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Best Defensive Midfielders in the Liga Argentina (Oct 2025)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Liga Argentina Defensive Midfielders 2025-26

Our database tracks 25 Liga Argentina Defensive Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 19 clubs with a combined market value of 6.7M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Defensive Midfielders is 268K, with the average age at 28.8 years old.

The most valuable defensive midfielder in the Liga Argentina is Gustavo Abregú, worth 600K and playing for Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) at 28 years old. The top 5 Defensive Midfielders average €445K in market value, including Júnior Moreno and Esteban Rolón.

Age distribution shows the youngest tracked defensive midfielder is Santiago Gauna (22 years, Club Almirante Brown, 150K), while the oldest is Adrián Arregui (33 years, CA Temperley, 400K). Research shows Defensive Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.

Our 1-year forecast model projects 5 Defensive Midfielders (20%) 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 Defensive Midfielders 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.

Market Intelligence

Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Argentina

Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Argentina Defensive Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 19 clubs with 6.7M combined value.

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Players Tracked
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Age: 1840
0M–200M
Showing 25 of 25

Age Distribution: Liga Argentina Defensive Midfielders

The Liga Argentina CDM market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 27-29 bracket (10 players, 40% of market). The 30+ age group holds the most value at 3.0M, averaging 302K per player.

21-23 years2 players (8%)
350KAvg: 175K
Top player: Tiago Cravero (200K)
24-26 years3 players (12%)
650KAvg: 217K
Top player: Agustín Toledo (300K)
27-29 years10 players (40%)
2.7MAvg: 268K
Top player: Gustavo Abregú (600K)
30+ years10 players (40%)
3.0MAvg: 302K
Top player: Júnior Moreno (600K)

Top Defensive Midfielders by Age Bracket

21-23 Years (2 players)

1. Tiago Cravero(23yo)
200K
2. Santiago Gauna(22yo)
150K

24-26 Years (3 players)

1. Agustín Toledo(25yo)
300K
2. Abel Bustos(26yo)
175K
3. Tomás Pérez Serra(26yo)
175K

27-29 Years (10 players)

1. Gustavo Abregú(28yo)
600K
2. Matías Muñoz(29yo)
325K
3. Federico Recalde(29yo)
275K
4. Matías García(29yo)
250K
5. Cristian García(29yo)
250K

30+ Years (10 players)

1. Júnior Moreno(32yo)
600K
2. Esteban Rolón(30yo)
400K
3. Adrián Arregui(33yo)
400K
4. Nicolás Previtali(30yo)
325K
5. Alejandro Cabrera(33yo)
325K

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

24%of market value

The top 3 Defensive Midfielders (12% of players) control 1.6M

1. Gustavo Abregú600K
2. Júnior Moreno600K
3. Esteban Rolón400K

Market Tiers

Emerging (<€5M)25 players (100%)
6.7M

Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Argentina CDM pool.

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Gustavo Abregú
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)600K
2. Júnior Moreno
Without Club600K
3. Esteban Rolón
Without Club400K
4. Agustín Toledo
CA Temperley300K
5. Matías Muñoz
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza325K

Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Defensive Midfielders

Among 19 Liga Argentina clubs, Without Club leads with 2 Defensive Midfielders worth 1.0M (averaging 500K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 64% of tracked Defensive Midfielders.

#1
Without Club
2 players • 1.0M
#2
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)
2 players • 850K
#3
CA Temperley
2 players • 700K
#4
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
2 players • 475K
#5
CS Deportivo Madryn
2 players • 450K
#6
AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
2 players • 450K
#7
CA Atlanta
1 players • 325K
#8
CA Estudiantes
1 players • 275K
#9
CA Colón
1 players • 250K
#10
Club Ferro Carril Oeste
1 players • 250K

Without Club (2 Defensive Midfielders)

Júnior Moreno(32yo)
600K
Esteban Rolón(30yo)
400K

Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) (2 Defensive Midfielders)

Gustavo Abregú(28yo)
600K
Matías García(29yo)
250K

CA Temperley (2 Defensive Midfielders)

