Best Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 23 Liga Portugal 2 Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 16 clubs with a combined market value of €11.1M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Midfielders is €483K, with the average age at 25.0 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 is Kauê, worth €2.0M and playing for FC Porto B at 20 years old. The top 5 Midfielders average €1.2M in market value, including Diogo Prioste and Miguel Menino.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked midfielder is Kauê (20 years, FC Porto B, €2.0M), while the oldest is Neto (34 years, Leixões SC, €200K). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 16 Midfielders (70%) 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 Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 season.
💡 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.
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 Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 16 clubs with €11.1M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Midfielders
The Liga Portugal 2 CM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (8 players, 35% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €4.7M, averaging €581K per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (8 players)
24-26 Years (6 players)
27-29 Years (3 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 3 Midfielders (13% of players) control €4.8M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 CM pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Midfielders
Among 16 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, FC Porto B leads with 1 Midfielders worth €2.0M (averaging €2.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 65% of tracked Midfielders.
FC Porto B (1 Midfielders)
SL Benfica B (1 Midfielders)
GD Chaves (3 Midfielders)
SC Farense (1 Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Kauê
FC Porto B • 20 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
33.2
Diogo Prioste
SL Benfica B • 21 years old
€1.6M
€1.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.3M
33.0
Miguel Menino
SC Farense • 22 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
26.7
Pedro Pelágio
GD Chaves • 25 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €742K
23.4
Jorge Pereira
CA Petróleos Luanda • 27 years old
€600K
€600K
+0.0%
Expected: €569K
20.7
Michel Costa
FC Felgueiras 1932 • 23 years old
€476K
€550K
+15.6%
Expected: €638K
20.4
Welat Cagro
Portimonense SAD • 26 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €515K
19.2
Samuel Justo
Sporting CP B • 21 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €505K
14.3
Raphael Guzzo
CS Marítimo • 30 years old
€400K
€400K
+0.0%
Expected: €380K
13.5
Moha Moukhliss
FC Vizela • 25 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €318K
12.8
Ktatau
GD Chaves • 24 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €333K
12.8
Nile John
CD Feirense • 22 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €363K
11.8
Alejandro Alfaro
SC União Torreense • 23 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €290K
10.6
João Teixeira
GD Chaves • 31 years old
€300K
€300K
+0.0%
Expected: €285K
9.2
Albert Lottin
UD Leiria • 24 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €222K
7.8
Samuel Lobato
Portimonense SAD • 23 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €232K
7.8
Fabinho
Lusitânia FC Lourosa • 30 years old
€250K
€250K
+0.0%
Expected: €237K
7.7
Dani Molina
FC Penafiel • 29 years old
€200K
€200K
+0.0%
Expected: €190K
5.6
Marco Ribeiro
FC Felgueiras 1932 • 20 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €262K
4.6
Tiago Ribeiro
CD Feirense • 23 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €174K
4.2
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)
SL Benfica B's Diogo Prioste at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.50×. That means Diogo Prioste is valued 4.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SC Farense's Miguel Menino, who is 22 years old, with a 2.50× PPVE. Third is Pedro Pelágio of GD Chaves, who is 25 years old with a 2.33× 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 4.50× means the player is worth 350% 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 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | 21 | 21-23 | €1.8M | €400K | 4.50× |
| #2 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €400K | 2.50× |
| #3 | Pedro Pelágio GD Chaves | 25 | 24-26 | €700K | €300K | 2.33× |
| #4 | Michel Costa FC Felgueiras 1932 | 23 | 21-23 | €550K | €400K | 1.38× |
| #5 | Ktatau GD Chaves | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €300K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Moha Moukhliss FC Vizela | 25 | 24-26 | €300K | €300K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | 21 | 21-23 | €400K | €400K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Kauê FC Porto B | 20 | U21 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Nile John CD Feirense | 22 | 21-23 | €300K | €400K | 0.75× |
| #10 | Albert Lottin UD Leiria | 24 | 24-26 | €200K | €300K | 0.67× |
| #11 | Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | 23 | 21-23 | €250K | €400K | 0.63× |
| #12 | Samuel Lobato Portimonense SAD | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €400K | 0.50× |
| #13 | Tiago Ribeiro CD Feirense | 23 | 21-23 | €150K | €400K | 0.37× |
| #14 | Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | 20 | U21 | €200K | €2.0M | 0.10× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
No RPP data available (requires forecast values in database)
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
FC Felgueiras 1932's Marco Ribeiro has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 86.2. That means Marco Ribeiro has 31% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Porto B's Kauê with a 86.2 RAU (31% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Diogo Prioste of SL Benfica B with a 75.2 RAU (26% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 86.2 means the upside is 86.2× 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 | Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | €262K | €226K-299K | +31% | 86.2 |
| #2 | Kauê FC Porto B | €2.6M | €2.3M-3.0M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #3 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #4 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | €505K | €435K-574K | +26% | 75.2 |
| #5 | Nile John CD Feirense | €363K | €320K-407K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #6 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #7 | Tiago Ribeiro CD Feirense | €174K | €153K-195K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #8 | Michel Costa FC Felgueiras 1932 | €638K | €562K-715K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #9 | Samuel Lobato Portimonense SAD | €232K | €204K-260K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #10 | Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | €290K | €255K-325K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #11 | Ktatau GD Chaves | €333K | €293K-373K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #12 | Albert Lottin UD Leiria | €222K | €195K-249K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #13 | Pedro Pelágio GD Chaves | €742K | €653K-831K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #14 | Moha Moukhliss FC Vizela | €318K | €280K-356K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #15 | Lucho Vega UD Leiria | €154K | €136K-173K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #16 | Welat Cagro Portimonense SAD | €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: 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)
FC Felgueiras 1932's Marco Ribeiro in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +11.1%. That means Kauê captures 19.8% of total market value while representing only 8.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Porto B's Kauê with a +11.1% ASC (19.8% value share vs 8.7% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Tiago Ribeiro of CD Feirense with a +7.1% ASC (41.9% value vs 34.8% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +11.1% ASC means the player captures 11.1% 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 | Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | U21 | 19.8% | 8.7% | +11.1% |
| #2 | Kauê FC Porto B | U21 | 19.8% | 8.7% | +11.1% |
| #3 | Tiago Ribeiro CD Feirense | 21-23 | 41.9% | 34.8% | +7.1% |
| #4 | Samuel Lobato Portimonense SAD | 21-23 | 41.9% | 34.8% | +7.1% |
| #5 | Nile John CD Feirense | 21-23 | 41.9% | 34.8% | +7.1% |
| #6 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | 21-23 | 41.9% | 34.8% | +7.1% |
| #7 | Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | 21-23 | 41.9% | 34.8% | +7.1% |
| #8 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 41.9% | 34.8% | +7.1% |
| #9 | Michel Costa FC Felgueiras 1932 | 21-23 | 41.9% | 34.8% | +7.1% |
| #10 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | 21-23 | 41.9% | 34.8% | +7.1% |
| #11 | João Teixeira GD Chaves | 30+ | 10.4% | 17.4% | -7.0% |
| #12 | Raphael Guzzo CS Marítimo | 30+ | 10.4% | 17.4% | -7.0% |
| #13 | Neto Leixões SC | 30+ | 10.4% | 17.4% | -7.0% |
| #14 | Fabinho Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 30+ | 10.4% | 17.4% | -7.0% |
| #15 | Ktatau GD Chaves | 24-26 | 19.4% | 26.1% | -6.7% |
| #16 | Moha Moukhliss FC Vizela | 24-26 | 19.4% | 26.1% | -6.7% |
| #17 | Albert Lottin UD Leiria | 24-26 | 19.4% | 26.1% | -6.7% |
| #18 | Pedro Pelágio GD Chaves | 24-26 | 19.4% | 26.1% | -6.7% |
| #19 | Welat Cagro Portimonense SAD | 24-26 | 19.4% | 26.1% | -6.7% |
| #20 | Lucho Vega UD Leiria | 24-26 | 19.4% | 26.1% | -6.7% |
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: 10 immediate targets, 4 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 4 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 €2.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | €200K | €300K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Neto Leixões SC | €200K | €300K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Lucho Vega UD Leiria | €150K | €300K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Tiago Ribeiro CD Feirense | €150K | €300K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Albert Lottin UD Leiria | €200K | €300K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Fabinho Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €250K | €300K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Samuel Lobato Portimonense SAD | €200K | €300K | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | €250K | €300K | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Nile John CD Feirense | €300K | €300K | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Mimito Biai Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €150K | €300K | -0.11 | Fair Value |
Ktatau GD Chaves | €300K | €300K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
João Teixeira GD Chaves | €300K | €300K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Dani Molina FC Penafiel | €200K | €300K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Moha Moukhliss FC Vizela | €300K | €300K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | €400K | €300K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kauê FC Porto B | €2.0M | €300K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Michel Costa FC Felgueiras 1932 | €550K | €300K | +0.20 | Fair Value |
Raphael Guzzo CS Marítimo | €400K | €300K | +0.67 | Above Market |
Welat Cagro Portimonense SAD | €500K | €300K | +0.67 | Above Market |
Miguel Menino SC Farense | €1.0M | €300K | +0.80 | Above Market |