Best Left Wingers in the Scottish Premiership (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Scottish Premiership Left Wingers 2024-25
Our database tracked 1000 Scottish Premiership Left Wingers in the 2024-25 season, representing 632 clubs with a combined market value of €4.5B. The average market value for Scottish Premiership Left Wingers was €4.5M, with the average age at 26.3 years old.
The most valuable left winger in the Scottish Premiership was Vinicius Junior, worth €150.0M and played for Real Madrid at 25 years old. The top 5 Left Wingers averaged €94.0M in market value, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left winger was Mikey Moore (18 years, Rangers FC, €16.0M), while the oldest was Papu Gómez (38 years, Calcio Padova, €1.0M). Research shows Left Wingers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 461 Left Wingers (46%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Scottish Premiership market for Left Wingers remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2024-25 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 Wingers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 632 clubs with €4.5B combined value.
Age Distribution: Scottish Premiership Left Wingers
The Scottish Premiership LW 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 €1.7B, averaging €6.3M per player.
Top Left Wingers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (58 players)
21-23 Years (210 players)
24-26 Years (273 players)
27-29 Years (242 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 100 Left Wingers (10% of players) control €2.8B
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the Scottish Premiership LW pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Scottish Premiership Left Wingers
Among 632 Scottish Premiership clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 2 Left Wingers worth €160.0M (averaging €80.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 3% of tracked Left Wingers.
Paris Saint-Germain (2 Left Wingers)
Real Madrid (1 Left Wingers)
FC Barcelona (2 Left Wingers)
Chelsea FC (4 Left Wingers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid • 25 years old
€129.7M
€150.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €152.6M
95.5
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Paris Saint-Germain • 25 years old
€77.8M
€90.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €91.6M
94.6
Bradley Barcola
Paris Saint-Germain • 23 years old
€60.5M
€70.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €78.0M
93.4
Raphinha
FC Barcelona • 29 years old
€116.2M
€90.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €77.7M
93.3
Nico Williams
Athletic Bilbao • 23 years old
€60.5M
€70.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €78.0M
93.2
Luis Díaz
Bayern Munich • 29 years old
€90.4M
€70.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €60.4M
92.3
Cody Gakpo
Liverpool FC • 26 years old
€60.5M
€70.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €75.0M
92.0
Kenan Yıldız
Juventus FC • 20 years old
€64.9M
€75.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €89.5M
91.9
Rafael Leão
AC Milan • 26 years old
€60.5M
€70.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €75.0M
91.8
Anthony Gordon
Newcastle United • 25 years old
€56.2M
€65.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.1M
91.0
Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal FC • 24 years old
€47.6M
€55.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €58.6M
89.9
Álex Baena
Atlético de Madrid • 24 years old
€47.6M
€55.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €58.6M
89.7
Jérémy Doku
Manchester City • 23 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €55.7M
89.2
Jamie Gittens
Chelsea FC • 21 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €57.4M
88.0
Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea FC • 21 years old
€38.9M
€45.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €51.6M
86.7
Marcus Rashford
FC Barcelona • 28 years old
€51.7M
€40.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €36.4M
85.2
Kaoru Mitoma
Brighton & Hove Albion • 28 years old
€51.7M
€40.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €36.4M
85.1
Diogo Jota
Liverpool FC • 29 years old
€51.7M
€40.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €34.5M
85.0
Igor Paixão
Olympique Marseille • 25 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €35.6M
83.6
Harvey Barnes
Newcastle United • 28 years old
€45.2M
€35.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €31.9M
83.1
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)
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 100.00×. That means Vinicius Junior is valued 100.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is 25 years old, with a 60.00× PPVE. Third is Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain, who is 23 years old with a 58.33× 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 100.00× means the player is worth 9900% 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 | Vinicius Junior Real Madrid | 25 | 24-26 | €150.0M | €1.5M | 100.00× |
| #2 | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | 24-26 | €90.0M | €1.5M | 60.00× |
| #3 | Bradley Barcola Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | 21-23 | €70.0M | €1.2M | 58.33× |
| #4 | Nico Williams Athletic Bilbao | 23 | 21-23 | €70.0M | €1.2M | 58.33× |
| #5 | Anthony Gordon Newcastle United | 25 | 24-26 | €65.0M | €1.5M | 43.33× |
| #6 | Jérémy Doku Manchester City | 23 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €1.2M | 41.67× |
| #7 | Jamie Gittens Chelsea FC | 21 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €1.2M | 41.67× |
| #8 | Kenan Yıldız Juventus FC | 20 | U21 | €75.0M | €1.8M | 41.67× |
| #9 | Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea FC | 21 | 21-23 | €45.0M | €1.2M | 37.50× |
| #10 | Álex Baena Atlético de Madrid | 24 | 24-26 | €55.0M | €1.5M | 36.67× |
| #11 | Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal FC | 24 | 24-26 | €55.0M | €1.5M | 36.67× |
| #12 | Malick Fofana Olympique Lyon | 21 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €1.2M | 25.00× |
| #13 | Eliesse Ben Seghir Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | 21-23 | €28.0M | €1.2M | 23.33× |
| #14 | Antonio Nusa RB Leipzig | 21 | 21-23 | €28.0M | €1.2M | 23.33× |
| #15 | Igor Paixão Olympique Marseille | 25 | 24-26 | €35.0M | €1.5M | 23.33× |
| #16 | Alberto Moleiro Villarreal CF | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €1.2M | 20.83× |
| #17 | Christos Tzolis Club Brugge KV | 24 | 24-26 | €30.0M | €1.5M | 20.00× |
| #18 | Kevin Schade Brentford FC | 24 | 24-26 | €30.0M | €1.5M | 20.00× |
| #19 | Simon Adingra Sunderland AFC | 24 | 24-26 | €28.0M | €1.5M | 18.67× |
| #20 | Dango Ouattara Brentford FC | 24 | 24-26 | €28.0M | €1.5M | 18.67× |
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)
Sönderjyske Fodbold's Olti Hyseni at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Maxloren Castro is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Club Always Ready's Moises Paniagua, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Mateus Xavier of Santos FC, 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 | Olti Hyseni Sönderjyske Fodbold | 18 | 8 | €800K | €1.4M | +44% |
| #2 | Moises Paniagua Club Always Ready | 18 | 8 | €800K | €1.4M | +44% |
| #3 | Mateus Xavier Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €400K | €715K | +44% |
| #4 | Maxloren Castro Club Sporting Cristal | 18 | 8 | €850K | €1.5M | +44% |
| #5 | Mikey Moore Rangers FC | 18 | 8 | €16.0M | €28.6M | +44% |
| #6 | Bruno Arady Club Nacional | 18 | 8 | €500K | €894K | +44% |
| #7 | Lucca São Paulo Futebol Clube | 18 | 8 | €2.0M | €3.6M | +44% |
| #8 | Jarzinho Malanga SV 07 Elversberg | 19 | 7 | €1.7M | €2.8M | +40% |
| #9 | William Martin Odense Boldklub | 19 | 7 | €600K | €997K | +40% |
| #10 | Herba Guirassy FC Nantes | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #11 | Ignacio Vásquez Club Universidad de Chile | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #12 | Martín Mundaca Coquimbo Unido | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #13 | Prince Amoako Junior FC Nordsjaelland | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #14 | Julien Duranville Borussia Dortmund | 19 | 7 | €8.5M | €14.1M | +40% |
| #15 | Juan Cuellar Universitario de Vinto | 19 | 7 | €450K | €748K | +40% |
| #16 | Mikel Gogorza FC Midtjylland | 19 | 7 | €3.0M | €5.0M | +40% |
| #17 | Tidiam Gomis RB Leipzig | 19 | 7 | €3.0M | €5.0M | +40% |
| #18 | Pedro Zenit St. Petersburg | 20 | 6 | €12.0M | €18.5M | +35% |
| #19 | Saná Fernandes Lazio U20 | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
| #20 | Sebastián Castillo Deportivo La Guaira | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Rangers FC's Mikey Moore has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Mikey Moore has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Club Nacional's Bruno Arady with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Lucca of São Paulo Futebol Clube 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 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
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mikey Moore Rangers FC | €19.8M | €17.0M-22.5M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Bruno Arady Club Nacional | €617K | €532K-703K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Lucca São Paulo Futebol Clube | €2.5M | €2.1M-2.8M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #4 | Olti Hyseni Sönderjyske Fodbold | €988K | €852K-1.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Moises Paniagua Club Always Ready | €988K | €852K-1.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #6 | Mateus Xavier Santos FC | €494K | €426K-562K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #7 | Maxloren Castro Club Sporting Cristal | €1.0M | €905K-1.2M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #8 | Kenan Yıldız Juventus FC | €89.5M | €77.2M-101.9M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #9 | William Martin Odense Boldklub | €714K | €616K-813K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Julien Duranville Borussia Dortmund | €10.1M | €8.7M-11.5M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Herba Guirassy FC Nantes | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Ignacio Vásquez Club Universidad de Chile | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Martín Mundaca Coquimbo Unido | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Jarzinho Malanga SV 07 Elversberg | €2.0M | €1.7M-2.3M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Mikel Gogorza FC Midtjylland | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Tidiam Gomis RB Leipzig | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Prince Amoako Junior FC Nordsjaelland | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #18 | Juan Cuellar Universitario de Vinto | €536K | €462K-610K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #19 | Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea FC | €51.6M | €44.5M-58.8M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #20 | Jamie Gittens Chelsea FC | €57.4M | €49.5M-65.3M | +15% | 46.6 |
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 winger 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)
Kryvbas Kryvyi Rig's Gleiker Mendoza in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +11.1%. That means Vinicius Junior captures 38.4% of total market value while representing only 27.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Once Caldas's Jefry Zapata with a +11.1% ASC (38.4% value share vs 27.3% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Erick Mendoza of Delfín SC with a +11.1% ASC (38.4% value vs 27.3% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +11.1% ASC means the player captures 11.1% 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 | Gleiker Mendoza Kryvbas Kryvyi Rig | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #2 | Jefry Zapata Once Caldas | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #3 | Erick Mendoza Delfín SC | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #4 | Johan Martínez Deportivo Cali | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #5 | Luis Olmedo Alianza Atlético Sullana | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #6 | Artem Shulyanskyi FC Oleksandriya | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #7 | Claudiu Micovschi FC Rapid 1923 | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #8 | Linton Maina 1.FC Köln | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #9 | Franck Evina FC Emmen | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #10 | Thibaud Verlinden Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #11 | Noa Lang SSC Napoli | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #12 | Reiss Nelson Brentford FC | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #13 | Jeppe Okkels Djurgårdens IF | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #14 | Noah Okafor Leeds United | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #15 | Nishan Burkart FC Winterthur | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #16 | Christopher Lungoyi Gaziantep FK | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #17 | Sead Haksabanovic Malmö FF | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #18 | Rafael Leão AC Milan | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #19 | Alfon González Sevilla FC | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
| #20 | Vinicius Junior Real Madrid | 24-26 | 38.4% | 27.3% | +11.1% |
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: 18 immediate targets, 252 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 429 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 €650K. 1 undervalued, 92 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Takumi Minamino AS Monaco | €15.0M | €1.2M | -3.50 | Undervalued |
Kingsley Coman Al-Nassr FC | €30.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Mattia Zaccagni SS Lazio | €20.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Pedro Gonçalves Sporting CP | €30.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Facundo Torres Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €15.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Luis Díaz Bayern Munich | €70.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jérémy Doku Manchester City | €50.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Luis Sinisterra Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €15.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jack Clarke Ipswich Town | €15.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jamie Gittens Chelsea FC | €50.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Malick Fofana Olympique Lyon | €30.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Heung-min Son Los Angeles FC | €20.0M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Chris Führich VfB Stuttgart | €15.0M | €1.2M | -0.89 | Good Value |
Daizen Maeda Celtic FC | €15.0M | €1.2M | -0.89 | Good Value |
Armand Laurienté US Sassuolo | €15.0M | €1.2M | -0.89 | Good Value |
Reiss Nelson Brentford FC | €16.0M | €1.2M | -0.86 | Good Value |
Jaden Philogene Ipswich Town | €16.0M | €1.2M | -0.86 | Good Value |
Wilfried Zaha Charlotte FC | €5.0M | €1.2M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Georges-Kevin N'Koudou Al-Diraiyah FC | €5.0M | €1.2M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Mahmoud Trezeguet Al Ahly FC | €5.0M | €1.2M | -0.80 | Good Value |
