Best Right-Backs in the Liga MX (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga MX Right-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 34 Liga MX Right-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 19 clubs with a combined market value of €53.5M. The average market value for Liga MX Right-Backs was €1.6M, with the average age at 27.9 years old.
The most valuable right-back in the Liga MX was Dagoberto Espinoza, worth €3.0M and played for CF América at 22 years old. The top 5 Right-Backs averaged €3.0M in market value, including Ricardo Chávez and Richard Ledezma.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked right-back was Román Torres (21 years, Atlético de San Luis, €500K), while the oldest was Omar Mendoza (37 years, Querétaro FC, €200K). Research shows Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 11 Right-Backs (32%) 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 Right-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 season.
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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga MX Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 19 clubs with €53.5M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga MX Right-Backs
The Liga MX RB market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (11 players, 32% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €19.7M, averaging €2.2M per player.
Top Right-Backs by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (7 players)
24-26 Years (7 players)
27-29 Years (9 players)
30+ Years (11 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Right-Backs (12% of players) control €12.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga MX RB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga MX Right-Backs
Among 19 Liga MX clubs, Deportivo Guadalajara leads with 3 Right-Backs worth €7.0M (averaging €2.3M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 68% of tracked Right-Backs.
Deportivo Guadalajara (3 Right-Backs)
CF Monterrey (3 Right-Backs)
CF América (2 Right-Backs)
CF Pachuca (3 Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Dagoberto Espinoza
CF América • 22 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.2M
42.3
Ricardo Chávez
CF Monterrey • 31 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.5M
42.0
Richard Ledezma
Deportivo Guadalajara • 25 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.9M
42.0
Alan Mozo
Deportivo Guadalajara • 29 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.5M
41.8
Brian García
CF Pachuca • 28 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.6M
41.7
Kevin Álvarez
CF América • 27 years old
€3.2M
€3.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €2.6M
41.6
Érick Aguirre
CF Monterrey • 29 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.1M
39.6
Jorge Sánchez
CD Cruz Azul • 28 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.4
Pablo Bennevendo
UNAM Pumas • 26 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Emilio Lara
Club Necaxa • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Aarón Mejía
Club Tijuana • 24 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.0M
37.4
Jesús Garza
Tigres UANL • 25 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.0M
36.9
Diego Barbosa
Deportivo Toluca • 29 years old
€2.6M
€2.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.7M
36.8
Iván Moreno
Club León FC • 28 years old
€2.6M
€2.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.8M
36.7
Emilio Martínez
Club Necaxa • 23 years old
€1.6M
€1.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.9M
36.6
Pablo Monroy
UNAM Pumas • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
34.3
Carlos Sánchez
CF Pachuca • 24 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
33.8
Bryan Colula
Mazatlán FC • 30 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.2M
33.3
Stefan Medina
CF Monterrey • 33 years old
€1.7M
€1.3M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.1M
31.9
Gustavo Ferrareis
Atlas Guadalajara • 30 years old
€1.5M
€1.2M
-22.6%
Expected: €995K
30.5
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)
CF América's Dagoberto Espinoza at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.00×. That means Dagoberto Espinoza is valued 2.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Deportivo Guadalajara's Richard Ledezma, who is 25 years old, with a 1.50× PPVE. Third is Emilio Lara of Club Necaxa, who is 23 years old with a 1.33× 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 2.00× means the player is worth 100% 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 | Dagoberto Espinoza CF América | 22 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €1.5M | 2.00× |
| #2 | Richard Ledezma Deportivo Guadalajara | 25 | 24-26 | €3.0M | €2.0M | 1.50× |
| #3 | Emilio Lara Club Necaxa | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #4 | Emilio Martínez Club Necaxa | 23 | 21-23 | €1.8M | €1.5M | 1.20× |
| #5 | Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Jesús Garza Tigres UANL | 25 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Aarón Mejía Club Tijuana | 24 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Carlos Sánchez CF Pachuca | 24 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.75× |
| #9 | Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.67× |
| #10 | Jesús Rivas Puebla FC | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.5M | 0.53× |
| #11 | Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | 21 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.5M | 0.33× |
| #12 | Francisco Nevárez FC Juárez | 25 | 24-26 | €500K | €2.0M | 0.25× |
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)
Atlético de San Luis's Román Torres at 21 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +30%. That means Román Torres is projected to appreciate 30% as they reach their peak age in 5 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is CF América's Dagoberto Espinoza, who is 22 years old, with a +25% RPP (4 years to peak). Third is Pablo Monroy of UNAM Pumas, who is 23 years old with a +20% RPP (3 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 30% RPP means the player is expected to gain 30% 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 | Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | 21 | 5 | €500K | €719K | +30% |
| #2 | Dagoberto Espinoza CF América | 22 | 4 | €3.0M | €4.0M | +25% |