Adrián Arregui(33yo)
400K
Agustín Toledo(25yo)
300K

Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza (2 Defensive Midfielders)

Matías Muñoz(29yo)
325K
Fermín Antonini(28yo)
150K

Player Rankings

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

#1

Gustavo Abregú

Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)28 years old

600K

600K

+0.0%

504K641K

Expected: 572K

20.9

#2

Júnior Moreno

Without Club32 years old

600K

600K

+0.0%

504K641K

Expected: 572K

18.2

#3

Esteban Rolón

Without Club30 years old

400K

400K

+0.0%

336K427K

Expected: 382K

14.4

#4

Agustín Toledo

CA Temperley25 years old

259K

300K

+15.6%

293K373K

Expected: 333K

12.7

#5

Matías Muñoz

Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza29 years old

325K

325K

+0.0%

273K347K

Expected: 310K

12.4

#6

Adrián Arregui

CA Temperley33 years old

400K

400K

+0.0%

329K434K

Expected: 382K

12.4

#7

Nicolás Previtali

CA Atlanta30 years old

325K

325K

+0.0%

273K347K

Expected: 310K

11.8

#8

Federico Recalde

CS Deportivo Madryn29 years old

275K

275K

+0.0%

231K294K

Expected: 262K

10.3

#9

Alejandro Cabrera

AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)33 years old

325K

325K

+0.0%

267K353K

Expected: 310K

9.8

#10

Rodrigo Melo

CA Estudiantes30 years old

275K

275K

+0.0%

231K294K

Expected: 262K

9.6

#11

Matías García

Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)29 years old

250K

250K

+0.0%

210K267K

Expected: 238K

9.1

#12

Cristian García

CA Colón29 years old

250K

250K

+0.0%

210K267K

Expected: 238K

9.1

#13

Gabriel Ramírez

Club Ferro Carril Oeste30 years old

250K

250K

+0.0%

210K267K

Expected: 238K

8.4

#14

Fernando Miranda

CA Agropecuario28 years old

225K

225K

+0.0%

189K240K

Expected: 215K

8.4

#15

Agustín Bolívar

CA Alvarado29 years old

225K

225K

+0.0%

189K240K

Expected: 215K

7.8

#16

Tiago Cravero

CA San Miguel23 years old

173K

200K

+15.6%

213K271K

Expected: 242K

6.7

#17

Luciano Perdomo

CA Chacarita Juniors29 years old

200K

200K

+0.0%

168K214K

Expected: 191K

6.3

#19

Abel Bustos

CS Deportivo Madryn26 years old

151K

175K

+15.6%

163K208K

Expected: 185K

5.9

#18

Tomás Pérez Serra

CSD Tristan Suarez26 years old

151K

175K

+15.6%

163K208K

Expected: 185K

5.9

#20

Santiago Úbeda

CA Chaco For Ever29 years old

175K

175K

+0.0%

147K187K

Expected: 167K

4.6

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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 Temperley's Agustín Toledo at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 1.00×. That means Agustín Toledo is valued 1.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is CA San Miguel's Tiago Cravero, who is 23 years old, with a 1.00× PPVE. Third is Santiago Gauna of Club Almirante Brown, who is 22 years old with a 0.75× 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 1.00× means the player is worth 0% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Agustín ToledoCA Temperley
24-2625yo1.00×
300K0% above median
Tiago CraveroCA San Miguel
21-2323yo1.00×
200K0% above median
Santiago GaunaClub Almirante Brown
21-2322yo0.75×
150K-25% above median
RankPlayerAgeBracketCurrent ValueBracket MedianPPVE
#1
Agustín Toledo
CA Temperley
2524-26300K300K1.00×
#2
Tiago Cravero
CA San Miguel
2321-23200K200K1.00×
#3
Santiago Gauna
Club Almirante Brown
2221-23150K200K0.75×

Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)

Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.

No RPP data available (requires forecast values in database)

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Club Almirante Brown's Santiago Gauna has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 86.4. That means Santiago Gauna has 26% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is CA San Miguel's Tiago Cravero with a 72.7 RAU (21% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Agustín Toledo of CA Temperley with a 41.4 RAU (11% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 86.4 means the upside is 86.4× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Santiago GaunaClub Almirante Brown
26% / ±0%86.4
Range: 167K - 212K
Tiago CraveroCA San Miguel
21% / ±0%72.7
Range: 213K - 271K
Agustín ToledoCA Temperley
11% / ±0%41.4
Range: 293K - 373K
Tomás Pérez SerraCSD Tristan Suarez
6% / ±0%23.5
Range: 163K - 208K
Abel BustosCS Deportivo Madryn
6% / ±0%23.5
Range: 163K - 208K
RankPlayerExpectedRangeUpside %RAU
#1
Santiago Gauna
Club Almirante Brown
189K167K-212K+26%86.4
#2
Tiago Cravero
CA San Miguel
242K213K-271K+21%72.7
#3
Agustín Toledo
CA Temperley
333K293K-373K+11%41.4
#4
Tomás Pérez Serra
CSD Tristan Suarez
185K163K-208K+6%23.5
#5
Abel Bustos
CS Deportivo Madryn
185K163K-208K+6%23.5

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: defensive midfielder position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

25
Total Players
-0.00
Avg Z-Score
-0.00
RPI Score
Weak DepthStrong Depth
-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Gustavo Abregú+2.70
Júnior Moreno+2.70
Esteban Rolón+1.08
Adrián Arregui+1.08
Matías Muñoz+0.46

Lowest Z-Scores

Fabio Vázquez-1.16
Gustavo Mendoza-0.96
Santiago Gauna-0.96
Fermín Antonini-0.96
Matías Villarreal-0.76

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)'s Fabio Vázquez in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +5.1%. That means Júnior Moreno captures 45.1% of total market value while representing only 40.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Without Club's Júnior Moreno with a +5.1% ASC (45.1% value share vs 40.0% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Adrián Arregui of CA Temperley with a +5.1% ASC (45.1% value vs 40.0% players in 30+ bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +5.1% ASC means the player captures 5.1% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.

Value Concentration by Player

Fabio VázquezAA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Júnior MorenoWithout Club
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Adrián ArreguiCA Temperley
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Esteban RolónWithout Club
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Matías VillarrealClub Deportivo Maipú
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Gabriel RamírezClub Ferro Carril Oeste
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Rodrigo MeloCA Estudiantes
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Alejandro CabreraAA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Nicolás PrevitaliCA Atlanta
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Gustavo MendozaCA Defensores de Belgrano
30++5.1%
45.1% value share / 40.0% player share
Santiago GaunaClub Almirante Brown
21-23-2.8%
5.2% value share / 8.0% player share
Tiago CraveroCA San Miguel
21-23-2.8%
5.2% value share / 8.0% player share
Tomás Pérez SerraCSD Tristan Suarez
24-26-2.3%
9.7% value share / 12.0% player share
Abel BustosCS Deportivo Madryn
24-26-2.3%
9.7% value share / 12.0% player share
Agustín ToledoCA Temperley
24-26-2.3%
9.7% value share / 12.0% player share
RankPlayerAge BracketValue SharePlayer ShareASC
#1
Fabio Vázquez
AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#2
Júnior Moreno
Without Club
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#3
Adrián Arregui
CA Temperley
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#4
Esteban Rolón
Without Club
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#5
Matías Villarreal
Club Deportivo Maipú
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#6
Gabriel Ramírez
Club Ferro Carril Oeste
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#7
Rodrigo Melo
CA Estudiantes
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#8
Alejandro Cabrera
AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#9
Nicolás Previtali
CA Atlanta
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#10
Gustavo Mendoza
CA Defensores de Belgrano
30+45.1%40.0%+5.1%
#11
Santiago Gauna
Club Almirante Brown
21-235.2%8.0%-2.8%
#12
Tiago Cravero
CA San Miguel
21-235.2%8.0%-2.8%
#13
Tomás Pérez Serra
CSD Tristan Suarez
24-269.7%12.0%-2.3%
#14
Abel Bustos
CS Deportivo Madryn
24-269.7%12.0%-2.3%
#15
Agustín Toledo
CA Temperley
24-269.7%12.0%-2.3%
#16
Luciano Perdomo
CA Chacarita Juniors
27-2939.9%40.0%-0.1%
#17
Matías García
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)
27-2939.9%40.0%-0.1%
#18
Fermín Antonini
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
27-2939.9%40.0%-0.1%
#19
Federico Recalde
CS Deportivo Madryn
27-2939.9%40.0%-0.1%
#20
Gustavo Abregú
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)
27-2939.9%40.0%-0.1%

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, 1 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 5 at peak.

BUY NOW - High Upside

Tiago Cravero
23yo • CA San Miguel
200K
Santiago Gauna
22yo • Club Almirante Brown
150K

WATCH LIST - High Upside

No players in this category

BUY NOW - Medium Upside

Agustín Toledo
25yo • CA Temperley
300K

PEAK Players

Gustavo Abregú
28yo • Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)
600K
Fernando Miranda
28yo • CA Agropecuario
225K
Abel Bustos
26yo • CS Deportivo Madryn
175K
Tomás Pérez Serra
26yo • CSD Tristan Suarez
175K
Fermín Antonini
28yo • Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
150K

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 325K. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.

Value Positioning vs Peers

Fermín AntoniniGimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
150K-1.33
Undervalued
Santiago GaunaClub Almirante Brown
150K-1.00
Fair value
Santiago ÚbedaCA Chaco For Ever
175K-1.00
Fair value
Fabio VázquezAA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
125K-0.89
Fair value
Gustavo MendozaCA Defensores de Belgrano
150K-0.78
Fair value
Matías VillarrealClub Deportivo Maipú
175K-0.67
Fair value
Luciano PerdomoCA Chacarita Juniors
200K-0.67
Fair value
Gabriel RamírezClub Ferro Carril Oeste
250K-0.33
Fair value
Agustín BolívarCA Alvarado
225K-0.33
Fair value
Fernando MirandaCA Agropecuario
225K-0.33
Fair value
Rodrigo MeloCA Estudiantes
275K-0.22
Fair value
Tomás Pérez SerraCSD Tristan Suarez
175K0.00
Fair value
Matías GarcíaClub Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)
250K0.00
Fair value
Cristian GarcíaCA Colón
250K0.00
Fair value
Alejandro CabreraAA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
325K0.00
Fair value
PlayerMarket ValuePosition MedianZ-ScoreAssessment
Fermín Antonini
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
150K250K-1.33Good Value
Santiago Gauna
Club Almirante Brown
150K250K-1.00Good Value
Santiago Úbeda
CA Chaco For Ever
175K250K-1.00Good Value
Fabio Vázquez
AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
125K250K-0.89Good Value
Gustavo Mendoza
CA Defensores de Belgrano
150K250K-0.78Good Value
Matías Villarreal
Club Deportivo Maipú
175K250K-0.67Good Value
Luciano Perdomo
CA Chacarita Juniors
200K250K-0.67Good Value
Gabriel Ramírez
Club Ferro Carril Oeste
250K250K-0.33Fair Value
Agustín Bolívar
CA Alvarado
225K250K-0.33Fair Value
Fernando Miranda
CA Agropecuario
225K250K-0.33Fair Value
Rodrigo Melo
CA Estudiantes
275K250K-0.22Fair Value
Tomás Pérez Serra
CSD Tristan Suarez
175K250K0.00Fair Value
Matías García
Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)
250K250K0.00Fair Value
Cristian García
CA Colón
250K250K0.00Fair Value
Alejandro Cabrera
AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto)
325K250K0.00Fair Value
Nicolás Previtali
CA Atlanta
325K250K0.00Fair Value
Abel Bustos
CS Deportivo Madryn
175K250K0.00Fair Value
Tiago Cravero
CA San Miguel
200K250K0.00Fair Value
Adrián Arregui
CA Temperley
400K250K+0.33Fair Value
Esteban Rolón
Without Club
400K250K+0.33Fair Value