Best Left-Backs in the Premier League (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Premier League Left-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 52 Premier League Left-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 25 clubs with a combined market value of £763.4M. The average market value for Premier League Left-Backs is £14.7M, with the average age at 25.5 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Premier League is Milos Kerkez, worth £45.0M and playing for Liverpool FC at 22 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs average £40.0M in market value, including Destiny Udogie and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked left-back is Myles Lewis-Skelly (19 years, Arsenal FC, £45.0M), while the oldest is Gudmundur Thórarinsson (34 years, FC Noah Yerevan, £275K). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 28 Left-Backs (54%) 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 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 Premier League
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Premier League Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 25 clubs with £763.4M combined value.
Age Distribution: Premier League Left-Backs
The Premier League LB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (15 players, 29% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at £269.0M, averaging £17.9M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (5 players)
21-23 Years (13 players)
24-26 Years (15 players)
27-29 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 6 Left-Backs (12% of players) control £235.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 17% of the Premier League LB pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Premier League Left-Backs
Among 25 Premier League clubs, Arsenal FC leads with 2 Left-Backs worth £80.0M (averaging £40.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 42% of tracked Left-Backs.
Arsenal FC (2 Left-Backs)
Chelsea FC (2 Left-Backs)
Liverpool FC (2 Left-Backs)
Tottenham Hotspur (2 Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Milos Kerkez
Liverpool FC • 22 years old
£38.9M
£45.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £49.6M
87.3
Destiny Udogie
Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old
£34.6M
£40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £44.6M
86.2
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal FC • 19 years old
£38.9M
£45.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £55.8M
85.4
Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal FC • 23 years old
£30.3M
£35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £39.0M
84.7
Rayan Aït-Nouri
Manchester City • 24 years old
£30.3M
£35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £37.3M
84.3
Marc Cucurella
Chelsea FC • 27 years old
£37.0M
£35.0M
-5.4%
Expected: £31.9M
83.4
Antonee Robinson
Fulham FC • 28 years old
£45.2M
£35.0M
-22.6%
Expected: £31.9M
83.4
Jorrel Hato
Chelsea FC • 20 years old
£30.3M
£35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £41.8M
82.9
Lewis Hall
Newcastle United • 21 years old
£27.7M
£32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £36.7M
82.3
Ian Maatsen
Aston Villa • 24 years old
£24.2M
£28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £28.7M
77.7
Vitaliy Mykolenko
Everton FC • 26 years old
£24.2M
£28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £28.8M
76.8
Patrick Dorgu
Manchester United • 21 years old
£21.6M
£25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £27.6M
75.7
Tyrick Mitchell
Crystal Palace • 26 years old
£21.6M
£25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £25.7M
75.4
Ferdi Kadıoğlu
Brighton & Hove Albion • 26 years old
£21.6M
£25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £25.7M
75.4
Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest • 25 years old
£17.3M
£20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £19.6M
73.1
Djed Spence
Tottenham Hotspur • 25 years old
£17.3M
£20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £19.6M
73.1
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Nottingham Forest • 29 years old
£25.8M
£20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: £16.6M
72.9
Andrew Robertson
Liverpool FC • 32 years old
£23.2M
£18.0M
-22.6%
Expected: £15.8M
72.1
Nico O'Reilly
Manchester City • 21 years old
£15.6M
£18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £19.8M
71.7
Maxim De Cuyper
Brighton & Hove Albion • 25 years old
£13.8M
£16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £15.6M
70.3
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)
Arsenal FC's Myles Lewis-Skelly at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.63×. That means Myles Lewis-Skelly is valued 5.63× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Liverpool FC's Milos Kerkez, who is 22 years old, with a 5.00× PPVE. Third is Destiny Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur, who is 23 years old with a 4.44× 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 5.63× means the player is worth 463% 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 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | 19 | U21 | £45.0M | £8.0M | 5.63× |
| #2 | Milos Kerkez Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | £45.0M | £9.0M | 5.00× |
| #3 | Destiny Udogie Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 21-23 | £40.0M | £9.0M | 4.44× |
| #4 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | 20 | U21 | £35.0M | £8.0M | 4.38× |
| #5 | Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal FC | 23 | 21-23 | £35.0M | £9.0M | 3.89× |
| #6 | Lewis Hall Newcastle United | 21 | 21-23 | £32.0M | £9.0M | 3.56× |
| #7 | Patrick Dorgu Manchester United | 21 | 21-23 | £25.0M | £9.0M | 2.78× |
| #8 | Rayan Aït-Nouri Manchester City | 24 | 24-26 | £35.0M | £16.0M | 2.19× |
| #9 | Nico O'Reilly Manchester City | 21 | 21-23 | £18.0M | £9.0M | 2.00× |
| #10 | Ian Maatsen Aston Villa | 24 | 24-26 | £28.0M | £16.0M | 1.75× |
| #11 | Djed Spence Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | 24-26 | £20.0M | £16.0M | 1.25× |
| #12 | Neco Williams Nottingham Forest | 25 | 24-26 | £20.0M | £16.0M | 1.25× |
| #13 | Maxim De Cuyper Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | 24-26 | £16.0M | £16.0M | 1.00× |
| #14 | David Møller Wolfe Wolverhampton Wanderers | 23 | 21-23 | £9.0M | £9.0M | 1.00× |
| #15 | Oliver Scarles West Ham United | 20 | U21 | £8.0M | £8.0M | 1.00× |
| #16 | Ryan Sessegnon Fulham FC | 25 | 24-26 | £15.0M | £16.0M | 0.94× |
| #17 | Adrien Truffert AFC Bournemouth | 24 | 24-26 | £15.0M | £16.0M | 0.94× |
| #18 | Julio Soler AFC Bournemouth | 21 | 21-23 | £8.0M | £9.0M | 0.89× |
| #19 | Hugo Bueno Wolverhampton Wanderers | 23 | 21-23 | £8.0M | £9.0M | 0.89× |
| #20 | Quilindschy Hartman Burnley FC | 24 | 24-26 | £14.0M | £16.0M | 0.88× |
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 Diego León at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Myles Lewis-Skelly is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Arsenal FC's Myles Lewis-Skelly, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Adam Aznou of Everton FC, who is 19 years old with a +40% RPP (7 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 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.
Recovery Potential by Player
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Diego León Manchester United | 19 | 7 | £4.0M | £6.6M | +40% |
| #2 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | 19 | 7 | £45.0M | £74.8M | +40% |
| #3 | Adam Aznou Everton FC | 19 | 7 | £4.0M | £6.6M | +40% |
| #4 | Oliver Scarles West Ham United | 20 | 6 | £8.0M | £12.4M | +35% |
| #5 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | 20 | 6 | £35.0M | £54.1M | +35% |
| #6 | Julio Soler AFC Bournemouth | 21 | 5 | £8.0M | £11.5M | +30% |
| #7 | Lewis Hall Newcastle United | 21 | 5 | £32.0M | £46.0M | +30% |
| #8 | Nico O'Reilly Manchester City | 21 | 5 | £18.0M | £25.9M | +30% |
| #9 | Alex Murphy Newcastle United | 21 | 5 | £300K | £431K | +30% |
| #10 | Patrick Dorgu Manchester United | 21 | 5 | £25.0M | £35.9M | +30% |
| #11 | Leo Hjelde Sunderland AFC | 22 | 4 | £2.0M | £2.7M | +25% |
| #12 | Milos Kerkez Liverpool FC | 22 | 4 | £45.0M | £60.2M | +25% |
| #13 | Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal FC | 23 | 3 | £35.0M | £43.5M | +20% |
| #14 | Aventis Aventisyan Without Club | 23 | 3 | £150K | £186K | +20% |
| #15 | Destiny Udogie Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 3 | £40.0M | £49.7M | +20% |
| #16 | Hugo Bueno Wolverhampton Wanderers | 23 | 3 | £8.0M | £9.9M | +20% |
| #17 | David Møller Wolfe Wolverhampton Wanderers | 23 | 3 | £9.0M | £11.2M | +20% |
| #18 | Bashir Humphreys Burnley FC | 23 | 3 | £7.0M | £8.7M | +20% |
| #19 | Ian Maatsen Aston Villa | 24 | 2 | £28.0M | £32.4M | +14% |
| #20 | Quilindschy Hartman Burnley FC | 24 | 2 | £14.0M | £16.2M | +14% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Arsenal FC's Myles Lewis-Skelly has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 70.0. That means Myles Lewis-Skelly has 24% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Chelsea FC's Jorrel Hato with a 58.7 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Diego León of Manchester United with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 70.0 means the upside is 70.0× 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 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | £55.8M | £48.1M-63.5M | +24% | 70.0 |
| #2 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | £41.8M | £36.0M-47.5M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #3 | Diego León Manchester United | £4.8M | £4.1M-5.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #4 | Adam Aznou Everton FC | £4.8M | £4.1M-5.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #5 | Lewis Hall Newcastle United | £36.7M | £31.7M-41.8M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #6 | Oliver Scarles West Ham United | £9.2M | £7.9M-10.4M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #7 | Destiny Udogie Tottenham Hotspur | £44.6M | £39.2M-49.9M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #8 | Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal FC | £39.0M | £34.3M-43.7M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #9 | Milos Kerkez Liverpool FC | £49.6M | £43.6M-55.5M | +10% | 38.4 |
| #10 | Alex Murphy Newcastle United | £331K | £285K-376K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #11 | Patrick Dorgu Manchester United | £27.6M | £23.8M-31.4M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #12 | Nico O'Reilly Manchester City | £19.8M | £17.1M-22.6M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #13 | Julio Soler AFC Bournemouth | £8.8M | £7.6M-10.0M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #14 | Hugo Bueno Wolverhampton Wanderers | £8.6M | £7.5M-9.6M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #15 | Aventis Aventisyan Without Club | £161K | £141K-180K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #16 | David Møller Wolfe Wolverhampton Wanderers | £9.6M | £8.5M-10.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #17 | Bashir Humphreys Burnley FC | £7.5M | £6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #18 | Rayan Aït-Nouri Manchester City | £37.3M | £32.8M-41.8M | +7% | 25.8 |
| #19 | Leo Hjelde Sunderland AFC | £2.1M | £1.9M-2.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #20 | Gabriel Gudmundsson Leeds United | £7.2M | £6.3M-8.1M | +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: left-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)
FC Noah Yerevan's Gudmundur Thórarinsson in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-12.6%. That means Andrew Robertson captures 6.6% of total market value while representing only 19.2% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Aston Villa's Lucas Digne with a +-12.6% ASC (6.6% value share vs 19.2% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Arthur Masuaku of Sunderland AFC with a +-12.6% ASC (6.6% value vs 19.2% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-12.6% ASC means the player captures -12.6% 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 | Gudmundur Thórarinsson FC Noah Yerevan | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #2 | Lucas Digne Aston Villa | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #3 | Arthur Masuaku Sunderland AFC | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #4 | Luke Shaw Manchester United | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #5 | Andrew Robertson Liverpool FC | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #6 | Sam Byram Leeds United | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #7 | Reinildo Mandava Sunderland AFC | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #8 | Karim Hafez Pyramids FC | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #9 | Joël Bopesu FC Pyunik Yerevan | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #10 | Issahaku Yakubu Bank El Ahly | 30+ | 6.6% | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| #11 | Tyrell Malacia Manchester United | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #12 | Gabriel Gudmundsson Leeds United | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #13 | Ferdi Kadıoğlu Brighton & Hove Albion | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #14 | Ryan Sessegnon Fulham FC | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #15 | Vitaliy Mykolenko Everton FC | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #16 | Maxim De Cuyper Brighton & Hove Albion | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #17 | Djed Spence Tottenham Hotspur | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #18 | Ian Maatsen Aston Villa | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #19 | Neco Williams Nottingham Forest | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
| #20 | Quilindschy Hartman Burnley FC | 24-26 | 35.2% | 28.8% | +6.4% |
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: 4 immediate targets, 15 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 20 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 £150K. 1 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lucas Pires Burnley FC | £5.0M | £10.0M | -3.00 | Undervalued |
Rico Henry Brentford FC | £15.0M | £10.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Gabriel Gudmundsson Leeds United | £7.0M | £10.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Bashir Humphreys Burnley FC | £7.0M | £10.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Nico O'Reilly Manchester City | £18.0M | £10.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | £35.0M | £10.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Lewis Hall Newcastle United | £32.0M | £10.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Reinildo Mandava Sunderland AFC | £5.0M | £10.0M | -0.71 | Good Value |
Ryan Sessegnon Fulham FC | £15.0M | £10.0M | -0.56 | Good Value |
Adrien Truffert AFC Bournemouth | £15.0M | £10.0M | -0.56 | Good Value |
Nikolaos Kenourgios FC Pyunik Yerevan | £250K | £10.0M | -0.54 | Good Value |
David Sualehe FC Noah Yerevan | £300K | £10.0M | -0.52 | Good Value |
Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal FC | £35.0M | £10.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Gudmundur Thórarinsson FC Noah Yerevan | £275K | £10.0M | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Maxim De Cuyper Brighton & Hove Albion | £16.0M | £10.0M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Karim Hafez Pyramids FC | £300K | £10.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Aventis Aventisyan Without Club | £150K | £10.0M | -0.08 | Fair Value |
Julio Soler AFC Bournemouth | £8.0M | £10.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Lucas Digne Aston Villa | £10.0M | £10.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Diego León Manchester United | £4.0M | £10.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
