Best Players (All Positions) in the Liga Argentina (Mar 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Argentina Players (All Positions) 2025-26
Our database tracks 371 Liga Argentina Players (All Positions) in the 2025-26 season, representing 41 clubs with a combined market value of €85.4M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Players (All Positions) is €230K, with the average age at 27.6 years old.
The most valuable player in the Liga Argentina is Iker Muniain, worth €3.5M and playing for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro at 33 years old. The top 5 Players (All Positions) average €1.2M in market value, including Júnior Moreno and Facundo Lencioni.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked player is Alejandro Almaraz (19 years, EC Vitória U20, €150K), while the oldest is Milton Álvarez (37 years, Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima (Jujuy), €150K). Research shows Players (All Positions) typically peak at age 26-27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 123 Players (All Positions) (33%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga Argentina market for Players (All Positions) remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 season.
💡 Use the search bar below to find specific players, or apply filters to narrow results by club, age range, or market value. Click the chart icon next to any player to view their historical value trajectory and forecast.
Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Argentina
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Argentina Players (All Positions). Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 41 clubs with €85.4M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Argentina Players (All Positions)
The Liga Argentina ALL market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (119 players, 32% of market). The 30+ age group holds the most value at €29.2M, averaging €245K per player.
Top Players (All Positions) by Age Bracket
U21 Years (5 players)
21-23 Years (50 players)
24-26 Years (94 players)
27-29 Years (103 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 38 Players (All Positions) (10% of players) control €19.8M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Argentina ALL pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Players (All Positions)
Among 41 Liga Argentina clubs, Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza leads with 18 Players (All Positions) worth €4.6M (averaging €257K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 37% of tracked Players (All Positions).
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza (18 Players (All Positions))
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) (14 Players (All Positions))
CA Colón (16 Players (All Positions))
CA Chacarita Juniors (15 Players (All Positions))
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Iker Muniain
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 33 years old
€4.5M
€3.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.0M
47.3
Júnior Moreno
Without Club • 32 years old
€775K
€600K
-22.6%
Expected: €500K
22.4
Facundo Lencioni
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza • 25 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €587K
21.9
Gustavo Abregú
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) • 28 years old
€634K
€600K
-5.4%
Expected: €528K
21.7
Franco García
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) • 28 years old
€775K
€600K
-22.6%
Expected: €525K
21.7
Julián Marcioni
CA Patronato • 27 years old
€634K
€600K
-5.4%
Expected: €525K
21.6
Luciano Ferreyra
CA Central Norte • 24 years old
€476K
€550K
+15.6%
Expected: €563K
21.3
Pablo Palacio
Club Ferro Carril Oeste • 25 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €489K
19.7
Federico Abadía
Club de Gimnasia y Tiro • 27 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €512K
19.6
Santiago Kubiszyn
Club Deportivo Morón • 23 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €482K
19.6
Juan González
CA Chacarita Juniors • 29 years old
€646K
€500K
-22.6%
Expected: €415K
19.5
Imanol González
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza • 28 years old
€646K
€500K
-22.6%
Expected: €438K
19.4
Ignacio Lago
CA Colón • 23 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €482K
19.3
Francisco Flores
Quilmes AC • 24 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €461K
18.8
Miguel Barbieri
CA Rosario Central • 32 years old
€581K
€450K
-22.6%
Expected: €394K
18.5
Luciano Jachfe
CA Mitre • 24 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €496K
18.4
Juan Cruz Esquivel
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) • 25 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €440K
18.4
Brian Blando
CA Agropecuario • 30 years old
€581K
€450K
-22.6%
Expected: €373K
18.3
Esteban Glellel
Quilmes AC • 27 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €461K
18.3
Adrián Arregui
CA Temperley • 33 years old
€517K
€400K
-22.6%
Expected: €352K
17.5
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)
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza's Facundo Lencioni at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 3.00×. That means Facundo Lencioni is valued 3.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is CA Central Norte's Luciano Ferreyra, who is 24 years old, with a 2.75× PPVE. Third is Pablo Palacio of Club Ferro Carril Oeste, who is 25 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 3.00× means the player is worth 200% 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 | Facundo Lencioni Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 25 | 24-26 | €600K | €200K | 3.00× |
| #2 | Luciano Ferreyra CA Central Norte | 24 | 24-26 | €550K | €200K | 2.75× |
| #3 | Pablo Palacio Club Ferro Carril Oeste | 25 | 24-26 | €500K | €200K | 2.50× |
| #4 | Juan Cruz Esquivel Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 25 | 24-26 | €450K | €200K | 2.25× |
| #5 | Francisco Flores Quilmes AC | 24 | 24-26 | €450K | €200K | 2.25× |
| #6 | Luciano Jachfe CA Mitre | 24 | 24-26 | €450K | €200K | 2.25× |
| #7 | Ignacio Lago CA Colón | 23 | 21-23 | €450K | €200K | 2.25× |
| #8 | Santiago Kubiszyn Club Deportivo Morón | 23 | 21-23 | €450K | €200K | 2.25× |
| #9 | Tiziano Dornell Club Almagro | 20 | U21 | €300K | €150K | 2.00× |
| #10 | Julián Ceballos CA All Boys | 21 | 21-23 | €400K | €200K | 2.00× |
| #11 | Maximiliano Meléndez CA Chacarita Juniors | 21 | 21-23 | €400K | €200K | 2.00× |
| #12 | Francisco Maidana Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima (Jujuy) | 24 | 24-26 | €400K | €200K | 2.00× |
| #13 | Hernán Zuliani Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €200K | 2.00× |
| #14 | Matías Machado CA Racing (Córdoba) | 24 | 24-26 | €375K | €200K | 1.88× |
| #15 | Brian Leizza CA Los Andes | 25 | 24-26 | €350K | €200K | 1.75× |
| #16 | Lautaro Fedele CA Atlanta | 24 | 24-26 | €350K | €200K | 1.75× |
| #17 | Joel Orlando Club Almagro | 20 | U21 | €250K | €150K | 1.67× |
| #18 | Lucas Ríos CA Mitre | 24 | 24-26 | €325K | €200K | 1.63× |
| #19 | Facundo Giacopuzzi CS Deportivo Madryn | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €200K | 1.50× |
| #20 | Agustín Lamosa CA Temperley | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €200K | 1.50× |
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)
CA Los Andes's Tomás Pérez at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Alejandro Almaraz is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is EC Vitória U20's Alejandro Almaraz, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Joel Orlando of Club Almagro, who is 20 years old with a +35% RPP (6 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 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% 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 | Tomás Pérez CA Los Andes | 19 | 7 | €150K | €249K | +40% |
| #2 | Alejandro Almaraz EC Vitória U20 | 19 | 7 | €150K | €249K | +40% |
| #3 | Joel Orlando Club Almagro | 20 | 6 | €250K | €386K | +35% |
| #4 | Lucas Ruiz Club Ferro Carril Oeste | 23 | 3 | €125K | €193K | +35% |
| #5 | Tiziano Dornell Club Almagro | 20 | 6 | €300K | €464K | +35% |
| #6 | Mateo Benegas Club Ferro Carril Oeste | 20 | 6 | €150K | €232K | +35% |
| #7 | Gabriel Díaz CA Patronato | 22 | 4 | €250K | €359K | +30% |
| #8 | Pablo Ferreira Club Deportivo Morón | 21 | 5 | €150K | €216K | +30% |
| #9 | Ignacio Rodríguez CA Nueva Chicago | 21 | 5 | €150K | €216K | +30% |
| #10 | Santiago Gauna Club Almirante Brown | 22 | 4 | €150K | €216K | +30% |
| #11 | Luciano Jachfe CA Mitre | 24 | 2 | €450K | €647K | +30% |
| #12 | Felipe San Juan Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 24 | 2 | €150K | €216K | +30% |
| #13 | Julián Ceballos CA All Boys | 21 | 5 | €400K | €575K | +30% |
| #14 | Maximiliano Meléndez CA Chacarita Juniors | 21 | 5 | €400K | €575K | +30% |
| #15 | Marcos Echeverría CA Atlanta | 22 | 4 | €175K | €234K | +25% |
| #16 | Francisco Marco CA Los Andes | 22 | 4 | €125K | €167K | +25% |
| #17 | Patricio Moyano CA Defensores de Belgrano | 22 | 4 | €250K | €334K | +25% |
| #18 | Tomás Rambert CA Los Andes | 22 | 4 | €125K | €167K | +25% |
| #19 | Leonel Pollacchi CA San Telmo | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #20 | Santiago Postel CS Deportivo Madryn | 22 | 4 | €125K | €167K | +25% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Club Ferro Carril Oeste's Lucas Ruiz has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 79.9. That means Lucas Ruiz has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza's Felipe San Juan with a 58.1 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Luciano Jachfe of CA Mitre with a 58.1 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 79.9 means the upside is 79.9× 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 | Lucas Ruiz Club Ferro Carril Oeste | €143K | €132K-155K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #2 | Felipe San Juan Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | €165K | €152K-179K | +10% | 58.1 |
| #3 | Luciano Jachfe CA Mitre | €496K | €456K-536K | +10% | 58.1 |
| #4 | Tomás Pérez CA Los Andes | €179K | €154K-203K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #5 | Alejandro Almaraz EC Vitória U20 | €179K | €154K-203K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #6 | Gabriel Díaz CA Patronato | €276K | €248K-303K | +10% | 46.5 |
| #7 | Joel Orlando Club Almagro | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #8 | Tiziano Dornell Club Almagro | €344K | €297K-391K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #9 | Mateo Benegas Club Ferro Carril Oeste | €172K | €148K-196K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #10 | Iván Chaves CA Patronato | €134K | €123K-145K | +7% | 41.2 |
| #11 | Nicolás Sumavil CSD Tristan Suarez | €321K | €295K-347K | +7% | 41.2 |
| #12 | Agustín Rufinetti CA San Telmo | €187K | €172K-202K | +7% | 41.2 |
| #13 | Jerónimo Pourtau Arsenal FC | €241K | €222K-260K | +7% | 41.2 |
| #14 | Santiago Gauna Club Almirante Brown | €165K | €146K-185K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #15 | Pablo Ferreira Club Deportivo Morón | €165K | €143K-188K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #16 | Ignacio Rodríguez CA Nueva Chicago | €165K | €143K-188K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #17 | Julián Ceballos CA All Boys | €441K | €380K-502K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #18 | Maximiliano Meléndez CA Chacarita Juniors | €441K | €380K-502K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #19 | Ramón González Club Almirante Brown | €134K | €118K-150K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #20 | Jonathan Berón Club Deportivo Morón | €268K | €236K-300K | +7% | 27.5 |
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: player 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)
CS Deportivo Madryn's Yair Bonnín in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +2.1%. That means Iker Muniain captures 34.2% of total market value while representing only 32.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is CA Colón's Facundo Sánchez with a +2.1% ASC (34.2% value share vs 32.1% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Emanuel Dening of CA San Miguel with a +2.1% ASC (34.2% value vs 32.1% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +2.1% ASC means the player captures 2.1% 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 | Yair Bonnín CS Deportivo Madryn | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #2 | Facundo Sánchez CA Colón | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #3 | Emanuel Dening CA San Miguel | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #4 | Jonathan Bauman CA Atlanta | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #5 | Alejandro Quintana Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima (Jujuy) | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #6 | Gino Peruzzi CA San Miguel | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #7 | Jonás Aguirre Club de Gimnasia y Tiro | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #8 | Ezequiel Mastrolía CA Temperley | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #9 | Facundo Cardozo CA San Miguel | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #10 | Maximiliano Padilla Quilmes AC | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #11 | Jorge Valdez Chamorro CA Atlanta | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #12 | Gonzalo Bettini CA Colón | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #13 | Gabriel Hachen Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #14 | Guillermo Ortiz CA Colón | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #15 | Marcos Pinto Club Almagro | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #16 | Fabio Vázquez AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #17 | Federico Jourdan CA Colón | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #18 | Leonel Miranda CA San Telmo | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #19 | Júnior Moreno Without Club | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
| #20 | Federico Bravo CA Chacarita Juniors | 30+ | 34.2% | 32.1% | +2.1% |
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: 2 immediate targets, 55 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 158 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 €200K. 0 undervalued, 27 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Francisco Marco CA Los Andes | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ramón González Club Almirante Brown | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Lucas Ruiz Club Ferro Carril Oeste | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Tomás Rambert CA Los Andes | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Tomás Castro CA Racing (Córdoba) | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Santiago Postel CS Deportivo Madryn | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Rodrigo Juárez CA Defensores Unidos (Zarate) | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Laureano Marra CA Colegiales | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Iván Cabrera Arsenal FC | €125K | €200K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Pablo Ferreira Club Deportivo Morón | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Martín Campos Club Ferro Carril Oeste | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Agustín Quiroga CA Chacarita Juniors | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Leonel Pollacchi CA San Telmo | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Ignacio Rodríguez CA Nueva Chicago | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Santiago Gauna Club Almirante Brown | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Gonzalo Álvez CA Central Norte | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Franco Ayunta CA Temperley | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Ezequiel Almirón CSD Tristan Suarez | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Nahuel Genez CA Temperley | €150K | €200K | -0.67 | Good Value |