Best Left-Backs in the Liga MX (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga MX Left-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 34 Liga MX Left-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 19 clubs with a combined market value of €58.8M. The average market value for Liga MX Left-Backs is €1.7M, with the average age at 26.4 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Liga MX is Juan Manuel Sanabria, worth €6.0M and playing for Atlético de San Luis at 25 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs average €4.6M in market value, including Jesús Angulo and Omar Campos.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked left-back is Bryan González (22 years, Deportivo Guadalajara, €4.0M), while the oldest is Brayan Angulo (35 years, Puebla FC, €350K). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 17 Left-Backs (50%) 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 Left-Backs remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Liga MX
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga MX Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 19 clubs with €58.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga MX Left-Backs
The Liga MX LB market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 27-29 bracket (12 players, 35% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €23.4M, averaging €1.9M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (6 players)
24-26 Years (11 players)
27-29 Years (12 players)
30+ Years (5 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Left-Backs (12% of players) control €19.5M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 6% of the Liga MX LB pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga MX Left-Backs
Among 19 Liga MX clubs, Atlético de San Luis leads with 2 Left-Backs worth €7.2M (averaging €3.6M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 65% of tracked Left-Backs.
Atlético de San Luis (2 Left-Backs)
Deportivo Guadalajara (3 Left-Backs)
Tigres UANL (3 Left-Backs)
CD Cruz Azul (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.
Juan Manuel Sanabria
Atlético de San Luis • 25 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
53.7
Jesús Angulo
Tigres UANL • 27 years old
€5.0M
€5.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €4.7M
50.7
Omar Campos
CD Cruz Azul • 23 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.2M
50.1
Bryan González
Deportivo Guadalajara • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
47.6
Gerardo Arteaga
CF Monterrey • 27 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
46.3
Ralph Orquin
CF América • 22 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
40.4
José Castillo
Deportivo Guadalajara • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.9M
39.2
Jesús Gallardo
Deportivo Toluca • 31 years old
€3.0M
€3.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.8M
37.9
Álvaro Angulo
UNAM Pumas • 28 years old
€2.5M
€2.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.4M
37.8
Alonso Aceves
CF Pachuca • 24 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.5
Cristian Calderón
Club Necaxa • 28 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
35.0
Rivaldo Lozano
Atlas Guadalajara • 27 years old
€1.8M
€1.8M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.7M
34.4
Salvador Reyes
Club León FC • 27 years old
€1.5M
€1.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.4M
32.2
Francisco Venegas
Querétaro FC • 27 years old
€1.5M
€1.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.4M
32.2
Alejandro Mayorga
FC Juárez • 28 years old
€1.5M
€1.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.4M
31.4
Cristián Borja
CF América • 32 years old
€1.8M
€1.8M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.7M
30.8
Osvaldo Rodríguez
Tigres UANL • 29 years old
€1.5M
€1.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.4M
30.7
Mauricio Isaís
Deportivo Toluca • 24 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
30.1
Francisco Contreras
Club Tijuana • 26 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
30.1
Aldo Cruz
Atlético de San Luis • 28 years old
€1.2M
€1.2M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.1M
28.7
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)
Atlético de San Luis's Juan Manuel Sanabria at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.00×. That means Juan Manuel Sanabria is valued 10.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is CF Pachuca's Alonso Aceves, who is 24 years old, with a 3.33× PPVE. Third is Mauricio Isaís of Deportivo Toluca, who is 24 years old with a 2.00× 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 10.00× means the player is worth 900% 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 | Juan Manuel Sanabria Atlético de San Luis | 25 | 24-26 | €6.0M | €600K | 10.00× |
| #2 | Alonso Aceves CF Pachuca | 24 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €600K | 3.33× |
| #3 | Mauricio Isaís Deportivo Toluca | 24 | 24-26 | €1.2M | €600K | 2.00× |
| #4 | Omar Campos CD Cruz Azul | 23 | 21-23 | €4.5M | €3.0M | 1.50× |
| #5 | Alan Vega Club Tijuana | 25 | 24-26 | €800K | €600K | 1.33× |
| #6 | Bryan González Deportivo Guadalajara | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €3.0M | 1.33× |
| #7 | Ralph Orquin CF América | 22 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €3.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Jorge Rodríguez Atlas Guadalajara | 24 | 24-26 | €600K | €600K | 1.00× |
| #9 | José Castillo Deportivo Guadalajara | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €3.0M | 0.83× |
| #10 | Salvador Rodríguez Mazatlán FC | 24 | 24-26 | €500K | €600K | 0.83× |
| #11 | Leonardo Sepúlveda Deportivo Guadalajara | 24 | 24-26 | €400K | €600K | 0.67× |
| #12 | Óscar Villa Club León FC | 24 | 24-26 | €250K | €600K | 0.42× |
| #13 | Fernando Ordóñez Tigres UANL | 24 | 24-26 | €200K | €600K | 0.33× |
| #14 | Emmanuel Echeverría Santos Laguna | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €3.0M | 0.33× |
| #15 | Pablo Ortiz Club Tijuana | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €3.0M | 0.23× |
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)
