Best Midfielders in the Liga Portugal (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 42 Liga Portugal Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 19 clubs with a combined market value of €174.0M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Midfielders is €4.1M, with the average age at 24.5 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the Liga Portugal is Rodrigo Zalazar, worth €18.0M and playing for SC Braga at 26 years old. The top 5 Midfielders average €17.4M in market value, including Fredrik Aursnes and Victor Froholdt.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked midfielder is João Simões (18 years, Sporting CP, €6.0M), while the oldest is João Moutinho (39 years, SC Braga, €600K). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 31 Midfielders (74%) 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 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
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 19 clubs with €174.0M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Midfielders
The Liga Portugal CM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (16 players, 38% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €56.9M, averaging €5.7M per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (5 players)
21-23 Years (16 players)
24-26 Years (10 players)
27-29 Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 5 Midfielders (12% of players) control €87.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 10% of the Liga Portugal CM pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Midfielders
Among 19 Liga Portugal clubs, SC Braga leads with 5 Midfielders worth €38.1M (averaging €7.6M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 67% of tracked Midfielders.
SC Braga (5 Midfielders)
SL Benfica (2 Midfielders)
Sporting CP (4 Midfielders)
FC Porto (2 Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Rodrigo Zalazar
SC Braga • 26 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.5M
71.0
Fredrik Aursnes
SL Benfica • 29 years old
€20.0M
€20.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €19.0M
70.1
Victor Froholdt
FC Porto • 19 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.0M
69.2
Leandro Barreiro
SL Benfica • 25 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.9M
68.7
Daniel Bragança
Sporting CP • 26 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.4M
66.0
Hidemasa Morita
Sporting CP • 30 years old
€11.0M
€11.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €10.4M
62.0
Mario Dorgeles
SC Braga • 21 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.6M
57.9
Stephen Eustaquio
FC Porto • 28 years old
€9.0M
€9.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €8.5M
57.3
Giorgi Kochorashvili
Sporting CP • 26 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.2M
53.7
Gorby
SC Braga • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.8M
51.5
João Simões
Sporting CP • 18 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.5M
48.3
Vasco Sousa
Moreirense FC • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
47.6
Diego Rodrigues
SC Braga • 20 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.9M
46.9
Mathias de Amorim
FC Famalicão • 20 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.2M
45.4
Beni
Vitória Guimarães SC • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.3M
36.5
Lawrence Ofori
Moreirense FC • 27 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
35.7
Taichi Fukui
FC Arouca • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.5M
34.3
Xeka
GD Estoril Praia • 30 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
33.6
Facundo Cáseres
Gil Vicente FC • 24 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.7M
32.9
Serginho
CD Santa Clara • 25 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
32.9
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)
SC Braga's Mario Dorgeles at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.00×. That means Leandro Barreiro is valued 10.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SL Benfica's Leandro Barreiro, who is 25 years old, with a 10.00× PPVE. Third is Gorby of SC Braga, who is 23 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 10.00× means the player is worth 900% 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 | Mario Dorgeles SC Braga | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.0M | 10.00× |
| #2 | Leandro Barreiro SL Benfica | 25 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €1.5M | 10.00× |
| #3 | Gorby SC Braga | 23 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €1.0M | 5.00× |
| #4 | Victor Froholdt FC Porto | 19 | U21 | €22.0M | €4.5M | 4.89× |
| #5 | Vasco Sousa Moreirense FC | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €1.0M | 4.00× |
| #6 | Beni Vitória Guimarães SC | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.0M | 2.00× |
| #7 | Taichi Fukui FC Arouca | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.0M | 2.00× |
| #8 | Brandon Aguilera Rio Ave FC | 22 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.0M | 1.50× |
| #9 | João Simões Sporting CP | 18 | U21 | €6.0M | €4.5M | 1.33× |
| #10 | Espen van Ee FC Arouca | 22 | 21-23 | €1.3M | €1.0M | 1.30× |
| #11 | Mateo Flores FC Arouca | 21 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #12 | Facundo Cáseres Gil Vicente FC | 24 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #13 | Serginho CD Santa Clara | 25 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #14 | Zé Carlos Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #15 | Diego Rodrigues SC Braga | 20 | U21 | €4.5M | €4.5M | 1.00× |
| #16 | Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | 20 | U21 | €4.0M | €4.5M | 0.89× |
| #17 | Joel Silva CD Nacional | 22 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.0M | 0.80× |
| #18 | Pedro Santos FC Arouca | 25 | 24-26 | €1.2M | €1.5M | 0.80× |
| #19 | Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | 22 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.0M | 0.70× |
| #20 | Yassin Oukili Casa Pia AC | 24 | 24-26 | €900K | €1.5M | 0.60× |
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)
Sporting CP's João Simões has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 105.9. That means João Simões has 41% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Porto's Victor Froholdt with a 96.4 RAU (36% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Marcos Peña of FC Famalicão with a 86.2 RAU (31% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 105.9 means the upside is 105.9× 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 | João Simões Sporting CP | €8.5M | €7.3M-9.6M | +41% | 105.9 |
| #2 | Victor Froholdt FC Porto | €30.0M | €25.8M-34.1M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #3 | Marcos Peña FC Famalicão | €2.0M | €1.7M-2.2M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #4 | Diego Rodrigues SC Braga | €5.9M | €5.1M-6.7M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #5 | Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | €5.2M | €4.5M-6.0M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #6 | Gonçalo Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | €757K | €653K-862K | +26% | 75.2 |
| #7 | Mateo Flores FC Arouca | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #8 | Taichi Fukui FC Arouca | €2.5M | €2.2M-2.9M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #9 | Mario Dorgeles SC Braga | €12.6M | €10.9M-14.4M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #10 | Brandon Aguilera Rio Ave FC | €1.8M | €1.6M-2.0M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #11 | Espen van Ee FC Arouca | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #12 | Rodri Alonso Moreirense FC | €363K | €320K-407K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #13 | Gustavo Mendonça Avs Futebol | €485K | €426K-543K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #14 | Joel Silva CD Nacional | €969K | €853K-1.1M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #15 | Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | €848K | €746K-950K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #16 | Gian Cabezas FC Alverca | €424K | €373K-475K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #17 | Vasco Sousa Moreirense FC | €4.8M | €4.3M-5.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #18 | Gorby SC Braga | €5.8M | €5.1M-6.5M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #19 | Robinho CF Estrela Amadora | €580K | €511K-650K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #20 | Beni Vitória Guimarães SC | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +16% | 57.7 |
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)
SC Braga's Mario Dorgeles in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-20.0%. That means Mario Dorgeles captures 18.1% of total market value while representing only 38.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Arouca's Mateo Flores with a +-20.0% ASC (18.1% value share vs 38.1% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Robinho of CF Estrela Amadora with a +-20.0% ASC (18.1% value vs 38.1% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-20.0% ASC means the player captures -20.0% 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 | Mario Dorgeles SC Braga | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #2 | Mateo Flores FC Arouca | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #3 | Robinho CF Estrela Amadora | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #4 | Vasco Sousa Moreirense FC | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #5 | Espen van Ee FC Arouca | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #6 | Gorby SC Braga | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #7 | Brandon Aguilera Rio Ave FC | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #8 | Gustavo Mendonça Avs Futebol | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #9 | Beni Vitória Guimarães SC | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #10 | Rodri Alonso Moreirense FC | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #11 | Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #12 | Taichi Fukui FC Arouca | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #13 | Gian Cabezas FC Alverca | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #14 | Gonçalo Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #15 | Zé Carlos Gil Vicente FC | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #16 | Joel Silva CD Nacional | 21-23 | 18.1% | 38.1% | -20.0% |
| #17 | Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | U21 | 21.8% | 11.9% | +9.9% |
| #18 | Marcos Peña FC Famalicão | U21 | 21.8% | 11.9% | +9.9% |
| #19 | Victor Froholdt FC Porto | U21 | 21.8% | 11.9% | +9.9% |
| #20 | João Simões Sporting CP | U21 | 21.8% | 11.9% | +9.9% |
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: 21 immediate targets, 6 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 9 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 €18.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leandro Barreiro SL Benfica | €15.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Giorgi Kochorashvili Sporting CP | €6.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Gorby SC Braga | €5.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Marcos Peña FC Famalicão | €1.5M | €1.5M | -0.83 | Good Value |
Paulo Moreira CF Estrela Amadora | €400K | €1.5M | -0.73 | Good Value |
Yaya Sithole CD Tondela | €400K | €1.5M | -0.73 | Good Value |
Rodri Alonso Moreirense FC | €300K | €1.5M | -0.70 | Good Value |
Gian Cabezas FC Alverca | €350K | €1.5M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Miguel Sousa Casa Pia AC | €400K | €1.5M | -0.62 | Good Value |
Gustavo Mendonça Avs Futebol | €400K | €1.5M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Robinho CF Estrela Amadora | €500K | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Gonçalo Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | €600K | €1.5M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Jaume Grau Avs Futebol | €700K | €1.5M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | €700K | €1.5M | -0.30 | Fair Value |
Yassin Oukili Casa Pia AC | €900K | €1.5M | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Joel Silva CD Nacional | €800K | €1.5M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
João Graça Rio Ave FC | €300K | €1.5M | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Marco van Ginkel Without Club | €400K | €1.5M | -0.12 | Fair Value |
Mario Dorgeles SC Braga | €10.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mateo Flores FC Arouca | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |