Best Centre-Backs in the Liga Argentina (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Argentina Centre-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 193 Liga Argentina Centre-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 59 clubs with a combined market value of €184.6M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Centre-Backs was €956K, with the average age at 27.7 years old.
The most valuable centre-back in the Liga Argentina was Kevin Lomónaco, worth €10.0M and played for CA Independiente at 24 years old. The top 5 Centre-Backs averaged €7.6M in market value, including Santiago Sosa and Lautaro Rivero.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked centre-back was Tobías Ramírez (19 years, AA Argentinos Juniors, €2.5M), while the oldest was Gustavo Cabral (40 years, Club Almirante Brown, €200K). Research shows Centre-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 65 Centre-Backs (34%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga Argentina market for Centre-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 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 Centre-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 59 clubs with €184.6M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Argentina Centre-Backs
The Liga Argentina CB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (63 players, 33% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €60.0M, averaging €1.2M per player.
Top Centre-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (5 players)
21-23 Years (27 players)
24-26 Years (52 players)
27-29 Years (46 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 20 Centre-Backs (10% of players) control €94.2M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 4% of the Liga Argentina CB pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Centre-Backs
Among 59 Liga Argentina clubs, Racing Club leads with 6 Centre-Backs worth €21.7M (averaging €3.6M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 26% of tracked Centre-Backs.
Racing Club (6 Centre-Backs)
CA River Plate (5 Centre-Backs)
CA Boca Juniors (5 Centre-Backs)
CA Independiente (5 Centre-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Kevin Lomónaco
CA Independiente • 24 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.2M
61.0
Santiago Sosa
Racing Club • 27 years old
€9.5M
€9.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €7.9M
58.9
Lautaro Rivero
CA River Plate • 22 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
56.4
Marco Di Césare
Racing Club • 24 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.1M
54.7
Lautaro Di Lollo
CA Boca Juniors • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.5
Jhohan Romaña
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 27 years old
€6.3M
€6.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €5.3M
53.8
Sheyko Studer
CS Independiente Rivadavia • 23 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
51.6
Ayrton Costa
CA Boca Juniors • 26 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.1M
51.5
Lucas Martínez Quarta
CA River Plate • 30 years old
€5.8M
€4.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.7M
50.6
Marco Pellegrino
CA Boca Juniors • 23 years old
€3.3M
€3.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
49.5
Francisco Álvarez
AA Argentinos Juniors • 26 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
48.7
Tomás Palacios
Club Estudiantes de La Plata • 23 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
48.4
Gastón Hernández
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 28 years old
€4.8M
€3.7M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.2M
47.9
Mateo Mendoza
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba • 21 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.9M
47.2
Nazareno Colombo
Racing Club • 27 years old
€3.7M
€3.5M
-5.4%
Expected: €3.1M
47.1
Juan Carlos Portillo
CA River Plate • 26 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
47.0
Paulo Díaz
CA River Plate • 31 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.5M
42.0
Aarón Quirós
CA Vélez Sarsfield • 24 years old
€2.3M
€2.7M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.8M
41.1
Gastón Ávila
CA Rosario Central • 24 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
40.2
Kevin Jappert
CA Barracas Central • 22 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
40.0
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)
CA Independiente's Kevin Lomónaco at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 33.33×. That means Kevin Lomónaco is valued 33.33× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Racing Club's Marco Di Césare, who is 24 years old, with a 20.00× PPVE. Third is Lautaro Rivero of CA River Plate, who is 22 years old with a 10.00× 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 33.33× means the player is worth 3233% 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 | Kevin Lomónaco CA Independiente | 24 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €300K | 33.33× |
| #2 | Marco Di Césare Racing Club | 24 | 24-26 | €6.0M | €300K | 20.00× |
| #3 | Lautaro Rivero CA River Plate | 22 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €700K | 10.00× |
| #4 | Aarón Quirós CA Vélez Sarsfield | 24 | 24-26 | €2.7M | €300K | 9.00× |
| #5 | Lautaro Di Lollo CA Boca Juniors | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €700K | 8.57× |
| #6 | Tobías Ramírez AA Argentinos Juniors | 19 | U21 | €2.5M | €300K | 8.33× |
| #7 | Juan Giménez CA Rosario Central | 20 | U21 | €2.5M | €300K | 8.33× |
| #8 | Gastón Ávila CA Rosario Central | 24 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €300K | 8.33× |
| #9 | Ian Glavinovich CA Newell's Old Boys | 24 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €300K | 6.67× |
| #10 | Rodrigo Guth CA Talleres | 25 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €300K | 6.67× |
| #11 | Damián Fernández Defensa y Justicia | 25 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €300K | 6.67× |
| #12 | Sheyko Studer CS Independiente Rivadavia | 23 | 21-23 | €4.5M | €700K | 6.43× |
| #13 | Ronaldo Dejesús CA Lanús | 25 | 24-26 | €1.8M | €300K | 6.00× |
| #14 | Marco Pellegrino CA Boca Juniors | 23 | 21-23 | €3.8M | €700K | 5.43× |
| #15 | Mateo Mendoza CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 21 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €700K | 5.00× |
| #16 | Tomás Palacios Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 23 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €700K | 5.00× |
| #17 | Gonzalo Pérez CA Lanús | 25 | 24-26 | €1.3M | €300K | 4.33× |
| #18 | Eugenio Raggio Club Atlético Platense | 24 | 24-26 | €1.2M | €300K | 4.00× |
| #19 | Kevin Jappert CA Barracas Central | 22 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €700K | 3.57× |
| #20 | Santiago Fernández CA Talleres | 21 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €700K | 3.57× |
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)
Defensa y Justicia's Nazareno Roselli at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Nazareno Roselli is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is AA Argentinos Juniors's Tobías Ramírez, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Juan Giménez of CA Rosario Central, 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 | Nazareno Roselli Defensa y Justicia | 19 | 7 | €150K | €249K | +40% |
| #2 | Tobías Ramírez AA Argentinos Juniors | 19 | 7 | €2.5M | €4.2M | +40% |
| #3 | Juan Giménez CA Rosario Central | 20 | 6 | €2.5M | €3.9M | +35% |
| #4 | Juan Villalba Club Atlético Tigre | 20 | 6 | €300K | €464K | +35% |
| #5 | Thiago Silvero CA Vélez Sarsfield | 20 | 6 | €300K | €464K | +35% |
| #6 | Franco Vázquez Club Deportivo Morón | 21 | 5 | €175K | €252K | +30% |
| #7 | Santiago Fernández CA Talleres | 21 | 5 | €2.5M | €3.6M | +30% |
| #8 | Mateo Mendoza CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 21 | 5 | €3.5M | €5.0M | +30% |
| #9 | Valentín Aguiñagalde CA Temperley | 21 | 5 | €200K | €287K | +30% |
| #10 | Brandon Oviedo CA Banfield | 21 | 5 | €200K | €287K | +30% |
| #11 | Kevin Jappert CA Barracas Central | 22 | 4 | €2.5M | €3.3M | +25% |
| #12 | Santiago Moya CA Aldosivi | 22 | 4 | €350K | €468K | +25% |
| #13 | Daniel Herrera CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.3M | +25% |
| #14 | Lautaro Rivero CA River Plate | 22 | 4 | €7.0M | €9.4M | +25% |
| #15 | Leandro Quiroz CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #16 | Lautaro Di Lollo CA Boca Juniors | 22 | 4 | €6.0M | €8.0M | +25% |
| #17 | Clever Ferreira Club Atlético Tucumán | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #18 | Nicolás Paz CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #19 | Guillermo Rodríguez Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 23 | 3 | €300K | €373K | +20% |
| #20 | Daniel Zabala CA Huracán | 23 | 3 | €150K | €186K | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Defensa y Justicia's Nazareno Roselli has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Nazareno Roselli has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is AA Argentinos Juniors's Tobías Ramírez with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Juan Villalba of Club Atlético Tigre with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× 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 | Nazareno Roselli Defensa y Justicia | €179K | €154K-203K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Tobías Ramírez AA Argentinos Juniors | €3.0M | €2.6M-3.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Juan Villalba Club Atlético Tigre | €344K | €297K-391K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | Thiago Silvero CA Vélez Sarsfield | €344K | €297K-391K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #5 | Juan Giménez CA Rosario Central | €2.9M | €2.5M-3.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #6 | Franco Vázquez Club Deportivo Morón | €193K | €166K-220K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #7 | Santiago Fernández CA Talleres | €2.8M | €2.4M-3.1M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #8 | Mateo Mendoza CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €3.9M | €3.3M-4.4M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #9 | Valentín Aguiñagalde CA Temperley | €221K | €190K-251K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #10 | Brandon Oviedo CA Banfield | €221K | €190K-251K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #11 | Valentín Fascendini CA Unión (Santa Fe) | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #12 | Agustín Massaccesi Instituto ACC | €268K | €236K-300K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #13 | Santiago Quirós Club Atlético Platense | €1.1M | €942K-1.