Best Left-Backs in the Premier League (Oct 2026)

127 players tracked across 35 clubs. Updated October 2026.

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Market Overview: Premier League Left-Backs (updated October 2026)

Our database tracks 127 Premier League Left-Backs as of October 2026, representing 35 clubs with a combined market value of £970.1M. The average market value for Premier League Left-Backs is £7.6M, with the average age at 28 years old.

The most valuable left-back in the Premier League is Nico O'Reilly, worth £70.0M and playing for Manchester City at 21 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs average £52.0M in market value, including Riccardo Calafiori and Marc Cucurella.

Age distribution shows the youngest tracked left-back is Harry Amass (19 years, Manchester United, £5.0M), while the oldest is Charlie Daniels (40 years, AFC Bournemouth, £1.6M). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 28.

Our 1-year forecast model projects 40 Left-Backs (31%) 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 Left-Backs remains highly competitive with significant transfer activity expected as of October 2026.

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Players Tracked

Age Distribution: Premier League Left-Backs

The Premier League LB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (50 players, 39% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at £351.3M, averaging £12.1M per player.

U21 years9 players (7%)

£124.3MAvg: £13.8M

Top player: Myles Lewis-Skelly (£45.0M)

21-23 years24 players (19%)

£237.2MAvg: £9.9M

Top player: Nico O'Reilly (£70.0M)

24-26 years29 players (23%)

£351.3MAvg: £12.1M

Top player: Riccardo Calafiori (£55.0M)

27-29 years15 players (12%)

£202.7MAvg: £13.5M

Top player: Marc Cucurella (£50.0M)

30+ years50 players (39%)

£54.6MAvg: £1.1M

Top player: Luke Shaw (£8.0M)

Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket

U21 Years (9 players)

1. Myles Lewis-Skelly(20yo)

£45.0M

2. Jorrel Hato(20yo)

£40.0M

3. Souza(20yo)

£12.0M

4. Oliver Scarles(20yo)

£10.0M

5. Adam Aznou(20yo)

£6.0M

21-23 Years (24 players)

1. Nico O'Reilly(21yo)

£70.0M

2. Lewis Hall(22yo)

£40.0M

3. Milos Kerkez(22yo)

£35.0M

4. Destiny Udogie(23yo)

£30.0M

5. El Hadji Malick Diouf(21yo)

£28.0M

24-26 Years (29 players)

1. Riccardo Calafiori(24yo)

£55.0M

2. Rayan Aït-Nouri(25yo)

£40.0M

3. Ian Maatsen(24yo)

£30.0M

4. Adrien Truffert(24yo)

£30.0M

5. Djed Spence(26yo)

£30.0M

27-29 Years (15 players)

1. Marc Cucurella(28yo)

£50.0M

2. Ferdi Kadıoğlu(27yo)

£35.0M

3. Tyrick Mitchell(27yo)

£25.0M

4. Vitaliy Mykolenko(27yo)

£25.0M

5. Antonee Robinson(29yo)

£22.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

55%of market value

The top 13 Left-Backs (10% of players) control £530.0M

1. Nico O'Reilly£70.0M

2. Riccardo Calafiori£55.0M

3. Marc Cucurella£50.0M

4. Myles Lewis-Skelly£45.0M

5. Rayan Aït-Nouri£40.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)3 players (2%)

£175.0M

Premium (€30-50M)10 players (8%)

£355.0M

High (€15-30M)10 players (8%)

£228.0M

Mid (€5-15M)15 players (12%)

£124.0M

Emerging (<€5M)89 players (70%)

£88.1M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 2% of the Premier League LB pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. Nico O'Reilly

Manchester City£70.0M

2. Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal FC£55.0M

3. Marc Cucurella

Chelsea FC£50.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Myles Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal FC£45.0M

2. Rayan Aït-Nouri

Manchester City£40.0M

3. Lewis Hall

Newcastle United£40.0M

4. Jorrel Hato

Chelsea FC£40.0M

5. Milos Kerkez

Liverpool FC£35.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Neco Williams

Nottingham Forest£28.0M

2. El Hadji Malick Diouf

West Ham United£28.0M

3. Tyrick Mitchell

Crystal Palace£25.0M

4. Vitaliy Mykolenko

Everton FC£25.0M

5. Maxim De Cuyper

Brighton & Hove Albion£22.0M

Club Distribution: Premier League Left-Backs

Among 35 Premier League clubs, Manchester City leads with 2 Left-Backs worth £110.0M (averaging £55.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 39% of tracked Left-Backs.

Manchester City

2 players • £110.0M

Arsenal FC

5 players • £101.0M

Chelsea FC

5 players • £98.5M

Tottenham Hotspur

4 players • £72.4M

Brighton & Hove Albion

7 players • £62.3M

Fulham FC

4 players • £46.4M

Liverpool FC

6 players • £44.9M

Newcastle United

4 players • £44.7M

AFC Bournemouth

5 players • £40.3M

#10

West Ham United

7 players • £39.0M

Manchester City (2 Left-Backs)

Nico O'Reilly(21yo)

£70.0M

Rayan Aït-Nouri(25yo)

£40.0M

Arsenal FC (5 Left-Backs)

Riccardo Calafiori(24yo)

£55.0M

Myles Lewis-Skelly(20yo)

£45.0M

Cohen Bramall(30yo)

£600K

Jernade Meade(33yo)

£200K

Tolaji Bola(27yo)

£150K

Chelsea FC (5 Left-Backs)

Marc Cucurella(28yo)

£50.0M

Jorrel Hato(20yo)

£40.0M

Caleb Wiley(21yo)

£8.0M

Zak Sturge(22yo)

£250K

Dylan Williams(23yo)

£200K

Tottenham Hotspur (4 Left-Backs)

Djed Spence(26yo)

£30.0M

Destiny Udogie(23yo)

£30.0M

Souza(20yo)

£12.0M

Connor Ogilvie(30yo)

£400K

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)

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 87.50×. That means Nico O'Reilly is valued 87.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Newcastle United's Lewis Hall, who is 22 years old, with a 50.00× PPVE. Third is Milos Kerkez of Liverpool FC, who is 22 years old with a 43.75× 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 87.50× means the player is worth 8650% more than typical players their age-making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Nico O'ReillyManchester City

21-23 • 21yo87.50x

£70.0M • 8650% above median

Lewis HallNewcastle United

21-23 • 22yo50.00x

£40.0M • 4900% above median

Milos KerkezLiverpool FC

21-23 • 22yo43.75x

£35.0M • 4275% above median

Destiny UdogieTottenham Hotspur

21-23 • 23yo37.50x

£30.0M • 3650% above median

El Hadji Malick DioufWest Ham United

21-23 • 21yo35.00x

£28.0M • 3400% above median

Victor KristiansenLeicester City

21-23 • 23yo11.25x

£9.0M • 1025% above median

Julio SolerAFC Bournemouth

21-23 • 21yo10.00x

£8.0M • 900% above median

Caleb WileyChelsea FC

21-23 • 21yo10.00x

£8.0M • 900% above median

Riccardo CalafioriArsenal FC

24-26 • 24yo9.17x

£55.0M • 817% above median

Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal FC

U21 • 20yo7.50x

£45.0M • 650% above median

Rayan Aït-NouriManchester City

24-26 • 25yo6.67x

£40.0M • 567% above median

Jorrel HatoChelsea FC

U21 • 20yo6.67x

£40.0M • 567% above median

Ian MaatsenAston Villa

24-26 • 24yo5.00x

£30.0M • 400% above median

Adrien TruffertAFC Bournemouth

24-26 • 24yo5.00x

£30.0M • 400% above median

Neco WilliamsNottingham Forest

24-26 • 25yo4.67x

£28.0M • 367% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Nico O'Reilly Manchester City	21	21-23	£70.0M	£800K	87.50x
#2	Lewis Hall Newcastle United	22	21-23	£40.0M	£800K	50.00x
#3	Milos Kerkez Liverpool FC	22	21-23	£35.0M	£800K	43.75x
#4	Destiny Udogie Tottenham Hotspur	23	21-23	£30.0M	£800K	37.50x
#5	El Hadji Malick Diouf West Ham United	21	21-23	£28.0M	£800K	35.00x
#6	Victor Kristiansen Leicester City	23	21-23	£9.0M	£800K	11.25x
#7	Julio Soler AFC Bournemouth	21	21-23	£8.0M	£800K	10.00x
#8	Caleb Wiley Chelsea FC	21	21-23	£8.0M	£800K	10.00x
#9	Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal FC	24	24-26	£55.0M	£6.0M	9.17x
#10	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	20	U21	£45.0M	£6.0M	7.50x
#11	Rayan Aït-Nouri Manchester City	25	24-26	£40.0M	£6.0M	6.67x
#12	Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC	20	U21	£40.0M	£6.0M	6.67x
#13	Ian Maatsen Aston Villa	24	24-26	£30.0M	£6.0M	5.00x
#14	Adrien Truffert AFC Bournemouth	24	24-26	£30.0M	£6.0M	5.00x
#15	Neco Williams Nottingham Forest	25	24-26	£28.0M	£6.0M	4.67x
#16	Maxim De Cuyper Brighton & Hove Albion	25	24-26	£22.0M	£6.0M	3.67x
#17	Quilindschy Hartman Burnley FC	24	24-26	£16.0M	£6.0M	2.67x
#18	Juan Larios Southampton FC	22	21-23	£2.0M	£800K	2.50x
#19	Lino Sousa Aston Villa	21	21-23	£2.0M	£800K	2.50x
#20	Souza Tottenham Hotspur	20	U21	£12.0M	£6.0M	2.00x

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)

Manchester United's Harry Amass at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Harry Amass is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Manchester United's Diego León, who is 19 years old, with a +48% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Souza of Tottenham Hotspur, who is 20 years old with a +44% 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 48% RPP means the player is expected to gain 48% value as they enter their prime-making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Harry AmassManchester United

7yr to peak+48%

£5.0M → £9.6M

Diego LeónManchester United

7yr to peak+48%

£4.0M → £7.7M

SouzaTottenham Hotspur

6yr to peak+44%

£12.0M → £21.4M

Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal FC

6yr to peak+44%

£45.0M → £80.4M

Adam AznouEverton FC

6yr to peak+44%

£6.0M → £10.7M

Rio CardinesCrystal Palace

6yr to peak+44%

£300K → £536K

Jorrel HatoChelsea FC

6yr to peak+44%

£40.0M → £71.5M

Oliver ScarlesWest Ham United

6yr to peak+44%

£10.0M → £17.9M

Jayden MeghomaBrentford FC

6yr to peak+44%

£2.0M → £3.6M

Julio SolerAFC Bournemouth

5yr to peak+40%

£8.0M → £13.3M

El Hadji Malick DioufWest Ham United

5yr to peak+40%

£28.0M → £46.5M

Nico O'ReillyManchester City

5yr to peak+40%

£70.0M → £116.3M

Lino SousaAston Villa

5yr to peak+40%

£2.0M → £3.3M

Caleb WileyChelsea FC

5yr to peak+40%

£8.0M → £13.3M

Calum ScanlonLiverpool FC

5yr to peak+40%

£700K → £1.2M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Harry Amass Manchester United	19	7	£5.0M	£9.6M	+48%
#2	Diego León Manchester United	19	7	£4.0M	£7.7M	+48%
#3	Souza Tottenham Hotspur	20	6	£12.0M	£21.4M	+44%
#4	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	20	6	£45.0M	£80.4M	+44%
#5	Adam Aznou Everton FC	20	6	£6.0M	£10.7M	+44%
#6	Rio Cardines Crystal Palace	20	6	£300K	£536K	+44%
#7	Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC	20	6	£40.0M	£71.5M	+44%
#8	Oliver Scarles West Ham United	20	6	£10.0M	£17.9M	+44%
#9	Jayden Meghoma Brentford FC	20	6	£2.0M	£3.6M	+44%
#10	Julio Soler AFC Bournemouth	21	5	£8.0M	£13.3M	+40%
#11	El Hadji Malick Diouf West Ham United	21	5	£28.0M	£46.5M	+40%
#12	Nico O'Reilly Manchester City	21	5	£70.0M	£116.3M	+40%
#13	Lino Sousa Aston Villa	21	5	£2.0M	£3.3M	+40%
#14	Caleb Wiley Chelsea FC	21	5	£8.0M	£13.3M	+40%
#15	Calum Scanlon Liverpool FC	21	5	£700K	£1.2M	+40%
#16	Regan Clayton West Ham United	21	5	£150K	£249K	+40%
#17	Jacob Slater Brighton & Hove Albion	22	4	£175K	£270K	+35%
#18	Alex Murphy Newcastle United	22	4	£1.5M	£2.3M	+35%
#19	Juan Larios Southampton FC	22	4	£2.0M	£3.1M	+35%
#20	Lewis Hall Newcastle United	22	4	£40.0M	£61.8M	+35%

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Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Tottenham Hotspur's Souza has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 40.4. That means Souza has 10% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Everton FC's Adam Aznou with a 40.4 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Harry Amass of Manchester United with a 40.4 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 40.4 means the upside is 40.4× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

SouzaTottenham Hotspur

↑10% / ±0%40.4

Range: £11.7M - £14.8M

Adam AznouEverton FC

↑10% / ±0%40.4

Range: £5.9M - £7.4M

Harry AmassManchester United

↑10% / ±0%40.4

Range: £4.9M - £6.1M

Oliver ScarlesWest Ham United

↑10% / ±0%40.4

Range: £9.8M - £12.3M

Diego LeónManchester United

↑10% / ±0%40.4

Range: £3.9M - £4.9M

Jayden MeghomaBrentford FC

↑10% / ±0%40.4

Range: £2.0M - £2.5M

Rio CardinesCrystal Palace

↑10% / ±0%40.4

Range: £293K - £369K

Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal FC

↑6% / ±0%22.9

Range: £42.0M - £53.0M

Jorrel HatoChelsea FC

↑6% / ±0%22.9

Range: £37.4M - £47.1M

Rayan Aït-NouriManchester City

↑3% / ±0%13.2

Range: £37.0M - £45.2M

Ryan GilesLuton Town

↑2% / ±0%11.8

Range: £4.1M - £5.1M

Neco WilliamsNottingham Forest

↑2% / ±0%11.8

Range: £25.8M - £31.5M

Michal KarbownikBrighton & Hove Albion

↑2% / ±0%11.8

Range: £3.7M - £4.5M

Anthony Driscoll-GlennonBurnley FC

↑2% / ±0%11.8

Range: £230K - £282K

Liam McCarronLeeds United

↑2% / ±0%11.8

Range: £230K - £282K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Souza Tottenham Hotspur	£13.2M	£11.7M-14.8M	+10%	40.4
#2	Adam Aznou Everton FC	£6.6M	£5.9M-7.4M	+10%	40.4
#3	Harry Amass Manchester United	£5.5M	£4.9M-6.1M	+10%	40.4
#4	Oliver Scarles West Ham United	£11.0M	£9.8M-12.3M	+10%	40.4
#5	Diego León Manchester United	£4.4M	£3.9M-4.9M	+10%	40.4
#6	Jayden Meghoma Brentford FC	£2.2M	£2.0M-2.5M	+10%	40.4
#7	Rio Cardines Crystal Palace	£331K	£293K-369K	+10%	40.4
#8	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	£47.5M	£42.0M-53.0M	+6%	22.9
#9	Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC	£42.2M	£37.4M-47.1M	+6%	22.9
#10	Rayan Aït-Nouri Manchester City	£41.1M	£37.0M-45.2M	+3%	13.2
#11	Ryan Giles Luton Town	£4.6M	£4.1M-5.1M	+2%	11.8
#12	Neco Williams Nottingham Forest	£28.7M	£25.8M-31.5M	+2%	11.8
#13	Michal Karbownik Brighton & Hove Albion	£4.1M	£3.7M-4.5M	+2%	11.8
#14	Anthony Driscoll-Glennon Burnley FC	£256K	£230K-282K	+2%	11.8
#15	Liam McCarron Leeds United	£256K	£230K-282K	+2%	11.8
#16	Lucas Pires Burnley FC	£4.1M	£3.7M-4.5M	+2%	11.8
#17	Ryan Sessegnon Fulham FC	£22.5M	£20.3M-24.8M	+2%	11.8
#18	Maxim De Cuyper Brighton & Hove Albion	£22.5M	£20.3M-24.8M	+2%	11.8
#19	Sam McCallum Norwich City	£1.8M	£1.7M-2.0M	+2%	11.8
#20	Brandon Williams Manchester United	£2.6M	£2.3M-2.8M	+2%	11.8

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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: left-back position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

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-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Nico O'Reilly+4.68

Riccardo Calafiori+3.56

Marc Cucurella+3.18

Myles Lewis-Skelly+2.80

Rayan Aït-Nouri+2.43

Lowest Z-Scores

Vashon Neufville-0.56

Lewis Page-0.56

Regan Clayton-0.56

Nathan Mavila-0.56

Stefan Parkes-0.56

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Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Huddersfield Town's Scott Malone in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-33.7%. That means Scott Malone captures 5.6% of total market value while representing only 39.4% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.

In second is Manchester United's Marnick Vermijl with a +-33.7% ASC (5.6% value share vs 39.4% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Luke Garbutt of Everton FC with a +-33.7% ASC (5.6% value vs 39.4% players in 30+ bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-33.7% ASC means the player captures -33.7% more market value than their numerical representation-indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.