Best Defensive Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 (Dec 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Defensive Midfielders 2024-25
Our database tracked 22 Liga Portugal 2 Defensive Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 13 clubs with a combined market value of €12.8M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Defensive Midfielders was €583K, with the average age at 25.9 years old.
The most valuable defensive midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 was Eduardo Felicíssimo, worth €3.0M and played for Sporting CP B at 18 years old. The top 5 Defensive Midfielders averaged €1.3M in market value, including Mateo Tanlongo and Claudio Falcão.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked defensive midfielder was Eduardo Felicíssimo (18 years, Sporting CP B, €3.0M), while the oldest was Pedro Sá (32 years, FC Penafiel, €175K). Research shows Defensive Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 13 Defensive Midfielders (59%) 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 Defensive Midfielders 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 Defensive Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 13 clubs with €12.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Defensive Midfielders
The Liga Portugal 2 CDM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (7 players, 32% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €3.4M, averaging €482K per player.
Top Defensive Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (4 players)
24-26 Years (7 players)
27-29 Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 3 Defensive Midfielders (14% of players) control €5.1M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 CDM pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Defensive Midfielders
Among 13 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, Sporting CP B leads with 2 Defensive Midfielders worth €4.3M (averaging €2.1M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 86% of tracked Defensive Midfielders.
Sporting CP B (2 Defensive Midfielders)
UD Leiria (3 Defensive Midfielders)
GD Chaves (2 Defensive Midfielders)
CS Marítimo (2 Defensive Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Eduardo Felicíssimo
Sporting CP B • 18 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.8M
40.8
Mateo Tanlongo
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€1.1M
€1.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.4M
31.9
Claudio Falcão
SC Farense • 31 years old
€1.0M
€800K
-22.6%
Expected: €667K
25.9
Zé Gabriel
Portimonense SAD • 26 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €782K
25.6
Roan Wilson
GD Chaves • 23 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €741K
24.5
Vladan Danilović
CS Marítimo • 26 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €684K
23.9
Pedro Pinho
GD Chaves • 25 years old
€562K
€650K
+15.6%
Expected: €666K
23.5
Eboue Kouassi
UD Leiria • 28 years old
€634K
€600K
-5.4%
Expected: €528K
21.7
Ibrahima Kébé
FC Penafiel • 25 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €512K
20.2
Genaro Rodríguez
UD Leiria • 27 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €515K
19.2
Dani Borges
UD Leiria • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €441K
17.0
Aleksandar Busnić
FC Vizela • 28 years old
€423K
€400K
-5.4%
Expected: €352K
16.6
Guilherme Liberato
SC União Torreense • 24 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €321K
14.2
Momo Diaby
Without Club • 29 years old
€387K
€300K
-22.6%
Expected: €264K
13.1
Jack Ipalibo
SC União Torreense • 27 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €309K
12.7
Rodrigo Fernandes
Without Club • 24 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €268K
11.9
Paulinho
Leixões SC • 27 years old
€238K
€275K
+15.6%
Expected: €283K
11.6
Nito
FC Paços de Ferreira • 23 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €265K
11.4
Francisco Ramos
FC Paços de Ferreira • 30 years old
€323K
€250K
-22.6%
Expected: €208K
11.0
Ibrahim Alhassan
Lusitânia FC Lourosa • 29 years old
€258K
€200K
-22.6%
Expected: €176K
8.0
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 Pedro Pinho at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.17×. That means Pedro Pinho is valued 2.17× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Sporting CP B's Mateo Tanlongo, who is 22 years old, with a 1.86× PPVE. Third is Ibrahima Kébé of FC Penafiel, who is 25 years old with a 1.67× 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 2.17× means the player is worth 117% 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 | Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | 25 | 24-26 | €650K | €300K | 2.17× |
| #2 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €1.3M | €700K | 1.86× |
| #3 | Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | 25 | 24-26 | €500K | €300K | 1.67× |
| #4 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | 18 | U21 | €3.0M | €3.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Roan Wilson GD Chaves | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €700K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €300K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | 24 | 24-26 | €250K | €300K | 0.83× |
| #8 | Rodri Andrade CS Marítimo | 24 | 24-26 | €175K | €300K | 0.58× |
| #9 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €700K | 0.57× |
| #10 | Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | 23 | 21-23 | €250K | €700K | 0.36× |
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 Eduardo Felicíssimo at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Eduardo Felicíssimo is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Sporting CP B's Mateo Tanlongo, who is 22 years old, with a +30% RPP (4 years to peak). Third is Dani Borges of UD Leiria, who is 22 years old with a +30% RPP (4 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 48% RPP means the player is expected to gain 48% 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 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | 18 | 8 | €3.0M | €5.8M | +48% |
| #2 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | 22 | 4 | €1.3M | €1.9M | +30% |
| #3 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | 22 | 4 | €400K | €575K | +30% |
| #4 | Roan Wilson GD Chaves | 23 | 3 | €700K | €936K | +25% |
| #5 | Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | 23 | 3 | €250K | €334K | +25% |
| #6 | Rodri Andrade CS Marítimo | 24 | 2 | €175K | €218K | +20% |
| #7 | Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | 24 | 2 | €300K | €373K | +20% |
