Best Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal (Dec 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Attacking Midfielders 2023-24
Our database tracked 26 Liga Portugal Attacking Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 14 clubs with a combined market value of €138.3M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Attacking Midfielders was €5.3M, with the average age at 24.7 years old.
The most valuable attacking midfielder in the Liga Portugal was Georgiy Sudakov, worth €32.0M and played for SL Benfica at 23 years old. The top 5 Attacking Midfielders averaged €22.4M in market value, including Rodrigo Mora and Gabri Veiga.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked attacking midfielder was Rodrigo Mora (18 years, FC Porto, €40.0M), while the oldest was Pizzi (36 years, GD Estoril Praia, €400K). Research shows Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 16 Attacking Midfielders (62%) 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 market for Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Portugal
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 14 clubs with €138.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Attacking Midfielders
The Liga Portugal CAM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (8 players, 31% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €71.9M, averaging €12.0M per player.
Top Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (6 players)
24-26 Years (8 players)
27-29 Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 3 Attacking Midfielders (12% of players) control €92.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 8% of the Liga Portugal CAM pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Attacking Midfielders
Among 14 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 2 Attacking Midfielders worth €60.0M (averaging €30.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 85% of tracked Attacking Midfielders.
FC Porto (2 Attacking Midfielders)
SL Benfica (2 Attacking Midfielders)
FC Famalicão (1 Attacking Midfielders)
Moreirense FC (2 Attacking Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Georgiy Sudakov
SL Benfica • 23 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €35.7M
82.3
Rodrigo Mora
FC Porto • 18 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €51.4M
81.9
Gabri Veiga
FC Porto • 23 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.3M
73.5
Gustavo Sá
FC Famalicão • 21 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.4M
69.6
Alan
Moreirense FC • 25 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.9M
49.2
Lincoln
FC Alverca • 27 years old
€3.7M
€3.5M
-5.4%
Expected: €3.0M
47.1
João Carvalho
GD Estoril Praia • 28 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.6M
41.5
João Rego
SL Benfica • 20 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.4M
41.0
Ole Pohlmann
Rio Ave FC • 24 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
40.1
Hugo Félix
CD Tondela • 21 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.8M
39.4
Samu
Vitória Guimarães SC • 29 years old
€2.3M
€1.8M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.5M
35.3
Luís Esteves
Gil Vicente FC • 27 years old
€1.6M
€1.5M
-5.4%
Expected: €1.3M
33.0
Daniel Jr
CD Nacional • 23 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €964K
28.1
Benny
Moreirense FC • 28 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €870K
28.1
Filipe Soares
CD Nacional • 26 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
28.0
Amorim
FC Alverca • 20 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
27.5
Santi García
Gil Vicente FC • 24 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €819K
26.2
Chiheb Labidi
CD Nacional • 24 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €512K
20.4
Pablo Gozálbez
FC Arouca • 24 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €512K
20.4
Antonis Papakanellos
Rio Ave FC • 20 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
19.0
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)
FC Porto's Rodrigo Mora at 18 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 13.33×. That means Rodrigo Mora is valued 13.33× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Moreirense FC's Alan, who is 25 years old, with a 8.00× PPVE. Third is Ole Pohlmann of Rio Ave FC, who is 24 years old with a 5.00× 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 13.33× means the player is worth 1233% 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 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | 18 | U21 | €40.0M | €3.0M | 13.33× |
| #2 | Alan Moreirense FC | 25 | 24-26 | €4.0M | €500K | 8.00× |
| #3 | Ole Pohlmann Rio Ave FC | 24 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €500K | 5.00× |
| #4 | Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | 23 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €16.0M | 2.00× |
| #5 | Santi García Gil Vicente FC | 24 | 24-26 | €800K | €500K | 1.60× |
| #6 | Gabri Veiga FC Porto | 23 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €16.0M | 1.25× |
| #7 | Pablo Gozálbez FC Arouca | 24 | 24-26 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Chiheb Labidi CD Nacional | 24 | 24-26 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #9 | João Rego SL Benfica | 20 | U21 | €3.0M | €3.0M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | 21 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €16.0M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Miguel Baeza CD Nacional | 25 | 24-26 | €400K | €500K | 0.80× |
| #12 | Xabi Huarte CD Tondela | 24 | 24-26 | €250K | €500K | 0.50× |
| #13 | Amorim FC Alverca | 20 | U21 | €1.0M | €3.0M | 0.33× |
| #14 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | 20 | U21 | €500K | €3.0M | 0.17× |
| #15 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | 21 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €16.0M | 0.16× |
| #16 | Daniel Jr CD Nacional | 23 | 21-23 | €900K | €16.0M | 0.06× |
| #17 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | 22 | 21-23 | €450K | €16.0M | 0.03× |
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)
FC Porto's Rodrigo Mora at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Rodrigo Mora is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is SL Benfica's João Rego, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Amorim of FC Alverca, who is 20 years old with a +35% RPP (6 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 44% RPP means the player is expected to gain 44% 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 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | 18 | 8 | €40.0M | €71.5M | +44% |
| #2 | João Rego SL Benfica | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #3 | Amorim FC Alverca | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #4 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #5 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | 21 | 5 | €16.0M | €23.0M | +30% |
| #6 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | 21 | 5 | €2.5M | €3.6M | +30% |
| #7 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | 22 | 4 | €450K | €602K | +25% |
| #8 | Gabri Veiga FC Porto | 23 | 3 | €20.0M | €24.9M | +20% |
| #9 | Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | 23 | 3 | €32.0M | €39.8M | +20% |
| #10 | Daniel Jr CD Nacional | 23 | 3 | €900K | €1.1M | +20% |
| #11 | Ole Pohlmann Rio Ave FC | 24 | 2 | €2.5M | €2.9M | +14% |
| #12 | Pablo Gozálbez FC Arouca | 24 | 2 | €500K | €578K | +14% |
| #13 | Xabi Huarte CD Tondela | 24 | 2 | €250K | €289K | +14% |
| #14 | Chiheb Labidi CD Nacional | 24 | 2 | €500K | €578K | +14% |
| #15 | Santi García Gil Vicente FC | 24 | 2 | €800K | €925K | +14% |
| #16 | Alan Moreirense FC | 25 | 1 | €4.0M | €4.3M | +7% |
| #17 | Miguel Baeza CD Nacional | 25 | 1 | €400K | €430K | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
FC Porto's Rodrigo Mora has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 64.3. That means Rodrigo Mora has 29% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Famalicão's Gustavo Sá with a 37.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Amorim of FC Alverca with a 37.1 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 64.3 means the upside is 64.3× 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 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | €51.4M | €42.5M-60.3M | +29% | 64.3 |
| #2 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | €18.4M | €15.2M-21.5M | +15% | 37.3 |
| #3 | Amorim FC Alverca | €1.1M | €949K-1.3M | +15% | 37.1 |
| #4 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | €573K | €474K-672K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #5 | João Rego SL Benfica | €3.4M | €2.8M-4.0M | +15% | 37.1 |
| #6 | Gabri Veiga FC Porto | €22.3M | €18.9M-25.6M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #7 | Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | €35.7M | €30.3M-41.0M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #8 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | €2.8M | €2.3M-3.2M | +10% | 26.9 |
| #9 | Daniel Jr CD Nacional | €964K | €819K-1.1M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #10 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | €476K | €405K-548K | +6% | 18.4 |
| #11 | Filipe Soares CD Nacional | €1.0M | €875K-1.2M | +3% | 9.6 |
| #12 | Santi García Gil Vicente FC | €819K | €696K-942K | +2% | 7.8 |
| #13 | Pablo Gozálbez FC Arouca | €512K | €435K-589K | +2% | 7.8 |
| #14 | Xabi Huarte CD Tondela | €256K | €218K-294K | +2% | 7.8 |
| #15 | Chiheb Labidi CD Nacional | €512K | €435K-589K | +2% | 7.8 |
| #16 | Ole Pohlmann Rio Ave FC | €2.6M | €2.2M-2.9M | +2% | 7.8 |
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: attacking 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)
SL Benfica's Georgiy Sudakov in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +28.9%. That means Georgiy Sudakov captures 52.0% of total market value while representing only 23.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is CD Tondela's Hugo Félix with a +28.9% ASC (52.0% value share vs 23.1% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Gabri Veiga of FC Porto with a +28.9% ASC (52.0% value vs 23.1% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +28.9% ASC means the player captures 28.9% 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 | Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | 21-23 | 52.0% | 23.1% | +28.9% |
| #2 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | 21-23 | 52.0% | 23.1% | +28.9% |
| #3 | Gabri Veiga FC Porto | 21-23 | 52.0% | 23.1% | +28.9% |
| #4 | Daniel Jr CD Nacional | 21-23 | 52.0% | 23.1% | +28.9% |
| #5 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | 21-23 | 52.0% | 23.1% | +28.9% |
| #6 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 52.0% | 23.1% | +28.9% |
| #7 | Filipe Soares CD Nacional | 24-26 | 7.2% | 30.8% | -23.6% |
| #8 | Ole Pohlmann Rio Ave FC | 24-26 | 7.2% | 30.8% | -23.6% |
| #9 | Alan Moreirense FC | 24-26 | 7.2% | 30.8% | -23.6% |
| #10 | Miguel Baeza CD Nacional | 24-26 | 7.2% | 30.8% | -23.6% |
| #11 | Pablo Gozálbez FC Arouca | 24-26 | 7.2% | 30.8% | -23.6% |
| #12 | Xabi Huarte CD Tondela | 24-26 | 7.2% | 30.8% | -23.6% |
| #13 | Chiheb Labidi CD Nacional | 24-26 | 7.2% | 30.8% | -23.6% |
| #14 | Santi García Gil Vicente FC | 24-26 | 7.2% | 30.8% | -23.6% |
| #15 | Amorim FC Alverca | U21 | 32.2% | 15.4% | +16.8% |
| #16 | João Rego SL Benfica | U21 | 32.2% | 15.4% | +16.8% |
| #17 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | U21 | 32.2% | 15.4% | +16.8% |
| #18 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | U21 | 32.2% | 15.4% | +16.8% |
| #19 | Rafael Barbosa Avs Futebol | 27-29 | 8.1% | 23.1% | -15.0% |
| #20 | João Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | 27-29 | 8.1% | 23.1% | -15.0% |
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, 9 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 12 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 €32.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | €16.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Rafael Barbosa Avs Futebol | €350K | €1.0M | -0.73 | Good Value |
Benny Moreirense FC | €1.0M | €1.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Xabi Huarte CD Tondela | €250K | €1.0M | -0.28 | Fair Value |
Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | €450K | €1.0M | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Miguel Baeza CD Nacional | €400K | €1.0M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | €500K | €1.0M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Luís Esteves Gil Vicente FC | €1.5M | €1.0M | -0.15 | Fair Value |
Pablo Gozálbez FC Arouca | €500K | €1.0M | -0.15 | Fair Value |
Chiheb Labidi CD Nacional | €500K | €1.0M | -0.15 | Fair Value |
Amorim FC Alverca | €1.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Alan Ruiz Without Club | €400K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Samu Vitória Guimarães SC | €1.8M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | €32.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Pizzi GD Estoril Praia | €400K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Gabri Veiga FC Porto | €20.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Santi García Gil Vicente FC | €800K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Daniel Jr CD Nacional | €900K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | €40.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Filipe Soares CD Nacional | €1.0M | €1.0M | +0.10 | Fair Value |