Best Centre-Backs in the Liga Argentina (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Argentina Centre-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 62 Liga Argentina Centre-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 33 clubs with a combined market value of €13.7M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Centre-Backs was €221K, with the average age at 27.2 years old.
The most valuable centre-back in the Liga Argentina was Imanol González, worth €500K and played for Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza at 28 years old. The top 5 Centre-Backs averaged €430K in market value, including Francisco Flores and Miguel Barbieri.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked centre-back was Hernán Zuliani (22 years, Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán), €400K), while the oldest was Guillermo Ortiz (33 years, CA Colón, €275K). Research shows Centre-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 20 Centre-Backs (32%) 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 33 clubs with €13.7M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Argentina Centre-Backs
The Liga Argentina CB market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (18 players, 29% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €4.4M, averaging €243K per player.
Top Centre-Backs by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (10 players)
24-26 Years (18 players)
27-29 Years (17 players)
30+ Years (17 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 7 Centre-Backs (11% of players) control €2.8M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Argentina CB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Centre-Backs
Among 33 Liga Argentina clubs, Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) leads with 4 Centre-Backs worth €1.1M (averaging €275K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 50% of tracked Centre-Backs.
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) (4 Centre-Backs)
Quilmes AC (4 Centre-Backs)
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza (2 Centre-Backs)
CA Colón (3 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.
Imanol González
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza • 28 years old
€646K
€500K
-22.6%
Expected: €438K
19.4
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
Hernán Zuliani
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €423K
17.2
Brian Leizza
CA Los Andes • 25 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €342K
15.2
Nicolás Ortiz
CA Estudiantes • 31 years old
€420K
€325K
-22.6%
Expected: €269K
14.4
Agustín Lamosa
CA Temperley • 24 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €307K
13.8
Facundo Giacopuzzi
CS Deportivo Madryn • 24 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €307K
13.8
Ariel Kippes
CA San Miguel • 32 years old
€387K
€300K
-22.6%
Expected: €263K
13.5
Diego Mondino
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza • 31 years old
€387K
€300K
-22.6%
Expected: €249K
13.4
Stefano Callegari
CA Nueva Chicago • 29 years old
€387K
€300K
-22.6%
Expected: €249K
13.2
Agustín Dattola
Club Almirante Brown • 26 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €309K
12.8
Federico Tévez
Quilmes AC • 26 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €309K
12.8
Guillermo Ortiz
CA Colón • 33 years old
€355K
€275K
-22.6%
Expected: €241K
12.5
Patricio Ostachuk
CSD Tristan Suarez • 25 years old
€238K
€275K
+15.6%
Expected: €269K
12.2
Bruno Duarte
CA Temperley • 30 years old
€355K
€275K
-22.6%
Expected: €228K
12.2
Rodrigo Moreira
CA Atlanta • 29 years old
€355K
€275K
-22.6%
Expected: €228K
12.1
Guillermo Rodríguez
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) • 23 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €268K
12.0
Mathías Silvera
CA Chaco For Ever • 27 years old
€291K
€275K
-5.4%
Expected: €241K
11.9
Elías Calderón
CA Racing (Córdoba) • 25 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €244K
11.0
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)
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)'s Hernán Zuliani at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.29×. That means Hernán Zuliani is valued 2.29× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Quilmes AC's Francisco Flores, who is 24 years old, with a 1.80× PPVE. Third is Guillermo Rodríguez of Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán), who is 23 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 2.29× means the player is worth 129% 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 | Hernán Zuliani Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €175K | 2.29× |
| #2 | Francisco Flores Quilmes AC | 24 | 24-26 | €450K | €250K | 1.80× |
| #3 | Guillermo Rodríguez Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 23 | 21-23 | €250K | €175K | 1.43× |
| #4 | Brian Leizza CA Los Andes | 25 | 24-26 | €350K | €250K | 1.40× |
| #5 | Agustín Massaccesi CA Defensores de Belgrano | 23 | 21-23 | €225K | €175K | 1.29× |
| #6 | Facundo Giacopuzzi CS Deportivo Madryn | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €250K | 1.20× |
| #7 | Agustín Lamosa CA Temperley | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €250K | 1.20× |
| #8 | Tomás Rojas CA Atlanta | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €175K | 1.14× |
| #9 | Patricio Ostachuk CSD Tristan Suarez | 25 | 24-26 | €275K | €250K | 1.10× |
| #10 | Elías Calderón CA Racing (Córdoba) | 25 | 24-26 | €250K | €250K | 1.00× |
| #11 | Facundo Wiechniak CA Mitre | 23 | 21-23 | €175K | €175K | 1.00× |
| #12 | Arón Agüero Club Deportivo Maipú | 23 | 21-23 | €175K | €175K | 1.00× |
| #13 | Leonel Pollacchi CA San Telmo | 22 | 21-23 | €150K | €175K | 0.86× |
| #14 | Francisco Marco CA Los Andes | 22 | 21-23 | €125K | €175K | 0.71× |
| #15 | Santiago Postel CS Deportivo Madryn | 23 | 21-23 | €125K | €175K | 0.71× |
| #16 | Iván Cabrera Arsenal FC | 23 | 21-23 | €125K | €175K | 0.71× |
| #17 | Bruno Palazzo Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima (Jujuy) | 25 | 24-26 | €175K | €250K | 0.70× |
| #18 | Pablo Minissale CS Deportivo Madryn | 25 | 24-26 | €175K | €250K | 0.70× |
| #19 | Agustín Quiroga CA Chacarita Juniors | 24 | 24-26 | €150K | €250K | 0.60× |
| #20 | Gabriel Aranda Quilmes AC | 25 | 24-26 | €150K | €250K | 0.60× |
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 Francisco Marco at 22 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +25%. That means Leonel Pollacchi is projected to appreciate 25% as they reach their peak age in 4 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is CA San Telmo's Leonel Pollacchi, who is 22 years old, with a +25% RPP (4 years to peak). Third is Hernán Zuliani of Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán), who is 22 years old with a +25% RPP (4 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 25% RPP means the player is expected to gain 25% 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 | Francisco Marco CA Los Andes | 22 | 4 | €125K | €167K | +25% |
| #2 | Leonel Pollacchi CA San Telmo | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #3 | Hernán Zuliani Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 22 | 4 | €400K | €535K | +25% |
| #4 | Facundo Wiechniak CA Mitre | 23 | 3 | €175K | €218K | +20% |
| #5 | Arón Agüero Club Deportivo Maipú | 23 | 3 | €175K | €218K | +20% |
| #6 | Guillermo Rodríguez Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 23 | 3 | €250K | €311K | +20% |
| #7 | Santiago Postel CS Deportivo Madryn | 23 | 3 | €125K | €155K | +20% |
| #8 | Agustín Massaccesi CA Defensores de Belgrano | 23 | 3 | €225K | €280K | +20% |
| #9 | Iván Cabrera Arsenal FC | 23 | 3 | €125K | €155K | +20% |
| #10 | Tomás Rojas CA Atlanta | 23 | 3 | €200K | €249K | +20% |
| #11 | Agustín Quiroga CA Chacarita Juniors | 24 | 2 | €150K | €173K | +14% |
| #12 | Facundo Giacopuzzi CS Deportivo Madryn | 24 | 2 | €300K | €347K | +14% |
| #13 | Agustín Lamosa CA Temperley | 24 | 2 | €300K | €347K | +14% |
| #14 | Francisco Flores Quilmes AC | 24 | 2 | €450K | €520K | +14% |
| #15 | Brian Leizza CA Los Andes | 25 | 1 | €350K | €376K | +7% |
| #16 | Bruno Palazzo Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima (Jujuy) | 25 | 1 | €175K | €188K | +7% |
| #17 | Pablo Minissale CS Deportivo Madryn | 25 | 1 | €175K | €188K | +7% |
| #18 | Gabriel Aranda Quilmes AC | 25 | 1 | €150K | €161K | +7% |
| #19 | Franco Lorenzon Club Deportivo Morón | 25 | 1 | €150K | €161K | +7% |
| #20 | Martin Albarracin CA Racing (Córdoba) | 25 | 1 | €150K | €161K | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)'s Guillermo Rodríguez has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 27.5. That means Guillermo Rodríguez has 7% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is CS Deportivo Madryn's Santiago Postel with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Iván Cabrera of Arsenal FC with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 27.5 means the upside is 27.5× 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 | Guillermo Rodríguez Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | €268K | €236K-300K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #2 | Santiago Postel CS Deportivo Madryn | €134K | €118K-150K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #3 | Iván Cabrera Arsenal FC | €134K | €118K-150K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Agustín Massaccesi CA Defensores de Belgrano | €241K | €212K-270K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Facundo Wiechniak CA Mitre | €187K | €165K-210K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Arón Agüero Club Deportivo Maipú | €187K | €165K-210K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Tomás Rojas CA Atlanta | €214K | €188K-240K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Leonel Pollacchi CA San Telmo | €159K | €140K-178K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #9 | Francisco Marco CA Los Andes | €132K | €116K-148K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Hernán Zuliani Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | €423K | €373K-474K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Agustín Dattola Club Almirante Brown | €309K | €272K-346K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #12 | Federico Tévez Quilmes AC | €309K | €272K-346K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #13 | Nicolás Malvacio CA Talleres (Remedios de Escalada) | €206K | €181K-231K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #14 | Misael Tarón CSD Tristan Suarez | €257K | €227K-288K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #15 | Julián Rodríguez Vuotto CA Nueva Chicago | €232K | €204K-259K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #16 | Gonzalo Errecalde CA Chacarita Juniors | €232K | €204K-259K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #17 | Francisco Flores Quilmes AC | €461K | €406K-516K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #18 | Agustín Quiroga CA Chacarita Juniors | €154K | €135K-172K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #19 | Facundo Giacopuzzi CS Deportivo Madryn | €307K | €270K-344K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #20 | Agustín Lamosa CA Temperley | €307K | €270K-344K | +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: centre-back position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
Highest Z-Scores
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Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
CA Racing (Córdoba)'s Elías Calderón in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +2.8%. That means Francisco Flores captures 31.9% of total market value while representing only 29.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is CA Chacarita Juniors's Agustín Quiroga with a +2.8% ASC (31.9% value share vs 29.0% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Francisco Flores of Quilmes AC with a +2.8% ASC (31.9% value vs 29.0% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +2.8% ASC means the player captures 2.8% 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 | Elías Calderón CA Racing (Córdoba) | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #2 | Agustín Quiroga CA Chacarita Juniors | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #3 | Francisco Flores Quilmes AC | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #4 | Facundo Giacopuzzi CS Deportivo Madryn | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #5 | Nicolás Malvacio CA Talleres (Remedios de Escalada) | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #6 | Brian Leizza CA Los Andes | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #7 | Patricio Ostachuk CSD Tristan Suarez | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #8 | Julián Rodríguez Vuotto CA Nueva Chicago | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #9 | Bruno Palazzo Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima (Jujuy) | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #10 | Pablo Minissale CS Deportivo Madryn | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #11 | Agustín Dattola Club Almirante Brown | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #12 | Misael Tarón CSD Tristan Suarez | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #13 | Agustín Lamosa CA Temperley | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #14 | Gonzalo Errecalde CA Chacarita Juniors | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #15 | Gabriel Aranda Quilmes AC | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #16 | Federico Tévez Quilmes AC | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #17 | Franco Lorenzon Club Deportivo Morón | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #18 | Martin Albarracin CA Racing (Córdoba) | 24-26 | 31.9% | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| #19 | Francisco Marco CA Los Andes | 21-23 | 14.2% | 16.1% | -1.9% |
| #20 | Guillermo Rodríguez Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 21-23 | 14.2% | 16.1% | -1.9% |
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, 30 at peak.
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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 €250K. 0 undervalued, 4 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agustín Quiroga CA Chacarita Juniors | €150K | €200K | -0.80 | Good Value |
Gabriel Aranda Quilmes AC | €150K | €200K | -0.80 | Good Value |
Franco Lorenzon Club Deportivo Morón | €150K | €200K | -0.80 | Good Value |
Martin Albarracin CA Racing (Córdoba) | €150K | €200K | -0.80 | Good Value |
Alan Lorenzo Club Ferro Carril Oeste | €125K | €200K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Nicolás Morro CA San Telmo | €125K | €200K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Milton Leyendeker CA Agropecuario | €125K | €200K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Walter Juárez CA Güemes | €125K | €200K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Bruno Palazzo Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima (Jujuy) | €175K | €200K | -0.60 | Good Value |
Pablo Minissale CS Deportivo Madryn | €175K | €200K | -0.60 | Good Value |
Nicolás Monserrat CA Güemes | €150K | €200K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Francisco Marco CA Los Andes | €125K | €200K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Santiago Postel CS Deportivo Madryn | €125K | €200K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Iván Cabrera Arsenal FC | €125K | €200K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Nicolás Malvacio CA Talleres (Remedios de Escalada) | €200K | €200K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Matías Ferreira CA Colegiales | €125K | €200K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Matías Cortave Club Deportivo Morón | €125K | €200K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Maximiliano Romero CA Chaco For Ever | €125K | €200K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Patricio Boolsen Club Ferro Carril Oeste | €175K | €200K | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Álvaro Cazula CA San Miguel | €175K | €200K | -0.25 | Fair Value |