Best Centre-Backs in the Liga Portugal (Mar 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Liga Portugal Centre-Backs 2022-23

Our database tracked 70 Liga Portugal Centre-Backs in the 2022-23 season, representing 19 clubs with a combined market value of €332.2M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Centre-Backs was €4.7M, with the average age at 25.7 years old.

The most valuable centre-back in the Liga Portugal was Gonçalo Inácio, worth €45.0M and played for Sporting CP at 24 years old. The top 5 Centre-Backs averaged €36.8M in market value, including Ousmane Diomande and Tomás Araújo.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked centre-back was Bastien Meupiyou (19 years, FC Alverca, €2.5M), while the oldest was Nicolás Otamendi (38 years, SL Benfica, €1.0M). Research shows Centre-Backs typically peak at age 27.

Historical analysis showed 40 Centre-Backs (57%) 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 Centre-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 season.

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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal Centre-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 19 clubs with €332.2M combined value.

Players Tracked

By League

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By Position

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By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Centre-Backs

The Liga Portugal CB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (27 players, 39% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €164.6M, averaging €7.5M per player.

U21 years2 players (3%)

€3.5MAvg: €1.8M

Top player: Bastien Meupiyou (€2.5M)

21-23 years22 players (31%)

€164.6MAvg: €7.5M

Top player: Ousmane Diomande (€45.0M)

24-26 years27 players (39%)

€140.7MAvg: €5.2M

Top player: Gonçalo Inácio (€45.0M)

27-29 years8 players (11%)

€16.3MAvg: €2.0M

Top player: Jan Bednarek (€9.0M)

30+ years11 players (16%)

€7.2MAvg: €655K

Top player: Nicolás Otamendi (€1.0M)

Top Centre-Backs by Age Bracket

U21 Years (2 players)

1. Bastien Meupiyou(19yo)

€2.5M

2. Ibrahima Ba(20yo)

€1.0M

21-23 Years (22 players)

1. Ousmane Diomande(22yo)

€45.0M

2. Tomás Araújo(23yo)

€32.0M

3. António Silva(22yo)

€32.0M

4. Zeno Debast(22yo)

€30.0M

5. Bright Arrey-Mbi(22yo)

€6.0M

24-26 Years (27 players)

1. Gonçalo Inácio(24yo)

€45.0M

2. Jakub Kiwior(26yo)

€25.0M

3. Eduardo Quaresma(24yo)

€17.0M

4. Nehuén Pérez(25yo)

€13.0M

5. Sikou Niakaté(26yo)

€8.0M

27-29 Years (8 players)

1. Jan Bednarek(29yo)

€9.0M

2. Sidney Lima(29yo)

€3.5M

3. Tchamba(27yo)

€1.0M

4. Pedro Pacheco(29yo)

€700K

5. Ferro(28yo)

€700K

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

68%of market value

The top 7 Centre-Backs (10% of players) control €226.0M

1. Gonçalo Inácio€45.0M

2. Ousmane Diomande€45.0M

3. Tomás Araújo€32.0M

4. António Silva€32.0M

5. Zeno Debast€30.0M

Market Tiers

Premium (€30-50M)5 players (7%)

€184.0M

High (€15-30M)2 players (3%)

€42.0M

Mid (€5-15M)4 players (6%)

€36.0M

Emerging (<€5M)59 players (84%)

€70.3M

Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 7% of the Liga Portugal CB pool.

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Gonçalo Inácio

Sporting CP€45.0M

2. Ousmane Diomande

Sporting CP€45.0M

3. Tomás Araújo

SL Benfica€32.0M

4. António Silva

SL Benfica€32.0M

5. Zeno Debast

Sporting CP€30.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Jakub Kiwior

FC Porto€25.0M

2. Eduardo Quaresma

Sporting CP€17.0M

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Nehuén Pérez

FC Porto€13.0M

2. Jan Bednarek

FC Porto€9.0M

3. Sikou Niakaté

SC Braga€8.0M

4. Bright Arrey-Mbi

SC Braga€6.0M

Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Centre-Backs

Among 19 Liga Portugal clubs, Sporting CP leads with 4 Centre-Backs worth €137.0M (averaging €34.3M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 60% of tracked Centre-Backs.

Sporting CP

4 players • €137.0M

SL Benfica

3 players • €65.0M

FC Porto

4 players • €47.2M

SC Braga

4 players • €18.0M

Rio Ave FC

6 players • €9.4M

GD Estoril Praia

4 players • €7.4M

FC Famalicão

3 players • €7.0M

Casa Pia AC

5 players • €6.0M

FC Alverca

4 players • €5.5M

#10

FC Arouca

5 players • €5.3M

Sporting CP (4 Centre-Backs)

Gonçalo Inácio(24yo)

€45.0M

Ousmane Diomande(22yo)

€45.0M

Zeno Debast(22yo)

€30.0M

Eduardo Quaresma(24yo)

€17.0M

SL Benfica (3 Centre-Backs)

Tomás Araújo(23yo)

€32.0M

António Silva(22yo)

€32.0M

Nicolás Otamendi(38yo)

€1.0M

FC Porto (4 Centre-Backs)

Jakub Kiwior(26yo)

€25.0M

Nehuén Pérez(25yo)

€13.0M

Jan Bednarek(29yo)

€9.0M

Iván Marcano(38yo)

€200K

SC Braga (4 Centre-Backs)

Sikou Niakaté(26yo)

€8.0M

Bright Arrey-Mbi(22yo)

€6.0M

Gustaf Lagerbielke(25yo)

€3.0M

Paulo Oliveira(34yo)

€1.0M

Player Rankings

Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Gonçalo Inácio

Sporting CP • 24 years old

€38.9M

€45.0M

+15.6%

€42.2M€53.7M

Expected: €48.0M

86.9

Ousmane Diomande

Sporting CP • 22 years old

€38.9M

€45.0M

+15.6%

€43.6M€55.5M

Expected: €49.6M

86.8

Tomás Araújo

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€27.7M

€32.0M

+15.6%

€31.4M€39.9M

Expected: €35.7M

83.2

António Silva

SL Benfica • 22 years old

€27.7M

€32.0M

+15.6%

€31.0M€39.5M

Expected: €35.3M

82.6

Zeno Debast

Sporting CP • 22 years old

€25.9M

€30.0M

+15.6%

€27.9M€35.6M

Expected: €31.8M

78.2

Jakub Kiwior

FC Porto • 26 years old

€21.6M

€25.0M

+15.6%

€22.7M€28.8M

Expected: €25.7M

75.1

Eduardo Quaresma

Sporting CP • 24 years old

€14.7M

€17.0M

+15.6%

€15.3M€19.5M

Expected: €17.4M

71.2

Nehuén Pérez

FC Porto • 25 years old

€11.2M

€13.0M

+15.6%

€11.2M€14.2M

Expected: €12.7M

67.4

Jan Bednarek

FC Porto • 29 years old

€11.6M

€9.0M

-22.6%

€6.6M€8.4M

Expected: €7.5M

59.1

#10

Sikou Niakaté

SC Braga • 26 years old

€6.9M

€8.0M

+15.6%

€7.2M€9.2M

Expected: €8.2M

57.3

#11

Bright Arrey-Mbi

SC Braga • 22 years old

€5.2M

€6.0M

+15.6%

€5.6M€7.1M

Expected: €6.4M

54.5

#12

Andreas Ntoi

Rio Ave FC • 23 years old

€3.9M

€4.5M

+15.6%

€4.2M€5.4M

Expected: €4.8M

51.6

#13

Kévin Boma

GD Estoril Praia • 23 years old

€3.5M

€4.0M

+15.6%

€3.8M€4.8M

Expected: €4.3M

50.1

#14

Sidney Lima

CD Santa Clara • 29 years old

€4.5M

€3.5M

-22.6%

€2.6M€3.2M

Expected: €2.9M

47.3

#16

Léo Realpe

FC Famalicão • 25 years old

€2.6M

€3.0M

+15.6%

€2.6M€3.3M

Expected: €2.9M

42.0

#15

Gustaf Lagerbielke

SC Braga • 25 years old

€2.6M

€3.0M

+15.6%

€2.6M€3.3M

Expected: €2.9M

42.0

#17

Justin de Haas

FC Famalicão • 26 years old

€2.6M

€3.0M

+15.6%

€2.7M€3.5M

Expected: €3.1M

41.5

#18

Bastien Meupiyou

FC Alverca • 19 years old

€2.2M

€2.5M

+15.6%

€2.6M€3.4M

Expected: €3.0M

38.2

#19

Christian Marques

CD Tondela • 23 years old

€1.7M

€2.0M

+15.6%

€1.9M€2.4M

Expected: €2.1M

37.9

#20

Naves

FC Alverca • 23 years old

€1.7M

€2.0M

+15.6%

€1.9M€2.4M

Expected: €2.1M

37.9

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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's Ousmane Diomande at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 45.00×. That means Ousmane Diomande is valued 45.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is SL Benfica's Tomás Araújo, who is 23 years old, with a 32.00× PPVE. Third is António Silva of SL Benfica, who is 22 years old with a 32.00× 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 45.00× means the player is worth 4400% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Ousmane DiomandeSporting CP

21-23 • 22yo45.00×

€45.0M • 4400% above median

Tomás AraújoSL Benfica

21-23 • 23yo32.00×

€32.0M • 3100% above median

António SilvaSL Benfica

21-23 • 22yo32.00×

€32.0M • 3100% above median

Zeno DebastSporting CP

21-23 • 22yo30.00×

€30.0M • 2900% above median

Gonçalo InácioSporting CP

24-26 • 24yo22.50×

€45.0M • 2150% above median

Eduardo QuaresmaSporting CP

24-26 • 24yo8.50×

€17.0M • 750% above median

Nehuén PérezFC Porto

24-26 • 25yo6.50×

€13.0M • 550% above median

Bright Arrey-MbiSC Braga

21-23 • 22yo6.00×

€6.0M • 500% above median

Andreas NtoiRio Ave FC

21-23 • 23yo4.50×

€4.5M • 350% above median

Kévin BomaGD Estoril Praia

21-23 • 23yo4.00×

€4.0M • 300% above median

Christian MarquesCD Tondela

21-23 • 23yo2.00×

€2.0M • 100% above median

NavesFC Alverca

21-23 • 23yo2.00×

€2.0M • 100% above median

Gustaf LagerbielkeSC Braga

24-26 • 25yo1.50×

€3.0M • 50% above median

Léo RealpeFC Famalicão

24-26 • 25yo1.50×

€3.0M • 50% above median

Omar FayedFC Arouca

21-23 • 22yo1.00×

€1.0M • 0% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Ousmane Diomande Sporting CP	22	21-23	€45.0M	€1.0M	45.00×
#2	Tomás Araújo SL Benfica	23	21-23	€32.0M	€1.0M	32.00×
#3	António Silva SL Benfica	22	21-23	€32.0M	€1.0M	32.00×
#4	Zeno Debast Sporting CP	22	21-23	€30.0M	€1.0M	30.00×
#5	Gonçalo Inácio Sporting CP	24	24-26	€45.0M	€2.0M	22.50×
#6	Eduardo Quaresma Sporting CP	24	24-26	€17.0M	€2.0M	8.50×
#7	Nehuén Pérez FC Porto	25	24-26	€13.0M	€2.0M	6.50×
#8	Bright Arrey-Mbi SC Braga	22	21-23	€6.0M	€1.0M	6.00×
#9	Andreas Ntoi Rio Ave FC	23	21-23	€4.5M	€1.0M	4.50×
#10	Kévin Boma GD Estoril Praia	23	21-23	€4.0M	€1.0M	4.00×
#11	Christian Marques CD Tondela	23	21-23	€2.0M	€1.0M	2.00×
#12	Naves FC Alverca	23	21-23	€2.0M	€1.0M	2.00×
#13	Gustaf Lagerbielke SC Braga	25	24-26	€3.0M	€2.0M	1.50×
#14	Léo Realpe FC Famalicão	25	24-26	€3.0M	€2.0M	1.50×
#15	Omar Fayed FC Arouca	22	21-23	€1.0M	€1.0M	1.00×
#16	Felix Bacher GD Estoril Praia	25	24-26	€2.0M	€2.0M	1.00×
#17	Kaique Rocha Casa Pia AC	25	24-26	€2.0M	€2.0M	1.00×
#18	Marvin Elimbi Gil Vicente FC	23	21-23	€1.0M	€1.0M	1.00×
#19	Zé Vítor CD Nacional	25	24-26	€2.0M	€2.0M	1.00×
#20	Michel Moreirense FC	22	21-23	€1.0M	€1.0M	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.

Understanding Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)

FC Alverca's Bastien Meupiyou at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Bastien Meupiyou is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is FC Famalicão's Ibrahima Ba, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Antonio Espigares of Gil Vicente FC, who is 21 years old with a +30% RPP (5 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 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Bastien MeupiyouFC Alverca

7yr to peak+40%

€2.5M → €4.2M

Ibrahima BaFC Famalicão

6yr to peak+35%

€1.0M → €1.5M

Antonio EspigaresGil Vicente FC

5yr to peak+30%

€500K → €719K

Semeu CommeyCF Estrela Amadora

5yr to peak+30%

€300K → €431K

Chico GonçalvesCD Nacional

5yr to peak+30%

€200K → €287K

Diogo MonteiroFC Arouca

5yr to peak+30%

€400K → €575K

Steven BaseyaFC Alverca

5yr to peak+30%

€400K → €575K

Nelson AbbeyRio Ave FC

4yr to peak+25%

€700K → €936K

Omar FayedFC Arouca

4yr to peak+25%

€1.0M → €1.3M

KalyCasa Pia AC

4yr to peak+25%

€250K → €334K

Zeno DebastSporting CP

4yr to peak+25%

€30.0M → €40.1M

António SilvaSL Benfica

4yr to peak+25%

€32.0M → €42.8M

MichelMoreirense FC

4yr to peak+25%

€1.0M → €1.3M

Gilberto BatistaMoreirense FC

4yr to peak+25%

€200K → €267K

Ousmane DiomandeSporting CP

4yr to peak+25%

€45.0M → €60.2M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Bastien Meupiyou FC Alverca	19	7	€2.5M	€4.2M	+40%
#2	Ibrahima Ba FC Famalicão	20	6	€1.0M	€1.5M	+35%
#3	Antonio Espigares Gil Vicente FC	21	5	€500K	€719K	+30%
#4	Semeu Commey CF Estrela Amadora	21	5	€300K	€431K	+30%
#5	Chico Gonçalves CD Nacional	21	5	€200K	€287K	+30%
#6	Diogo Monteiro FC Arouca	21	5	€400K	€575K	+30%
#7	Steven Baseya FC Alverca	21	5	€400K	€575K	+30%
#8	Nelson Abbey Rio Ave FC	22	4	€700K	€936K	+25%
#9	Omar Fayed FC Arouca	22	4	€1.0M	€1.3M	+25%
#10	Kaly Casa Pia AC	22	4	€250K	€334K	+25%
#11	Zeno Debast Sporting CP	22	4	€30.0M	€40.1M	+25%
#12	António Silva SL Benfica	22	4	€32.0M	€42.8M	+25%
#13	Michel Moreirense FC	22	4	€1.0M	€1.3M	+25%
#14	Gilberto Batista Moreirense FC	22	4	€200K	€267K	+25%
#15	Ousmane Diomande Sporting CP	22	4	€45.0M	€60.2M	+25%
#16	Bright Arrey-Mbi SC Braga	22	4	€6.0M	€8.0M	+25%
#17	Tomás Araújo SL Benfica	23	3	€32.0M	€39.8M	+20%
#18	Christian Marques CD Tondela	23	3	€2.0M	€2.5M	+20%
#19	Kévin Boma GD Estoril Praia	23	3	€4.0M	€5.0M	+20%
#20	Julien Lomboto Rio Ave FC	23	3	€500K	€622K	+20%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

FC Alverca's Bastien Meupiyou has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Bastien Meupiyou has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is FC Famalicão's Ibrahima Ba with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Tomás Araújo of SL Benfica with a 42.8 RAU (11% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Bastien MeupiyouFC Alverca

