Best Right-Backs in the Liga Portugal (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Right-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 34 Liga Portugal Right-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €109.7M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Right-Backs is €3.2M, with the average age at 23.9 years old.
The most valuable right-back in the Liga Portugal is Alberto Costa, worth €15.0M and playing for FC Porto at 22 years old. The top 5 Right-Backs average €12.4M in market value, including Amar Dedić and Georgios Vagiannidis.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked right-back is Martim Fernandes (19 years, FC Porto, €12.0M), while the oldest is André Geraldes (34 years, Casa Pia AC, €200K). Research shows Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 25 Right-Backs (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 Right-Backs 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 Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 18 clubs with €109.7M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Right-Backs
The Liga Portugal RB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (13 players, 38% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €48.3M, averaging €3.7M per player.
Top Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (13 players)
24-26 Years (8 players)
27-29 Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Right-Backs (12% of players) control €52.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 3% of the Liga Portugal RB pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Right-Backs
Among 18 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 3 Right-Backs worth €32.0M (averaging €10.7M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 68% of tracked Right-Backs.
FC Porto (3 Right-Backs)
SL Benfica (3 Right-Backs)
Sporting CP (2 Right-Backs)
SC Braga (1 Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Alberto Costa
FC Porto • 22 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.2M
67.6
Amar Dedić
SL Benfica • 23 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.1M
66.9
Georgios Vagiannidis
Sporting CP • 24 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.3M
66.0
Martim Fernandes
FC Porto • 19 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.4M
61.6
Alexander Bah
SL Benfica • 27 years old
€10.0M
€10.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €9.5M
59.4
Iván Fresneda
Sporting CP • 21 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.1M
55.1
Víctor Gómez
SC Braga • 25 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
53.7
Pedro Lima
FC Porto • 19 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.8M
47.1
Ricard Sánchez
GD Estoril Praia • 25 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Garcia
FC Famalicão • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.9M
39.2
Rodrigo Pinheiro
FC Famalicão • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.9M
39.2
Dinis Pinto
Moreirense FC • 25 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
36.5
Gaizka Larrazabal
Casa Pia AC • 27 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
35.7
Marios Vrousai
Rio Ave FC • 27 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
35.7
Maga
Vitória Guimarães SC • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.4M
35.4
Diogo Travassos
Moreirense FC • 21 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.9M
30.7
Hevertton
Gil Vicente FC • 24 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
27.8
Zé Carlos
Gil Vicente FC • 27 years old
€1.0M
€1.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €949K
27.1
Tiago Manso
CD Tondela • 25 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €848K
25.0
Leandro Santos
SL Benfica • 20 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
24.6
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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)
FC Porto's Alberto Costa at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.00×. That means Alberto Costa is valued 10.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SL Benfica's Amar Dedić, who is 23 years old, with a 8.67× PPVE. Third is Georgios Vagiannidis of Sporting CP, who is 24 years old with a 6.00× 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 | Alberto Costa FC Porto | 22 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.5M | 10.00× |
| #2 | Amar Dedić SL Benfica | 23 | 21-23 | €13.0M | €1.5M | 8.67× |
| #3 | Georgios Vagiannidis Sporting CP | 24 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €2.0M | 6.00× |
| #4 | Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | 21 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.5M | 5.33× |
| #5 | Víctor Gómez SC Braga | 25 | 24-26 | €6.0M | €2.0M | 3.00× |
| #6 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | 19 | U21 | €12.0M | €5.0M | 2.40× |
| #7 | Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €1.5M | 1.67× |
| #8 | Garcia FC Famalicão | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €1.5M | 1.67× |
| #9 | Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #10 | Ricard Sánchez GD Estoril Praia | 25 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €2.0M | 1.25× |
| #11 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | 19 | U21 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #12 | Diogo Travassos Moreirense FC | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #13 | Dinis Pinto Moreirense FC | 25 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #14 | Diogo Spencer Avs Futebol | 21 | 21-23 | €900K | €1.5M | 0.60× |
| #15 | Alan Núñez CD Nacional | 21 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.5M | 0.53× |
| #16 | Hevertton Gil Vicente FC | 24 | 24-26 | €1.0M | €2.0M | 0.50× |
| #17 | Tiago Manso CD Tondela | 25 | 24-26 | €800K | €2.0M | 0.40× |
| #18 | João Tomé Rio Ave FC | 22 | 21-23 | €600K | €1.5M | 0.40× |
| #19 | Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | 22 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.5M | 0.33× |
| #20 | Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.5M | 0.33× |
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)
FC Porto's Martim Fernandes has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 96.4. That means Martim Fernandes has 36% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Porto's Pedro Lima with a 96.4 RAU (36% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Eric da Silva Moreira of Rio Ave FC with a 96.4 RAU (36% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 96.4 means the upside is 96.4× 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 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | €16.4M | €14.1M-18.6M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #2 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | €6.8M | €5.9M-7.8M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #3 | Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC | €1.4M | €1.2M-1.6M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #4 | Leandro Santos SL Benfica | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.5M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #5 | Gonçalo Esteves FC Alverca | €631K | €544K-718K | +26% | 75.2 |
| #6 | Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | €10.1M | €8.7M-11.5M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #7 | Diogo Spencer Avs Futebol | €1.1M | €979K-1.3M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #8 | Alan Núñez CD Nacional | €1.0M | €870K-1.1M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #9 | Diogo Travassos Moreirense FC | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.2M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #10 | João Tomé Rio Ave FC | €727K | €640K-814K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #11 | Alberto Costa FC Porto | €18.2M | €16.0M-20.3M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #12 | Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | €606K | €533K-678K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #13 | Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | €2.4M | €2.1M-2.7M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #14 | Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | €2.9M | €2.6M-3.3M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #15 | Garcia FC Famalicão | €2.9M | €2.6M-3.3M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #16 | Amar Dedić SL Benfica | €15.1M | €13.3M-16.9M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #17 | Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | €580K | €511K-650K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #18 | Georgios Vagiannidis Sporting CP | €13.3M | €11.7M-14.9M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #19 | Nabil Touaizi FC Alverca | €555K | €489K-622K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #20 | Hevertton Gil Vicente FC | €1.1M | €977K-1.2M | +11% | 41.4 |
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: right-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)
Without Club's Fernando Fonseca in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-5.9%. That means Alexander Bah captures 14.7% of total market value while representing only 20.6% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Rio Ave FC's Marios Vrousai with a +-5.9% ASC (14.7% value share vs 20.6% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Alex Pinto of FC Arouca with a +-5.9% ASC (14.7% value vs 20.6% players in 27-29 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-5.9% ASC means the player captures -5.9% 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 | Fernando Fonseca Without Club | 27-29 | 14.7% | 20.6% | -5.9% |
| #2 | Marios Vrousai Rio Ave FC | 27-29 | 14.7% | 20.6% | -5.9% |
| #3 | Alex Pinto FC Arouca | 27-29 | 14.7% | 20.6% | -5.9% |
| #4 | Gaizka Larrazabal Casa Pia AC | 27-29 | 14.7% | 20.6% | -5.9% |
| #5 | Jefferson Encada CF Estrela Amadora | 27-29 | 14.7% | 20.6% | -5.9% |
| #6 | Alexander Bah SL Benfica | 27-29 | 14.7% | 20.6% | -5.9% |
| #7 | Zé Carlos Gil Vicente FC | 27-29 | 14.7% | 20.6% | -5.9% |
| #8 | Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #9 | Diogo Travassos Moreirense FC | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #10 | Amar Dedić SL Benfica | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #11 | Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #12 | João Tomé Rio Ave FC | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #13 | Garcia FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #14 | Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #15 | Gonçalo Esteves FC Alverca | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #16 | Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #17 | Diogo Spencer Avs Futebol | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #18 | Alberto Costa FC Porto | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #19 | Alan Núñez CD Nacional | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
| #20 | Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | 21-23 | 44.0% | 38.2% | +5.8% |
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: 17 immediate targets, 8 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 7 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 €800K. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pedro Lima FC Porto | €5.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
André Geraldes Casa Pia AC | €200K | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Víctor Gómez SC Braga | €6.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | €8.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jefferson Encada CF Estrela Amadora | €150K | €1.0M | -0.57 | Good Value |
Guillem Molina Avs Futebol | €300K | €1.0M | -0.47 | Fair Value |
Fernando Fonseca Without Club | €500K | €1.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Alex Pinto FC Arouca | €500K | €1.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Nabil Touaizi FC Alverca | €500K | €1.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | €500K | €1.0M | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | €500K | €1.0M | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Gonçalo Esteves FC Alverca | €500K | €1.0M | -0.27 | Fair Value |
João Tomé Rio Ave FC | €600K | €1.0M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Tiago Manso CD Tondela | €800K | €1.0M | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Alan Núñez CD Nacional | €800K | €1.0M | -0.07 | Fair Value |
Leandro Santos SL Benfica | €1.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Alexander Bah SL Benfica | €10.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Amar Dedić SL Benfica | €13.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Georgios Vagiannidis Sporting CP | €12.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Tiago Esgaio FC Arouca | €900K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |