Best Left-Backs in the Liga Argentina (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Argentina Left-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 83 Liga Argentina Left-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 55 clubs with a combined market value of €61.9M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Left-Backs was €746K, with the average age at 27.2 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Liga Argentina was Mateo Del Blanco, worth €4.0M and played for CA Unión (Santa Fe) at 22 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs averaged €3.7M in market value, including Matías Viña and Lautaro Blanco.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left-back was Juan Morán (19 years, CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba, €700K), while the oldest was Claudio Corvalán (37 years, CA Unión (Santa Fe), €125K). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 27 Left-Backs (33%) 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 Left-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 Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 55 clubs with €61.9M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Argentina Left-Backs
The Liga Argentina LB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 27-29 bracket (26 players, 31% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €27.6M, averaging €1.1M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (13 players)
24-26 Years (19 players)
27-29 Years (26 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 9 Left-Backs (11% of players) control €29.1M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Argentina LB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Left-Backs
Among 55 Liga Argentina clubs, CA River Plate leads with 2 Left-Backs worth €5.8M (averaging €2.9M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 23% of tracked Left-Backs.
CA River Plate (2 Left-Backs)
CA Unión (Santa Fe) (3 Left-Backs)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro (2 Left-Backs)
CA Rosario Central (2 Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Mateo Del Blanco
CA Unión (Santa Fe) • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Matías Viña
CA River Plate • 28 years old
€5.2M
€4.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.5M
48.9
Lautaro Blanco
CA Boca Juniors • 27 years old
€4.0M
€3.8M
-5.4%
Expected: €3.3M
48.2
Gabriel Rojas
Racing Club • 28 years old
€4.5M
€3.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.1M
47.2
Elías Báez
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 21 years old
€2.9M
€3.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
46.5
Sasha Marcich
CA Lanús • 28 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.6M
41.7
Agustín Sández
CA Rosario Central • 25 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.4M
39.7
Santiago Arzamendia
Club Estudiantes de La Plata • 28 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.4
César Ibáñez
CA Huracán • 26 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Juan Velázquez
Club Atlético Belgrano • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Miguel Navarro
CA Talleres • 27 years old
€2.1M
€2.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €1.8M
36.6
Marcos Acuña
CA River Plate • 34 years old
€2.3M
€1.8M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.6M
36.0
Rodrigo Insúa
CA Barracas Central • 28 years old
€2.3M
€1.8M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.6M
35.4
Alexis Soto
CA Rosario Central • 32 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.3M
33.5
Gastón Benedetti
Club Estudiantes de La Plata • 25 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
33.3
Elías Gómez
CA Vélez Sarsfield • 31 years old
€1.7M
€1.3M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.1M
31.6
Tomás Silva
Club Atlético Platense • 23 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
29.2
Nahuel Banegas
Club Atlético Tigre • 29 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €829K
28.2
Gabriel Báez
CA Talleres • 30 years old
€1.0M
€800K
-22.6%
Expected: €663K
25.5
Pedro Silva Torrejón
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata • 29 years old
€1.0M
€800K
-22.6%
Expected: €663K
25.4
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 Rosario Central's Agustín Sández at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 14.29×. That means Agustín Sández is valued 14.29× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is CA Unión (Santa Fe)'s Mateo Del Blanco, who is 22 years old, with a 10.67× PPVE. Third is Elías Báez of CA San Lorenzo de Almagro, who is 21 years old with a 8.80× 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 14.29× means the player is worth 1329% 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 | Agustín Sández CA Rosario Central | 25 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €175K | 14.29× |
| #2 | Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €375K | 10.67× |
| #3 | Elías Báez CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21 | 21-23 | €3.3M | €375K | 8.80× |
| #4 | Gastón Benedetti Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 25 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €175K | 8.57× |
| #5 | Juan Velázquez Club Atlético Belgrano | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €375K | 5.33× |
| #6 | Tomás Silva Club Atlético Platense | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €375K | 2.67× |
| #7 | Andrés Meli CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 25 | 24-26 | €400K | €175K | 2.29× |
| #8 | Joel Godoy CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 21 | 21-23 | €700K | €375K | 1.87× |
| #9 | Mathías De Ritis CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €375K | 1.87× |
| #10 | Rodrigo Gallo Club Deportivo Riestra | 25 | 24-26 | €250K | €175K | 1.43× |
| #11 | Alejo Tabares CA All Boys | 24 | 24-26 | €225K | €175K | 1.29× |
| #12 | Franco Hanashiro CA Colegiales | 24 | 24-26 | €175K | €175K | 1.00× |
| #13 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 19 | U21 | €700K | €700K | 1.00× |
| #14 | Hernán Zuliani CA San Martín (San Juan) | 23 | 21-23 | €375K | €375K | 1.00× |
| #15 | Franco Saavedra Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 22 | 21-23 | €350K | €375K | 0.93× |
| #16 | Thomas Ortega Quilmes AC | 25 | 24-26 | €150K | €175K | 0.86× |
| #17 | Fabián Sánchez CA Defensores de Belgrano | 24 | 24-26 | €150K | €175K | 0.86× |
| #18 | Fernando Rodríguez Club Almirante Brown | 25 | 24-26 | €150K | €175K | 0.86× |
| #19 | Agustín Ojeda CA Chaco For Ever | 24 | 24-26 | €125K | €175K | 0.71× |
| #20 | Agustín Bindella Quilmes AC | 25 | 24-26 | €125K | €175K | 0.71× |
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)
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba's Juan Morán at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Juan Morán is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is CA Lanús's Octavio Ontivero, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Juan Velázquez of Club Atlético Belgrano, 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 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 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #2 | Octavio Ontivero CA Lanús | 20 | 6 | €200K | €309K | +35% |
| #3 | Juan Velázquez Club Atlético Belgrano | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #4 | Joel Godoy CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 21 | 5 | €700K | €1.0M | +30% |
| #5 | Elías Báez CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21 | 5 | €3.3M | €4.7M | +30% |
| #6 | Franco Saavedra Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 22 | 4 | €350K | €468K | +25% |
| #7 | Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #8 | Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #9 | Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | 23 | 3 | €175K | €218K | +20% |
| #10 | Mathías De Ritis CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #11 | Hernán Zuliani CA San Martín (San Juan) | 23 | 3 | €375K | €466K | +20% |
| #12 | Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | 23 | 3 | €150K | €186K | +20% |
| #13 | Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | 23 | 3 | €125K | €155K | +20% |
| #14 | Tomás Silva Club Atlético Platense | 23 | 3 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +20% |
| #15 | Leandro Lescano CA Huracán | 23 | 3 | €200K | €249K | +20% |
| #16 | Franco Hanashiro CA Colegiales | 24 | 2 | €175K | €202K | +14% |
| #17 | Fabián Sánchez CA Defensores de Belgrano | 24 | 2 | €150K | €173K | +14% |
| #18 | Agustín Ojeda CA Chaco For Ever | 24 | 2 | €125K | €145K | +14% |
| #19 | Nicolás Chaves CA Chacarita Juniors | 24 | 2 | €125K | €145K | +14% |
| #20 | Alejo Tabares CA All Boys | 24 | 2 | €225K | €260K | +14% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba's Juan Morán has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Juan Morán has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is CA Lanús's Octavio Ontivero with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Joel Godoy of CA Sarmiento (Junin) with a 33.7 RAU (10% 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 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Octavio Ontivero CA Lanús | €229K | €198K-261K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Joel Godoy CA Sarmiento (Junin) | €772K | €665K-878K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Elías Báez CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Juan Velázquez Club Atlético Belgrano | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | €134K | €118K-150K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Tomás Silva Club Atlético Platense | €1.1M | €942K-1.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | €161K | €141K-180K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | €187K | €165K-210K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Mathías De Ritis CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €749K | €660K-839K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Hernán Zuliani CA San Martín (San Juan) | €401K | €353K-450K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #12 | Leandro Lescano CA Huracán | €214K | €188K-240K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #13 | Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | €159K | €140K-178K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #14 | Franco Saavedra Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | €370K | €326K-415K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #15 | Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #16 | Gabriel Díaz CA Sarmiento (Junin) | €618K | €544K-692K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #17 | Joaquín Livera Club Deportivo Morón | €154K | €136K-173K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #18 | César Ibáñez CA Huracán | €2.6M | €2.3M-2.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #19 | Pedro Ramírez Club Deportivo Riestra | €772K | €680K-865K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #20 | Enzo Silcan Club Almagro | €129K | €113K-144K | +3% | 12.0 |
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: left-back 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)
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata's Pedro Silva Torrejón in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +13.3%. That means Matías Viña captures 44.6% of total market value while representing only 31.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is CA River Plate's Matías Viña with a +13.3% ASC (44.6% value share vs 31.3% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Diego Sosa of Instituto ACC with a +13.3% ASC (44.6% value vs 31.3% players in 27-29 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +13.3% ASC means the player captures 13.3% 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 | Pedro Silva Torrejón Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #2 | Matías Viña CA River Plate | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #3 | Diego Sosa Instituto ACC | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #4 | Gabriel Rojas Racing Club | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #5 | Tobias Ostchega AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #6 | Miguel Navarro CA Talleres | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #7 | Santiago Arzamendia Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #8 | Fernando Bersano AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #9 | Nahuel Gallardo Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #10 | Matías Melluso Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #11 | Franco Quinteros CA Estudiantes | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #12 | Darío Cáceres Defensa y Justicia | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #13 | Nicolás Henry CSD Tristan Suarez | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #14 | Alex Ibacache Club Atlético Belgrano | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #15 | Agustín Aleo CA Central Norte | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #16 | Elías Pereyra Defensa y Justicia | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #17 | Facundo Castet CA Colón | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #18 | Nazareno Fernández Colombo CA Los Andes | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #19 | Nahuel Banegas Club Atlético Tigre | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
| #20 | Rodrigo Insúa CA Barracas Central | 27-29 | 44.6% | 31.3% | +13.3% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 14 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 41 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, 14 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Octavio Ontivero CA Lanús | €200K | €275K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Claudio Corvalán CA Unión (Santa Fe) | €125K | €275K | -0.63 | Good Value |
Matías Orihuela CA San Martín (San Juan) | €125K | €275K | -0.63 | Good Value |
Milton Ramos CA Agropecuario | €125K | €275K | -0.63 | Good Value |
Emanuel Insúa CA Colegiales | €150K | €275K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Nicolás Fernández CSD Tristan Suarez | €150K | €275K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Ramiro Fernández Club Almirante Brown | €150K | €275K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | €125K | €275K | -0.30 | Fair Value |
Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | €150K | €275K | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | €150K | €275K | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Emanuel Cuello Club Ciudad de Bolivar | €200K | €275K | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Sebastián Corda Club Ferro Carril Oeste | €200K | €275K | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Lucas Angelini CA Temperley | €200K | €275K | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | €175K | €275K | -0.24 | Fair Value |
Agustín Ojeda CA Chaco For Ever | €125K | €275K | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Agustín Bindella Quilmes AC | €125K | €275K | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Nicolás Chaves CA Chacarita Juniors | €125K | €275K | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Enzo Silcan Club Almagro | €125K | €275K | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Leandro Lescano CA Huracán | €200K | €275K | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Agustín Aleo CA Central Norte | €125K | €275K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