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €2.6M - €3.4M

Ibrahima BaFC Famalicão

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €988K - €1.3M

Tomás AraújoSL Benfica

↑11% / ±0%42.8

Range: €31.4M - €39.9M

Ousmane DiomandeSporting CP

↑10% / ±0%38.4

Range: €43.6M - €55.5M

António SilvaSL Benfica

↑10% / ±0%38.4

Range: €31.0M - €39.5M

Semeu CommeyCF Estrela Amadora

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €285K - €376K

Antonio EspigaresGil Vicente FC

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €475K - €627K

Chico GonçalvesCD Nacional

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €190K - €251K

Diogo MonteiroFC Arouca

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €380K - €502K

Steven BaseyaFC Alverca

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €380K - €502K

Christian MarquesCD Tondela

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €1.9M - €2.4M

Kévin BomaGD Estoril Praia

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €3.8M - €4.8M

Julien LombotoRio Ave FC

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €471K - €600K

Marvin ElimbiGil Vicente FC

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €942K - €1.2M

NavesFC Alverca

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €1.9M - €2.4M

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Bastien Meupiyou FC Alverca	€3.0M	€2.6M-3.4M	+19%	58.0
#2	Ibrahima Ba FC Famalicão	€1.1M	€988K-1.3M	+15%	46.3
#3	Tomás Araújo SL Benfica	€35.7M	€31.4M-39.9M	+11%	42.8
#4	Ousmane Diomande Sporting CP	€49.6M	€43.6M-55.5M	+10%	38.4
#5	António Silva SL Benfica	€35.3M	€31.0M-39.5M	+10%	38.4
#6	Semeu Commey CF Estrela Amadora	€331K	€285K-376K	+10%	33.7
#7	Antonio Espigares Gil Vicente FC	€551K	€475K-627K	+10%	33.7
#8	Chico Gonçalves CD Nacional	€221K	€190K-251K	+10%	33.7
#9	Diogo Monteiro FC Arouca	€441K	€380K-502K	+10%	33.7
#10	Steven Baseya FC Alverca	€441K	€380K-502K	+10%	33.7
#11	Christian Marques CD Tondela	€2.1M	€1.9M-2.4M	+7%	27.5
#12	Kévin Boma GD Estoril Praia	€4.3M	€3.8M-4.8M	+7%	27.5
#13	Julien Lomboto Rio Ave FC	€535K	€471K-600K	+7%	27.5
#14	Marvin Elimbi Gil Vicente FC	€1.1M	€942K-1.2M	+7%	27.5
#15	Naves FC Alverca	€2.1M	€1.9M-2.4M	+7%	27.5
#16	Antef Tsoungui GD Estoril Praia	€696K	€612K-779K	+7%	27.5
#17	Andreas Ntoi Rio Ave FC	€4.8M	€4.2M-5.4M	+7%	27.5
#18	Gonçalo Inácio Sporting CP	€48.0M	€42.2M-53.7M	+7%	25.8
#19	Nelson Abbey Rio Ave FC	€741K	€652K-830K	+6%	23.0
#20	Omar Fayed FC Arouca	€1.1M	€931K-1.2M	+6%	23.0

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: centre-back position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

Total Players

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Avg Z-Score

0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Gonçalo Inácio+4.08

Ousmane Diomande+4.08

Tomás Araújo+2.76

António Silva+2.76

Zeno Debast+2.56

Lowest Z-Scores

Chico Gonçalves-0.46

Ivanildo Fernandes-0.46

Gilberto Batista-0.46

Eliaquim Mangala-0.46

Iván Marcano-0.46

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

CD Nacional's Chico Gonçalves in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +18.1%. That means Ousmane Diomande captures 49.5% of total market value while representing only 31.4% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is FC Arouca's Omar Fayed with a +18.1% ASC (49.5% value share vs 31.4% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Semeu Commey of CF Estrela Amadora with a +18.1% ASC (49.5% value vs 31.4% players in 21-23 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +18.1% ASC means the player captures 18.1% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.