Best Left-Backs in the Jupiler Pro League (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Jupiler Pro League Left-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 22 Jupiler Pro League Left-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 14 clubs with a combined market value of €52.3M. The average market value for Jupiler Pro League Left-Backs was €2.4M, with the average age at 25.4 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Jupiler Pro League was Joaquin Seys, worth €15.0M and played for Club Brugge KV at 21 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs averaged €6.3M in market value, including Nazinho and Bjorn Meijer.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left-back was Emran Soglo (20 years, Zulte Waregem, €500K), while the oldest was Ludwig Augustinsson (32 years, RSC Anderlecht, €2.5M). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 11 Left-Backs (50%) 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 Left-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 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 Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 14 clubs with €52.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Left-Backs
The Jupiler Pro League LB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (9 players, 41% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €36.7M, averaging €4.1M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
24-26 Years (4 players)
27-29 Years (4 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 3 Left-Backs (14% of players) control €24.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 5% of the Jupiler Pro League LB pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Left-Backs
Among 14 Jupiler Pro League clubs, Club Brugge KV leads with 2 Left-Backs worth €19.0M (averaging €9.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 77% of tracked Left-Backs.
Club Brugge KV (2 Left-Backs)
KRC Genk (2 Left-Backs)
RSC Anderlecht (2 Left-Backs)
Cercle Brugge (2 Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Joaquin Seys
Club Brugge KV • 21 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.5M
68.9
Nazinho
Cercle Brugge • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.3
Bjorn Meijer
Club Brugge KV • 23 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.3M
50.1
Tuur Rommens
KVC Westerlo • 23 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.3M
50.1
Yaimar Medina
KRC Genk • 21 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.9M
47.2
Moussa N'Diaye
RSC Anderlecht • 23 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.2M
42.9
Joris Kayembe
KRC Genk • 31 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.5M
42.0
Ludwig Augustinsson
RSC Anderlecht • 32 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.9
Daam Foulon
Royal Antwerp FC • 27 years old
€2.6M
€2.5M
-5.4%
Expected: €2.2M
39.3
Takahiro Akimoto
Oud-Heverlee Leuven • 28 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.3M
33.1
Fabio Ferraro
FCV Dender EH • 23 years old
€1.1M
€1.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.4M
32.5
Tiago Araújo
KAA Gent • 25 years old
€1.1M
€1.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
31.6
Souleyman Doumbia
Standard Liège • 29 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €829K
28.2
Mardochée Nzita
Royal Charleroi SC • 26 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
27.8
Alexandro Calut
Standard Liège • 23 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €749K
24.8
Bryan Goncalves
FCV Dender EH • 29 years old
€775K
€600K
-22.6%
Expected: €497K
21.8
Boli Bolingoli
Standard Liège • 30 years old
€646K
€500K
-22.6%
Expected: €415K
19.6
Emran Soglo
Zulte Waregem • 20 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
18.8
Thierry Lutonda
RAAL La Louvière • 25 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €440K
18.4
Atli Barkarson
Zulte Waregem • 25 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €391K
16.9
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 Joaquin Seys at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.29×. That means Joaquin Seys is valued 4.29× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is KAA Gent's Tiago Araújo, who is 25 years old, with a 2.89× PPVE. Third is Nazinho of Cercle Brugge , who is 22 years old with a 1.43× 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 4.29× means the player is worth 329% 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 | Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | 21 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €3.5M | 4.29× |
| #2 | Tiago Araújo KAA Gent | 25 | 24-26 | €1.3M | €450K | 2.89× |
| #3 | Nazinho Cercle Brugge | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €3.5M | 1.43× |
| #4 | Bjorn Meijer Club Brugge KV | 23 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €3.5M | 1.14× |
| #5 | Tuur Rommens KVC Westerlo | 23 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €3.5M | 1.14× |
| #6 | Thierry Lutonda RAAL La Louvière | 25 | 24-26 | €450K | €450K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Yaimar Medina KRC Genk | 21 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €3.5M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Emran Soglo Zulte Waregem | 20 | U21 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Atli Barkarson Zulte Waregem | 25 | 24-26 | €400K | €450K | 0.89× |
| #10 | Moussa N'Diaye RSC Anderlecht | 23 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €3.5M | 0.86× |
| #11 | Fabio Ferraro FCV Dender EH | 23 | 21-23 | €1.3M | €3.5M | 0.37× |
| #12 | Alexandro Calut Standard Liège | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €3.5M | 0.20× |
| #13 | Beni Mpanzu Cercle Brugge | 21 | 21-23 | €200K | €3.5M | 0.06× |
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)
Zulte Waregem's Emran Soglo at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Emran Soglo is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Club Brugge KV's Joaquin Seys, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Yaimar Medina of KRC Genk, 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 35% RPP means the player is expected to gain 35% 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 | Emran Soglo Zulte Waregem | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #2 | Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | 21 | 5 | €15.0M | €21.6M | +30% |
| #3 | Yaimar Medina KRC Genk | 21 | 5 | €3.5M | €5.0M | +30% |
| #4 | Beni Mpanzu Cercle Brugge | 21 | 5 | €200K | €287K | +30% |
| #5 | Nazinho Cercle Brugge | 22 | 4 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #6 | Alexandro Calut Standard Liège | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #7 | Moussa N'Diaye RSC Anderlecht | 23 | 3 | €3.0M | €3.7M | +20% |
| #8 | Bjorn Meijer Club Brugge KV | 23 | 3 | €4.0M | €5.0M | +20% |
| #9 | Tuur Rommens KVC Westerlo | 23 | 3 | €4.0M | €5.0M | +20% |
| #10 | Fabio Ferraro FCV Dender EH | 23 | 3 | €1.3M | €1.6M | +20% |
| #11 | Thierry Lutonda RAAL La Louvière | 25 | 1 | €450K | €484K | +7% |
| #12 | Tiago Araújo KAA Gent | 25 | 1 | €1.3M | €1.4M | +7% |
| #13 | Atli Barkarson Zulte Waregem | 25 | 1 | €400K | €430K | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Zulte Waregem's Emran Soglo has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means Emran Soglo has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Club Brugge KV's Joaquin Seys with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Yaimar Medina of KRC Genk 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 46.3 means the upside is 46.3× 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 | Emran Soglo Zulte Waregem | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | €16.5M | €14.3M-18.8M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Yaimar Medina KRC Genk | €3.9M | €3.3M-4.4M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Beni Mpanzu Cercle Brugge | €221K | €190K-251K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Bjorn Meijer Club Brugge KV | €4.3M | €3.8M-4.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Tuur Rommens KVC Westerlo | €4.3M | €3.8M-4.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Fabio Ferraro FCV Dender EH | €1.4M | €1.2M-1.6M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Alexandro Calut Standard Liège | €749K | €660K-839K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Moussa N'Diaye RSC Anderlecht | €3.2M | €2.8M-3.6M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Nazinho Cercle Brugge | €5.3M | €4.7M-5.9M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Mardochée Nzita Royal Charleroi SC | €1.0M | €906K-1.2M | +3% | 12.0 |
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: left-back 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)
Standard Liège's Alexandro Calut in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +29.3%. That means Joaquin Seys captures 70.2% of total market value while representing only 40.9% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FCV Dender EH's Fabio Ferraro with a +29.3% ASC (70.2% value share vs 40.9% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Bjorn Meijer of Club Brugge KV with a +29.3% ASC (70.2% value vs 40.9% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +29.3% ASC means the player captures 29.3% 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 | Alexandro Calut Standard Liège | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #2 | Fabio Ferraro FCV Dender EH | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #3 | Bjorn Meijer Club Brugge KV | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #4 | Moussa N'Diaye RSC Anderlecht | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #5 | Nazinho Cercle Brugge | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #6 | Tuur Rommens KVC Westerlo | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #7 | Yaimar Medina KRC Genk | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #8 | Beni Mpanzu Cercle Brugge | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #9 | Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | 21-23 | 70.2% | 40.9% | +29.3% |
| #10 | Thierry Lutonda RAAL La Louvière | 24-26 | 6.0% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| #11 | Mardochée Nzita Royal Charleroi SC | 24-26 | 6.0% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| #12 | Tiago Araújo KAA Gent | 24-26 | 6.0% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| #13 | Atli Barkarson Zulte Waregem | 24-26 | 6.0% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| #14 | Souleyman Doumbia Standard Liège | 27-29 | 10.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| #15 | Daam Foulon Royal Antwerp FC | 27-29 | 10.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| #16 | Bryan Goncalves FCV Dender EH | 27-29 | 10.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| #17 | Takahiro Akimoto Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 27-29 | 10.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| #18 | Joris Kayembe KRC Genk | 30+ | 12.1% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| #19 | Boli Bolingoli Standard Liège | 30+ | 12.1% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| #20 | Ludwig Augustinsson RSC Anderlecht | 30+ | 12.1% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 10 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 6 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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WATCH LIST - High Upside
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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 €15.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simen Juklerød Sint-Truidense VV | €300K | €1.3M | -0.88 | Good Value |
Beni Mpanzu Cercle Brugge | €200K | €1.3M | -0.85 | Good Value |
Boli Bolingoli Standard Liège | €500K | €1.3M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Atli Barkarson Zulte Waregem | €400K | €1.3M | -0.71 | Good Value |
Alexandro Calut Standard Liège | €700K | €1.3M | -0.70 | Good Value |
Thierry Lutonda RAAL La Louvière | €450K | €1.3M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Bryan Goncalves FCV Dender EH | €600K | €1.3M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Fabio Ferraro FCV Dender EH | €1.3M | €1.3M | -0.52 | Good Value |
Souleyman Doumbia Standard Liège | €1.0M | €1.3M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Ludwig Augustinsson RSC Anderlecht | €2.5M | €1.3M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mardochée Nzita Royal Charleroi SC | €1.0M | €1.3M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Moussa N'Diaye RSC Anderlecht | €3.0M | €1.3M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Nazinho Cercle Brugge | €5.0M | €1.3M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Takahiro Akimoto Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €1.5M | €1.3M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Emran Soglo Zulte Waregem | €500K | €1.3M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | €15.0M | €1.3M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Yaimar Medina KRC Genk | €3.5M | €1.3M | +0.15 | Fair Value |
Joris Kayembe KRC Genk | €3.0M | €1.3M | +0.20 | Fair Value |
Bjorn Meijer Club Brugge KV | €4.0M | €1.3M | +0.30 | Fair Value |
Tuur Rommens KVC Westerlo | €4.0M | €1.3M | +0.30 | Fair Value |