| #8 | Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | 24 | 2 | €250K | €311K | +20% |
| #9 | Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | 25 | 1 | €500K | €578K | +14% |
| #10 | Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | 25 | 1 | €650K | €752K | +14% |
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 Eduardo Felicíssimo has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 79.0. That means Eduardo Felicíssimo has 28% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is UD Leiria's Dani Borges with a 38.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Mateo Tanlongo of Sporting CP B with a 38.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 79.0 means the upside is 79.0× 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 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | €3.8M | €3.3M-4.4M | +28% | 79.0 |
| #2 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | €441K | €388K-494K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #3 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | €1.4M | €1.3M-1.6M | +10% | 38.7 |
| #4 | Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | €268K | €236K-300K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Rodri Andrade CS Marítimo | €187K | €165K-210K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Roan Wilson GD Chaves | €741K | €652K-830K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #8 | Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | €265K | €233K-296K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #9 | Jack Ipalibo SC União Torreense | €309K | €272K-346K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #10 | Paulinho Leixões SC | €283K | €249K-317K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #11 | Genaro Rodríguez UD Leiria | €515K | €453K-577K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #12 | Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | €512K | €451K-573K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #13 | Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | €666K | €586K-746K | +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: defensive midfielder position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
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Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Sporting CP B's Eduardo Felicíssimo in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +18.8%. That means Eduardo Felicíssimo captures 23.4% of total market value while representing only 4.5% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is UD Leiria's Eboue Kouassi with a +-11.7% ASC (20.1% value share vs 31.8% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Ibrahim Alhassan of Lusitânia FC Lourosa with a +-11.7% ASC (20.1% value vs 31.8% players in 27-29 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +18.8% ASC means the player captures 18.8% 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 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | U21 | 23.4% | 4.5% | +18.8% |
| #2 | Eboue Kouassi UD Leiria | 27-29 | 20.1% | 31.8% | -11.7% |
| #3 | Ibrahim Alhassan Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 27-29 | 20.1% | 31.8% | -11.7% |
| #4 | Paulinho Leixões SC | 27-29 | 20.1% | 31.8% | -11.7% |
| #5 | Genaro Rodríguez UD Leiria | 27-29 | 20.1% | 31.8% | -11.7% |
| #6 | Aleksandar Busnić FC Vizela | 27-29 | 20.1% | 31.8% | -11.7% |
| #7 | Jack Ipalibo SC União Torreense | 27-29 | 20.1% | 31.8% | -11.7% |
| #8 | Momo Diaby Without Club | 27-29 | 20.1% | 31.8% | -11.7% |
| #9 | Vladan Danilović CS Marítimo | 24-26 | 26.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% |
| #10 | Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | 24-26 | 26.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% |
| #11 | Zé Gabriel Portimonense SAD | 24-26 | 26.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% |
| #12 | Rodri Andrade CS Marítimo | 24-26 | 26.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% |
| #13 | Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | 24-26 | 26.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% |
| #14 | Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | 24-26 | 26.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% |
| #15 | Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | 24-26 | 26.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% |
| #16 | Francisco Ramos FC Paços de Ferreira | 30+ | 9.6% | 13.6% | -4.1% |
| #17 | Pedro Sá FC Penafiel | 30+ | 9.6% | 13.6% | -4.1% |
| #18 | Claudio Falcão SC Farense | 30+ | 9.6% | 13.6% | -4.1% |
| #19 | Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | 21-23 | 20.7% | 18.2% | +2.5% |
| #20 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | 21-23 | 20.7% | 18.2% | +2.5% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 7 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 9 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 €3.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rodri Andrade CS Marítimo | €175K | €400K | -0.72 | Good Value |
Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | €250K | €400K | -0.56 | Good Value |
Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | €250K | €400K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | €300K | €400K | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Ibrahim Alhassan Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €200K | €400K | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Dani Borges UD Leiria | €400K | €400K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Pedro Sá FC Penafiel | €175K | €400K | -0.12 | Fair Value |
Paulinho Leixões SC | €275K | €400K | -0.11 | Fair Value |
Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | €3.0M | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Francisco Ramos FC Paços de Ferreira | €250K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jack Ipalibo SC União Torreense | €300K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Momo Diaby Without Club | €300K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Roan Wilson GD Chaves | €700K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | €500K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | €650K | €400K | +0.33 | Fair Value |
Vladan Danilović CS Marítimo | €700K | €400K | +0.44 | Fair Value |
Aleksandar Busnić FC Vizela | €400K | €400K | +0.44 | Fair Value |
Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | €1.3M | €400K | +0.67 | Above Market |
Zé Gabriel Portimonense SAD | €800K | €400K | +0.67 | Above Market |
Claudio Falcão SC Farense | €800K | €400K | +0.88 | Above Market |