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #14 | Guillermo Rodríguez Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #15 | Daniel Zabala CA Huracán | €161K | €141K-180K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #16 | Santiago Monzón CA Estudiantes | €161K | €141K-180K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #17 | Arón Agüero Club Deportivo Maipú | €294K | €259K-330K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #18 | Marco Pellegrino CA Boca Juniors | €4.1M | €3.6M-4.6M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #19 | Sheyko Studer CS Independiente Rivadavia | €4.8M | €4.2M-5.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #20 | Tomás Palacios Club Estudiantes de La Plata | €3.7M | €3.3M-4.2M | +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: centre-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)
Club Atlético Platense's Victor Cuesta in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-15.4%. That means Lucas Martínez Quarta captures 17.2% of total market value while representing only 32.6% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is CA Huracán's Hugo Nervo with a +-15.4% ASC (17.2% value share vs 32.6% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Jorge Benítez of CA Estudiantes with a +-15.4% ASC (17.2% value vs 32.6% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-15.4% ASC means the player captures -15.4% 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 | Victor Cuesta Club Atlético Platense | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #2 | Hugo Nervo CA Huracán | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #3 | Jorge Benítez CA Estudiantes | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #4 | Leandro González Pírez Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #5 | Germán Pezzella CA River Plate | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #6 | Carlos Izquierdoz CA Lanús | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #7 | Daniel Franco CA Los Andes | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #8 | Pier Barrios CA Colón | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #9 | Leonel Galeano CA Atlanta | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #10 | Lisandro López Club Atlético Belgrano | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #11 | José Luis Palomino CA Talleres | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #12 | Ramón Arias Club Atlético Tigre | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #13 | Federico Rasmussen CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #14 | Alan Pérez CA Defensores de Belgrano | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #15 | Facundo Cardozo CA San Miguel | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #16 | Juan Gabriel Rodríguez CA Talleres | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #17 | Jonatan Galván Instituto ACC | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #18 | Érik Godoy AA Argentinos Juniors | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #19 | Yonatthan Rak CA Barracas Central | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
| #20 | Matías Catalán CA Talleres | 30+ | 17.2% | 32.6% | -15.4% |
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, 30 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 85 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 €250K. 0 undervalued, 30 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lautaro Di Lollo CA Boca Juniors | €6.0M | €300K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jhohan Romaña CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €6.0M | €300K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Alan Pérez CA Defensores de Belgrano | €125K | €300K | -0.60 | Good Value |
Esteban Burgos CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €125K | €300K | -0.60 | Good Value |
Franco Meritello CA Patronato | €125K | €300K | -0.60 | Good Value |
Facundo Rivero CA Colegiales | €125K | €300K | -0.60 | Good Value |
Braian Salvareschi Club Deportivo Morón | €125K | €300K | -0.55 | Good Value |
Milton Leyendeker CA Chacarita Juniors | €125K | €300K | -0.55 | Good Value |
Matías Sánchez CA Racing (Córdoba) | €125K | €300K | -0.55 | Good Value |
Agustín Heredia CA Boca Juniors | €150K | €300K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Fernando Tobio CA Barracas Central | €150K | €300K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Alejandro Gutiérrez CS Deportivo Madryn | €150K | €300K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Iván Zafarana CA All Boys | €150K | €300K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Rodrigo Moreira CA Atlanta | €175K | €300K | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Mauro Osores CA San Martín (San Juan) | €175K | €300K | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Juan Orellana Club Ferro Carril Oeste | €175K | €300K | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Nicolás Morro AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | €175K | €300K | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Walter Juárez CA Güemes | €175K | €300K | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Jorge Benítez CA Estudiantes | €175K | €300K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Pier Barrios CA Colón | €175K | €300K | -0.40 | Fair Value |