Best Midfielders in the Liga MX (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga MX Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 40 Liga MX Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 17 clubs with a combined market value of €90.1M. The average market value for Liga MX Midfielders is €2.3M, with the average age at 26.9 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the Liga MX is Álvaro Fidalgo, worth €9.0M and playing for CF América at 28 years old. The top 5 Midfielders average €6.5M in market value, including Marcel Ruiz and José Paradela.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked midfielder is Edison Gruezo (18 years, Querétaro FC, €300K), while the oldest is Andrés Guardado (39 years, Club León FC, €500K). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 22 Midfielders (55%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga MX market for 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.
Explore Market Size by Position in Liga MX
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.
Age Distribution: Liga MX Midfielders
The Liga MX CM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (13 players, 33% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €34.9M, averaging €2.7M per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (8 players)
24-26 Years (13 players)
27-29 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Midfielders (10% of players) control €28.5M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 8% of the Liga MX CM pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
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 Midfielders)
CF América (2 Midfielders)
Deportivo Toluca (1 Midfielders)
UNAM Pumas (4 Midfielders)
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
€9.0M
€9.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €8.5M
57.3
Marcel Ruiz
Deportivo Toluca • 24 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.9M
57.3
José Paradela
CD Cruz Azul • 26 years old
€6.5M
€7.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.7M
56.5
Alexis Gutiérrez
CF América • 25 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
48.7
Jeremy Márquez
CD Cruz Azul • 25 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
48.7
Fernando Gorriarán
Tigres UANL • 30 years old
€4.5M
€4.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €4.3M
47.3
Agustín Palavecino
Club Necaxa • 28 years old
€4.0M
€4.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.8M
47.2
Adalberto Carrasquilla
UNAM Pumas • 26 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
47.0
Fernando Beltrán
Club León FC • 27 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
46.3
Óliver Torres
CF Monterrey • 30 years old
€4.0M
€4.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.8M
45.8
Luis Romo
Deportivo Guadalajara • 30 years old
€4.0M
€4.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.8M
45.8
Andrés Montaño
CD Cruz Azul • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.9M
39.2
Érick Gutiérrez
Deportivo Guadalajara • 30 years old
€3.0M
€3.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.8M
38.6
Sébastien Salles-Lamonge
Atlético de San Luis • 29 years old
€2.5M
€2.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.4M
37.1
Guilherme Castilho
FC Juárez • 26 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
36.5
Miguel García
Atlético de San Luis • 24 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.5
Sebastián Santos
Club León FC • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.4M
35.4
Jordan Sierra
Mazatlán FC • 28 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
35.0
Ulises Rivas
UNAM Pumas • 29 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
34.3
Iván Tona
Club Tijuana • 25 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
32.9
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 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.33×. That means Marcel Ruiz is valued 5.33× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is CF América's Alexis Gutiérrez, who is 25 years old, with a 2.67× PPVE. Third is Jeremy Márquez of CD Cruz Azul, who is 25 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 5.33× means the player is worth 433% 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 | Marcel Ruiz Deportivo Toluca | 24 | 24-26 | €8.0M | €1.5M | 5.33× |
| #2 | Alexis Gutiérrez CF América | 25 | 24-26 | €4.0M | €1.5M | 2.67× |
| #3 | Jeremy Márquez CD Cruz Azul | 25 | 24-26 | €4.0M | €1.5M | 2.67× |
| #4 | Andrés Montaño CD Cruz Azul | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €1.5M | 1.67× |
| #5 | Miguel García Atlético de San Luis | 24 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #6 | Sebastián Santos Club León FC | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #7 | Rodrigo López UNAM Pumas | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC | 18 | U21 | €300K | €300K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Iván Tona Club Tijuana | 25 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Tomás Jacob Club Necaxa | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Diego Gómez Club Necaxa | 22 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €1.5M | 0.80× |
| #12 | Alejandro Organista Puebla FC | 25 | 24-26 | €750K | €1.5M | 0.50× |
| #13 | Jahaziel Marchand Atlético de San Luis | 24 | 24-26 | €700K | €1.5M | 0.47× |
| #14 | Eduardo Armenta Querétaro FC | 23 | 21-23 | €600K | €1.5M | 0.40× |
| #15 | Amaury García CD Cruz Azul | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.5M | 0.33× |
| #16 | Carlo García Querétaro FC | 24 | 24-26 | €400K | €1.5M | 0.27× |
| #17 | Cristian Jiménez CD Cruz Azul | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €1.5M | 0.13× |
| #18 | David Ayala Without Club | 25 | 24-26 | €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.
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)
Querétaro FC's Edison Gruezo has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 105.9. That means Edison Gruezo has 41% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Club Necaxa's Tomás Jacob with a 75.2 RAU (26% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Diego Gómez of Club Necaxa with a 72.7 RAU (21% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 105.9 means the upside is 105.9× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC | €424K | €365K-482K | +41% | 105.9 |
| #2 | Tomás Jacob Club Necaxa | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.2M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #3 | Diego Gómez Club Necaxa | €1.5M | €1.3M-1.6M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #4 | Sebastián Santos Club León FC | €2.4M | €2.1M-2.7M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #5 | Eduardo Armenta Querétaro FC | €696K | €613K-780K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #6 | Andrés Montaño CD Cruz Azul | €2.9M | €2.6M-3.3M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #7 | Cristian Jiménez CD Cruz Azul | €232K | €204K-260K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #8 | Rodrigo López UNAM Pumas | €1.7M | €1.5M-2.0M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #9 | Amaury García CD Cruz Azul | €580K | €511K-650K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #10 | Jahaziel Marchand Atlético de San Luis | €777K | €684K-871K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #11 | Miguel García Atlético de San Luis | €2.2M | €2.0M-2.5M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #12 | Marcel Ruiz Deportivo Toluca | €8.9M | €7.8M-9.9M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #13 | Carlo García Querétaro FC | €444K | €391K-497K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #14 | Alexis Gutiérrez CF América | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #15 | Jeremy Márquez CD Cruz Azul | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #16 | Alejandro Organista Puebla FC | €795K | €700K-890K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #17 | Iván Tona Club Tijuana | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #18 | David Ayala Without Club | €212K | €187K-237K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #19 | Daniel Aguirre Deportivo Guadalajara | €309K | €272K-346K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #20 | José Paradela CD Cruz Azul | €7.7M | €6.8M-8.6M | +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: midfielder 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)
UNAM Pumas's Rodrigo López in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-8.9%. That means Andrés Montaño captures 11.1% of total market value while representing only 20.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Club León FC's Sebastián Santos with a +-8.9% ASC (11.1% value share vs 20.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Eduardo Armenta of Querétaro FC with a +-8.9% ASC (11.1% value vs 20.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-8.9% ASC means the player captures -8.9% 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 | Rodrigo López UNAM Pumas | 21-23 | 11.1% | 20.0% | -8.9% |
| #2 | Sebastián Santos Club León FC | 21-23 | 11.1% | 20.0% | -8.9% |
| #3 | Eduardo Armenta Querétaro FC | 21-23 | 11.1% | 20.0% | -8.9% |
| #4 | Amaury García CD Cruz Azul | 21-23 | 11.1% | 20.0% | -8.9% |
| #5 | Cristian Jiménez CD Cruz Azul | 21-23 | 11.1% | 20.0% | -8.9% |
| #6 | Tomás Jacob Club Necaxa | 21-23 | 11.1% | 20.0% | -8.9% |
| #7 | Diego Gómez Club Necaxa | 21-23 | 11.1% | 20.0% | -8.9% |
| #8 | Andrés Montaño CD Cruz Azul | 21-23 | 11.1% | 20.0% | -8.9% |
| #9 | Álvaro Fidalgo CF América | 27-29 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +7.5% |
| #10 | Sébastien Salles-Lamonge Atlético de San Luis | 27-29 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +7.5% |
| #11 | Ulises Rivas UNAM Pumas | 27-29 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +7.5% |
| #12 | Jordan Sierra Mazatlán FC | 27-29 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +7.5% |
| #13 | Franco Moyano Puebla FC | 27-29 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +7.5% |
| #14 | Fernando Beltrán Club León FC | 27-29 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +7.5% |
| #15 | Ronaldo Prieto Santos Laguna | 27-29 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +7.5% |
| #16 | Agustín Palavecino Club Necaxa | 27-29 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +7.5% |
| #17 | Miguel García Atlético de San Luis | 24-26 | 38.7% | 32.5% | +6.2% |
| #18 | Alexis Gutiérrez CF América | 24-26 | 38.7% | 32.5% | +6.2% |
| #19 | Adalberto Carrasquilla UNAM Pumas | 24-26 | 38.7% | 32.5% | +6.2% |
| #20 | Marcel Ruiz Deportivo Toluca | 24-26 | 38.7% | 32.5% | +6.2% |
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: 9 immediate targets, 9 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 10 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
No players in this category
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 €9.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
José Paradela CD Cruz Azul | €7.5M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Cristian Jiménez CD Cruz Azul | €200K | €2.0M | -0.93 | Good Value |
Amaury García CD Cruz Azul | €500K | €2.0M | -0.71 | Good Value |
Eduardo Armenta Querétaro FC | €600K | €2.0M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Ronaldo Prieto Santos Laguna | €600K | €2.0M | -0.61 | Good Value |
Joe Corona Club Tijuana | €125K | €2.0M | -0.55 | Good Value |
Andrés Guardado Club León FC | €500K | €2.0M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
David Ayala Without Club | €200K | €2.0M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Aaron Ramsey UNAM Pumas | €600K | €2.0M | -0.41 | Fair Value |
Daniel Aguirre Deportivo Guadalajara | €300K | €2.0M | -0.39 | Fair Value |
Juan Pablo Vigón Tigres UANL | €700K | €2.0M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Diéter Villalpando FC Juárez | €700K | €2.0M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Carlo García Querétaro FC | €400K | €2.0M | -0.35 | Fair Value |
Franco Moyano Puebla FC | €1.2M | €2.0M | -0.35 | Fair Value |
Jahaziel Marchand Atlético de San Luis | €700K | €2.0M | -0.26 | Fair Value |
Alejandro Organista Puebla FC | €750K | €2.0M | -0.24 | Fair Value |
Diego Gómez Club Necaxa | €1.2M | €2.0M | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Rodrigo López UNAM Pumas | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC | €300K | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ignacio Rivero CD Cruz Azul | €2.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |