Best Centre-Backs in the Premier League (Oct 2025)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Premier League Centre-Backs 2025-26

Our database tracks 110 Premier League Centre-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 29 clubs with a combined market value of £2.1B. The average market value for Premier League Centre-Backs is £19.1M, with the average age at 26.7 years old.

The most valuable centre-back in the Premier League is William Saliba, worth £80.0M and playing for Arsenal FC at 24 years old. The top 5 Centre-Backs average £71.0M in market value, including Josko Gvardiol and Gabriel Magalhães.

Age distribution shows the youngest tracked centre-back is Giovanni Leoni (18 years, Liverpool FC, £18.0M), while the oldest is Jonny Evans (37 years, Manchester United, £1.0M). Research shows Centre-Backs typically peak at age 27.

Our 1-year forecast model projects 57 Centre-Backs (52%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Premier League market for Centre-Backs remains highly competitive with significant transfer activity expected in the 2025-26 season.

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Players Tracked

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By Position

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By Season

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Age Distribution: Premier League Centre-Backs

The Premier League CB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (35 players, 32% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at £756.7M, averaging £21.6M per player.

U21 years8 players (7%)

£99.3MAvg: £12.4M

Top player: Leny Yoro (£55.0M)

21-23 years14 players (13%)

£451.0MAvg: £32.2M

Top player: Josko Gvardiol (£75.0M)

24-26 years35 players (32%)

£756.7MAvg: £21.6M

Top player: William Saliba (£80.0M)

27-29 years27 players (25%)

£625.9MAvg: £23.2M

Top player: Gabriel Magalhães (£75.0M)

30+ years26 players (24%)

£167.0MAvg: £6.4M

Top player: Nathan Aké (£25.0M)

Top Centre-Backs by Age Bracket

U21 Years (8 players)

1. Leny Yoro(19yo)

£55.0M

2. Giovanni Leoni(18yo)

£18.0M

3. Jair Cunha(20yo)

£13.0M

4. Ayden Heaven(19yo)

£5.0M

5. Jaydee Canvot(19yo)

£4.0M

21-23 Years (14 players)

1. Josko Gvardiol(23yo)

£75.0M

2. Murillo(23yo)

£55.0M

3. Levi Colwill(22yo)

£55.0M

4. Piero Hincapié(23yo)

£50.0M

5. Jarrad Branthwaite(23yo)

£50.0M

24-26 Years (35 players)

1. William Saliba(24yo)

£80.0M

2. Ibrahima Konaté(26yo)

£60.0M

3. Micky van de Ven(24yo)

£50.0M

4. Marc Guéhi(25yo)

£45.0M

5. Sven Botman(25yo)

£42.0M

27-29 Years (27 players)

1. Gabriel Magalhães(27yo)

£75.0M

2. Rúben Dias(28yo)

£65.0M

3. Cristian Romero(27yo)

£50.0M

4. Lisandro Martínez(27yo)

£40.0M

5. Ezri Konsa(27yo)

£35.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

32%of market value

The top 11 Centre-Backs (10% of players) control £665.0M

1. William Saliba£80.0M

2. Josko Gvardiol£75.0M

3. Gabriel Magalhães£75.0M

4. Ibrahima Konaté£60.0M

5. Rúben Dias£65.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)12 players (11%)

£720.0M

Premium (€30-50M)10 players (9%)

£364.0M

High (€15-30M)34 players (31%)

£752.0M

Mid (€5-15M)27 players (25%)

£229.0M

Emerging (<€5M)27 players (25%)

£34.9M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 11% of the Premier League CB pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. William Saliba

Arsenal FC£80.0M

2. Josko Gvardiol

Manchester City£75.0M

3. Gabriel Magalhães

Arsenal FC£75.0M

4. Ibrahima Konaté

Liverpool FC£60.0M

5. Rúben Dias

Manchester City£65.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Marc Guéhi

Crystal Palace£45.0M

2. Sven Botman

Newcastle United£42.0M

3. Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester United£38.0M

4. Lisandro Martínez

Manchester United£40.0M

5. Ezri Konsa

Aston Villa£35.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Nathan Collins

Brentford FC£28.0M

2. Bafodé Diakité

AFC Bournemouth£28.0M

3. Toti

Wolverhampton Wanderers£28.0M

4. Trevoh Chalobah

Chelsea FC£25.0M

5. Wesley Fofana

Chelsea FC£25.0M

Club Distribution: Premier League Centre-Backs

Among 29 Premier League clubs, Arsenal FC leads with 4 Centre-Backs worth £235.0M (averaging £58.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 47% of tracked Centre-Backs.

Arsenal FC

4 players • £235.0M

Manchester City

5 players • £225.0M

Chelsea FC

6 players • £169.0M

Tottenham Hotspur

5 players • £156.0M

Manchester United

7 players • £155.0M

Liverpool FC

5 players • £121.7M

Nottingham Forest

6 players • £118.8M

Crystal Palace

5 players • £103.0M

West Ham United

4 players • £87.0M

#10

Aston Villa

5 players • £86.0M

Arsenal FC (4 Centre-Backs)

William Saliba(24yo)

£80.0M

Gabriel Magalhães(27yo)

£75.0M

Piero Hincapié(23yo)

£50.0M

Cristhian Mosquera(21yo)

£30.0M

Manchester City (5 Centre-Backs)

Josko Gvardiol(23yo)

£75.0M

Rúben Dias(28yo)

£65.0M

Abdukodir Khusanov(21yo)

£35.0M

Nathan Aké(30yo)

£25.0M

John Stones(31yo)

£25.0M

Chelsea FC (6 Centre-Backs)

Levi Colwill(22yo)

£55.0M

Trevoh Chalobah(26yo)

£25.0M

Wesley Fofana(24yo)

£25.0M

Benoît Badiashile(24yo)

£22.0M

Axel Disasi(27yo)

£22.0M

Tottenham Hotspur (5 Centre-Backs)

Micky van de Ven(24yo)

£50.0M

Cristian Romero(27yo)

£50.0M

Radu Drăgușin(23yo)

£25.0M

Kevin Danso(27yo)

£25.0M

Ben Davies(32yo)

£6.0M

Player Rankings

Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

William Saliba

Arsenal FC • 24 years old

£69.2M

£80.0M

+15.6%

£81.4M£103.5M

Expected: £92.5M

93.4

Josko Gvardiol

Manchester City • 23 years old

£64.9M

£75.0M

+15.6%

£79.7M£101.5M

Expected: £90.6M

92.8

Gabriel Magalhães

Arsenal FC • 27 years old

£75.0M

+0.0%

£65.2M£83.0M

Expected: £74.1M

92.1

Ibrahima Konaté

Liverpool FC • 26 years old

£51.9M

£60.0M

+15.6%

£56.6M£72.0M

Expected: £64.3M

90.0

Rúben Dias

Manchester City • 28 years old

£65.0M

+0.0%

£56.5M£71.9M

Expected: £64.2M

89.6

Murillo

Nottingham Forest • 23 years old

£47.6M

£55.0M

+15.6%

£58.5M£74.4M

Expected: £66.5M

88.8

Levi Colwill

Chelsea FC • 22 years old

£47.6M

£55.0M

+15.6%

£61.0M£77.7M

Expected: £69.3M

87.9

Piero Hincapié

Arsenal FC • 23 years old

£43.2M

£50.0M

+15.6%

£53.2M£67.7M

Expected: £60.4M

87.8

#10

Jarrad Branthwaite

Everton FC • 23 years old

£43.2M

£50.0M

+15.6%

£53.2M£67.7M

Expected: £60.4M

87.6

Micky van de Ven

Tottenham Hotspur • 24 years old

£43.2M

£50.0M

+15.6%

£50.8M£64.7M

Expected: £57.8M

87.6

#11

Cristian Romero

Tottenham Hotspur • 27 years old

£50.0M

+0.0%

£43.5M£55.3M

Expected: £49.4M

86.9

#12

Marc Guéhi

Crystal Palace • 25 years old

£38.9M

£45.0M

+15.6%

£43.7M£55.6M

Expected: £49.6M

86.3

#13

Sven Botman

Newcastle United • 25 years old

£36.3M

£42.0M

+15.6%

£40.8M£51.9M

Expected: £46.3M

85.4

#14

Leny Yoro

Manchester United • 19 years old

£47.6M

£55.0M

+15.6%

£67.2M£88.8M

Expected: £78.0M

84.6

#15

Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester United • 26 years old

£32.9M

£38.0M

+15.6%

£35.8M£45.6M

Expected: £40.7M

84.4

#16

Lisandro Martínez

Manchester United • 27 years old

£40.0M

+0.0%

£34.8M£44.2M

Expected: £39.5M

84.3

#17

Ezri Konsa

Aston Villa • 27 years old

£35.0M

+0.0%

£30.4M£38.7M

Expected: £34.6M

82.5

#18

Jan Paul van Hecke

Brighton & Hove Albion • 25 years old

£27.7M

£32.0M

+15.6%

£31.1M£39.5M

Expected: £35.3M

82.1

#19

Nikola Milenković

Nottingham Forest • 28 years old

£35.0M

+0.0%

£30.4M£38.7M

Expected: £34.6M

81.7

#20

Abdukodir Khusanov

Manchester City • 21 years old

£30.3M

£35.0M

+15.6%

£39.6M£52.3M

Expected: £46.0M

81.2

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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)

Manchester United's Leny Yoro at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 11.00×. That means Leny Yoro is valued 11.00× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Liverpool FC's Giovanni Leoni, who is 18 years old, with a 3.60× PPVE. Third is William Saliba of Arsenal FC, who is 24 years old with a 3.20× 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 11.00× means the player is worth 1000% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Leny YoroManchester United

U21 • 19yo11.00×

£55.0M • 1000% above median

Giovanni LeoniLiverpool FC

U21 • 18yo3.60×

£18.0M • 260% above median

William SalibaArsenal FC

24-26 • 24yo3.20×

£80.0M • 220% above median

Jair CunhaNottingham Forest

U21 • 20yo2.60×

£13.0M • 160% above median

Josko GvardiolManchester City

21-23 • 23yo2.50×

£75.0M • 150% above median

Micky van de VenTottenham Hotspur

24-26 • 24yo2.00×

£50.0M • 100% above median

MurilloNottingham Forest

21-23 • 23yo1.83×

£55.0M • 83% above median

Levi ColwillChelsea FC

21-23 • 22yo1.83×

£55.0M • 83% above median

Marc GuéhiCrystal Palace

24-26 • 25yo1.80×

£45.0M • 80% above median

Sven BotmanNewcastle United

24-26 • 25yo1.68×

£42.0M • 68% above median

Piero HincapiéArsenal FC

21-23 • 23yo1.67×

£50.0M • 67% above median

Jarrad BranthwaiteEverton FC

21-23 • 23yo1.67×

£50.0M • 67% above median

Jan Paul van HeckeBrighton & Hove Albion

24-26 • 25yo1.28×

£32.0M • 28% above median

Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City

21-23 • 21yo1.17×

£35.0M • 17% above median

Bafodé DiakitéAFC Bournemouth

24-26 • 24yo1.12×

£28.0M • 12% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Leny Yoro Manchester United	19	U21	£55.0M	£5.0M	11.00×
#2	Giovanni Leoni Liverpool FC	18	U21	£18.0M	£5.0M	3.60×
#3	William Saliba Arsenal FC	24	24-26	£80.0M	£25.0M	3.20×
#4	Jair Cunha Nottingham Forest	20	U21	£13.0M	£5.0M	2.60×
#5	Josko Gvardiol Manchester City	23	21-23	£75.0M	£30.0M	2.50×
#6	Micky van de Ven Tottenham Hotspur	24	24-26	£50.0M	£25.0M	2.00×
#7	Murillo Nottingham Forest	23	21-23	£55.0M	£30.0M	1.83×
#8	Levi Colwill Chelsea FC	22	21-23	£55.0M	£30.0M	1.83×
#9	Marc Guéhi Crystal Palace	25	24-26	£45.0M	£25.0M	1.80×
#10	Sven Botman Newcastle United	25	24-26	£42.0M	£25.0M	1.68×
#11	Piero Hincapié Arsenal FC	23	21-23	£50.0M	£30.0M	1.67×
#12	Jarrad Branthwaite Everton FC	23	21-23	£50.0M	£30.0M	1.67×
#13	Jan Paul van Hecke Brighton & Hove Albion	25	24-26	£32.0M	£25.0M	1.28×
#14	Abdukodir Khusanov Manchester City	21	21-23	£35.0M	£30.0M	1.17×
#15	Bafodé Diakité AFC Bournemouth	24	24-26	£28.0M	£25.0M	1.12×
#16	Nathan Collins Brentford FC	24	24-26	£28.0M	£25.0M	1.12×
#17	Ayden Heaven Manchester United	19	U21	£5.0M	£5.0M	1.00×
#18	Maxence Lacroix Crystal Palace	25	24-26	£25.0M	£25.0M	1.00×
#19	Calvin Bassey Fulham FC	25	24-26	£25.0M	£25.0M	1.00×
#20	Wesley Fofana Chelsea FC	24	24-26	£25.0M	£25.0M	1.00×

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)

Manchester United's Leny Yoro has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 106.9. That means Leny Yoro has 42% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Liverpool FC's Giovanni Leoni with a 105.9 RAU (41% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Ayden Heaven of Manchester United 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 106.9 means the upside is 106.9× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Leny YoroManchester United

↑42% / ±0%106.9

Range: £67.2M - £88.8M

Giovanni LeoniLiverpool FC

↑41% / ±0%105.9

Range: £21.9M - £28.9M

Ayden HeavenManchester United

↑36% / ±0%96.4

Range: £5.9M - £7.8M

Jaydee CanvotCrystal Palace

↑36% / ±0%96.4

Range: £4.7M - £6.2M

Matai AkinmboniAFC Bournemouth

↑36% / ±0%96.4

Range: £1.2M - £1.6M

Zach AbbottNottingham Forest

↑36% / ±0%96.4

Range: £352K - £465K

Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City

↑31% / ±0%86.4

Range: £39.6M - £52.3M

Tyler FredricsonManchester United

↑31% / ±0%86.2

Range: £3.4M - £4.5M

Jair CunhaNottingham Forest

↑31% / ±0%86.2

Range: £14.7M - £19.4M

Levi ColwillChelsea FC

↑26% / ±0%86.2

Range: £61.0M - £77.7M

Cristhian MosqueraArsenal FC

↑26% / ±0%75.2

Range: £32.6M - £43.1M

Lamare BogardeAston Villa

↑26% / ±0%75.2

Range: £6.5M - £8.6M

Diego CoppolaBrighton & Hove Albion

↑26% / ±0%75.2

Range: £10.9M - £14.4M

Chadi RiadCrystal Palace

↑21% / ±0%72.7

Range: £16.0M - £20.3M

Josko GvardiolManchester City

↑21% / ±0%71.8

Range: £79.7M - £101.5M

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Leny Yoro Manchester United	£78.0M	£67.2M-88.8M	+42%	106.9
#2	Giovanni Leoni Liverpool FC	£25.4M	£21.9M-28.9M	+41%	105.9
#3	Ayden Heaven Manchester United	£6.8M	£5.9M-7.8M	+36%	96.4
#4	Jaydee Canvot Crystal Palace	£5.5M	£4.7M-6.2M	+36%	96.4
#5	Matai Akinmboni AFC Bournemouth	£1.4M	£1.2M-1.6M	+36%	96.4
#6	Zach Abbott Nottingham Forest	£409K	£352K-465K	+36%	96.4
#7	Abdukodir Khusanov Manchester City	£46.0M	£39.6M-52.3M	+31%	86.4
#8	Tyler Fredricson Manchester United	£3.9M	£3.4M-4.5M	+31%	86.2
#9	Jair Cunha Nottingham Forest	£17.1M	£14.7M-19.4M	+31%	86.2
#10	Levi Colwill Chelsea FC	£69.3M	£61.0M-77.7M	+26%	86.2
#11	Cristhian Mosquera Arsenal FC	£37.9M	£32.6M-43.1M	+26%	75.2
#12	Lamare Bogarde Aston Villa	£7.6M	£6.5M-8.6M	+26%	75.2
#13	Diego Coppola Brighton & Hove Albion	£12.6M	£10.9M-14.4M	+26%	75.2
#14	Chadi Riad Crystal Palace	£18.2M	£16.0M-20.3M	+21%	72.7
#15	Josko Gvardiol Manchester City	£90.6M	£79.7M-101.5M	+21%	71.8
#16	Murillo Nottingham Forest	£66.5M	£58.5M-74.4M	+21%	71.8
#17	Piero Hincapié Arsenal FC	£60.4M	£53.2M-67.7M	+21%	71.8
#18	Jarrad Branthwaite Everton FC	£60.4M	£53.2M-67.7M	+21%	71.8
#19	Maxime Estève Burnley FC	£23.2M	£20.4M-26.0M	+16%	57.7
#20	Radu Drăgușin Tottenham Hotspur	£29.0M	£25.5M-32.5M	+16%	57.7

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: centre-back position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

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Total Players

0.00

Avg Z-Score

0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

William Saliba+3.31

Josko Gvardiol+3.04

Gabriel Magalhães+3.04

Rúben Dias+2.49

Ibrahima Konaté+2.22

Lowest Z-Scores

Aleksandar Miljkovic-1.03

Yevgeniy Tsymbalyuk-1.03

Aleksandr Pavlovets-1.03

Alexandros Malis-1.03

Gonçalo Silva-1.02

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Everton FC's Michael Keane in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-15.7%. That means Nathan Aké captures 8.0% of total market value while representing only 23.6% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Without Club's Craig Dawson with a +-15.7% ASC (8.0% value share vs 23.6% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Ali Gabr of Pyramids FC with a +-15.7% ASC (8.0% value vs 23.6% 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.