Best Midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Jupiler Pro League Midfielders 2026-27
Our database tracked 32 Jupiler Pro League Midfielders in the 2026-27 season, representing 15 clubs with a combined market value of €84.6M. The average market value for Jupiler Pro League Midfielders was €2.6M, with the average age at 25 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League was Bryan Heynen, worth €10.0M and played for KRC Genk at 29 years old. The top 5 Midfielders averaged €7.8M in market value, including Mathias Delorge and Adem Zorgane.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked midfielder was Youssef Hamdaoui (18 years, Royal Antwerp FC, €1.0M), while the oldest was Teddy Teuma (32 years, Standard Liège, €2.5M). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 20 Midfielders (63%) 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 15 clubs with €84.6M 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, 38% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €30.1M, averaging €2.5M per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (12 players)
24-26 Years (8 players)
27-29 Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Midfielders (13% of players) control €34.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 19% of the Jupiler Pro League CM pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Midfielders
Among 15 Jupiler Pro League clubs, Union Saint-Gilloise leads with 4 Midfielders worth €16.4M (averaging €4.1M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 78% of tracked Midfielders.
Union Saint-Gilloise (4 Midfielders)
KAA Gent (3 Midfielders)
KRC Genk (1 Midfielders)
Club Brugge KV (2 Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Bryan Heynen
KRC Genk • 29 years old
€12.9M
€10.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €8.3M
60.4
Mathias Delorge
KAA Gent • 21 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.9M
59.0
Adem Zorgane
Union Saint-Gilloise • 26 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.3M
58.8
Ludovit Reis
Club Brugge KV • 26 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.2M
53.7
Kamiel Van De Perre
Union Saint-Gilloise • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.3
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
Rihito Yamamoto
Sint-Truidense VV • 24 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.1M
42.4
Hugo Vetlesen
Club Brugge KV • 26 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.1M
41.5
Teddy Teuma
Standard Liège • 32 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.9
Leonardo Lopes
KAA Gent • 27 years old
€2.6M
€2.5M
-5.4%
Expected: €2.2M
39.3
Rob Schoofs
Union Saint-Gilloise • 32 years old
€2.8M
€2.2M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.9M
38.3
Nayel Mehssatou
Standard Liège • 24 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.0M
37.4
Lawrence Agyekum
Cercle Brugge • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.3
Dennis Praet
Royal Antwerp FC • 32 years old
€2.6M
€2.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.8M
37.1
Edan Diop
Cercle Brugge • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Mahamadou Diawara
Royal Antwerp FC • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Casper Nielsen
Standard Liège • 32 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.3M
33.5
Siebe Schrijvers
Oud-Heverlee Leuven • 29 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.2M
33.2
Noah Mbamba
FCV Dender EH • 21 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.7M
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)
KAA Gent's Mathias Delorge at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.50×. That means Mathias Delorge is valued 4.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Sint-Truidense VV's Rihito Yamamoto, who is 24 years old, with a 3.75× PPVE. Third is Nayel Mehssatou of Standard Liège, who is 24 years old with a 2.50× 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 4.50× means the player is worth 350% 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 | Mathias Delorge KAA Gent | 21 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €2.0M | 4.50× |
| #2 | Rihito Yamamoto Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | 24-26 | €3.0M | €800K | 3.75× |
| #3 | Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | 24 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €800K | 2.50× |
| #4 | Kamiel Van De Perre Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €2.0M | 2.50× |
| #5 | Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €2.0M | 2.50× |
| #6 | Mahamadou Diawara Royal Antwerp FC | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | U21 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Thomas Van den Keybus KVC Westerlo | 25 | 24-26 | €800K | €800K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Lawrence Agyekum Cercle Brugge | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Edan Diop Cercle Brugge | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | 24-26 | €700K | €800K | 0.87× |
| #12 | Noah Mbamba FCV Dender EH | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.75× |
| #13 | Thomas Claes Zulte Waregem | 22 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €2.0M | 0.60× |
| #14 | Léandre Kuavita Standard Liège | 22 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €2.0M | 0.60× |
| #15 | Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €2.0M | 0.35× |
| #16 | Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | 24-26 | €250K | €800K | 0.31× |
| #17 | Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €2.0M | 0.15× |
| #18 | Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €2.0M | 0.10× |
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 Mahamadou Diawara, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Mathias Delorge of KAA Gent, 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 | €1.0M | €1.8M | +44% |
| #2 | Mahamadou Diawara Royal Antwerp FC | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #3 | Mathias Delorge KAA Gent | 21 | 5 | €9.0M | €12.9M | +30% |
| #4 | Edan Diop Cercle Brugge | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #5 | Noah Mbamba FCV Dender EH | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.2M | +30% |
| #6 | Kamiel Van De Perre Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | 4 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #7 | Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | 22 | 4 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #8 | Thomas Claes Zulte Waregem | 22 | 4 | €1.2M | €1.6M | +25% |
| #9 | Léandre Kuavita Standard Liège | 22 | 4 | €1.2M | €1.6M | +25% |
| #10 | Lawrence Agyekum Cercle Brugge | 22 | 4 | €2.0M | €2.7M | +25% |
| #11 | Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #12 | Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | 23 | 3 | €300K | €373K | +20% |
| #13 | Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | 23 | 3 | €200K | €249K | +20% |
| #14 | Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | 2 | €700K | €809K | +14% |
| #15 | Rihito Yamamoto Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | 2 | €3.0M | €3.5M | +14% |
| #16 | Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | 24 | 2 | €2.0M | €2.3M | +14% |
| #17 | Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | 2 | €250K | €289K | +14% |
| #18 | 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 FCV Dender EH's Noah Mbamba with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Mathias Delorge of KAA Gent 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 | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Noah Mbamba FCV Dender EH | €1.7M | €1.4M-1.9M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Mathias Delorge KAA Gent | €9.9M | €8.6M-11.3M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Mahamadou Diawara Royal Antwerp FC | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Edan Diop Cercle Brugge | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | €749K | €660K-839K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | €214K | €188K-240K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Thomas Claes Zulte Waregem | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Léandre Kuavita Standard Liège | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Lawrence Agyekum Cercle Brugge | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | Kamiel Van De Perre Union Saint-Gilloise | €5.3M | €4.7M-5.9M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #13 | Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | €5.3M | €4.7M-5.9M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #14 | Adem Zorgane Union Saint-Gilloise | €9.3M | €8.2M-10.4M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #15 | Ludovit Reis Club Brugge KV | €6.2M | €5.4M-6.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #16 | Hugo Vetlesen Club Brugge KV | €3.1M | €2.7M-3.5M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #17 | Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €717K | €631K-803K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #18 | Rihito Yamamoto Sint-Truidense VV | €3.1M | €2.7M-3.4M | +2% | 9.8 |
| #19 | Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | €2.0M | €1.8M-2.3M | +2% | 9.8 |
| #20 | Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | €256K | €225K-287K | +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 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)
Sint-Truidense VV's Rihito Yamamoto in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +4.3%. That means Adem Zorgane captures 29.3% of total market value while representing only 25.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Standard Liège's Nayel Mehssatou with a +4.3% ASC (29.3% value share vs 25.0% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Ludovit Reis of Club Brugge KV with a +4.3% ASC (29.3% value vs 25.0% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +4.3% ASC means the player captures 4.3% 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 | Rihito Yamamoto Sint-Truidense VV | 24-26 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #2 | Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | 24-26 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #3 | Ludovit Reis Club Brugge KV | 24-26 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #4 | Hugo Vetlesen Club Brugge KV | 24-26 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #5 | Thomas Van den Keybus KVC Westerlo | 24-26 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #6 | Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24-26 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #7 | Adem Zorgane Union Saint-Gilloise | 24-26 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #8 | Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | 24-26 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #9 | Dennis Praet Royal Antwerp FC | 30+ | 9.7% | 12.5% | -2.8% |
| #10 | Casper Nielsen Standard Liège | 30+ | 9.7% | 12.5% | -2.8% |
| #11 | Rob Schoofs Union Saint-Gilloise | 30+ | 9.7% | 12.5% | -2.8% |
| #12 | Teddy Teuma Standard Liège | 30+ | 9.7% | 12.5% | -2.8% |
| #13 | Siebe Schrijvers Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 27-29 | 24.2% | 21.9% | +2.4% |
| #14 | Leonardo Lopes KAA Gent | 27-29 | 24.2% | 21.9% | +2.4% |
| #15 | Bryan Heynen KRC Genk | 27-29 | 24.2% | 21.9% | +2.4% |
| #16 | Majeed Ashimeru RAAL La Louvière | 27-29 | 24.2% | 21.9% | +2.4% |
| #17 | Roman Kvet FCV Dender EH | 27-29 | 24.2% | 21.9% | +2.4% |
| #18 | Atsuki Ito KAA Gent | 27-29 | 24.2% | 21.9% | +2.4% |
| #19 | Sami Lahssaini RAAL La Louvière | 27-29 | 24.2% | 21.9% | +2.4% |
| #20 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | U21 | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 12 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 €10.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Casper Nielsen Standard Liège | €1.5M | €2.0M | -1.40 | Good Value |
Ludovit Reis Club Brugge KV | €6.0M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | €200K | €2.0M | -0.77 | Good Value |
Ivan Pavlic Union Saint-Gilloise | €250K | €2.0M | -0.76 | Good Value |
Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | €300K | €2.0M | -0.69 | Good Value |
Wouter George Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €700K | €2.0M | -0.57 | Good Value |
Thomas Van den Keybus KVC Westerlo | €800K | €2.0M | -0.52 | Good Value |
Sami Lahssaini RAAL La Louvière | €600K | €2.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Majeed Ashimeru RAAL La Louvière | €700K | €2.0M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Dennis Praet Royal Antwerp FC | €2.0M | €2.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | €700K | €2.0M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Roman Kvet FCV Dender EH | €1.2M | €2.0M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | €1.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rob Schoofs Union Saint-Gilloise | €2.2M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Siebe Schrijvers Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Bryan Heynen KRC Genk | €10.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Nayel Mehssatou Standard Liège | €2.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Adem Zorgane Union Saint-Gilloise | €9.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kamiel Van De Perre Union Saint-Gilloise | €5.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Thomas Claes Zulte Waregem | €1.2M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |