Best Left-Backs in the Scottish Premiership (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Scottish Premiership Left-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 999 Scottish Premiership Left-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 646 clubs with a combined market value of €3.1B. The average market value for Scottish Premiership Left-Backs is €3.1M, with the average age at 26.9 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Scottish Premiership is Nuno Mendes, worth €70.0M and playing for Paris Saint-Germain at 23 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs average €56.0M in market value, including Alejandro Balde and Álvaro Carreras.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked left-back is Honest Ahanor (18 years, Atalanta BC, €20.0M), while the oldest is Jordi Alba (37 years, Inter Miami CF, €1.5M). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 383 Left-Backs (38%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Scottish Premiership 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 Scottish Premiership
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Scottish Premiership Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 646 clubs with €3.1B combined value.
Age Distribution: Scottish Premiership Left-Backs
The Scottish Premiership LB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (273 players, 27% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €913.2M, averaging €3.3M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (34 players)
21-23 Years (168 players)
24-26 Years (273 players)
27-29 Years (271 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 100 Left-Backs (10% of players) control €1.8B
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the Scottish Premiership LB pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Scottish Premiership Left-Backs
Among 646 Scottish Premiership clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 2 Left-Backs worth €95.0M (averaging €47.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 2% of tracked Left-Backs.
Paris Saint-Germain (2 Left-Backs)
Arsenal FC (2 Left-Backs)
Real Madrid (3 Left-Backs)
Inter Milan (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.
Nuno Mendes
Paris Saint-Germain • 23 years old
€60.5M
€70.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €78.0M
93.4
Alejandro Balde
FC Barcelona • 22 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.1M
90.8
Álvaro Carreras
Real Madrid • 23 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €55.7M
89.2
Alphonso Davies
Bayern Munich • 25 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €50.9M
88.2
Federico Dimarco
Inter Milan • 28 years old
€64.6M
€50.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €45.5M
87.8
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
Theo Hernández
Al-Hilal SFC • 28 years old
€45.2M
€35.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €31.9M
83.1
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
Alejandro Grimaldo
Bayer 04 Leverkusen • 30 years old
€38.7M
€30.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €24.9M
78.1
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
Lucas Hernández
Paris Saint-Germain • 30 years old
€32.3M
€25.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €20.7M
76.0
Carlos Augusto
Inter Milan • 27 years old
€27.5M
€26.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €22.8M
76.0
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)
Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 70.00×. That means Nuno Mendes is valued 70.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, who is 22 years old, with a 60.00× PPVE. Third is Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal FC, who is 19 years old with a 56.25× 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 70.00× means the player is worth 6900% 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 | Nuno Mendes Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | 21-23 | €70.0M | €1.0M | 70.00× |
| #2 | Alejandro Balde FC Barcelona | 22 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €1.0M | 60.00× |
| #3 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | 19 | U21 | €45.0M | €800K | 56.25× |
| #4 | Alphonso Davies Bayern Munich | 25 | 24-26 | €50.0M | €900K | 55.56× |
| #5 | Álvaro Carreras Real Madrid | 23 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €1.0M | 50.00× |
| #6 | Milos Kerkez Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | €45.0M | €1.0M | 45.00× |
| #7 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | 20 | U21 | €35.0M | €800K | 43.75× |
| #8 | Destiny Udogie Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €1.0M | 40.00× |
| #9 | Rayan Aït-Nouri Manchester City | 24 | 24-26 | €35.0M | €900K | 38.89× |
| #10 | Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal FC | 23 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €1.0M | 35.00× |
| #11 | Lewis Hall Newcastle United | 21 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €1.0M | 32.00× |
| #12 | Ian Maatsen Aston Villa | 24 | 24-26 | €28.0M | €900K | 31.11× |
| #13 | Honest Ahanor Atalanta BC | 18 | U21 | €20.0M | €800K | 25.00× |
| #14 | Patrick Dorgu Manchester United | 21 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €1.0M | 25.00× |
| #15 | Djed Spence Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €900K | 22.22× |
| #16 | Neco Williams Nottingham Forest | 25 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €900K | 22.22× |
| #17 | Miguel Gutiérrez SSC Napoli | 24 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €900K | 22.22× |
| #18 | Nathaniel Brown Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | 21-23 | €22.0M | €1.0M | 22.00× |
| #19 | Nico O'Reilly Manchester City | 21 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €1.0M | 18.00× |
| #20 | Maxim De Cuyper Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | 24-26 | €16.0M | €900K | 17.78× |
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)
Metalist Kharkiv's Kyrylo Digtyar at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Kyrylo Digtyar is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Santos FC's Vinicius Lira, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Honest Ahanor of Atalanta BC, who is 18 years old with a +44% RPP (8 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
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv | 18 | 8 | €800K | €1.4M | +44% |
| #2 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €700K | €1.3M | +44% |
| #3 | Honest Ahanor Atalanta BC | 18 | 8 | €20.0M | €35.7M | +44% |
| #4 | Diego León Manchester United | 19 | 7 | €4.0M | €6.6M | +40% |
| #5 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #6 | Almugera Kabar Borussia Dortmund | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #7 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | 19 | 7 | €45.0M | €74.8M | +40% |
| #8 | Ishé Samuels-Smith Swansea City | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #9 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #10 | Adam Aznou Everton FC | 19 | 7 | €4.0M | €6.6M | +40% |
| #11 | Nahuel Leivas Montevideo City Torque | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #12 | Harry Amass Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #13 | Souza Santos FC | 19 | 7 | €3.0M | €5.0M | +40% |
| #14 | Alexandro Maidana Club Guaraní | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #15 | Davide Bartesaghi AC Milan | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #16 | Mats Rots Twente Enschede FC | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #17 | Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #18 | Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia | 20 | 6 | €450K | €696K | +35% |
| #19 | Chissumba FC Alverca | 20 | 6 | €5.0M | €7.7M | +35% |
| #20 | Emran Soglo Zulte Waregem | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
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 Atalanta BC's Honest Ahanor with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Kyrylo Digtyar of Metalist Kharkiv with a 68.9 RAU (23% 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 | Honest Ahanor Atalanta BC | €24.7M | €21.3M-28.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv | €988K | €852K-1.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #4 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €864K | €745K-984K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | €41.8M | €36.0M-47.5M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #6 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #7 | Ishé Samuels-Smith Swansea City | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #8 | Diego León Manchester United | €4.8M | €4.1M-5.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #9 | Almugera Kabar Borussia Dortmund | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Adam Aznou Everton FC | €4.8M | €4.1M-5.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Harry Amass Sheffield Wednesday | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Souza Santos FC | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Nahuel Leivas Montevideo City Torque | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Lewis Hall Newcastle United | €36.7M | €31.7M-41.8M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #16 | Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #17 | Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia | €516K | €445K-587K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #18 | Emran Soglo Zulte Waregem | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #19 | Oliver Scarles West Ham United | €9.2M | €7.9M-10.4M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | Niccolò Fortini ACF Fiorentina | €9.7M | €8.4M-11.1M | +15% | 46.3 |
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
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)
Vejle Boldklub's Christian Sørensen in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-12.0%. That means Alejandro Grimaldo captures 13.4% of total market value while representing only 25.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is 1.FC Heidenheim 1846's Leart Paçarada with a +-12.0% ASC (13.4% value share vs 25.3% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Dodô is a 33-year old football player aus Brazil of Without Club with a +-12.0% ASC (13.4% value vs 25.3% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-12.0% ASC means the player captures -12.0% 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 | Christian Sørensen Vejle Boldklub | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #2 | Leart Paçarada 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #3 | Dodô is a 33-year old football player aus Brazil Without Club | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #4 | Philipp Max Panathinaikos FC | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #5 | Florent Hanin Angers SCO | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #6 | Lionel Carole Kayserispor | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #7 | Leonardo Spinazzola SSC Napoli | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #8 | Ismaily is a 35-year old football player aus Brazil Without Club | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #9 | Cristiano Biraghi Torino FC | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #10 | Juankar is a 35-year old football player aus Spain Without Club | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #11 | Lucas Digne Aston Villa | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #12 | Layvin Kurzawa Without Club | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #13 | Juan Bernat Without Club | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #14 | Jérôme Roussillon Without Club | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #15 | Phillipp Mwene 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #16 | Joris Kayembe KRC Genk | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #17 | Ezgjan Alioski FC Lugano | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #18 | Nicolás Tagliafico Olympique Lyon | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #19 | Jere Uronen Atromitos Athens | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
| #20 | Jin-su Kim FC Seoul | 30+ | 13.4% | 25.3% | -12.0% |
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: 14 immediate targets, 189 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 467 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 €600K. 0 undervalued, 121 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Robertson Liverpool FC | €18.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ben Chilwell RC Strasbourg Alsace | €15.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Rico Henry Brentford FC | €15.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Caio Henrique AS Monaco | €15.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Joaquín Piquerez Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €15.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | €35.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Harry Amass Sheffield Wednesday | €5.0M | €800K | -0.86 | Good Value |
Chissumba FC Alverca | €5.0M | €800K | -0.86 | Good Value |
Alexander Prass TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €5.0M | €800K | -0.83 | Good Value |
David Jurásek Besiktas JK | €5.0M | €800K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Fabiano Parisi ACF Fiorentina | €5.0M | €800K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Lucas Pires Burnley FC | €5.0M | €800K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Lewis Hall Newcastle United | €32.0M | €800K | -0.80 | Good Value |
Jesús Angulo Tigres UANL | €5.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Romain Perraud LOSC Lille | €5.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Derrick Köhn 1.FC Union Berlin | €5.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Matías Viña CR Flamengo | €5.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Juan Miranda Bologna FC 1909 | €15.0M | €800K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Sergio Gómez Real Sociedad | €15.0M | €800K | -0.71 | Good Value |
Ryan Sessegnon Fulham FC | €15.0M | €800K | -0.71 | Good Value |
