Best Defensive Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Defensive Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 22 Liga Portugal 2 Defensive Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 13 clubs with a combined market value of €12.8M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Defensive Midfielders is €583K, with the average age at 25.7 years old.
The most valuable defensive midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 is Eduardo Felicíssimo, worth €3.0M and playing for Sporting CP B at 18 years old. The top 5 Defensive Midfielders average €1.3M in market value, including Mateo Tanlongo and Zé Gabriel.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked defensive midfielder is Eduardo Felicíssimo (18 years, Sporting CP B, €3.0M), while the oldest is Claudio Falcão (31 years, SC Farense, €800K). Research shows Defensive Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 17 Defensive Midfielders (77%) 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 Defensive Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 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 27-29 bracket (7 players, 32% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €3.2M, averaging €533K per player.
Top Defensive Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (5 players)
24-26 Years (6 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: €4.4M
36.5
Mateo Tanlongo
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€1.1M
€1.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
29.5
Zé Gabriel
Portimonense SAD • 26 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €848K
25.2
Vladan Danilović
CS Marítimo • 26 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €742K
23.5
Roan Wilson
GD Chaves • 23 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €848K
22.6
Pedro Pinho
GD Chaves • 25 years old
€562K
€650K
+15.6%
Expected: €722K
22.5
Claudio Falcão
SC Farense • 31 years old
€800K
€800K
+0.0%
Expected: €763K
22.5
Eboue Kouassi
UD Leiria • 27 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €618K
21.5
Ibrahima Kébé
FC Penafiel • 25 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €555K
19.2
Genaro Rodríguez
UD Leiria • 27 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €515K
19.2
Aleksandar Busnić
FC Vizela • 27 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €412K
16.4
Dani Borges
UD Leiria • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €505K
14.6
Jack Ipalibo
SC União Torreense • 27 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €309K
12.7
Guilherme Liberato
SC União Torreense • 24 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €348K
12.7
Paulinho
Leixões SC • 27 years old
€238K
€275K
+15.6%
Expected: €283K
11.6
Momo Diaby
Without Club • 29 years old
€300K
€300K
+0.0%
Expected: €286K
11.4
Rodrigo Fernandes
Without Club • 24 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €290K
10.4
Nito
FC Paços de Ferreira • 23 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €303K
9.5
Francisco Ramos
FC Paços de Ferreira • 30 years old
€250K
€250K
+0.0%
Expected: €238K
8.4
Ibrahim Alhassan
Lusitânia FC Lourosa • 28 years old
€200K
€200K
+0.0%
Expected: €191K
6.9
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)
Sporting CP B's Mateo Tanlongo at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 3.25×. That means Mateo Tanlongo is valued 3.25× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is GD Chaves's Roan Wilson, who is 23 years old, with a 1.75× PPVE. Third is Pedro Pinho of GD Chaves, who is 25 years old with a 1.30× 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 3.25× means the player is worth 225% 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 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €1.3M | €400K | 3.25× |
| #2 | Roan Wilson GD Chaves | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €400K | 1.75× |
| #3 | Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | 25 | 24-26 | €650K | €500K | 1.30× |
| #4 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | 18 | U21 | €3.0M | €3.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €400K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | 25 | 24-26 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | 23 | 21-23 | €250K | €400K | 0.63× |
| #8 | Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €500K | 0.60× |
| #9 | Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | 24 | 24-26 | €250K | €500K | 0.50× |
| #10 | Rodri Andrade CS Marítimo | 23 | 21-23 | €175K | €400K | 0.44× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
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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 114.8. That means Eduardo Felicíssimo has 46% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is UD Leiria's Dani Borges with a 86.4 RAU (26% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Mateo Tanlongo of Sporting CP B with a 86.4 RAU (26% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 114.8 means the upside is 114.8× 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 | €4.4M | €3.8M-5.0M | +46% | 114.8 |
| #2 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | €505K | €444K-565K | +26% | 86.4 |
| #3 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +26% | 86.4 |
| #4 | Roan Wilson GD Chaves | €848K | €746K-950K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #5 | Rodri Andrade CS Marítimo | €212K | €187K-237K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #6 | Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | €303K | €266K-339K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #7 | Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | €348K | €306K-390K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #8 | Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | €290K | €255K-325K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #9 | Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | €555K | €489K-622K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #10 | Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | €722K | €635K-808K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #11 | Vladan Danilović CS Marítimo | €742K | €653K-831K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #12 | Zé Gabriel Portimonense SAD | €848K | €746K-950K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #13 | Eboue Kouassi UD Leiria | €618K | €544K-692K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #14 | Jack Ipalibo SC União Torreense | €309K | €272K-346K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #15 | Paulinho Leixões SC | €283K | €249K-317K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #16 | Aleksandar Busnić FC Vizela | €412K | €362K-461K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #17 | Genaro Rodríguez UD Leiria | €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: defensive midfielder 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)
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 | Francisco Ramos FC Paços de Ferreira | 30+ | 9.6% | 13.6% | -4.1% |
| #10 | Pedro Sá FC Penafiel | 30+ | 9.6% | 13.6% | -4.1% |
| #11 | Claudio Falcão SC Farense | 30+ | 9.6% | 13.6% | -4.1% |
| #12 | Vladan Danilović CS Marítimo | 24-26 | 25.0% | 27.3% | -2.3% |
| #13 | Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | 24-26 | 25.0% | 27.3% | -2.3% |
| #14 | Zé Gabriel Portimonense SAD | 24-26 | 25.0% | 27.3% | -2.3% |
| #15 | Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | 24-26 | 25.0% | 27.3% | -2.3% |
| #16 | Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | 24-26 | 25.0% | 27.3% | -2.3% |
| #17 | Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | 24-26 | 25.0% | 27.3% | -2.3% |
| #18 | Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | 21-23 | 22.0% | 22.7% | -0.7% |
| #19 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | 21-23 | 22.0% | 22.7% | -0.7% |
| #20 | Roan Wilson GD Chaves | 21-23 | 22.0% | 22.7% | -0.7% |
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: 8 immediate targets, 2 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 8 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 €3.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rodrigo Fernandes Without Club | €250K | €400K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Guilherme Liberato SC União Torreense | €300K | €400K | -0.88 | Good Value |
Rodri Andrade CS Marítimo | €175K | €400K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Ibrahim Alhassan Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €200K | €400K | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Ibrahima Kébé FC Penafiel | €500K | €400K | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Nito FC Paços de Ferreira | €250K | €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 |
Dani Borges UD Leiria | €400K | €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 |
Pedro Pinho GD Chaves | €650K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Vladan Danilović CS Marítimo | €700K | €400K | +0.12 | Fair Value |
Zé Gabriel Portimonense SAD | €800K | €400K | +0.38 | Fair Value |
Aleksandar Busnić FC Vizela | €400K | €400K | +0.44 | Fair Value |
Roan Wilson GD Chaves | €700K | €400K | +0.67 | Above Market |
Claudio Falcão SC Farense | €800K | €400K | +0.88 | Above Market |
Genaro Rodríguez UD Leiria | €500K | €400K | +0.89 | Above Market |