Best Left-Backs in the Liga Portugal 2 (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Left-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 12 Liga Portugal 2 Left-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €5.4M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Left-Backs is €454K, with the average age at 26.7 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Liga Portugal 2 is Javi Vázquez, worth €1.0M and playing for SC União Torreense at 25 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs average €680K in market value, including Marc Baró and Kiko.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked left-back is Teddy Alloh (23 years, FC Penafiel, €300K), while the oldest is Derick Poloni (32 years, SC Farense, €300K). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 6 Left-Backs (50%) 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 Left-Backs 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 Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €5.4M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Left-Backs
The Liga Portugal 2 LB market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (5 players, 42% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €3.2M, averaging €640K per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (1 players)
24-26 Years (5 players)
27-29 Years (4 players)
30+ Years (2 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Left-Backs (17% of players) control €1.8M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 LB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Left-Backs
Among 10 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, SC União Torreense leads with 1 Left-Backs worth €1.0M (averaging €1.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Left-Backs.
SC União Torreense (1 Left-Backs)
CS Marítimo (2 Left-Backs)
UD Leiria (1 Left-Backs)
UD Oliveirense (2 Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Javi Vázquez
SC União Torreense • 25 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
27.8
Marc Baró
UD Leiria • 26 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €824K
25.0
Kiko
GD Chaves • 26 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €618K
21.5
Paulo Henrique
CS Marítimo • 28 years old
€600K
€600K
+0.0%
Expected: €569K
20.0
Afonso Freitas
CS Marítimo • 25 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €424K
16.4
Luís Bastos
UD Oliveirense • 24 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €444K
16.4
Teddy Alloh
FC Penafiel • 23 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €348K
12.8
Frederico Namora
UD Oliveirense • 27 years old
€300K
€300K
+0.0%
Expected: €285K
12.1
André Sousa
FC Paços de Ferreira • 27 years old
€300K
€300K
+0.0%
Expected: €285K
12.1
Derick Poloni
SC Farense • 32 years old
€300K
€300K
+0.0%
Expected: €285K
8.5
Simãozinho
Leixões SC • 30 years old
€250K
€250K
+0.0%
Expected: €237K
7.7
Zé Ricardo
CD Feirense • 27 years old
€200K
€200K
+0.0%
Expected: €190K
7.1
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)
SC União Torreense's Javi Vázquez at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.50×. That means Javi Vázquez 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 CS Marítimo's Afonso Freitas, who is 25 years old, with a 1.00× PPVE. Third is Teddy Alloh of FC Penafiel, who is 23 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 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 | Javi Vázquez SC União Torreense | 25 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €400K | 2.50× |
| #2 | Afonso Freitas CS Marítimo | 25 | 24-26 | €400K | €400K | 1.00× |
| #3 | Teddy Alloh FC Penafiel | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €300K | 1.00× |
| #4 | Luís Bastos UD Oliveirense | 24 | 24-26 | €400K | €400K | 1.00× |
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 Penafiel's Teddy Alloh has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 57.7. That means Teddy Alloh has 16% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is UD Oliveirense's Luís Bastos with a 41.4 RAU (11% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Javi Vázquez of SC União Torreense with a 23.5 RAU (6% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 57.7 means the upside is 57.7× 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 | Teddy Alloh FC Penafiel | €348K | €306K-390K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #2 | Luís Bastos UD Oliveirense | €444K | €391K-497K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #3 | Javi Vázquez SC União Torreense | €1.1M | €933K-1.2M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #4 | Afonso Freitas CS Marítimo | €424K | €373K-475K | +6% | 23.5 |
| #5 | Kiko GD Chaves | €618K | €544K-692K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #6 | Marc Baró UD Leiria | €824K | €725K-923K | +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: left-back 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)
UD Leiria's Marc Baró in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +17.0%. That means Javi Vázquez captures 58.7% of total market value while representing only 41.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is CS Marítimo's Afonso Freitas with a +17.0% ASC (58.7% value share vs 41.7% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Javi Vázquez of SC União Torreense with a +17.0% ASC (58.7% value vs 41.7% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +17.0% ASC means the player captures 17.0% 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 | Marc Baró UD Leiria | 24-26 | 58.7% | 41.7% | +17.0% |
| #2 | Afonso Freitas CS Marítimo | 24-26 | 58.7% | 41.7% | +17.0% |
| #3 | Javi Vázquez SC União Torreense | 24-26 | 58.7% | 41.7% | +17.0% |
| #4 | Luís Bastos UD Oliveirense | 24-26 | 58.7% | 41.7% | +17.0% |
| #5 | Kiko GD Chaves | 24-26 | 58.7% | 41.7% | +17.0% |
| #6 | Paulo Henrique CS Marítimo | 27-29 | 25.7% | 33.3% | -7.6% |
| #7 | André Sousa FC Paços de Ferreira | 27-29 | 25.7% | 33.3% | -7.6% |
| #8 | Frederico Namora UD Oliveirense | 27-29 | 25.7% | 33.3% | -7.6% |
| #9 | Zé Ricardo CD Feirense | 27-29 | 25.7% | 33.3% | -7.6% |
| #10 | Simãozinho Leixões SC | 30+ | 10.1% | 16.7% | -6.6% |
| #11 | Derick Poloni SC Farense | 30+ | 10.1% | 16.7% | -6.6% |
| #12 | Teddy Alloh FC Penafiel | 21-23 | 5.5% | 8.3% | -2.8% |
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, 3 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 6 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 €600K. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simãozinho Leixões SC | €250K | €400K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Afonso Freitas CS Marítimo | €400K | €400K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Luís Bastos UD Oliveirense | €400K | €400K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Zé Ricardo CD Feirense | €200K | €400K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
André Sousa FC Paços de Ferreira | €300K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Derick Poloni SC Farense | €300K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Frederico Namora UD Oliveirense | €300K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Teddy Alloh FC Penafiel | €300K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kiko GD Chaves | €600K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Marc Baró UD Leiria | €800K | €400K | +0.50 | Above Market |
Paulo Henrique CS Marítimo | €600K | €400K | +1.00 | Above Market |
Javi Vázquez SC União Torreense | €1.0M | €400K | +1.00 | Above Market |