Best Midfielders in the La Liga (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: La Liga Midfielders 2022-23
Our database tracked 56 La Liga Midfielders in the 2022-23 season, representing 20 clubs with a combined market value of €777.2M. The average market value for La Liga Midfielders was €13.9M, with the average age at 27.2 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the La Liga was Pedri, worth €140.0M and played for FC Barcelona at 23 years old. The top 5 Midfielders averaged €83.0M in market value, including Federico Valverde and Pablo Barrios.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked midfielder was Gavi (21 years, FC Barcelona, €40.0M), while the oldest was Dani Parejo (37 years, Villarreal CF, €1.2M). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 17 Midfielders (30%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The La Liga market for Midfielders remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2022-23 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in La Liga
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all La Liga Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 20 clubs with €777.2M combined value.
Age Distribution: La Liga Midfielders
The La Liga CM market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 27-29 bracket (21 players, 38% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €395.5M, averaging €33.0M per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (12 players)
24-26 Years (9 players)
27-29 Years (21 players)
30+ Years (14 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 6 Midfielders (11% of players) control €455.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 7% of the La Liga CM pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: La Liga Midfielders
Among 20 La Liga clubs, FC Barcelona leads with 3 Midfielders worth €225.0M (averaging €75.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 52% of tracked Midfielders.
FC Barcelona (3 Midfielders)
Real Madrid (3 Midfielders)
Atlético de Madrid (2 Midfielders)
Athletic Bilbao (3 Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Pedri
FC Barcelona • 23 years old
€121.1M
€140.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €156.0M
95.5
Federico Valverde
Real Madrid • 27 years old
€126.8M
€120.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €109.3M
94.7
Pablo Barrios
Atlético de Madrid • 22 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.1M
90.7
Eduardo Camavinga
Real Madrid • 23 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €55.7M
89.2
Frenkie de Jong
FC Barcelona • 29 years old
€58.1M
€45.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €38.8M
86.8
Gavi
FC Barcelona • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
85.2
Mikel Jauregizar
Athletic Bilbao • 22 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
78.5
Javi Guerra
Valencia CF • 23 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €26.8M
76.8
Sergi Altimira
Real Betis Balompié • 24 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.5M
73.6
Beñat Prados
Athletic Bilbao • 25 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €17.6M
71.8
Rodrigo Mendoza
Elche CF • 21 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.5M
69.2
Ilaix Moriba
Celta de Vigo • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
61.8
Luka Sucic
Real Sociedad • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
61.8
Mauro Arambarri
Getafe CF • 30 years old
€12.9M
€10.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €8.3M
60.8
Azzedine Ounahi
Girona FC • 26 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.3M
60.4
Hugo Sotelo
Celta de Vigo • 22 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.5M
59.9
Yangel Herrera
Real Sociedad • 28 years old
€11.6M
€9.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €7.9M
59.3
Nelson Deossa
Real Betis Balompié • 26 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.3M
59.1
Beñat Turrientes
Real Sociedad • 24 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.2M
58.5
Dani Ceballos
Real Madrid • 29 years old
€10.3M
€8.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €6.6M
58.1
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)
FC Barcelona's Pedri at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.60×. That means Pedri is valued 5.60× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Real Betis Balompié's Sergi Altimira, who is 24 years old, with a 2.50× PPVE. Third is Pablo Barrios of Atlético de Madrid, who is 22 years old with a 2.40× 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 5.60× means the player is worth 460% 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 | Pedri FC Barcelona | 23 | 21-23 | €140.0M | €25.0M | 5.60× |
| #2 | Sergi Altimira Real Betis Balompié | 24 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €8.0M | 2.50× |
| #3 | Pablo Barrios Atlético de Madrid | 22 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €25.0M | 2.40× |
| #4 | Beñat Prados Athletic Bilbao | 25 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €8.0M | 2.25× |
| #5 | Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | 23 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €25.0M | 2.00× |
| #6 | Gavi FC Barcelona | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €25.0M | 1.60× |
| #7 | Mikel Jauregizar Athletic Bilbao | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €25.0M | 1.20× |
| #8 | Beñat Turrientes Real Sociedad | 24 | 24-26 | €8.0M | €8.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Javi Guerra Valencia CF | 23 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €25.0M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Rodrigo Mendoza Elche CF | 21 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €25.0M | 0.60× |
| #11 | Luka Sucic Real Sociedad | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €25.0M | 0.40× |
| #12 | Ilaix Moriba Celta de Vigo | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €25.0M | 0.40× |
| #13 | Ramón Terrats RCD Espanyol Barcelona | 25 | 24-26 | €3.0M | €8.0M | 0.38× |
| #14 | Hugo Sotelo Celta de Vigo | 22 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €25.0M | 0.36× |
| #15 | Unai Vencedor Levante UD | 25 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €8.0M | 0.25× |
| #16 | Jon Ander Olasagasti Levante UD | 25 | 24-26 | €1.8M | €8.0M | 0.23× |
| #17 | Martim Neto Elche CF | 23 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €25.0M | 0.20× |
| #18 | Manu Bueno Sevilla FC | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €25.0M | 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)
FC Barcelona's Gavi at 21 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +30%. That means Gavi is projected to appreciate 30% as they reach their peak age in 5 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Elche CF's Rodrigo Mendoza, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Manu Bueno of Sevilla 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 30% RPP means the player is expected to gain 30% 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 | Gavi FC Barcelona | 21 | 5 | €40.0M | €57.5M | +30% |
| #2 | Rodrigo Mendoza Elche CF | 21 | 5 | €15.0M | €21.6M | +30% |
| #3 | Manu Bueno Sevilla FC | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.2M | +30% |
| #4 | Pablo Barrios Atlético de Madrid | 22 | 4 | €60.0M | €80.2M | +25% |
| #5 | Mikel Jauregizar Athletic Bilbao | 22 | 4 | €30.0M | €40.1M | +25% |
| #6 | Hugo Sotelo Celta de Vigo | 22 | 4 | €9.0M | €12.0M | +25% |
| #7 | Pedri FC Barcelona | 23 | 3 | €140.0M | €174.1M | +20% |
| #8 | Luka Sucic Real Sociedad | 23 | 3 | €10.0M | €12.4M | +20% |
| #9 | Martim Neto Elche CF | 23 | 3 | €5.0M | €6.2M | +20% |
| #10 | Ilaix Moriba Celta de Vigo | 23 | 3 | €10.0M | €12.4M | +20% |
| #11 | Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | 23 | 3 | €50.0M | €62.2M | +20% |
| #12 | Javi Guerra Valencia CF | 23 | 3 | €25.0M | €31.1M | +20% |
| #13 | Sergi Altimira Real Betis Balompié | 24 | 2 | €20.0M | €23.1M | +14% |
| #14 | Beñat Turrientes Real Sociedad | 24 | 2 | €8.0M | €9.2M | +14% |
| #15 | Unai Vencedor Levante UD | 25 | 1 | €2.0M | €2.2M | +7% |
| #16 | Ramón Terrats RCD Espanyol Barcelona | 25 | 1 | €3.0M | €3.2M | +7% |
| #17 | Jon Ander Olasagasti Levante UD | 25 | 1 | €1.8M | €1.9M | +7% |
| #18 | Beñat Prados Athletic Bilbao | 25 | 1 | €18.0M | €19.4M | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
FC Barcelona's Gavi has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.6. That means Gavi has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga with a 42.8 RAU (11% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Pedri of FC Barcelona with a 42.8 RAU (11% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 46.6 means the upside is 46.6× 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 | Gavi FC Barcelona | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #2 | Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | €55.7M | €49.0M-62.4M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #3 | Pedri FC Barcelona | €156.0M | €137.3M-174.7M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #4 | Pablo Barrios Atlético de Madrid | €66.1M | €58.2M-74.0M | +10% | 38.4 |
| #5 | Manu Bueno Sevilla FC | €1.7M | €1.4M-1.9M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Rodrigo Mendoza Elche CF | €16.5M | €14.3M-18.8M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #7 | Luka Sucic Real Sociedad | €10.7M | €9.4M-12.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Martim Neto Elche CF | €5.4M | €4.7M-6.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Ilaix Moriba Celta de Vigo | €10.7M | €9.4M-12.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Javi Guerra Valencia CF | €26.8M | €23.6M-30.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Hugo Sotelo Celta de Vigo | €9.5M | €8.4M-10.7M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | Mikel Jauregizar Athletic Bilbao | €31.8M | €27.9M-35.6M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #13 | Azzedine Ounahi Girona FC | €10.3M | €9.1M-11.5M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #14 | Nelson Deossa Real Betis Balompié | €9.3M | €8.2M-10.4M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #15 | Pol Lozano RCD Espanyol Barcelona | €6.2M | €5.4M-6.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #16 | Beñat Turrientes Real Sociedad | €8.2M | €7.2M-9.2M | +2% | 9.8 |
| #17 | Sergi Altimira Real Betis Balompié | €20.5M | €18.0M-22.9M | +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)
Real Sociedad's Luka Sucic in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +29.5%. That means Pedri captures 50.9% of total market value while representing only 21.4% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Elche CF's Martim Neto with a +29.5% ASC (50.9% value share vs 21.4% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Ilaix Moriba of Celta de Vigo with a +29.5% ASC (50.9% value vs 21.4% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +29.5% ASC means the player captures 29.5% 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 | Luka Sucic Real Sociedad | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #2 | Martim Neto Elche CF | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #3 | Ilaix Moriba Celta de Vigo | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #4 | Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #5 | Gavi FC Barcelona | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #6 | Pedri FC Barcelona | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #7 | Manu Bueno Sevilla FC | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #8 | Pablo Barrios Atlético de Madrid | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #9 | Javi Guerra Valencia CF | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #10 | Hugo Sotelo Celta de Vigo | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #11 | Mikel Jauregizar Athletic Bilbao | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #12 | Rodrigo Mendoza Elche CF | 21-23 | 50.9% | 21.4% | +29.5% |
| #13 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta Athletic Bilbao | 30+ | 6.7% | 25.0% | -18.3% |
| #14 | Sergi Darder RCD Mallorca | 30+ | 6.7% | 25.0% | -18.3% |
| #15 | Unai López Rayo Vallecano | 30+ | 6.7% | 25.0% | -18.3% |
| #16 | Aleix Febas Elche CF | 30+ | 6.7% | 25.0% | -18.3% |
| #17 | Joan Jordán Sevilla FC | 30+ | 6.7% | 25.0% | -18.3% |
| #18 | Luis Milla Getafe CF | 30+ | 6.7% | 25.0% | -18.3% |
| #19 | Javi Muñoz Getafe CF | 30+ | 6.7% | 25.0% | -18.3% |
| #20 | Jon Guridi Deportivo Alavés | 30+ | 6.7% | 25.0% | -18.3% |
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, 12 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 22 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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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 €120.0M. 3 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Martim Neto Elche CF | €5.0M | €6.0M | -5.00 | Undervalued |
Fran Beltrán Girona FC | €5.0M | €6.0M | -3.00 | Undervalued |
Filip Ugrinic Valencia CF | €6.0M | €6.0M | -2.00 | Undervalued |
Pol Lozano RCD Espanyol Barcelona | €6.0M | €6.0M | -1.50 | Good Value |
Kwasi Sibo Real Oviedo | €1.4M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jon Moncayola CA Osasuna | €7.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Beñat Prados Athletic Bilbao | €18.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Hugo Sotelo Celta de Vigo | €9.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Mikel Jauregizar Athletic Bilbao | €30.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Rodrigo Mendoza Elche CF | €15.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Dani Parejo Villarreal CF | €1.2M | €6.0M | -0.87 | Good Value |
Javi Muñoz Getafe CF | €1.5M | €6.0M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Gonzalo Villar Elche CF | €1.8M | €6.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Djibril Sow Sevilla FC | €7.5M | €6.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Beñat Turrientes Real Sociedad | €8.0M | €6.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Donny van de Beek Girona FC | €2.0M | €6.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Pablo Martínez Levante UD | €2.0M | €6.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Joan Jordán Sevilla FC | €2.0M | €6.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Pathé Ciss Rayo Vallecano | €2.0M | €6.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Koke Atlético de Madrid | €7.0M | €6.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |