Best Midfielders in the Liga MX (Mar 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Liga MX Midfielders 2023-24

Our database tracked 40 Liga MX Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 17 clubs with a combined market value of €90.1M. The average market value for Liga MX Midfielders was €2.3M, with the average age at 27.3 years old.

The most valuable midfielder in the Liga MX was Álvaro Fidalgo, worth €9.0M and played for CF América at 28 years old. The top 5 Midfielders averaged €6.6M in market value, including Marcel Ruiz and José Paradela.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked midfielder was Edison Gruezo (18 years, Querétaro FC, €300K), while the oldest was Andrés Guardado (39 years, Club León FC, €500K). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 14 Midfielders (35%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga MX market for Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.

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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga MX Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 17 clubs with €90.1M combined value.

Players Tracked

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By Position

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By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: Liga MX Midfielders

The Liga MX CM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (14 players, 35% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €31.3M, averaging €3.9M per player.

U21 years1 players (3%)

€300KAvg: €300K

Top player: Edison Gruezo (€300K)

21-23 years5 players (13%)

€7.4MAvg: €1.5M

Top player: Andrés Montaño (€2.5M)

24-26 years14 players (35%)

€26.4MAvg: €1.9M

Top player: Marcel Ruiz (€8.0M)

27-29 years8 players (20%)

€31.3MAvg: €3.9M

Top player: Álvaro Fidalgo (€9.0M)

30+ years12 players (30%)

€24.6MAvg: €2.1M

Top player: Fernando Gorriarán (€4.5M)

Top Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (1 players)

1. Edison Gruezo(18yo)

€300K

21-23 Years (5 players)

1. Andrés Montaño(23yo)

€2.5M

2. Sebastián Santos(23yo)

€2.0M

3. Tomás Jacob(21yo)

€1.5M

4. Diego Gómez(22yo)

€1.2M

5. Cristian Jiménez(23yo)

€200K

24-26 Years (14 players)

1. Marcel Ruiz(25yo)

€8.0M

2. Jeremy Márquez(25yo)

€4.0M

3. Alexis Gutiérrez(26yo)

€4.0M

4. Miguel García(24yo)

€2.0M

5. Guilherme Castilho(26yo)

€2.0M

27-29 Years (8 players)

1. Álvaro Fidalgo(28yo)

€9.0M

2. José Paradela(27yo)

€7.5M

3. Agustín Palavecino(29yo)

€4.0M

4. Fernando Beltrán(27yo)

€3.5M

5. Adalberto Carrasquilla(27yo)

€3.5M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

32%of market value

The top 4 Midfielders (10% of players) control €29.0M

1. Álvaro Fidalgo€9.0M

2. Marcel Ruiz€8.0M

3. José Paradela€7.5M

4. Fernando Gorriarán€4.5M

Market Tiers

Mid (€5-15M)3 players (8%)

€24.5M

Emerging (<€5M)37 players (93%)

€65.6M

Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 8% of the Liga MX CM pool.

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Álvaro Fidalgo

CF América€9.0M

2. Marcel Ruiz

Deportivo Toluca€8.0M

3. José Paradela

CD Cruz Azul€7.5M

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Fernando Gorriarán

Tigres UANL€4.5M

2. Óliver Torres

CF Monterrey€4.0M

3. Jeremy Márquez

CD Cruz Azul€4.0M

4. Luis Romo

Deportivo Guadalajara€4.0M

5. Agustín Palavecino

Club Necaxa€4.0M

Club Distribution: Liga MX Midfielders

Among 17 Liga MX clubs, CD Cruz Azul leads with 6 Midfielders worth €16.7M (averaging €2.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 70% of tracked Midfielders.

CD Cruz Azul

6 players • €16.7M

CF América

2 players • €13.0M

Deportivo Toluca

1 players • €8.0M

UNAM Pumas

4 players • €7.6M

Deportivo Guadalajara

3 players • €7.3M

Club Necaxa

3 players • €6.7M

Club León FC

3 players • €6.0M

Tigres UANL

2 players • €5.2M

Atlético de San Luis

3 players • €5.2M

#10

CF Monterrey

1 players • €4.0M

CD Cruz Azul (6 Midfielders)

José Paradela(27yo)

€7.5M

Jeremy Márquez(25yo)

€4.0M

Andrés Montaño(23yo)

€2.5M

Ignacio Rivero(33yo)

€2.0M

Amaury García(24yo)

€500K

CF América (2 Midfielders)

Álvaro Fidalgo(28yo)

€9.0M

Alexis Gutiérrez(26yo)

€4.0M

Deportivo Toluca (1 Midfielders)

Marcel Ruiz(25yo)

€8.0M

UNAM Pumas (4 Midfielders)

Adalberto Carrasquilla(27yo)

€3.5M

Ulises Rivas(30yo)

€2.0M

Rodrigo López(24yo)

€1.5M

Aaron Ramsey(35yo)

€600K

Player Rankings

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

Álvaro Fidalgo

CF América • 28 years old

€11.6M

€9.0M

-22.6%

€6.9M€8.8M

Expected: €7.9M

59.0

Marcel Ruiz

Deportivo Toluca • 25 years old

€6.9M

€8.0M

+15.6%

€6.9M€8.8M

Expected: €7.8M

57.8

José Paradela

CD Cruz Azul • 27 years old

€7.9M

€7.5M

-5.4%

€5.8M€7.4M

Expected: €6.6M

56.6

Fernando Gorriarán

Tigres UANL • 31 years old

€5.8M

€4.5M

-22.6%

€3.3M€4.2M

Expected: €3.7M

50.7

Óliver Torres

CF Monterrey • 31 years old

€5.2M

€4.0M

-22.6%

€2.9M€3.7M

Expected: €3.3M

49.2

Jeremy Márquez

CD Cruz Azul • 25 years old

€3.5M

€4.0M

+15.6%

€3.4M€4.4M

Expected: €3.9M

49.1

Luis Romo

Deportivo Guadalajara • 30 years old

€5.2M

€4.0M

-22.6%

€2.9M€3.7M

Expected: €3.3M

49.1

Agustín Palavecino

Club Necaxa • 29 years old

€5.2M

€4.0M

-22.6%

€2.9M€3.7M

Expected: €3.3M

49.0

Alexis Gutiérrez

CF América • 26 years old

€3.5M

€4.0M

+15.6%

€3.6M€4.6M

Expected: €4.1M

48.7

#11

Fernando Beltrán

Club León FC • 27 years old

€3.7M

€3.5M

-5.4%

€2.7M€3.4M

Expected: €3.1M

47.1

#10

Adalberto Carrasquilla

UNAM Pumas • 27 years old

€3.7M

€3.5M

-5.4%

€2.7M€3.4M

Expected: €3.1M

47.1

#12

Érick Gutiérrez

Deportivo Guadalajara • 30 years old

€3.9M

€3.0M

-22.6%

€2.2M€2.8M

Expected: €2.5M

41.9

#13

Andrés Montaño

CD Cruz Azul • 23 years old

€2.2M

€2.5M

+15.6%

€2.4M€3.0M

Expected: €2.7M

40.6

#14

Sébastien Salles-Lamonge

Atlético de San Luis • 30 years old

€3.2M

€2.5M

-22.6%

€1.8M€2.3M

Expected: €2.1M

39.7

#15

Sebastián Santos

Club León FC • 23 years old

€1.7M

€2.0M

+15.6%

€1.9M€2.4M

Expected: €2.1M

37.9

#16

Miguel García

Atlético de San Luis • 24 years old

€1.7M

€2.0M

+15.6%

€1.8M€2.3M

Expected: €2.0M

37.4

#17

Ignacio Rivero

CD Cruz Azul • 33 years old

€2.6M

€2.0M

-22.6%

€1.5M€2.0M

Expected: €1.8M

37.2

#18

Ulises Rivas

UNAM Pumas • 30 years old

€2.6M

€2.0M

-22.6%

€1.5M€1.9M

Expected: €1.7M

36.9

#19

Jordan Sierra

Mazatlán FC • 28 years old

€2.6M

€2.0M

-22.6%

€1.5M€2.0M

Expected: €1.8M

36.7

#20

Guilherme Castilho

FC Juárez • 26 years old

€1.7M

€2.0M

+15.6%

€1.8M€2.3M

Expected: €2.1M

36.5

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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)

Deportivo Toluca's Marcel Ruiz at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.67×. That means Marcel Ruiz is valued 10.67× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is CD Cruz Azul's Jeremy Márquez, who is 25 years old, with a 5.33× PPVE. Third is Miguel García of Atlético de San Luis, who is 24 years old with a 2.67× 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 10.67× means the player is worth 967% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Marcel RuizDeportivo Toluca

24-26 • 25yo10.67×

€8.0M • 967% above median

Jeremy MárquezCD Cruz Azul

24-26 • 25yo5.33×

€4.0M • 433% above median

Miguel GarcíaAtlético de San Luis

24-26 • 24yo2.67×

€2.0M • 167% above median

Rodrigo LópezUNAM Pumas

24-26 • 24yo2.00×

€1.5M • 100% above median

Iván TonaClub Tijuana

24-26 • 25yo2.00×

€1.5M • 100% above median

Andrés MontañoCD Cruz Azul

21-23 • 23yo1.67×

€2.5M • 67% above median

Sebastián SantosClub León FC

21-23 • 23yo1.33×

€2.0M • 33% above median

Edison GruezoQuerétaro FC

U21 • 18yo1.00×

€300K • 0% above median

Alejandro OrganistaPuebla FC

24-26 • 25yo1.00×

€750K • 0% above median

Tomás JacobClub Necaxa

21-23 • 21yo1.00×

€1.5M • 0% above median

Jahaziel MarchandAtlético de San Luis

24-26 • 24yo0.93×

€700K • -7% above median

Eduardo ArmentaQuerétaro FC

24-26 • 24yo0.80×

€600K • -20% above median

Diego GómezClub Necaxa

21-23 • 22yo0.80×

€1.2M • -20% above median

Amaury GarcíaCD Cruz Azul

24-26 • 24yo0.67×

€500K • -33% above median

Carlo GarcíaQuerétaro FC

24-26 • 25yo0.53×

€400K • -47% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Marcel Ruiz Deportivo Toluca	25	24-26	€8.0M	€750K	10.67×
#2	Jeremy Márquez CD Cruz Azul	25	24-26	€4.0M	€750K	5.33×
#3	Miguel García Atlético de San Luis	24	24-26	€2.0M	€750K	2.67×
#4	Rodrigo López UNAM Pumas	24	24-26	€1.5M	€750K	2.00×
#5	Iván Tona Club Tijuana	25	24-26	€1.5M	€750K	2.00×
#6	Andrés Montaño CD Cruz Azul	23	21-23	€2.5M	€1.5M	1.67×
#7	Sebastián Santos Club León FC	23	21-23	€2.0M	€1.5M	1.33×
#8	Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC	18	U21	€300K	€300K	1.00×
#9	Alejandro Organista Puebla FC	25	24-26	€750K	€750K	1.00×
#10	Tomás Jacob Club Necaxa	21	21-23	€1.5M	€1.5M	1.00×
#11	Jahaziel Marchand Atlético de San Luis	24	24-26	€700K	€750K	0.93×
#12	Eduardo Armenta Querétaro FC	24	24-26	€600K	€750K	0.80×
#13	Diego Gómez Club Necaxa	22	21-23	€1.2M	€1.5M	0.80×
#14	Amaury García CD Cruz Azul	24	24-26	€500K	€750K	0.67×
#15	Carlo García Querétaro FC	25	24-26	€400K	€750K	0.53×
#16	David Ayala Without Club	25	24-26	€200K	€750K	0.27×
#17	Cristian Jiménez CD Cruz Azul	23	21-23	€200K	€1.5M	0.13×

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)

Querétaro FC's Edison Gruezo at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Edison Gruezo is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Club Necaxa's Tomás Jacob, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Diego Gómez of Club Necaxa, 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 44% RPP means the player is expected to gain 44% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Edison GruezoQuerétaro FC

8yr to peak+44%

€300K → €536K

Tomás JacobClub Necaxa

5yr to peak+30%

€1.5M → €2.2M

Diego GómezClub Necaxa

4yr to peak+25%

€1.2M → €1.6M

Andrés MontañoCD Cruz Azul

3yr to peak+20%

€2.5M → €3.1M

Sebastián SantosClub León FC

3yr to peak+20%

€2.0M → €2.5M

Cristian JiménezCD Cruz Azul

3yr to peak+20%

€200K → €249K

Jahaziel MarchandAtlético de San Luis

2yr to peak+14%

€700K → €809K

Eduardo ArmentaQuerétaro FC

2yr to peak+14%

€600K → €694K

Miguel GarcíaAtlético de San Luis

2yr to peak+14%

€2.0M → €2.3M

Rodrigo LópezUNAM Pumas

2yr to peak+14%

€1.5M → €1.7M

Amaury GarcíaCD Cruz Azul

2yr to peak+14%

€500K → €578K

Marcel RuizDeportivo Toluca

1yr to peak+7%

€8.0M → €8.6M

Alejandro OrganistaPuebla FC

1yr to peak+7%

€750K → €806K

Iván TonaClub Tijuana

1yr to peak+7%

€1.5M → €1.6M

Jeremy MárquezCD Cruz Azul

1yr to peak+7%

€4.0M → €4.3M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC	18	8	€300K	€536K	+44%
#2	Tomás Jacob Club Necaxa	21	5	€1.5M	€2.2M	+30%
#3	Diego Gómez Club Necaxa	22	4	€1.2M	€1.6M	+25%
#4	Andrés Montaño CD Cruz Azul	23	3	€2.5M	€3.1M	+20%
#5	Sebastián Santos Club León FC	23	3	€2.0M	€2.5M	+20%
#6	Cristian Jiménez CD Cruz Azul	23	3	€200K	€249K	+20%
#7	Jahaziel Marchand Atlético de San Luis	24	2	€700K	€809K	+14%
#8	Eduardo Armenta Querétaro FC	24	2	€600K	€694K	+14%
#9	Miguel García Atlético de San Luis	24	2	€2.0M	€2.3M	+14%
#10	Rodrigo López UNAM Pumas	24	2	€1.5M	€1.7M	+14%
#11	Amaury García CD Cruz Azul	24	2	€500K	€578K	+14%
#12	Marcel Ruiz Deportivo Toluca	25	1	€8.0M	€8.6M	+7%
#13	Alejandro Organista Puebla FC	25	1	€750K	€806K	+7%
#14	Iván Tona Club Tijuana	25	1	€1.5M	€1.6M	+7%
#15	Jeremy Márquez CD Cruz Azul	25	1	€4.0M	€4.3M	+7%
#16	Carlo García Querétaro FC	25	1	€400K	€430K	+7%
#17	David Ayala Without Club	25	1	€200K	€215K	+7%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Querétaro FC's Edison Gruezo has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Edison Gruezo has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Club Necaxa's Tomás Jacob with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Sebastián Santos of Club León 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 68.9 means the upside is 68.9× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Edison GruezoQuerétaro FC

↑23% / ±0%68.9

Range: €319K - €422K

Tomás JacobClub Necaxa

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €1.4M - €1.9M

Sebastián SantosClub León FC

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €1.9M - €2.4M

Andrés MontañoCD Cruz Azul

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €2.4M - €3.0M

Cristian JiménezCD Cruz Azul

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €188K - €240K

Diego GómezClub Necaxa

↑6% / ±0%23.0

Range: €1.1M - €1.4M

Daniel AguirreDeportivo Guadalajara

↑3% / ±0%12.0

Range: €272K - €346K

Alexis GutiérrezCF América

↑3% / ±0%12.0

Range: €3.6M - €4.6M

Guilherme CastilhoFC Juárez

↑3% / ±0%12.0

Range: €1.8M - €2.3M

Jahaziel MarchandAtlético de San Luis

↑2% / ±0%9.8

Range: €631K - €803K

Rodrigo LópezUNAM Pumas

↑2% / ±0%9.8

Range: €1.4M - €1.7M

Eduardo ArmentaQuerétaro FC

↑2% / ±0%9.8

Range: €541K - €688K

Miguel GarcíaAtlético de San Luis

↑2% / ±0%9.8

Range: €1.8M - €2.3M

Amaury GarcíaCD Cruz Azul

↑2% / ±0%9.8

Range: €451K - €573K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC	€370K	€319K-422K	+23%	68.9
#2	Tomás Jacob Club Necaxa	€1.7M	€1.4M-1.9M	+10%	33.7
#3	Sebastián Santos Club León FC	€2.1M	€1.9M-2.4M	+7%	27.5
#4	Andrés Montaño CD Cruz Azul	€2.7M	€2.4M-3.0M	+7%	27.5
#5	Cristian Jiménez CD Cruz Azul	€214K	€188K-240K	+7%	27.5
#6	Diego Gómez Club Necaxa	€1.3M	€1.1M-1.4M	+6%	23.0
#7	Daniel Aguirre Deportivo Guadalajara	€309K	€272K-346K	+3%	12.0
#8	Alexis Gutiérrez CF América	€4.1M	€3.6M-4.6M	+3%	12.0
#9	Guilherme Castilho FC Juárez	€2.1M	€1.8M-2.3M	+3%	12.0
#10	Jahaziel Marchand Atlético de San Luis	€717K	€631K-803K	+2%	9.8
#11	Rodrigo López UNAM Pumas	€1.5M	€1.4M-1.7M	+2%	9.8
#12	Eduardo Armenta Querétaro FC	€614K	€541K-688K	+2%	9.8
#13	Miguel García Atlético de San Luis	€2.0M	€1.8M-2.3M	+2%	9.8
#14	Amaury García CD Cruz Azul	€512K	€451K-573K	+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: midfielder position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Álvaro Fidalgo+3.16

Marcel Ruiz+2.69

José Paradela+2.46

Fernando Gorriarán+1.05

Óliver Torres+0.82

Lowest Z-Scores

Joe Corona-1.00

David Ayala-0.96

Cristian Jiménez-0.96

Edison Gruezo-0.91

Daniel Aguirre-0.91

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

CF América's Álvaro Fidalgo in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +14.7%. That means Álvaro Fidalgo captures 34.7% of total market value while representing only 20.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Mazatlán FC's Jordan Sierra with a +14.7% ASC (34.7% value share vs 20.0% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Adalberto Carrasquilla of UNAM Pumas with a +14.7% ASC (34.7% value vs 20.0% players in 27-29 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +14.7% ASC means the player captures 14.7% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.