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Best Right-Backs in the Jupiler Pro League (Oct 2026)

92 players tracked across 25 clubs. Updated October 2026.

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

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Player Rankings

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

#1
Z

Zakaria El Ouahdi

KRC Genk · 24 years old

72.2

ASI

Current Value

€17.0M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

€14.8M - €18.1M

#2
K

Kyriani Sabbe

Club Brugge KV · 21 years old

58.2

ASI

Current Value

€8.0M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

€7.2M - €9.0M

#3
R

Rafik Belghali

KV Mechelen · 24 years old

57.4

ASI

Current Value

€7.0M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

€6.1M - €7.5M

#4
H

Henry Lawrence

Standard Liège · 25 years old

50.6

ASI

Current Value

€4.0M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

€3.7M - €4.5M

#5
H

Hugo Siquet

Club Brugge KV · 24 years old

50.3

ASI

Current Value

€4.0M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

€3.5M - €4.3M

#6
T

Thérence Koudou

KV Mechelen · 21 years old

49.4

ASI

Current Value

€4.0M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

#7
B

Bryan Reynolds

KVC Westerlo · 25 years old

48.9

ASI

Current Value

€3.5M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

#8
I

Ilay Camara

RSC Anderlecht · 23 years old

48.3

ASI

Current Value

€3.5M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

#9
M

Marlon Fossey

Standard Liège · 28 years old

47.5

ASI

Current Value

€3.5M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

#10
R

Robert-Jan Vanwesemael

Sint-Truidense VV · 24 years old

43.1

ASI

Current Value

€3.0M

% Change

+15.6%

1yr Forecast Range

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Market Overview: Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs (updated October 2026)

Our database tracks 92 Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs as of October 2026, representing 25 clubs with a combined market value of €106.4M. The average market value for Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs is €1.2M, with the average age at 29 years old.

The most valuable right-back in the Jupiler Pro League is Zakaria El Ouahdi, worth €17.0M and playing for KRC Genk at 24 years old. The top 5 Right-Backs average €8.0M in market value, including Kyriani Sabbe and Rafik Belghali.

Age distribution shows the youngest tracked right-back is Semm Renders (18 years, Royal Antwerp FC, €1.2M), while the oldest is Georgios Galitsios (40 years, Royal Excel Mouscron (-2022), €250K). Research shows Right-Backs typically peak at age 28.

Our 1-year forecast model projects 21 Right-Backs (23%) 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 Right-Backs remains actively developing with emerging talent as of October 2026.

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Players Tracked

Age Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs

The Jupiler Pro League RB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (37 players, 40% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €50.3M, averaging €3.1M per player.

U21 years6 players (7%)
€4.3MAvg: €708K
Top player: Semm Renders (€1.2M)
21-23 years11 players (12%)
€22.2MAvg: €2.0M
Top player: Kyriani Sabbe (€8.0M)
24-26 years16 players (17%)
€50.3MAvg: €3.1M
Top player: Zakaria El Ouahdi (€17.0M)
27-29 years22 players (24%)
€18.9MAvg: €859K
Top player: Marlon Fossey (€3.5M)
30+ years37 players (40%)
€10.7MAvg: €291K
Top player: Anele Ngcongca (€900K)

Top Right-Backs by Age Bracket

U21 Years (6 players)

1. Semm Renders(18yo)
€1.2M
2. Lucas Mbamba(20yo)
€1.0M
3. Davis Opoku(18yo)
€800K
4. Gilles De Meyer(20yo)
€500K
5. Oscar Olivier(19yo)
€500K

21-23 Years (11 players)

1. Kyriani Sabbe(21yo)
€8.0M
2. Thérence Koudou(21yo)
€4.0M
3. Ilay Camara(23yo)
€3.5M
4. Ali Maamar(21yo)
€2.5M
5. Dembo Sylla(23yo)
€1.0M

24-26 Years (16 players)

1. Zakaria El Ouahdi(24yo)
€17.0M
2. Rafik Belghali(24yo)
€7.0M
3. Henry Lawrence(25yo)
€4.0M
4. Hugo Siquet(24yo)
€4.0M
5. Bryan Reynolds(25yo)
€3.5M

27-29 Years (22 players)

1. Marlon Fossey(28yo)
€3.5M
2. Jelle Bataille(27yo)
€2.5M
3. Colin Dagba(28yo)
€2.5M
4. Gary Magnée(27yo)
€2.2M
5. Jérémy Petris(28yo)
€2.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

54%of market value

The top 10 Right-Backs (11% of players) control €57.5M

1. Zakaria El Ouahdi€17.0M
2. Kyriani Sabbe€8.0M
3. Rafik Belghali€7.0M
4. Henry Lawrence€4.0M
5. Hugo Siquet€4.0M

Market Tiers

High (€15-30M)1 players (1%)
€17.0M
Mid (€5-15M)2 players (2%)
€15.0M
Emerging (<€5M)89 players (97%)
€74.4M

Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 1% of the Jupiler Pro League RB pool.

High (€15-30M)

1. Zakaria El Ouahdi
KRC Genk€17.0M

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Kyriani Sabbe
Club Brugge KV€8.0M
2. Rafik Belghali
KV Mechelen€7.0M

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Henry Lawrence
Standard Liège€4.0M
2. Hugo Siquet
Club Brugge KV€4.0M
3. Thérence Koudou
KV Mechelen€4.0M
4. Bryan Reynolds
KVC Westerlo€3.5M
5. Ilay Camara
RSC Anderlecht€3.5M

Club Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs

Among 25 Jupiler Pro League clubs, KRC Genk leads with 4 Right-Backs worth €19.5M (averaging €4.9M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 50% of tracked Right-Backs.

#1
KRC Genk
4 players • €19.5M
#2
Club Brugge KV
5 players • €13.1M
#3
KV Mechelen
4 players • €11.9M
#4
Standard Liège
6 players • €9.3M
#5
RSC Anderlecht
5 players • €9.1M
#6
Royal Antwerp FC
6 players • €5.5M
#7
KVC Westerlo
5 players • €5.3M
#8
Cercle Brugge
5 players • €5.0M
#9
Royal Charleroi Sporting Club
4 players • €4.5M
#10
Sint-Truidense VV
2 players • €3.3M

KRC Genk (4 Right-Backs)

Zakaria El Ouahdi(24yo)
€17.0M
Ken Nkuba(24yo)
€1.5M
Anele Ngcongca(38yo)
€900K
Kino Delorge(28yo)
€150K

Club Brugge KV (5 Right-Backs)

Kyriani Sabbe(21yo)
€8.0M
Hugo Siquet(24yo)
€4.0M
Siebe Wylin(23yo)
€400K
Amine Et-Taïbi(23yo)
€400K
Ivan Tomecak(36yo)
€250K

KV Mechelen (4 Right-Backs)

Rafik Belghali(24yo)
€7.0M
Thérence Koudou(21yo)
€4.0M
Jules Van Cleemput(29yo)
€700K
Iebe Swers(29yo)
€250K

Standard Liège (6 Right-Backs)

Henry Lawrence(25yo)
€4.0M
Marlon Fossey(28yo)
€3.5M
Collins Fai(34yo)
€700K
Oscar Olivier(19yo)
€500K
Réginal Goreux(38yo)
€350K

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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 Kyriani Sabbe at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 8.00×. That means Kyriani Sabbe is valued 8.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is KRC Genk's Zakaria El Ouahdi, who is 24 years old, with a 6.80× PPVE. Third is Thérence Koudou of KV Mechelen, who is 21 years old with a 4.00× 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 8.00× means the player is worth 700% more than typical players their age-making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Kyriani SabbeClub Brugge KV
21-23 • 21yo8.00x
€8.0M • 700% above median
Zakaria El OuahdiKRC Genk
24-26 • 24yo6.80x
€17.0M • 580% above median
Thérence KoudouKV Mechelen
21-23 • 21yo4.00x
€4.0M • 300% above median
Ilay CamaraRSC Anderlecht
21-23 • 23yo3.50x
€3.5M • 250% above median
Rafik BelghaliKV Mechelen
24-26 • 24yo2.80x
€7.0M • 180% above median
Ali MaamarRSC Anderlecht
21-23 • 21yo2.50x
€2.5M • 150% above median
Hugo SiquetClub Brugge KV
24-26 • 24yo1.60x
€4.0M • 60% above median
Henry LawrenceStandard Liège
24-26 • 25yo1.60x
€4.0M • 60% above median
Semm RendersRoyal Antwerp FC
U21 • 18yo1.50x
€1.2M • 50% above median
Bryan ReynoldsKVC Westerlo
24-26 • 25yo1.40x
€3.5M • 40% above median
Lucas MbambaKVC Westerlo
U21 • 20yo1.25x
€1.0M • 25% above median
Robert-Jan VanwesemaelSint-Truidense VV
24-26 • 24yo1.20x
€3.0M • 20% above median
Dembo SyllaFCV Dender EH
21-23 • 23yo1.00x
€1.0M • 0% above median
Davis OpokuOud-Heverlee Leuven
U21 • 18yo1.00x
€800K • 0% above median
Killian SardellaRSC Anderlecht
24-26 • 24yo1.00x
€2.5M • 0% above median
RankPlayerAgeBracketCurrent ValueBracket MedianPPVE
#1
Kyriani Sabbe
Club Brugge KV
2121-23€8.0M€1.0M8.00x
#2
Zakaria El Ouahdi
KRC Genk
2424-26€17.0M€2.5M6.80x
#3
Thérence Koudou
KV Mechelen
2121-23€4.0M€1.0M4.00x
#4
Ilay Camara
RSC Anderlecht
2321-23€3.5M€1.0M3.50x
#5
Rafik Belghali
KV Mechelen
2424-26€7.0M€2.5M2.80x
#6
Ali Maamar
RSC Anderlecht
2121-23€2.5M€1.0M2.50x
#7
Hugo Siquet
Club Brugge KV
2424-26€4.0M€2.5M1.60x
#8
Henry Lawrence
Standard Liège
2524-26€4.0M€2.5M1.60x
#9
Semm Renders
Royal Antwerp FC
18U21€1.2M€800K1.50x
#10
Bryan Reynolds
KVC Westerlo
2524-26€3.5M€2.5M1.40x
#11
Lucas Mbamba
KVC Westerlo
20U21€1.0M€800K1.25x
#12
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael
Sint-Truidense VV
2424-26€3.0M€2.5M1.20x
#13
Dembo Sylla
FCV Dender EH
2321-23€1.0M€1.0M1.00x
#14
Davis Opoku
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
18U21€800K€800K1.00x
#15
Killian Sardella
RSC Anderlecht
2424-26€2.5M€2.5M1.00x
#16
Louis Patris
Union Saint-Gilloise
2524-26€2.5M€2.5M1.00x
#17
Ibrahim Diakité
Cercle Brugge
2221-23€1.0M€1.0M1.00x
#18
Lewin Blum
Royal Charleroi Sporting Club
2524-26€2.0M€2.5M0.80x
#19
Kobe Corbanie
Royal Antwerp FC
2121-23€700K€1.0M0.70x
#20
Gilles De Meyer
KAA Gent
20U21€500K€800K0.63x

Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)

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Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

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Roster Pressure Index (RPI)

Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.

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Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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How We Rank Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs

Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for right-backs, using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).

Scoring Components for RB

Historical Achievement Index (35%)

Peak career market value for Jupiler Pro League right-backs, reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.

Current Performance Proxy (30%)

Present market value for Jupiler Pro League right-backs, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.

Playing Time Utilization (18%)

Defenders with 2,500+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.

Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)

Defenders peak at 28 with 5.0%/year decline rate. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.

Competition Level Adjustment (3%)

Jupiler Pro League competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.

Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)

Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.

RB Performance Benchmarks

Peak Age: 28 years (balance of physicality and tactical intelligence)

Decline Rate: Widening steps, not a flat rate: about -5% at 29, -10% at 30, steeper from 31 (positioning offsets pace loss)

Optimal Minutes: 2,500 per season (regular starter with rotation management)

1-Year Market Value Forecast

Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:

• Age Factor: Compounding and banded around a peak of 28: +25%/year through age 21, +15% at 22-23, +10% up to the year before peak, then -5%, -10% and steeper with each later band. Growth is damped above €30M.

• Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%

• Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)

• Forecast Range: ±10% confidence interval

Research Foundation

• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for right-backs

• Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues

• Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation

• Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs, updated October 2026

Who are the most valuable Right-Backs in the Jupiler Pro League right now?

The most valuable right-back in the Jupiler Pro League today is Zakaria El Ouahdi, who is worth €17.0M and plays for KRC Genk. The second most valuable is Kyriani Sabbe (€8.0M, Club Brugge KV), followed by Rafik Belghali (€7.0M, KV Mechelen). Our database tracks 92 Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs with comprehensive market valuations updated in October 2026.

How are Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs ranked?

Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Right-Backs. The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Jupiler Pro League competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.

What age do Right-Backs peak?

Defenders typically peak at age 28. In our valuation model, value then falls in widening steps rather than at a flat annual rate: around -5% at 29, -10% at 30, and -25% or more from 31. Research shows defenders balance physical attributes with tactical intelligence, allowing them to maintain high performance through their late 20s. The optimal playing time for peak performance is around 2,500 minutes per season.

How much does it cost to sign a top right-back from the Jupiler Pro League?

Transfer fees for Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi (market value: €17.0M), estimated transfer fees would range from €13.6M to €23.8M depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Jupiler Pro League transactions.

What is the value forecast for Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs?

Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Jupiler Pro League Right-Backs based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players compound gains toward their position's peak age, up to +25% a year through age 21 and easing as they approach it, while post-peak players fall in widening steps), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-defenders have ±10% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.

Where does the Jupiler Pro League right-back data come from?

Our Jupiler Pro League right-back data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Jupiler Pro League sources and updated monthly (last update October 2026) to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.

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