Best Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 (Jul 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 7 Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 7 clubs with a combined market value of €1.9M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders is €268K, with the average age at 24 years old.
The most valuable attacking midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 is Angel Bastunov, worth €400K and playing for FC Vizela at 27 years old. The top 5 Attacking Midfielders average €320K in market value, including Benjamin Kanuric and Kotaro Nagata.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked attacking midfielder is Kotaro Nagata (21 years, UD Oliveirense, €350K), while the oldest is Rúben Alves (31 years, FC Penafiel, €250K). Research shows Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 5 Attacking Midfielders (71%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga Portugal 2 market for Attacking Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 season.
Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Portugal 2
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 7 clubs with €1.9M combined value.
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.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders
The Liga Portugal 2 CAM market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (4 players, 57% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €1.1M, averaging €275K per player.
Top Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (4 players)
24-26 Years (1 players)
27-29 Years (1 players)
30+ Years (1 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Attacking Midfielders (14% of players) control €400K
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 CAM pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders
Among 7 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, FC Vizela leads with 1 Attacking Midfielders worth €400K (averaging €400K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Attacking Midfielders.
FC Vizela (1 Attacking Midfielders)
Leixões SC (1 Attacking Midfielders)
UD Oliveirense (1 Attacking Midfielders)
FC Penafiel (1 Attacking Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Angel Bastunov
FC Vizela • 27 years old
€423K
€400K
-5.4%
Expected: €348K
16.8
Benjamin Kanuric
Leixões SC • 23 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €375K
16.5
Kotaro Nagata
UD Oliveirense • 21 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €386K
15.3
Rúben Alves
FC Penafiel • 31 years old
€323K
€250K
-22.6%
Expected: €206K
11.2
Beni Jetour
FC Felgueiras 1932 • 21 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €276K
11.2
Gui Meira
CD Feirense • 21 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €165K
4.9
Pedrinho
CS Marítimo • 24 years old
€108K
€125K
+15.6%
Expected: €128K
3.5
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)
CS Marítimo's Pedrinho at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 1.00×. That means Benjamin Kanuric is valued 1.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Leixões SC's Benjamin Kanuric, who is 23 years old, with a 1.00× PPVE. Third is Kotaro Nagata of UD Oliveirense, who is 21 years old with a 1.00× 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 1.00× means the player is worth 0% 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 | Pedrinho CS Marítimo | 24 | 24-26 | €125K | €125K | 1.00× |
| #2 | Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | 23 | 21-23 | €350K | €350K | 1.00× |
| #3 | Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | 21 | 21-23 | €350K | €350K | 1.00× |
| #4 | Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | 21 | 21-23 | €250K | €350K | 0.71× |
| #5 | Gui Meira CD Feirense | 21 | 21-23 | €150K | €350K | 0.43× |
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)
FC Felgueiras 1932's Beni Jetour at 21 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +30%. That means Kotaro Nagata is projected to appreciate 30% as they reach their peak age in 5 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is UD Oliveirense's Kotaro Nagata, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Gui Meira of CD Feirense, 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 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 | Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | 21 | 5 | €250K | €359K | +30% |
| #2 | Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | 21 | 5 | €350K | €503K | +30% |
| #3 | Gui Meira CD Feirense | 21 | 5 | €150K | €216K | +30% |
| #4 | Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | 23 | 3 | €350K | €435K | +20% |
| #5 | Pedrinho CS Marítimo | 24 | 2 | €125K | €145K | +14% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
UD Oliveirense's Kotaro Nagata has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 26.9. That means Kotaro Nagata has 10% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Felgueiras 1932's Beni Jetour with a 26.9 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Gui Meira of CD Feirense with a 26.9 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 26.9 means the upside is 26.9× 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 | Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | €386K | €319K-452K | +10% | 26.9 |
| #2 | Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | €276K | €228K-323K | +10% | 26.9 |
| #3 | Gui Meira CD Feirense | €165K | €137K-194K | +10% | 26.9 |
| #4 | Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | €375K | €319K-431K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #5 | Pedrinho CS Marítimo | €128K | €109K-147K | +2% | 7.8 |
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: attacking midfielder 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)
CS Marítimo's Pedrinho in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-7.6%. That means Pedrinho captures 6.7% of total market value while representing only 14.3% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Vizela's Angel Bastunov with a +7.0% ASC (21.3% value share vs 14.3% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Gui Meira of CD Feirense with a +1.5% ASC (58.7% value vs 57.1% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-7.6% ASC means the player captures -7.6% 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 | Pedrinho CS Marítimo | 24-26 | 6.7% | 14.3% | -7.6% |
| #2 | Angel Bastunov FC Vizela | 27-29 | 21.3% | 14.3% | +7.0% |
| #3 | Gui Meira CD Feirense | 21-23 | 58.7% | 57.1% | +1.5% |
| #4 | Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | 21-23 | 58.7% | 57.1% | +1.5% |
| #5 | Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | 21-23 | 58.7% | 57.1% | +1.5% |
| #6 | Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | 21-23 | 58.7% | 57.1% | +1.5% |
| #7 | Rúben Alves FC Penafiel | 30+ | 13.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% |
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, 4 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 2 at peak.
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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 €400K. 1 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gui Meira CD Feirense | €150K | €250K | -2.00 | Undervalued |
Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | €250K | €250K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Rúben Alves FC Penafiel | €250K | €250K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Pedrinho CS Marítimo | €125K | €250K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | €350K | €250K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Angel Bastunov FC Vizela | €400K | €250K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | €350K | €250K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
How We Rank Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders
Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for attacking midfielders, using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).
Scoring Components for CAM
Historical Achievement Index (35%)
Peak career market value for Liga Portugal 2 attacking midfielders, reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.
Current Performance Proxy (30%)
Present market value for Liga Portugal 2 attacking midfielders, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.
Playing Time Utilization (18%)
Midfielders with 2,400+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.
Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)
Midfielders peak at 26-27 with 6.0%/year decline. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.
Competition Level Adjustment (3%)
Liga Portugal 2 competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.
Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)
Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.
CAM Performance Benchmarks
Peak Age: 26-27 years (technical skill and tactical awareness)
Decline Rate: 6.0% per year (technical skills age better than physical attributes)
Optimal Minutes: 2,400-2,500 per season (balance of involvement and recovery)
1-Year Market Value Forecast
Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:
• Age Factor: Midfielder -6.0%/year post-peak, +5%/year pre-peak
• Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%
• Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)
• Forecast Range: ±12-15% confidence interval
Research Foundation
• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for attacking midfielders
• Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues
• Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation
• Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders in the 2025-26 season
Who are the most valuable Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 in 2025-26?
The most valuable attacking midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 in 2025-26 is Angel Bastunov, who is worth €400K and plays for FC Vizela. The second most valuable is Benjamin Kanuric (€350K, Leixões SC), followed by Kotaro Nagata (€350K, UD Oliveirense). Our database tracks 7 Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders with comprehensive market valuations updated for the 2025-26 season.
How are Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders ranked?
Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Attacking Midfielders. The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Liga Portugal 2 competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.
What age do Attacking Midfielders peak?
Attacking midfielders typically peak at age 26, with a decline rate of 6.5% per year after peak. This position demands high technical ability, creativity, and burst acceleration, which tend to decline faster than other midfielder attributes. The optimal playing time is around 2,400 minutes per season.
How much does it cost to sign a top attacking midfielder from the Liga Portugal 2?
Transfer fees for Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked attacking midfielder Angel Bastunov (market value: €400K), estimated transfer fees would range from €320K to €560K depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Liga Portugal 2 transactions.
What is the value forecast for Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders?
Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Liga Portugal 2 Attacking Midfielders based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players gain ~5% per year toward peak age, post-peak players decline at position-specific rates), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-midfielders have ±12-15% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.
Where does the Liga Portugal 2 attacking midfielder data come from?
Our Liga Portugal 2 attacking midfielder data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Liga Portugal 2 sources and updated monthly for the 2025-26 season to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.