| #3 | Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #4 | Emilio Lara Club Necaxa | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #5 | Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | 23 | 3 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +20% |
| #6 | Emilio Martínez Club Necaxa | 23 | 3 | €1.8M | €2.2M | +20% |
| #7 | Jesús Rivas Puebla FC | 23 | 3 | €800K | €995K | +20% |
| #8 | Carlos Sánchez CF Pachuca | 24 | 2 | €1.5M | €1.7M | +14% |
| #9 | Aarón Mejía Club Tijuana | 24 | 2 | €2.0M | €2.3M | +14% |
| #10 | Richard Ledezma Deportivo Guadalajara | 25 | 1 | €3.0M | €3.2M | +7% |
| #11 | Francisco Nevárez FC Juárez | 25 | 1 | €500K | €538K | +7% |
| #12 | Jesús Garza Tigres UANL | 25 | 1 | €2.0M | €2.2M | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Atlético de San Luis's Román Torres has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 33.7. That means Román Torres has 10% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Club Necaxa's Emilio Lara with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Miguel Gómez of Deportivo Guadalajara 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 33.7 means the upside is 33.7× 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 | Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | €551K | €475K-627K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #2 | Emilio Lara Club Necaxa | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #3 | Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | €1.1M | €942K-1.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Emilio Martínez Club Necaxa | €1.9M | €1.7M-2.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Jesús Rivas Puebla FC | €857K | €754K-959K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Dagoberto Espinoza CF América | €3.2M | €2.8M-3.6M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #8 | Pablo Bennevendo UNAM Pumas | €2.6M | €2.3M-2.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #9 | Paolo Medina Club León FC | €566K | €498K-634K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #10 | Carlos Sánchez CF Pachuca | €1.5M | €1.4M-1.7M | +2% | 9.8 |
| #11 | Aarón Mejía Club Tijuana | €2.0M | €1.8M-2.3M | +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: right-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)
Tigres UANL's Javier Aquino in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-11.5%. That means Ricardo Chávez captures 20.8% of total market value while representing only 32.4% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Atlas Guadalajara's Carlos Orrantía with a +-11.5% ASC (20.8% value share vs 32.4% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Stefan Medina of CF Monterrey with a +-11.5% ASC (20.8% value vs 32.4% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-11.5% ASC means the player captures -11.5% 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 | Javier Aquino Tigres UANL | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #2 | Carlos Orrantía Atlas Guadalajara | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #3 | Stefan Medina CF Monterrey | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #4 | Omar Mendoza Querétaro FC | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #5 | Luis Rodríguez CF Pachuca | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #6 | José Abella Santos Laguna | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #7 | Jaime Gómez Querétaro FC | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #8 | David Ramírez Club León FC | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #9 | Ricardo Chávez CF Monterrey | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #10 | Gustavo Ferrareis Atlas Guadalajara | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #11 | Bryan Colula Mazatlán FC | 30+ | 20.8% | 32.4% | -11.5% |
| #12 | Érick Aguirre CF Monterrey | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
| #13 | Jorge Sánchez CD Cruz Azul | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
| #14 | Alan Mozo Deportivo Guadalajara | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
| #15 | Diego Barbosa Deportivo Toluca | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
| #16 | Brian García CF Pachuca | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
| #17 | Ismael Govea Without Club | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
| #18 | Kevin Álvarez CF América | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
| #19 | Iván Moreno Club León FC | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
| #20 | Vladímir Loroña Tigres UANL | 27-29 | 36.8% | 26.5% | +10.4% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 7 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 12 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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WATCH LIST - High Upside
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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 €2.5M. 1 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vladímir Loroña Tigres UANL | €500K | €1.5M | -2.00 | Undervalued |
Ismael Govea Without Club | €1.2M | €1.5M | -1.30 | Good Value |
Omar Mendoza Querétaro FC | €200K | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | €500K | €1.5M | -0.83 | Good Value |
Carlos Orrantía Atlas Guadalajara | €350K | €1.5M | -0.81 | Good Value |
Francisco Nevárez FC Juárez | €500K | €1.5M | -0.77 | Good Value |
Paolo Medina Club León FC | €550K | €1.5M | -0.74 | Good Value |
Javier Aquino Tigres UANL | €500K | €1.5M | -0.63 | Good Value |
Luis Rodríguez CF Pachuca | €500K | €1.5M | -0.63 | Good Value |
Jesús Rivas Puebla FC | €800K | €1.5M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Jaime Gómez Querétaro FC | €600K | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Diego Barbosa Deportivo Toluca | €2.0M | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Iván Moreno Club León FC | €2.0M | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | €1.0M | €1.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Carlos Sánchez CF Pachuca | €1.5M | €1.5M | -0.26 | Fair Value |
Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | €1.5M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
José Abella Santos Laguna | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Érick Aguirre CF Monterrey | €2.5M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
David Ramírez Club León FC | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jorge Sánchez CD Cruz Azul | €2.5M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |