | +3.9% |
| #19 | Mahamadou Diawara Royal Antwerp FC | 21-23 | 30.4% | 34.3% | -3.8% |
| #20 | Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | 21-23 | 30.4% | 34.3% | -3.8% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 13 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. 1 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sven Kums KAA Gent | €300K | €2.0M | -3.80 | Undervalued |
Sami Lahssaini RAAL La Louvière | €600K | €2.0M | -1.20 | Good Value |
Majeed Ashimeru RSC Anderlecht | €900K | €2.0M | -1.05 | Good Value |
Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | €250K | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Adem Zorgane Union Saint-Gilloise | €6.0M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | €5.0M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Siebe Schrijvers Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €1.5M | €2.0M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Roman Kvet FCV Dender EH | €1.5M | €2.0M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | €300K | €2.0M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | €400K | €2.0M | -0.69 | Good Value |
Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | €400K | €2.0M | -0.69 | Good Value |
Thomas Claes Zulte Waregem | €700K | €2.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Casper Nielsen Standard Liège | €2.0M | €2.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | €300K | €2.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €700K | €2.0M | -0.07 | Fair Value |
Andreas Verstraeten Royal Antwerp FC | €800K | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rob Schoofs Union Saint-Gilloise | €2.2M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mathias Rasmussen Union Saint-Gilloise | €3.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Bryan Heynen KRC Genk | €11.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ludovit Reis Club Brugge KV | €7.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |