Best Left-Backs in the Liga Portugal (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Left-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 32 Liga Portugal Left-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 17 clubs with a combined market value of €97.2M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Left-Backs was €3.0M, with the average age at 26.7 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Liga Portugal was Maxi Araújo, worth €22.0M and played for Sporting CP at 26 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs averaged €11.8M in market value, including Francisco Moura and Samuel Dahl.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left-back was Chissumba (21 years, FC Alverca, €5.0M), while the oldest was Nuno Santos (31 years, Sporting CP, €5.0M). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 10 Left-Backs (31%) 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 Left-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 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 Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 17 clubs with €97.2M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Left-Backs
The Liga Portugal LB market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (14 players, 44% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €54.8M, averaging €3.9M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (3 players)
24-26 Years (14 players)
27-29 Years (9 players)
30+ Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Left-Backs (13% of players) control €54.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 6% of the Liga Portugal LB pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Left-Backs
Among 17 Liga Portugal clubs, Sporting CP leads with 4 Left-Backs worth €33.5M (averaging €8.4M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 59% of tracked Left-Backs.
Sporting CP (4 Left-Backs)
FC Porto (2 Left-Backs)
SL Benfica (1 Left-Backs)
SC Braga (1 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.
Maxi Araújo
Sporting CP • 26 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.7M
73.5
Francisco Moura
FC Porto • 26 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.4M
68.7
Samuel Dahl
SL Benfica • 23 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.6M
60.2
Leonardo Lelo
SC Braga • 26 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.2M
57.3
Nuno Santos
Sporting CP • 31 years old
€6.5M
€5.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €4.1M
52.0
Chissumba
FC Alverca • 21 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.5M
51.7
Matheus Reis
Sporting CP • 31 years old
€5.2M
€4.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.3M
49.2
Ghislain Konan
Gil Vicente FC • 30 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.5M
41.9
Zaidu Sanusi
FC Porto • 28 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.6M
41.7
Ricardo Mangas
Sporting CP • 28 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.4
João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães SC • 26 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Omar Richards
Rio Ave FC • 28 years old
€2.6M
€2.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.8M
36.7
Pedro Bondo
FC Famalicão • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Amadou Dante
FC Arouca • 25 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
33.3
Weverson
Gil Vicente FC • 25 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
30.6
Rafa Soares
FC Famalicão • 31 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €829K
28.4
Paulo Victor
CD Santa Clara • 25 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €978K
28.3
Nikolaos Athanasiou
Rio Ave FC • 25 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €978K
28.3
José Gomes
CD Nacional • 29 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €829K
28.2
Bruno Langa
CF Estrela Amadora • 28 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €875K
28.0
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 Arouca's Amadou Dante at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 3.00×. That means Amadou Dante is valued 3.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Gil Vicente FC's Weverson, who is 25 years old, with a 2.40× PPVE. Third is Nikolaos Athanasiou of Rio Ave FC, who is 25 years old with a 2.00× 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 3.00× means the player is worth 200% 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 | Amadou Dante FC Arouca | 25 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €500K | 3.00× |
| #2 | Weverson Gil Vicente FC | 25 | 24-26 | €1.2M | €500K | 2.40× |
| #3 | Nikolaos Athanasiou Rio Ave FC | 25 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €500K | 2.00× |
| #4 | Paulo Victor CD Santa Clara | 25 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €500K | 2.00× |
| #5 | Samuel Dahl SL Benfica | 23 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €5.0M | 1.80× |
| #6 | Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | 24 | 24-26 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Nor Maviram CD Tondela | 25 | 24-26 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Chissumba FC Alverca | 21 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | 24-26 | €400K | €500K | 0.80× |
| #10 | Rémy Vita CD Tondela | 25 | 24-26 | €400K | €500K | 0.80× |
| #11 | Yahya Kalley CF Estrela Amadora | 25 | 24-26 | €375K | €500K | 0.75× |
| #12 | Pedro Bondo FC Famalicão | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €5.0M | 0.40× |
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 Famalicão's Pedro Bondo at 21 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +30%. That means Pedro Bondo is projected to appreciate 30% as they reach their peak age in 5 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is FC Alverca's Chissumba, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Samuel Dahl of SL Benfica, who is 23 years old with a +20% RPP (3 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 30% RPP means the player is expected to gain 30% 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 | Pedro Bondo FC Famalicão | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #2 | Chissumba FC Alverca | 21 | 5 | €5.0M | €7.2M | +30% |
| #3 | Samuel Dahl SL Benfica | 23 | 3 | €9.0M | €11.2M | +20% |
| #4 | Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | 24 | 2 | €500K | €578K | +14% |
| #5 | Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | 2 | €400K | €462K | +14% |
| #6 | Weverson Gil Vicente FC | 25 | 1 | €1.2M | €1.3M | +7% |
| #7 | Yahya Kalley CF Estrela Amadora | 25 | 1 | €375K | €403K | +7% |
| #8 | Nikolaos Athanasiou Rio Ave FC | 25 | 1 | €1.0M | €1.1M | +7% |
| #9 | Amadou Dante FC Arouca | 25 | 1 | €1.5M | €1.6M | +7% |
| #10 | Nor Maviram CD Tondela | 25 | 1 | €500K | €538K | +7% |
| #11 | Paulo Victor CD Santa Clara | 25 | 1 | €1.0M | €1.1M | +7% |
| #12 | Rémy Vita CD Tondela | 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 Alverca's Chissumba has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 33.7. That means Chissumba has 10% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Famalicão's Pedro Bondo with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Samuel Dahl of SL Benfica with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 33.7 means the upside is 33.7× 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 | Chissumba FC Alverca | €5.5M | €4.8M-6.3M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #2 | Pedro Bondo FC Famalicão | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Samuel Dahl SL Benfica | €9.6M | €8.5M-10.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Maxi Araújo Sporting CP | €22.7M | €19.9M-25.4M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #5 | João Mendes Vitória Guimarães SC | €2.6M | €2.3M-2.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #6 | Francisco Moura FC Porto | €15.4M | €13.6M-17.3M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #7 | Gonçalo Costa GD Estoril Praia | €412K | €362K-461K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #8 | Leonardo Lelo SC Braga | €8.2M | €7.2M-9.2M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #9 | Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | €410K | €360K-459K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #10 | Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | €512K | €451K-573K | +2% | 9.8 |
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: left-back 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)
CD Nacional's José Gomes in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-15.6%. That means Zaidu Sanusi captures 12.6% of total market value while representing only 28.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Sporting CP's Ricardo Mangas with a +-15.6% ASC (12.6% value share vs 28.1% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Pedro Amaral of GD Estoril Praia with a +-15.6% ASC (12.6% value vs 28.1% players in 27-29 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-15.6% ASC means the player captures -15.6% 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 | José Gomes CD Nacional | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #2 | Ricardo Mangas Sporting CP | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #3 | Pedro Amaral GD Estoril Praia | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #4 | Abdu Conté Casa Pia AC | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #5 | Lenny Vallier CD Nacional | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #6 | Omar Richards Rio Ave FC | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #7 | Orest Lebedenko Vitória Guimarães SC | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #8 | Zaidu Sanusi FC Porto | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #9 | Bruno Langa CF Estrela Amadora | 27-29 | 12.6% | 28.1% | -15.6% |
| #10 | Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #11 | Gonçalo Costa GD Estoril Praia | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #12 | Weverson Gil Vicente FC | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #13 | Francisco Moura FC Porto | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #14 | Maxi Araújo Sporting CP | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #15 | Yahya Kalley CF Estrela Amadora | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #16 | Nikolaos Athanasiou Rio Ave FC | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #17 | Amadou Dante FC Arouca | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #18 | Leonardo Lelo SC Braga | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #19 | João Mendes Vitória Guimarães SC | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
| #20 | Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | 24-26 | 56.4% | 43.8% | +12.6% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 3 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 22 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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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 €800K. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Francisco Moura FC Porto | €15.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Chissumba FC Alverca | €5.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Lenny Vallier CD Nacional | €500K | €1.0M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Orest Lebedenko Vitória Guimarães SC | €500K | €1.0M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Kiki Avs Futebol | €400K | €1.0M | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Abdu Conté Casa Pia AC | €700K | €1.0M | -0.23 | Fair Value |
Yahya Kalley CF Estrela Amadora | €375K | €1.0M | -0.16 | Fair Value |
Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | €400K | €1.0M | -0.12 | Fair Value |
Gonçalo Costa GD Estoril Praia | €400K | €1.0M | -0.12 | Fair Value |
Rémy Vita CD Tondela | €400K | €1.0M | -0.12 | Fair Value |
Bas Kuipers FC Arouca | €800K | €1.0M | -0.09 | Fair Value |
Rafa Soares FC Famalicão | €1.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Nuno Santos Sporting CP | €5.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
José Gomes CD Nacional | €1.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Pedro Amaral GD Estoril Praia | €1.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Maxi Araújo Sporting CP | €22.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Samuel Dahl SL Benfica | €9.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Bruno Langa CF Estrela Amadora | €1.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Leonardo Lelo SC Braga | €8.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | €500K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |