Best Strikers in the Liga Portugal (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Strikers 2025-26
Our database tracks 44 Liga Portugal Strikers in the 2025-26 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €216.3M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Strikers is €4.9M, with the average age at 25.6 years old.
The most valuable striker in the Liga Portugal is Samu Aghehowa, worth €50.0M and playing for FC Porto at 21 years old. The top 5 Strikers average €29.8M in market value, including Vangelis Pavlidis and Fotis Ioannidis.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked striker is Karem Zoabi (19 years, Rio Ave FC, €900K), while the oldest is Cassiano (36 years, Casa Pia AC, €200K). Research shows Strikers typically peak at age 26.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 29 Strikers (66%) 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 Strikers 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 Strikers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 18 clubs with €216.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Strikers
The Liga Portugal ST market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (14 players, 32% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €93.6M, averaging €6.7M per player.
Top Strikers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (14 players)
24-26 Years (11 players)
27-29 Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 5 Strikers (11% of players) control €149.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 2% of the Liga Portugal ST pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Strikers
Among 18 Liga Portugal clubs, SL Benfica leads with 3 Strikers worth €57.0M (averaging €19.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 61% of tracked Strikers.
SL Benfica (3 Strikers)
FC Porto (3 Strikers)
Sporting CP (3 Strikers)
SC Braga (3 Strikers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Samu Aghehowa
FC Porto • 21 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €65.7M
85.2
Vangelis Pavlidis
SL Benfica • 26 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €37.5M
82.9
Fotis Ioannidis
Sporting CP • 25 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €23.3M
73.5
Luis Suárez
Sporting CP • 27 years old
€22.0M
€22.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €20.9M
72.8
Franjo Ivanović
SL Benfica • 22 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €24.2M
71.2
Pau Víctor
SC Braga • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.6M
60.1
Clayton
Rio Ave FC • 26 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.2M
53.7
Fran Navarro
SC Braga • 27 years old
€6.0M
€6.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €5.7M
53.0
Amine El Ouazzani
SC Braga • 24 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.9M
47.0
Yanis Begraoui
GD Estoril Praia • 24 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.9M
47.0
Deniz Gül
FC Porto • 21 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.0M
46.5
Jordan
CD Tondela • 29 years old
€3.0M
€3.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.8M
39.3
Alejandro Marqués
GD Estoril Praia • 25 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Henrique Araújo
SL Benfica • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.3M
36.5
Wendel
CD Santa Clara • 25 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
36.5
Elias Manoel
CD Santa Clara • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.3M
36.5
Rodrigo Ribeiro
Sporting CP • 20 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.3M
36.0
Simon Elisor
FC Famalicão • 26 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
32.9
Luuk de Jong
FC Porto • 35 years old
€2.5M
€2.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.4M
32.7
Pablo
Gil Vicente FC • 21 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.9M
30.7
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 Porto's Samu Aghehowa at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 33.33×. That means Samu Aghehowa is valued 33.33× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SL Benfica's Franjo Ivanović, who is 22 years old, with a 13.33× PPVE. Third is Fotis Ioannidis of Sporting CP, who is 25 years old with a 8.80× 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 33.33× means the player is worth 3233% 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 | Samu Aghehowa FC Porto | 21 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €1.5M | 33.33× |
| #2 | Franjo Ivanović SL Benfica | 22 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €1.5M | 13.33× |
| #3 | Fotis Ioannidis Sporting CP | 25 | 24-26 | €22.0M | €2.5M | 8.80× |
| #4 | Pau Víctor SC Braga | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.5M | 6.67× |
| #5 | Deniz Gül FC Porto | 21 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €1.5M | 2.67× |
| #6 | Rodrigo Ribeiro Sporting CP | 20 | U21 | €2.5M | €1.2M | 2.08× |
| #7 | Yanis Begraoui GD Estoril Praia | 24 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €2.5M | 1.40× |
| #8 | Amine El Ouazzani SC Braga | 24 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €2.5M | 1.40× |
| #9 | Henrique Araújo SL Benfica | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #10 | Elias Manoel CD Santa Clara | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #11 | Alejandro Marqués GD Estoril Praia | 25 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €2.5M | 1.00× |
| #12 | Pablo Gil Vicente FC | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #13 | Gustavo Varela Gil Vicente FC | 20 | U21 | €1.2M | €1.2M | 1.00× |
| #14 | Wendel CD Santa Clara | 25 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €2.5M | 0.80× |
| #15 | Karem Zoabi Rio Ave FC | 19 | U21 | €900K | €1.2M | 0.75× |
| #16 | Marko Milovanović FC Alverca | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.67× |
| #17 | Dylan Nandín FC Arouca | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.5M | 0.53× |
| #18 | Carlos Eduardo Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.5M | 0.47× |
| #19 | Yan Maranhão Moreirense FC | 23 | 21-23 | €600K | €1.5M | 0.40× |
| #20 | Max Svensson Casa Pia AC | 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)
Rio Ave FC's Karem Zoabi has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 96.4. That means Karem Zoabi has 36% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa with a 86.4 RAU (31% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Rodrigo Ribeiro of Sporting CP 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 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 | Karem Zoabi Rio Ave FC | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #2 | Samu Aghehowa FC Porto | €65.7M | €56.6M-74.7M | +31% | 86.4 |
| #3 | Rodrigo Ribeiro Sporting CP | €3.3M | €2.8M-3.7M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #4 | Yefrei Rodríguez CD Tondela | €394K | €339K-448K | +31% | 86.2 |
| #5 | Gustavo Varela Gil Vicente FC | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #6 | Deniz Gül FC Porto | €5.0M | €4.4M-5.7M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #7 | Pablo Gil Vicente FC | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.2M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #8 | Franjo Ivanović SL Benfica | €24.2M | €21.3M-27.1M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #9 | Alan Godoy CF Estrela Amadora | €363K | €320K-407K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #10 | Marko Milovanović FC Alverca | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #11 | Yan Maranhão Moreirense FC | €696K | €613K-780K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #12 | Pau Víctor SC Braga | €11.6M | €10.2M-13.0M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #13 | Carlos Eduardo Gil Vicente FC | €813K | €715K-910K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #14 | Diego Duarte Avs Futebol | €232K | €204K-260K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #15 | Dylan Nandín FC Arouca | €929K | €817K-1.0M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #16 | Henrique Araújo SL Benfica | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #17 | Max Svensson Casa Pia AC | €580K | €511K-650K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #18 | Elias Manoel CD Santa Clara | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #19 | Yanis Begraoui GD Estoril Praia | €3.9M | €3.4M-4.4M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #20 | Amine El Ouazzani SC Braga | €3.9M | €3.4M-4.4M | +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: striker 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)
Avs Futebol's Tomané in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-15.7%. That means Luuk de Jong captures 2.5% of total market value while representing only 18.2% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is CD Nacional's Lucas João with a +-15.7% ASC (2.5% value share vs 18.2% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Cassiano of Casa Pia AC with a +-15.7% ASC (2.5% value vs 18.2% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-15.7% ASC means the player captures -15.7% 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 | Tomané Avs Futebol | 30+ | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| #2 | Lucas João CD Nacional | 30+ | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| #3 | Cassiano Casa Pia AC | 30+ | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| #4 | Sandro Lima FC Alverca | 30+ | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| #5 | Rodrigo Pinho CF Estrela Amadora | 30+ | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| #6 | Guilherme Schettine Moreirense FC | 30+ | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| #7 | Luuk de Jong FC Porto | 30+ | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| #8 | Nélson Oliveira Vitória Guimarães SC | 30+ | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| #9 | Deniz Gül FC Porto | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #10 | Franjo Ivanović SL Benfica | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #11 | Henrique Araújo SL Benfica | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #12 | Diego Duarte Avs Futebol | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #13 | Alan Godoy CF Estrela Amadora | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #14 | Max Svensson Casa Pia AC | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #15 | Pau Víctor SC Braga | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #16 | Elias Manoel CD Santa Clara | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #17 | Pablo Gil Vicente FC | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #18 | Marko Milovanović FC Alverca | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #19 | Dylan Nandín FC Arouca | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
| #20 | Yan Maranhão Moreirense FC | 21-23 | 43.3% | 31.8% | +11.4% |
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: 18 immediate targets, 8 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 8 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 €200K. 1 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Iván Barbero FC Arouca | €700K | €1.2M | -1.50 | Undervalued |
Clau Mendes Casa Pia AC | €200K | €1.2M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Yefrei Rodríguez CD Tondela | €300K | €1.2M | -0.56 | Good Value |
João Costa CD Santa Clara | €500K | €1.2M | -0.56 | Good Value |
Dailon Livramento Casa Pia AC | €800K | €1.2M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Diego Duarte Avs Futebol | €200K | €1.2M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Alan Godoy CF Estrela Amadora | €300K | €1.2M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Max Svensson Casa Pia AC | €500K | €1.2M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Karem Zoabi Rio Ave FC | €900K | €1.2M | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Simon Elisor FC Famalicão | €1.5M | €1.2M | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Yan Maranhão Moreirense FC | €600K | €1.2M | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Sandro Lima FC Alverca | €150K | €1.2M | -0.12 | Fair Value |
Tomané Avs Futebol | €200K | €1.2M | -0.08 | Fair Value |
Cassiano Casa Pia AC | €200K | €1.2M | -0.08 | Fair Value |
Carlos Eduardo Gil Vicente FC | €700K | €1.2M | -0.07 | Fair Value |
Rodrigo Pinho CF Estrela Amadora | €250K | €1.2M | -0.04 | Fair Value |
Lucas João CD Nacional | €300K | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Fran Navarro SC Braga | €6.0M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Vangelis Pavlidis SL Benfica | €35.0M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Marc Gual Rio Ave FC | €1.0M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |