Best Centre-Backs in the Liga Portugal 2 (Dec 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Centre-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 35 Liga Portugal 2 Centre-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 15 clubs with a combined market value of €20.7M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Centre-Backs was €590K, with the average age at 25.9 years old.
The most valuable centre-back in the Liga Portugal 2 was Jeremiah St. Juste, worth €6.0M and played for Sporting CP B at 29 years old. The top 5 Centre-Backs averaged €2.0M in market value, including Gabriel Brás and Bruno Rodrigues.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked centre-back was João Muniz (20 years, Sporting CP B, €500K), while the oldest was Josué Sá (33 years, Lusitânia FC Lourosa, €300K). Research shows Centre-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 15 Centre-Backs (43%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga Portugal 2 market for Centre-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 season.
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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 Centre-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 15 clubs with €20.7M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Centre-Backs
The Liga Portugal 2 CB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (12 players, 34% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €8.3M, averaging €1.0M per player.
Top Centre-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (8 players)
24-26 Years (12 players)
27-29 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Centre-Backs (11% of players) control €9.2M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 3% of the Liga Portugal 2 CB pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Centre-Backs
Among 15 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, Sporting CP B leads with 4 Centre-Backs worth €7.3M (averaging €1.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 80% of tracked Centre-Backs.
Sporting CP B (4 Centre-Backs)
Académico Viseu FC (4 Centre-Backs)
FC Porto B (2 Centre-Backs)
CS Marítimo (3 Centre-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Jeremiah St. Juste
Sporting CP B • 29 years old
€7.7M
€6.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €5.0M
54.1
Gabriel Brás
FC Porto B • 21 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
30.3
Bruno Rodrigues
GD Chaves • 24 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
28.8
Anthony Correia
Académico Viseu FC • 26 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
27.8
Víctor Rofino
UD Leiria • 23 years old
€649K
€750K
+15.6%
Expected: €803K
25.7
Nikolaos Michelis
Académico Viseu FC • 24 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €717K
24.3
Romain Correia
CS Marítimo • 26 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €721K
23.4
Jota
FC Vizela • 25 years old
€476K
€550K
+15.6%
Expected: €538K
20.9
Felipe Silva
FC Porto B • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €535K
20.6
Edgar Ié
CD Feirense • 31 years old
€646K
€500K
-22.6%
Expected: €415K
19.7
Júnior Almeida
CS Marítimo • 25 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €489K
19.7
Rômulo
Sporting CP B • 21 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €551K
19.4
João Muniz
Sporting CP B • 20 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
18.8
Rodrigo Borges
CS Marítimo • 27 years old
€476K
€450K
-5.4%
Expected: €394K
18.0
Cláudio Silva
FC Penafiel • 25 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €391K
16.9
Franco Romero
SC Farense • 30 years old
€517K
€400K
-22.6%
Expected: €332K
16.9
Pedro Barcelos
Académico Viseu FC • 29 years old
€452K
€350K
-22.6%
Expected: €290K
15.1
Leo Díaz
Leixões SC • 21 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €386K
15.0
Rodrigo Freitas
Without Club • 27 years old
€370K
€350K
-5.4%
Expected: €306K
14.9
Rafael Pontelo
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €318K
13.6
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)
GD Chaves's Bruno Rodrigues at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.50×. That means Bruno Rodrigues is valued 2.50× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Porto B's Gabriel Brás, who is 21 years old, with a 2.40× PPVE. Third is Nikolaos Michelis of Académico Viseu FC, who is 24 years old with a 1.75× 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 2.50× means the player is worth 150% 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 | Bruno Rodrigues GD Chaves | 24 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €400K | 2.50× |
| #2 | Gabriel Brás FC Porto B | 21 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €500K | 2.40× |
| #3 | Nikolaos Michelis Académico Viseu FC | 24 | 24-26 | €700K | €400K | 1.75× |
| #4 | Víctor Rofino UD Leiria | 23 | 21-23 | €750K | €500K | 1.50× |
| #5 | Jota FC Vizela | 25 | 24-26 | €550K | €400K | 1.38× |
| #6 | Júnior Almeida CS Marítimo | 25 | 24-26 | €500K | €400K | 1.25× |
| #7 | Cláudio Silva FC Penafiel | 25 | 24-26 | €400K | €400K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Rômulo Sporting CP B | 21 | 21-23 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Felipe Silva FC Porto B | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #10 | João Muniz Sporting CP B | 20 | U21 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #11 | Dylan Collard Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 25 | 24-26 | €300K | €400K | 0.75× |
| #12 | Leo Díaz Leixões SC | 21 | 21-23 | €350K | €500K | 0.70× |
| #13 | Brian Agbor SC União Torreense | 24 | 24-26 | €250K | €400K | 0.63× |
| #14 | Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €300K | €500K | 0.60× |
| #15 | Gonçalo Cardoso FC Paços de Ferreira | 25 | 24-26 | €225K | €400K | 0.56× |
| #16 | Mamadou Tounkara GD Chaves | 23 | 21-23 | €225K | €500K | 0.45× |
| #17 | Vasco Oliveira UD Leiria | 25 | 24-26 | €150K | €400K | 0.37× |
| #18 | Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | 22 | 21-23 | €150K | €500K | 0.30× |
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)
Sporting CP B's João Muniz at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means João Muniz is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Sporting CP B's Rômulo, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Leo Díaz of Leixões SC, 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 35% RPP means the player is expected to gain 35% 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 | João Muniz Sporting CP B | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #2 | Rômulo Sporting CP B | 21 | 5 | €500K | €719K | +30% |
| #3 | Leo Díaz Leixões SC | 21 | 5 | €350K | €503K | +30% |
| #4 | Gabriel Brás FC Porto B | 21 | 5 | €1.2M | €1.7M | +30% |
| #5 | Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #6 | Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | 22 | 4 | €300K | €401K | +25% |
| #7 | Víctor Rofino UD Leiria | 23 | 3 | €750K | €932K | +20% |
| #8 | Mamadou Tounkara GD Chaves | 23 | 3 | €225K | €280K | +20% |
| #9 | Felipe Silva FC Porto B | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
| #10 | Nikolaos Michelis Académico Viseu FC | 24 | 2 | €700K | €809K | +14% |
| #11 | Bruno Rodrigues GD Chaves | 24 | 2 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +14% |
| #12 | Brian Agbor SC União Torreense | 24 | 2 | €250K | €289K | +14% |
| #13 | Vasco Oliveira UD Leiria | 25 | 1 | €150K | €161K | +7% |
| #14 | Dylan Collard Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 25 | 1 | €300K | €323K | +7% |
| #15 | Júnior Almeida CS Marítimo | 25 | 1 | €500K | €538K | +7% |
| #16 | Gonçalo Cardoso FC Paços de Ferreira | 25 | 1 | €225K | €242K | +7% |
| #17 | Cláudio Silva FC Penafiel | 25 | 1 | €400K | €430K | +7% |
| #18 | Jota FC Vizela | 25 | 1 | €550K | €591K | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Sporting CP B's João Muniz has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means João Muniz has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Leixões SC's Leo Díaz with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Gabriel Brás of FC Porto B with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 46.3 means the upside is 46.3× 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 | João Muniz Sporting CP B | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Leo Díaz Leixões SC | €386K | €333K-439K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Gabriel Brás FC Porto B | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Rômulo Sporting CP B | €551K | €475K-627K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Felipe Silva FC Porto B | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Mamadou Tounkara GD Chaves | €241K | €212K-270K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Víctor Rofino UD Leiria | €803K | €707K-899K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | €159K | €140K-178K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #9 | Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | €318K | €279K-356K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Romain Correia CS Marítimo | €721K | €634K-807K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #11 | Anthony Correia Académico Viseu FC | €1.0M | €906K-1.2M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #12 | Antonio Leal CD Feirense | €257K | €227K-288K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #13 | Nikolaos Michelis Académico Viseu FC | €717K | €631K-803K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #14 | Bruno Rodrigues GD Chaves | €1.0M | €901K-1.1M | +2% | 9.8 |
| #15 | Brian Agbor SC União Torreense | €256K | €225K-287K | +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: centre-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)
FC Vizela's Jean-Pierre Rhyner in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +17.2%. That means Jeremiah St. Juste captures 40.1% of total market value while representing only 22.9% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Sporting CP B's Jeremiah St. Juste with a +17.2% ASC (40.1% value share vs 22.9% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Rodrigo Borges of CS Marítimo with a +17.2% ASC (40.1% value vs 22.9% players in 27-29 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +17.2% ASC means the player captures 17.2% 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 | Jean-Pierre Rhyner FC Vizela | 27-29 | 40.1% | 22.9% | +17.2% |
| #2 | Jeremiah St. Juste Sporting CP B | 27-29 | 40.1% | 22.9% | +17.2% |
| #3 | Rodrigo Borges CS Marítimo | 27-29 | 40.1% | 22.9% | +17.2% |
| #4 | Kelechi John Without Club | 27-29 | 40.1% | 22.9% | +17.2% |
| #5 | Mohamed Aidara Académico Viseu FC | 27-29 | 40.1% | 22.9% | +17.2% |
| #6 | Rafael Santos Leixões SC | 27-29 | 40.1% | 22.9% | +17.2% |
| #7 | Rodrigo Freitas Without Club | 27-29 | 40.1% | 22.9% | +17.2% |
| #8 | Pedro Barcelos Académico Viseu FC | 27-29 | 40.1% | 22.9% | +17.2% |
| #9 | Josué Sá Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 30+ | 9.1% | 17.1% | -8.1% |
| #10 | Edgar Ié CD Feirense | 30+ | 9.1% | 17.1% | -8.1% |
| #11 | Zach Muscat GD Chaves | 30+ | 9.1% | 17.1% | -8.1% |
| #12 | Jaime Sánchez FC Penafiel | 30+ | 9.1% | 17.1% | -8.1% |
| #13 | Hugo Basto Leixões SC | 30+ | 9.1% | 17.1% | -8.1% |
| #14 | Franco Romero SC Farense | 30+ | 9.1% | 17.1% | -8.1% |
| #15 | Romain Correia CS Marítimo | 24-26 | 29.2% | 34.3% | -5.1% |
| #16 | Vasco Oliveira UD Leiria | 24-26 | 29.2% | 34.3% | -5.1% |
| #17 | Anthony Correia Académico Viseu FC | 24-26 | 29.2% | 34.3% | -5.1% |
| #18 | Cláudio Silva FC Penafiel | 24-26 | 29.2% | 34.3% | -5.1% |
| #19 | Nikolaos Michelis Académico Viseu FC | 24-26 | 29.2% | 34.3% | -5.1% |
| #20 | Gonçalo Cardoso FC Paços de Ferreira | 24-26 | 29.2% | 34.3% | -5.1% |
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, 9 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 16 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 €6.0M. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vasco Oliveira UD Leiria | €150K | €350K | -0.78 | Good Value |
Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | €150K | €350K | -0.78 | Good Value |
Kelechi John Without Club | €250K | €350K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Hugo Basto Leixões SC | €175K | €350K | -0.63 | Good Value |
Gonçalo Cardoso FC Paços de Ferreira | €225K | €350K | -0.61 | Good Value |
Mamadou Tounkara GD Chaves | €225K | €350K | -0.61 | Good Value |
Antonio Leal CD Feirense | €250K | €350K | -0.56 | Good Value |
Brian Agbor SC União Torreense | €250K | €350K | -0.56 | Good Value |
Jaime Sánchez FC Penafiel | €200K | €350K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Dylan Collard Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €300K | €350K | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | €300K | €350K | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Leo Díaz Leixões SC | €350K | €350K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Jean-Pierre Rhyner FC Vizela | €275K | €350K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Cláudio Silva FC Penafiel | €400K | €350K | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Josué Sá Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €300K | €350K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Zach Muscat GD Chaves | €300K | €350K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jeremiah St. Juste Sporting CP B | €6.0M | €350K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mohamed Aidara Académico Viseu FC | €300K | €350K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rafael Santos Leixões SC | €300K | €350K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rômulo Sporting CP B | €500K | €350K | 0.00 | Fair Value |