CF América's Ralph Orquin has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 72.7. That means Ralph Orquin has 21% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Santos Laguna's Emmanuel Echeverría with a 72.7 RAU (21% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Bryan González of Deportivo Guadalajara 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 72.7 means the upside is 72.7× 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 | Ralph Orquin CF América | €3.6M | €3.2M-4.1M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #2 | Emmanuel Echeverría Santos Laguna | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #3 | Bryan González Deportivo Guadalajara | €4.8M | €4.3M-5.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #4 | Omar Campos CD Cruz Azul | €5.2M | €4.6M-5.9M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #5 | José Castillo Deportivo Guadalajara | €2.9M | €2.6M-3.3M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #6 | Pablo Ortiz Club Tijuana | €813K | €715K-910K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #7 | Óscar Villa Club León FC | €278K | €244K-311K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #8 | Alonso Aceves CF Pachuca | €2.2M | €2.0M-2.5M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #9 | Salvador Rodríguez Mazatlán FC | €555K | €489K-622K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #10 | Mauricio Isaís Deportivo Toluca | €1.3M | €1.2M-1.5M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #11 | Jorge Rodríguez Atlas Guadalajara | €666K | €586K-746K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #12 | Fernando Ordóñez Tigres UANL | €222K | €195K-249K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #13 | Leonardo Sepúlveda Deportivo Guadalajara | €444K | €391K-497K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #14 | Juan Manuel Sanabria Atlético de San Luis | €6.4M | €5.6M-7.1M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #15 | Alan Vega Club Tijuana | €848K | €746K-950K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #16 | Francisco Contreras Club Tijuana | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #17 | Carlos Vargas CD Cruz Azul | €515K | €453K-577K | +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 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)
Tigres UANL's Fernando Ordóñez in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-9.1%. That means Juan Manuel Sanabria captures 23.2% of total market value while representing only 32.4% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Atlético de San Luis's Juan Manuel Sanabria with a +-9.1% ASC (23.2% value share vs 32.4% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Leonardo Sepúlveda of Deportivo Guadalajara with a +-9.1% ASC (23.2% value vs 32.4% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-9.1% ASC means the player captures -9.1% 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 | Fernando Ordóñez Tigres UANL | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #2 | Juan Manuel Sanabria Atlético de San Luis | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #3 | Leonardo Sepúlveda Deportivo Guadalajara | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #4 | Carlos Vargas CD Cruz Azul | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #5 | Francisco Contreras Club Tijuana | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #6 | Óscar Villa Club León FC | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #7 | Mauricio Isaís Deportivo Toluca | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #8 | Alonso Aceves CF Pachuca | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #9 | Jorge Rodríguez Atlas Guadalajara | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #10 | Alan Vega Club Tijuana | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #11 | Salvador Rodríguez Mazatlán FC | 24-26 | 23.2% | 32.4% | -9.1% |
| #12 | Ralph Orquin CF América | 21-23 | 26.7% | 17.6% | +9.1% |
| #13 | Pablo Ortiz Club Tijuana | 21-23 | 26.7% | 17.6% | +9.1% |
| #14 | Emmanuel Echeverría Santos Laguna | 21-23 | 26.7% | 17.6% | +9.1% |
| #15 | Bryan González Deportivo Guadalajara | 21-23 | 26.7% | 17.6% | +9.1% |
| #16 | José Castillo Deportivo Guadalajara | 21-23 | 26.7% | 17.6% | +9.1% |
| #17 | Omar Campos CD Cruz Azul | 21-23 | 26.7% | 17.6% | +9.1% |
| #18 | Osvaldo Rodríguez Tigres UANL | 27-29 | 39.8% | 35.3% | +4.5% |
| #19 | Jesús Angulo Tigres UANL | 27-29 | 39.8% | 35.3% | +4.5% |
| #20 | Álvaro Angulo UNAM Pumas | 27-29 | 39.8% | 35.3% | +4.5% |
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: 6 immediate targets, 9 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 13 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 €6.0M. 0 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Edson Partida Querétaro FC | €400K | €1.5M | -1.38 | Good Value |
Pablo Ortiz Club Tijuana | €700K | €1.5M | -0.77 | Good Value |
Emmanuel Echeverría Santos Laguna | €1.0M | €1.5M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Jair Díaz Mazatlán FC | €1.0M | €1.5M | -0.63 | Good Value |
Fernando Ordóñez Tigres UANL | €200K | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Óscar Villa Club León FC | €250K | €1.5M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Aldo Cruz Atlético de San Luis | €1.2M | €1.5M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Leonardo Sepúlveda Deportivo Guadalajara | €400K | €1.5M | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Betsiel Hernández Without Club | €300K | €1.5M | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Brayan Angulo Puebla FC | €350K | €1.5M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
José Castillo Deportivo Guadalajara | €2.5M | €1.5M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Carlos Vargas CD Cruz Azul | €500K | €1.5M | -0.12 | Fair Value |
Salvador Rodríguez Mazatlán FC | €500K | €1.5M | -0.12 | Fair Value |
Ralph Orquin CF América | €3.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Luis Reyes CF Monterrey | €600K | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Osvaldo Rodríguez Tigres UANL | €1.5M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jesús Angulo Tigres UANL | €5.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Francisco Venegas Querétaro FC | €1.5M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Alejandro Mayorga FC Juárez | €1.5M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Juan Manuel Sanabria Atlético de San Luis | €6.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |