Best Right-Backs in the Liga Portugal (Oct 2026)
124 players tracked across 31 clubs. Updated October 2026.
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
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Player Rankings
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Alberto Costa
FC Porto • 23 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €17.5M
72.7
Amar Dedić
SL Benfica • 24 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.5M
71.5
Iván Fresneda
Sporting CP • 22 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.2M
70.1
Martim Fernandes
FC Porto • 20 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.2M
66.7
Víctor Gómez
SC Braga • 26 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.2M
61.7
Georgios Vagiannidis
Sporting CP • 25 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
59.4
Alexander Bah
SL Benfica • 28 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
56.3
Diogo Travassos
Sporting CP • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
54.9
Rodrigo Pinheiro
FC Famalicão • 24 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
53.1
Daniel Banjaqui
SL Benfica • 18 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
51.4
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Sign up freeAlberto Costa
FC Porto · 23 years old
72.7
ASI
Current Value
€18.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€15.7M - €19.2M
Amar Dedić
SL Benfica · 24 years old
71.5
ASI
Current Value
€16.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€14.0M - €17.1M
Iván Fresneda
Sporting CP · 22 years old
70.1
ASI
Current Value
€15.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€13.7M - €16.7M
Martim Fernandes
FC Porto · 20 years old
66.7
ASI
Current Value
€12.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€11.7M - €14.8M
Víctor Gómez
SC Braga · 26 years old
61.7
ASI
Current Value
€10.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€9.2M - €11.3M
Georgios Vagiannidis
Sporting CP · 25 years old
59.4
ASI
Current Value
€8.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Alexander Bah
SL Benfica · 28 years old
56.3
ASI
Current Value
€7.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Diogo Travassos
Sporting CP · 22 years old
54.9
ASI
Current Value
€6.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Rodrigo Pinheiro
FC Famalicão · 24 years old
53.1
ASI
Current Value
€5.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Daniel Banjaqui
SL Benfica · 18 years old
51.4
ASI
Current Value
€5.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
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Sign up freeMarket Overview: Liga Portugal Right-Backs (updated October 2026)
Our database tracks 124 Liga Portugal Right-Backs as of October 2026, representing 31 clubs with a combined market value of €173.7M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Right-Backs is €1.4M, with the average age at 29 years old.
The most valuable right-back in the Liga Portugal is Alberto Costa, worth €18.0M and playing for FC Porto at 23 years old. The top 5 Right-Backs average €14.2M in market value, including Amar Dedić and Iván Fresneda.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked right-back is Daniel Banjaqui (18 years, SL Benfica, €5.0M), while the oldest is Jean Sony Alcénat (40 years, CD Feirense, €200K). Research shows Right-Backs typically peak at age 28.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 33 Right-Backs (27%) 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 Right-Backs remains actively developing with emerging talent as of October 2026.
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Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Right-Backs
The Liga Portugal RB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (59 players, 48% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €57.0M, averaging €2.5M per player.
Top Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (5 players)
21-23 Years (16 players)
24-26 Years (23 players)
27-29 Years (21 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 13 Right-Backs (10% of players) control €113.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 2% of the Liga Portugal RB pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Right-Backs
Among 31 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 3 Right-Backs worth €34.0M (averaging €11.3M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 39% of tracked Right-Backs.
FC Porto (3 Right-Backs)
Sporting CP (6 Right-Backs)
SL Benfica (4 Right-Backs)
SC Braga (3 Right-Backs)
Scout Tools
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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)
SL Benfica's Amar Dedić at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 20.00×. That means Amar Dedić is valued 20.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Porto's Alberto Costa, who is 23 years old, with a 20.00× PPVE. Third is Iván Fresneda of Sporting CP, who is 22 years old with a 16.67× 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 20.00× means the player is worth 1900% 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 | Amar Dedić SL Benfica | 24 | 24-26 | €16.0M | €800K | 20.00x |
| #2 | Alberto Costa FC Porto | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €900K | 20.00x |
| #3 | Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | 22 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €900K | 16.67x |
| #4 | Georgios Vagiannidis Sporting CP | 25 | 24-26 | €8.0M | €800K | 10.00x |
| #5 | Diogo Travassos Sporting CP | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €900K | 6.67x |
| #6 | Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | 24 | 24-26 | €5.0M | €800K | 6.25x |
| #7 | João Ferreira SC Braga | 25 | 24-26 | €3.0M | €800K | 3.75x |
| #8 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | 20 | U21 | €12.0M | €4.0M | 3.00x |
| #9 | Tony Strata Vitória Guimarães SC | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €900K | 2.22x |
| #10 | Garcia FC Famalicão | 24 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €800K | 1.88x |
| #11 | Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €900K | 1.67x |
| #12 | Tiago Almeida CD Tondela | 25 | 24-26 | €1.2M | €800K | 1.50x |
| #13 | Daniel Banjaqui SL Benfica | 18 | U21 | €5.0M | €4.0M | 1.25x |
| #14 | Leandro Santos Moreirense FC | 21 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €900K | 1.11x |
| #15 | Alan Núñez CD Nacional | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €900K | 1.11x |
| #16 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | 20 | U21 | €4.0M | €4.0M | 1.00x |
| #17 | Hevertton Gil Vicente FC | 25 | 24-26 | €800K | €800K | 1.00x |
| #18 | Diogo Spencer FC Alverca | 22 | 21-23 | €900K | €900K | 1.00x |
| #19 | Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €900K | 0.89x |
| #20 | Guga Portimonense SC | 22 | 21-23 | €700K | €900K | 0.78x |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
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Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.
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Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
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How We Rank Liga Portugal Right-Backs
Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for right-backs, using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).
Scoring Components for RB
Historical Achievement Index (35%)
Peak career market value for Liga Portugal right-backs, reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.
Current Performance Proxy (30%)
Present market value for Liga Portugal right-backs, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.
Playing Time Utilization (18%)
Defenders with 2,500+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.
Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)
Defenders peak at 28 with 5.0%/year decline rate. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.
Competition Level Adjustment (3%)
Liga Portugal competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.
Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)
Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.
RB Performance Benchmarks
Peak Age: 28 years (balance of physicality and tactical intelligence)
Decline Rate: Widening steps, not a flat rate: about -5% at 29, -10% at 30, steeper from 31 (positioning offsets pace loss)
Optimal Minutes: 2,500 per season (regular starter with rotation management)
1-Year Market Value Forecast
Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:
• Age Factor: Compounding and banded around a peak of 28: +25%/year through age 21, +15% at 22-23, +10% up to the year before peak, then -5%, -10% and steeper with each later band. Growth is damped above €30M.
• Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%
• Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)
• Forecast Range: ±10% confidence interval
Research Foundation
• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for right-backs
• Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues
• Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation
• Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Liga Portugal Right-Backs, updated October 2026
Who are the most valuable Right-Backs in the Liga Portugal right now?
The most valuable right-back in the Liga Portugal today is Alberto Costa, who is worth €18.0M and plays for FC Porto. The second most valuable is Amar Dedić (€16.0M, SL Benfica), followed by Iván Fresneda (€15.0M, Sporting CP). Our database tracks 124 Liga Portugal Right-Backs with comprehensive market valuations updated in October 2026.
How are Liga Portugal Right-Backs ranked?
Liga Portugal Right-Backs are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Right-Backs. The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Liga Portugal competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.
What age do Right-Backs peak?
Defenders typically peak at age 28. In our valuation model, value then falls in widening steps rather than at a flat annual rate: around -5% at 29, -10% at 30, and -25% or more from 31. Research shows defenders balance physical attributes with tactical intelligence, allowing them to maintain high performance through their late 20s. The optimal playing time for peak performance is around 2,500 minutes per season.
How much does it cost to sign a top right-back from the Liga Portugal?
Transfer fees for Liga Portugal Right-Backs vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked right-back Alberto Costa (market value: €18.0M), estimated transfer fees would range from €14.4M to €25.2M depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Liga Portugal transactions.
What is the value forecast for Liga Portugal Right-Backs?
Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Liga Portugal Right-Backs based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players compound gains toward their position's peak age, up to +25% a year through age 21 and easing as they approach it, while post-peak players fall in widening steps), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-defenders have ±10% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.
Where does the Liga Portugal right-back data come from?
Our Liga Portugal right-back data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Liga Portugal sources and updated monthly (last update October 2026) to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.
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