Best Left-Backs in the Liga Portugal (Dec 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Left-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 34 Liga Portugal Left-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €98.0M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Left-Backs was €2.9M, with the average age at 25.7 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Liga Portugal was Maxi Araújo, worth €17.0M and played for Sporting CP at 25 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs averaged €10.8M in market value, including Francisco Moura and Samuel Dahl.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left-back was Chissumba (20 years, FC Alverca, €5.0M), while the oldest was Layvin Kurzawa (33 years, Without Club, €1.0M). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 16 Left-Backs (47%) 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.
💡 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 Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 18 clubs with €98.0M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Left-Backs
The Liga Portugal LB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (14 players, 41% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €51.2M, averaging €3.7M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (6 players)
24-26 Years (14 players)
27-29 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Left-Backs (12% of players) control €48.0M
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 18 Liga Portugal clubs, Sporting CP leads with 4 Left-Backs worth €32.5M (averaging €8.1M 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 (2 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 • 25 years old
€14.7M
€17.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.6M
70.8
Francisco Moura
FC Porto • 26 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.4M
68.7
Samuel Dahl
SL Benfica • 22 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.5M
59.6
Nuno Santos
Sporting CP • 30 years old
€9.0M
€7.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €5.8M
56.1
Leonardo Lelo
SC Braga • 25 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.9M
54.2
Matheus Reis
Sporting CP • 30 years old
€7.7M
€6.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €5.0M
54.2
Chissumba
FC Alverca • 20 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.7M
51.0
João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães SC • 25 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.9M
42.0
Matheus Pereira
CD Santa Clara • 24 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
40.2
Omar Richards
Rio Ave FC • 27 years old
€2.6M
€2.5M
-5.4%
Expected: €2.2M
39.3
Ricardo Mangas
Sporting CP • 27 years old
€2.6M
€2.5M
-5.4%
Expected: €2.2M
39.3
Ghislain Konan
Gil Vicente FC • 29 years old
€2.6M
€2.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.7M
36.8
Zaidu
FC Porto • 28 years old
€2.6M
€2.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.8M
36.7
Rafa Obrador
SL Benfica • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Nilton is a 24-year old football player aus Portugal
Without Club • 24 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
33.8
Amadou Dante
FC Arouca • 25 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
33.3
Rafa Soares
FC Famalicão • 30 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.2M
33.3
Nikolaos Athanasiou
Rio Ave FC • 24 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
28.8
Layvin Kurzawa
Without Club • 33 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €875K
28.6
José Gomes
CD Nacional • 29 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €829K
28.2
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)
Sporting CP's Maxi Araújo at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 11.33×. That means Maxi Araújo is valued 11.33× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SL Benfica's Samuel Dahl, who is 22 years old, with a 9.00× PPVE. Third is Leonardo Lelo of SC Braga, who is 25 years old with a 4.00× 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 11.33× means the player is worth 1033% 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 | Maxi Araújo Sporting CP | 25 | 24-26 | €17.0M | €1.5M | 11.33× |
| #2 | Samuel Dahl SL Benfica | 22 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €1.0M | 9.00× |
| #3 | Leonardo Lelo SC Braga | 25 | 24-26 | €6.0M | €1.5M | 4.00× |
| #4 | Rafa Obrador SL Benfica | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.0M | 2.00× |
| #5 | João Mendes Vitória Guimarães SC | 25 | 24-26 | €3.0M | €1.5M | 2.00× |
| #6 | Matheus Pereira CD Santa Clara | 24 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €1.5M | 1.67× |
| #7 | Amadou Dante FC Arouca | 25 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Nilton is a 24-year old football player aus Portugal Without Club | 24 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Pedro Bondo FC Famalicão | 21 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Chissumba FC Alverca | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Fahem Benaïssa Casa Pia AC | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.0M | 0.70× |
| #12 | Nikolaos Athanasiou Rio Ave FC | 24 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.67× |
| #13 | Rémy Vita CD Tondela | 24 | 24-26 | €800K | €1.5M | 0.53× |
| #14 | Paulo Victor CD Santa Clara | 24 | 24-26 | €800K | €1.5M | 0.53× |
| #15 | Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | 23 | 21-23 | €400K | €1.0M | 0.40× |
| #16 | Guilherme Montóia CF Estrela Amadora | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €1.0M | 0.40× |
| #17 | Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | 24 | 24-26 | €600K | €1.5M | 0.40× |
| #18 | Gonçalo Costa GD Estoril Praia | 25 | 24-26 | €500K | €1.5M | 0.33× |
| #19 | Nor Maviram CD Tondela | 24 | 24-26 | €375K | €1.5M | 0.25× |
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 Chissumba at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Chissumba is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is SL Benfica's Rafa Obrador, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Pedro Bondo of FC Famalicão, 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 35% RPP means the player is expected to gain 35% 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 | Chissumba FC Alverca | 20 | 6 | €5.0M | €7.7M | +35% |
| #2 | Rafa Obrador SL Benfica | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #3 | Pedro Bondo FC Famalicão | 21 | 5 | €1.0M | €1.4M | +30% |
| #4 | Guilherme Montóia CF Estrela Amadora | 22 | 4 | €400K | €535K | +25% |
| #5 | Samuel Dahl SL Benfica | 22 | 4 | €9.0M | €12.0M | +25% |
| #6 | Fahem Benaïssa Casa Pia AC | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #7 | Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | 23 | 3 | €400K | €497K | +20% |
| #8 | Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | 24 | 2 | €600K | €694K | +14% |
| #9 | Nikolaos Athanasiou Rio Ave FC | 24 | 2 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +14% |
| #10 | Nilton is a 24-year old football player aus Portugal Without Club | 24 | 2 | €1.5M | €1.7M | +14% |
| #11 | Nor Maviram CD Tondela | 24 | 2 | €375K | €434K | +14% |
| #12 | Matheus Pereira CD Santa Clara | 24 | 2 | €2.5M | €2.9M | +14% |
| #13 | Rémy Vita CD Tondela | 24 | 2 | €800K | €925K | +14% |
| #14 | Paulo Victor CD Santa Clara | 24 | 2 | €800K | €925K | +14% |
| #15 | Gonçalo Costa GD Estoril Praia | 25 | 1 | €500K | €538K | +7% |
| #16 | Amadou Dante FC Arouca | 25 | 1 | €1.5M | €1.6M | +7% |
| #17 | Leonardo Lelo SC Braga | 25 | 1 | €6.0M | €6.5M | +7% |
| #18 | João Mendes Vitória Guimarães SC | 25 | 1 | €3.0M | €3.2M | +7% |
| #19 | Maxi Araújo Sporting CP | 25 | 1 | €17.0M | €18.3M | +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 46.3. That means Chissumba has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is SL Benfica's Rafa Obrador with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Pedro Bondo of FC Famalicão with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 46.3 means the upside is 46.3× 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 | Chissumba FC Alverca | €5.7M | €4.9M-6.5M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Rafa Obrador SL Benfica | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Pedro Bondo FC Famalicão | €1.1M | €950K-1.3M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Fahem Benaïssa Casa Pia AC | €749K | €660K-839K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | €428K | €377K-480K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Samuel Dahl SL Benfica | €9.5M | €8.4M-10.7M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #7 | Guilherme Montóia CF Estrela Amadora | €423K | €373K-474K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #8 | Lenny Vallier CD Nacional | €618K | €544K-692K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #9 | Francisco Moura FC Porto | €15.4M | €13.6M-17.3M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #10 | Rémy Vita CD Tondela | €819K | €721K-918K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #11 | Paulo Victor CD Santa Clara | €819K | €721K-918K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #12 | Nilton is a 24-year old football player aus Portugal Without Club | €1.5M | €1.4M-1.7M | +2% | 9.8 |
| #13 | Nor Maviram CD Tondela | €384K | €338K-430K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #14 | Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | €614K | €541K-688K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #15 | Nikolaos Athanasiou Rio Ave FC | €1.0M | €901K-1.1M | +2% | 9.8 |
| #16 | Matheus Pereira CD Santa Clara | €2.6M | €2.3M-2.9M | +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 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)
CD Nacional's Lenny Vallier in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +11.1%. That means Maxi Araújo captures 52.2% of total market value while representing only 41.2% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is GD Estoril Praia's Gonçalo Costa with a +11.1% ASC (52.2% value share vs 41.2% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Francisco Moura of FC Porto with a +11.1% ASC (52.2% value vs 41.2% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +11.1% ASC means the player captures 11.1% 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 | Lenny Vallier CD Nacional | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #2 | Gonçalo Costa GD Estoril Praia | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #3 | Francisco Moura FC Porto | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #4 | Maxi Araújo Sporting CP | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #5 | Nikolaos Athanasiou Rio Ave FC | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #6 | Amadou Dante FC Arouca | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #7 | Leonardo Lelo SC Braga | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #8 | Nilton is a 24-year old football player aus Portugal Without Club | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #9 | João Mendes Vitória Guimarães SC | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #10 | Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #11 | Nor Maviram CD Tondela | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #12 | Matheus Pereira CD Santa Clara | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #13 | Rémy Vita CD Tondela | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #14 | Paulo Victor CD Santa Clara | 24-26 | 52.2% | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| #15 | José Gomes CD Nacional | 27-29 | 12.6% | 23.5% | -11.0% |
| #16 | Ricardo Mangas Sporting CP | 27-29 | 12.6% | 23.5% | -11.0% |
| #17 | Pedro Amaral GD Estoril Praia | 27-29 | 12.6% | 23.5% | -11.0% |
| #18 | Abdu Conté Casa Pia AC | 27-29 | 12.6% | 23.5% | -11.0% |
| #19 | Ghislain Konan Gil Vicente FC | 27-29 | 12.6% | 23.5% | -11.0% |
| #20 | Omar Richards Rio Ave FC | 27-29 | 12.6% | 23.5% | -11.0% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 7 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 20 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 €17.0M. 0 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Matheus Reis Sporting CP | €6.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Francisco Moura FC Porto | €15.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Orest Lebedenko Vitória Guimarães SC | €600K | €1.5M | -0.93 | Good Value |
Abdu Conté Casa Pia AC | €700K | €1.5M | -0.87 | Good Value |
José Gomes CD Nacional | €1.0M | €1.5M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Pedro Amaral GD Estoril Praia | €1.0M | €1.5M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Kiki Avs Futebol | €500K | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Ryan CF Estrela Amadora | €400K | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Guilherme Montóia CF Estrela Amadora | €400K | €1.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Nor Maviram CD Tondela | €375K | €1.5M | -0.47 | Fair Value |
Gonçalo Costa GD Estoril Praia | €500K | €1.5M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Lenny Vallier CD Nacional | €600K | €1.5M | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Daniel Rivas Avs Futebol | €600K | €1.5M | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Layvin Kurzawa Without Club | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Nuno Santos Sporting CP | €7.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ghislain Konan Gil Vicente FC | €2.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Zaidu FC Porto | €2.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Maxi Araújo Sporting CP | €17.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Samuel Dahl SL Benfica | €9.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Leonardo Lelo SC Braga | €6.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |