Best Defensive Midfielders in the Premier League (Dec 2025)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Premier League Defensive Midfielders 2024-25

Our database tracked 49 Premier League Defensive Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 24 clubs with a combined market value of £1.2B. The average market value for Premier League Defensive Midfielders was £24.8M, with the average age at 26.4 years old.

The most valuable defensive midfielder in the Premier League was Moisés Caicedo, worth £90.0M and played for Chelsea FC at 24 years old. The top 5 Defensive Midfielders averaged £83.0M in market value, including Ryan Gravenberch and Rodri.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked defensive midfielder was Yunus Konak (19 years, Brentford FC, £4.5M), while the oldest was Idrissa Gueye (36 years, Everton FC, £1.5M). Research shows Defensive Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 27 Defensive Midfielders (55%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Premier League market for Defensive Midfielders remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2024-25 season.

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By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: Premier League Defensive Midfielders

The Premier League CDM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (12 players, 24% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at £426.0M, averaging £35.5M per player.

U21 years3 players (6%)

£48.5MAvg: £16.2M

Top player: Jack Hinshelwood (£24.0M)

21-23 years10 players (20%)

£280.6MAvg: £28.1M

Top player: Ryan Gravenberch (£75.0M)

24-26 years12 players (24%)

£426.0MAvg: £35.5M

Top player: Moisés Caicedo (£90.0M)

27-29 years12 players (24%)

£336.3MAvg: £28.0M

Top player: Rodri (£110.0M)

30+ years12 players (24%)

£126.2MAvg: £10.5M

Top player: João Palhinha (£30.0M)

Top Defensive Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (3 players)

1. Jack Hinshelwood(20yo)

£24.0M

2. Dário Essugo(20yo)

£20.0M

3. Yunus Konak(19yo)

£4.5M

21-23 Years (10 players)

1. Ryan Gravenberch(23yo)

£75.0M

2. Adam Wharton(21yo)

£45.0M

3. Nico González(23yo)

£40.0M

4. Roméo Lavia(21yo)

£40.0M

5. Carlos Baleba(21yo)

£40.0M

24-26 Years (12 players)

1. Moisés Caicedo(24yo)

£90.0M

2. Martín Zubimendi(26yo)

£60.0M

3. Amadou Onana(24yo)

£50.0M

4. Manuel Ugarte(24yo)

£45.0M

5. Boubacar Kamara(26yo)

£40.0M

27-29 Years (12 players)

1. Rodri(29yo)

£110.0M

2. Bruno Guimarães(28yo)

£80.0M

3. Rodrigo Bentancur(28yo)

£30.0M

4. Yves Bissouma(29yo)

£25.0M

5. Sander Berge(27yo)

£25.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

34%of market value

The top 5 Defensive Midfielders (10% of players) control £415.0M

1. Moisés Caicedo£90.0M

2. Ryan Gravenberch£75.0M

3. Rodri£110.0M

4. Bruno Guimarães£80.0M

5. Martín Zubimendi£60.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)6 players (12%)

£465.0M

Premium (€30-50M)8 players (16%)

£310.0M

High (€15-30M)14 players (29%)

£310.0M

Mid (€5-15M)12 players (24%)

£119.5M

Emerging (<€5M)9 players (18%)

£13.0M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 12% of the Premier League CDM pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. Moisés Caicedo

Chelsea FC£90.0M

2. Ryan Gravenberch

Liverpool FC£75.0M

3. Rodri

Manchester City£110.0M

4. Bruno Guimarães

Newcastle United£80.0M

5. Martín Zubimendi

Arsenal FC£60.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Manuel Ugarte

Manchester United£45.0M

2. Adam Wharton

Crystal Palace£45.0M

3. Nico González

Manchester City£40.0M

4. Boubacar Kamara

Aston Villa£40.0M

5. Roméo Lavia

Chelsea FC£40.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. André

Wolverhampton Wanderers£28.0M

2. Cheick Doucouré

Crystal Palace£25.0M

3. Mats Wieffer

Brighton & Hove Albion£25.0M

4. Yves Bissouma

Tottenham Hotspur£25.0M

5. Sander Berge

Fulham FC£25.0M

Club Distribution: Premier League Defensive Midfielders

Among 24 Premier League clubs, Manchester City leads with 3 Defensive Midfielders worth £162.0M (averaging £54.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 53% of tracked Defensive Midfielders.

Manchester City

3 players • £162.0M

Chelsea FC

3 players • £150.0M

Liverpool FC

3 players • £92.0M

Aston Villa

2 players • £90.0M

Brighton & Hove Albion

3 players • £89.0M

Tottenham Hotspur

3 players • £85.0M

Crystal Palace

4 players • £80.2M

Newcastle United

1 players • £80.0M

Arsenal FC

2 players • £71.0M

#10

Manchester United

2 players • £55.0M

Manchester City (3 Defensive Midfielders)

Rodri(29yo)

£110.0M

Nico González(23yo)

£40.0M

Kalvin Phillips(30yo)

£12.0M

Chelsea FC (3 Defensive Midfielders)

Moisés Caicedo(24yo)

£90.0M

Roméo Lavia(21yo)

£40.0M

Dário Essugo(20yo)

£20.0M

Liverpool FC (3 Defensive Midfielders)

Ryan Gravenberch(23yo)

£75.0M

Stefan Bajcetic(21yo)

£9.0M

Wataru Endo(32yo)

£8.0M

Aston Villa (2 Defensive Midfielders)

Amadou Onana(24yo)

£50.0M

Boubacar Kamara(26yo)

£40.0M

Player Rankings

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

Moisés Caicedo

Chelsea FC • 24 years old

£77.8M

£90.0M

+15.6%

£88.3M£112.3M

Expected: £100.3M

95.5

Ryan Gravenberch

Liverpool FC • 23 years old

£64.9M

£75.0M

+15.6%

£72.7M£92.5M

Expected: £82.6M

94.6

Rodri

Manchester City • 29 years old

£142.0M

£110.0M

-22.6%

£88.6M£112.8M

Expected: £100.7M

94.1

Bruno Guimarães

Newcastle United • 28 years old

£84.5M

£80.0M

-5.4%

£64.5M£82.0M

Expected: £73.3M

94.0

Martín Zubimendi

Arsenal FC • 26 years old

£51.9M

£60.0M

+15.6%

£53.7M£68.4M

Expected: £61.0M

91.6

Amadou Onana

Aston Villa • 24 years old

£43.2M

£50.0M

+15.6%

£49.0M£62.4M

Expected: £55.7M

90.1

Manuel Ugarte

Manchester United • 24 years old

£38.9M

£45.0M

+15.6%

£44.1M£56.2M

Expected: £50.1M

88.9

Adam Wharton

Crystal Palace • 21 years old

£38.9M

£45.0M

+15.6%

£46.3M£61.1M

Expected: £53.7M

87.5

Nico González

Manchester City • 23 years old

£34.6M

£40.0M

+15.6%

£38.8M£49.4M

Expected: £44.1M

87.0

#10

Boubacar Kamara

Aston Villa • 26 years old

£34.6M

£40.0M

+15.6%

£35.8M£45.6M

Expected: £40.7M

86.3

#11

Roméo Lavia

Chelsea FC • 21 years old

£34.6M

£40.0M

+15.6%

£41.1M£54.3M

Expected: £47.7M

86.2

#12

Carlos Baleba

Brighton & Hove Albion • 21 years old

£34.6M

£40.0M

+15.6%

£41.1M£54.3M

Expected: £47.7M

86.0

#13

André

Wolverhampton Wanderers • 24 years old

£24.2M

£28.0M

+15.6%

£26.4M£33.6M

Expected: £30.0M

79.2

#14

João Palhinha

Tottenham Hotspur • 30 years old

£38.7M

£30.0M

-22.6%

£22.0M£28.0M

Expected: £25.0M

79.2

#15

Rodrigo Bentancur

Tottenham Hotspur • 28 years old

£31.7M

£30.0M

-5.4%

£23.2M£29.6M

Expected: £26.4M

78.8

#16

Cheick Doucouré

Crystal Palace • 25 years old

£21.6M

£25.0M

+15.6%

£22.5M£28.7M

Expected: £25.6M

77.3

#17

Mats Wieffer

Brighton & Hove Albion • 26 years old

£21.6M

£25.0M

+15.6%

£21.5M£27.4M

Expected: £24.4M

76.8

#18

Yves Bissouma

Tottenham Hotspur • 29 years old

£32.3M

£25.0M

-22.6%

£19.4M£24.6M

Expected: £22.0M

76.7

#19

Sander Berge

Fulham FC • 27 years old

£21.6M

£25.0M

+15.6%

£22.7M£28.8M

Expected: £25.7M

76.3

#20

Ibrahim Sangaré

Nottingham Forest • 28 years old

£25.4M

£24.0M

-5.4%

£18.6M£23.6M

Expected: £21.1M

76.0

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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)

Chelsea FC's Moisés Caicedo at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 3.21×. That means Moisés Caicedo is valued 3.21× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Liverpool FC's Ryan Gravenberch, who is 23 years old, with a 1.88× PPVE. Third is Amadou Onana of Aston Villa, who is 24 years old with a 1.79× 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 3.21× means the player is worth 221% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Moisés CaicedoChelsea FC

24-26 • 24yo3.21×

£90.0M • 221% above median

Ryan GravenberchLiverpool FC

21-23 • 23yo1.88×

£75.0M • 88% above median

Amadou OnanaAston Villa

24-26 • 24yo1.79×

£50.0M • 79% above median

Manuel UgarteManchester United

24-26 • 24yo1.61×

£45.0M • 61% above median

Jack HinshelwoodBrighton & Hove Albion

U21 • 20yo1.20×

£24.0M • 20% above median

Adam WhartonCrystal Palace

21-23 • 21yo1.13×

£45.0M • 13% above median

Nico GonzálezManchester City

21-23 • 23yo1.00×

£40.0M • 0% above median

Roméo LaviaChelsea FC

21-23 • 21yo1.00×

£40.0M • 0% above median

Dário EssugoChelsea FC

U21 • 20yo1.00×

£20.0M • 0% above median

AndréWolverhampton Wanderers

24-26 • 24yo1.00×

£28.0M • 0% above median

Carlos BalebaBrighton & Hove Albion

21-23 • 21yo1.00×

£40.0M • 0% above median

Cheick DoucouréCrystal Palace

24-26 • 25yo0.89×

£25.0M • -11% above median

James GarnerEverton FC

24-26 • 24yo0.64×

£18.0M • -36% above median

Lesley UgochukwuBurnley FC

21-23 • 21yo0.45×

£18.0M • -55% above median

Soungoutou MagassaWest Ham United

21-23 • 22yo0.30×

£12.0M • -70% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Moisés Caicedo Chelsea FC	24	24-26	£90.0M	£28.0M	3.21×
#2	Ryan Gravenberch Liverpool FC	23	21-23	£75.0M	£40.0M	1.88×
#3	Amadou Onana Aston Villa	24	24-26	£50.0M	£28.0M	1.79×
#4	Manuel Ugarte Manchester United	24	24-26	£45.0M	£28.0M	1.61×
#5	Jack Hinshelwood Brighton & Hove Albion	20	U21	£24.0M	£20.0M	1.20×
#6	Adam Wharton Crystal Palace	21	21-23	£45.0M	£40.0M	1.13×
#7	Nico González Manchester City	23	21-23	£40.0M	£40.0M	1.00×
#8	Roméo Lavia Chelsea FC	21	21-23	£40.0M	£40.0M	1.00×
#9	Dário Essugo Chelsea FC	20	U21	£20.0M	£20.0M	1.00×
#10	André Wolverhampton Wanderers	24	24-26	£28.0M	£28.0M	1.00×
#11	Carlos Baleba Brighton & Hove Albion	21	21-23	£40.0M	£40.0M	1.00×
#12	Cheick Doucouré Crystal Palace	25	24-26	£25.0M	£28.0M	0.89×
#13	James Garner Everton FC	24	24-26	£18.0M	£28.0M	0.64×
#14	Lesley Ugochukwu Burnley FC	21	21-23	£18.0M	£40.0M	0.45×
#15	Soungoutou Magassa West Ham United	22	21-23	£12.0M	£40.0M	0.30×
#16	Yunus Konak Brentford FC	19	U21	£4.5M	£20.0M	0.23×
#17	Stefan Bajcetic Liverpool FC	21	21-23	£9.0M	£40.0M	0.23×
#18	Ilia Gruev Leeds United	25	24-26	£5.0M	£28.0M	0.18×
#19	Freddie Potts West Ham United	22	21-23	£1.4M	£40.0M	0.03×
#20	Kaden Rodney Crystal Palace	21	21-23	£200K	£40.0M	0.01×

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)

Brentford FC's Yunus Konak at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Yunus Konak is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Chelsea FC's Dário Essugo, who is 20 years old, with a +40% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Jack Hinshelwood of Brighton & Hove Albion, who is 20 years old with a +40% RPP (6 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 44% RPP means the player is expected to gain 44% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Yunus KonakBrentford FC

7yr to peak+44%

£4.5M → £8.0M

Dário EssugoChelsea FC

6yr to peak+40%

£20.0M → £33.2M

Jack HinshelwoodBrighton & Hove Albion

6yr to peak+40%

£24.0M → £39.9M

Roméo LaviaChelsea FC

5yr to peak+35%

£40.0M → £61.8M

Adam WhartonCrystal Palace

5yr to peak+35%

£45.0M → £69.6M

Carlos BalebaBrighton & Hove Albion

5yr to peak+35%

£40.0M → £61.8M

Lesley UgochukwuBurnley FC

5yr to peak+35%

£18.0M → £27.8M

Kaden RodneyCrystal Palace

5yr to peak+35%

£200K → £309K

Stefan BajceticLiverpool FC

5yr to peak+35%

£9.0M → £13.9M

Freddie PottsWest Ham United

4yr to peak+30%

£1.4M → £2.0M

Soungoutou MagassaWest Ham United

4yr to peak+30%

£12.0M → £17.2M

Nico GonzálezManchester City

3yr to peak+25%

£40.0M → £53.5M

Ryan GravenberchLiverpool FC

3yr to peak+25%

£75.0M → £100.3M

Manuel UgarteManchester United

2yr to peak+20%

£45.0M → £55.9M

Moisés CaicedoChelsea FC

2yr to peak+20%

£90.0M → £111.9M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Yunus Konak Brentford FC	19	7	£4.5M	£8.0M	+44%
#2	Dário Essugo Chelsea FC	20	6	£20.0M	£33.2M	+40%
#3	Jack Hinshelwood Brighton & Hove Albion	20	6	£24.0M	£39.9M	+40%
#4	Roméo Lavia Chelsea FC	21	5	£40.0M	£61.8M	+35%
#5	Adam Wharton Crystal Palace	21	5	£45.0M	£69.6M	+35%
#6	Carlos Baleba Brighton & Hove Albion	21	5	£40.0M	£61.8M	+35%
#7	Lesley Ugochukwu Burnley FC	21	5	£18.0M	£27.8M	+35%
#8	Kaden Rodney Crystal Palace	21	5	£200K	£309K	+35%
#9	Stefan Bajcetic Liverpool FC	21	5	£9.0M	£13.9M	+35%
#10	Freddie Potts West Ham United	22	4	£1.4M	£2.0M	+30%
#11	Soungoutou Magassa West Ham United	22	4	£12.0M	£17.2M	+30%
#12	Nico González Manchester City	23	3	£40.0M	£53.5M	+25%
#13	Ryan Gravenberch Liverpool FC	23	3	£75.0M	£100.3M	+25%
#14	Manuel Ugarte Manchester United	24	2	£45.0M	£55.9M	+20%
#15	Moisés Caicedo Chelsea FC	24	2	£90.0M	£111.9M	+20%
#16	Amadou Onana Aston Villa	24	2	£50.0M	£62.2M	+20%
#17	James Garner Everton FC	24	2	£18.0M	£22.4M	+20%
#18	André Wolverhampton Wanderers	24	2	£28.0M	£34.8M	+20%
#19	Cheick Doucouré Crystal Palace	25	1	£25.0M	£28.9M	+14%
#20	Ilia Gruev Leeds United	25	1	£5.0M	£5.8M	+14%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Brentford FC's Yunus Konak has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Yunus Konak has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton with a 58.7 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Roméo Lavia of Chelsea FC with a 58.7 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 68.9 means the upside is 68.9× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Yunus KonakBrentford FC

↑23% / ±0%68.9

Range: £4.8M - £6.3M

Adam WhartonCrystal Palace

↑19% / ±0%58.7

Range: £46.3M - £61.1M

Roméo LaviaChelsea FC

↑19% / ±0%58.7

Range: £41.1M - £54.3M

Carlos BalebaBrighton & Hove Albion

↑19% / ±0%58.7

Range: £41.1M - £54.3M

Dário EssugoChelsea FC

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: £20.5M - £27.1M

Jack HinshelwoodBrighton & Hove Albion

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: £24.6M - £32.5M

Lesley UgochukwuBurnley FC

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: £17.8M - £23.5M

Stefan BajceticLiverpool FC

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: £8.9M - £11.7M

Kaden RodneyCrystal Palace

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: £198K - £261K

Amadou OnanaAston Villa

↑11% / ±0%42.8

Range: £49.0M - £62.4M

Manuel UgarteManchester United

↑11% / ±0%42.8

Range: £44.1M - £56.2M

Moisés CaicedoChelsea FC

↑11% / ±0%42.8

Range: £88.3M - £112.3M

Freddie PottsWest Ham United

↑10% / ±0%38.7

Range: £1.4M - £1.7M

Soungoutou MagassaWest Ham United

↑10% / ±0%38.7

Range: £11.6M - £14.8M

Ryan GravenberchLiverpool FC

↑10% / ±0%38.4

Range: £72.7M - £92.5M

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Yunus Konak Brentford FC	£5.6M	£4.8M-6.3M	+23%	68.9
#2	Adam Wharton Crystal Palace	£53.7M	£46.3M-61.1M	+19%	58.7
#3	Roméo Lavia Chelsea FC	£47.7M	£41.1M-54.3M	+19%	58.7
#4	Carlos Baleba Brighton & Hove Albion	£47.7M	£41.1M-54.3M	+19%	58.7
#5	Dário Essugo Chelsea FC	£23.8M	£20.5M-27.1M	+19%	58.0
#6	Jack Hinshelwood Brighton & Hove Albion	£28.6M	£24.6M-32.5M	+19%	58.0
#7	Lesley Ugochukwu Burnley FC	£20.6M	£17.8M-23.5M	+15%	46.3
#8	Stefan Bajcetic Liverpool FC	£10.3M	£8.9M-11.7M	+15%	46.3
#9	Kaden Rodney Crystal Palace	£229K	£198K-261K	+15%	46.3
#10	Amadou Onana Aston Villa	£55.7M	£49.0M-62.4M	+11%	42.8
#11	Manuel Ugarte Manchester United	£50.1M	£44.1M-56.2M	+11%	42.8
#12	Moisés Caicedo Chelsea FC	£100.3M	£88.3M-112.3M	+11%	42.8
#13	Freddie Potts West Ham United	£1.5M	£1.4M-1.7M	+10%	38.7
#14	Soungoutou Magassa West Ham United	£13.2M	£11.6M-14.8M	+10%	38.7
#15	Ryan Gravenberch Liverpool FC	£82.6M	£72.7M-92.5M	+10%	38.4
#16	Nico González Manchester City	£44.1M	£38.8M-49.4M	+10%	38.4
#17	James Garner Everton FC	£19.3M	£17.0M-21.6M	+7%	27.5
#18	André Wolverhampton Wanderers	£30.0M	£26.4M-33.6M	+7%	27.5
#19	Daniil Kulikov FC Pyunik Yerevan	£618K	£544K-692K	+3%	12.0
#20	Vitaly Janelt Brentford FC	£20.6M	£18.1M-23.1M	+3%	12.0

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: defensive midfielder position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Rodri+3.52

Moisés Caicedo+2.70

Bruno Guimarães+2.28

Ryan Gravenberch+2.07

Martín Zubimendi+1.45

Lowest Z-Scores

Kaden Rodney-1.02

Rui Pires-1.01

Daniil Kulikov-1.00

Yan Eteki-1.00

Ibrahim Blati Touré-0.98

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Sunderland AFC's Granit Xhaka in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-14.1%. That means João Palhinha captures 10.4% of total market value while representing only 24.5% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Everton FC's Idrissa Gueye with a +-14.1% ASC (10.4% value share vs 24.5% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Wataru Endo of Liverpool FC with a +-14.1% ASC (10.4% value vs 24.5% players in 30+ bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-14.1% ASC means the player captures -14.1% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.