Best Right-Backs in the Scottish Premiership (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Scottish Premiership Right-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 1000 Scottish Premiership Right-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 617 clubs with a combined market value of €3.2B. The average market value for Scottish Premiership Right-Backs is €3.2M, with the average age at 27.1 years old.
The most valuable right-back in the Scottish Premiership is Achraf Hakimi, worth €80.0M and playing for Paris Saint-Germain at 27 years old. The top 5 Right-Backs average €65.0M in market value, including Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jules Koundé.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked right-back is Semm Renders (18 years, Royal Antwerp FC, €1.5M), while the oldest is Ashley Young (40 years, Ipswich Town, €500K). Research shows Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 367 Right-Backs (37%) 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 Right-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 Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 617 clubs with €3.2B combined value.
Age Distribution: Scottish Premiership Right-Backs
The Scottish Premiership RB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (271 players, 27% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €1.0B, averaging €3.9M per player.
Top Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (29 players)
21-23 Years (174 players)
24-26 Years (266 players)
27-29 Years (260 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 100 Right-Backs (10% of players) control €1.9B
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the Scottish Premiership RB pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Scottish Premiership Right-Backs
Among 617 Scottish Premiership clubs, Arsenal FC leads with 2 Right-Backs worth €100.0M (averaging €50.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 2% of tracked Right-Backs.
Arsenal FC (2 Right-Backs)
Real Madrid (2 Right-Backs)
Paris Saint-Germain (1 Right-Backs)
Liverpool FC (2 Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Achraf Hakimi
Paris Saint-Germain • 27 years old
€84.5M
€80.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €72.9M
93.5
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid • 27 years old
€79.3M
€75.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €68.3M
92.9
Jules Koundé
FC Barcelona • 27 years old
€68.7M
€65.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €59.2M
91.1
Jurriën Timber
Arsenal FC • 24 years old
€47.6M
€55.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €58.6M
89.9
Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool FC • 25 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €50.9M
88.2
Ben White
Arsenal FC • 28 years old
€58.1M
€45.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €41.0M
86.7
Tino Livramento
Newcastle United • 23 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.6M
86.2
Rico Lewis
Manchester City • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
85.2
Pedro Porro
Tottenham Hotspur • 26 years old
€32.9M
€38.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €40.7M
84.2
Malo Gusto
Chelsea FC • 22 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.6M
84.1
Archie Gray
Tottenham Hotspur • 20 years old
€32.9M
€38.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.3M
83.8
Denzel Dumfries
Inter Milan • 30 years old
€45.2M
€35.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €30.2M
83.6
Matheus Nunes
Manchester City • 27 years old
€37.0M
€35.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €31.9M
83.4
Josip Stanisic
Bayern Munich • 26 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.3M
82.2
Conor Bradley
Liverpool FC • 22 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
78.6
Diogo Dalot
Manchester United • 27 years old
€31.7M
€30.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €26.3M
77.9
Reece James
Chelsea FC • 26 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.9M
77.8
Wilfried Singo
Galatasaray • 25 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.4M
77.0
Wesley
AS Roma • 22 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €26.5M
76.2
Marcos Llorente
Atlético de Madrid • 31 years old
€32.3M
€25.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €20.7M
75.9
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 Jurriën Timber at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 42.31×. That means Jurriën Timber is valued 42.31× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Liverpool FC's Jeremie Frimpong, who is 25 years old, with a 38.46× PPVE. Third is Archie Gray of Tottenham Hotspur, who is 20 years old with a 38.00× 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 42.31× means the player is worth 4131% 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 | Jurriën Timber Arsenal FC | 24 | 24-26 | €55.0M | €1.3M | 42.31× |
| #2 | Jeremie Frimpong Liverpool FC | 25 | 24-26 | €50.0M | €1.3M | 38.46× |
| #3 | Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur | 20 | U21 | €38.0M | €1.0M | 38.00× |
| #4 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | 23 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €1.5M | 26.67× |
| #5 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €1.5M | 26.67× |
| #6 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | 22 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €1.5M | 23.33× |
| #7 | Wilfried Singo Galatasaray | 25 | 24-26 | €28.0M | €1.3M | 21.54× |
| #8 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €1.5M | 20.00× |
| #9 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | 19 | U21 | €20.0M | €1.0M | 20.00× |
| #10 | Wesley AS Roma | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €1.5M | 16.67× |
| #11 | Lutsharel Geertruida Sunderland AFC | 25 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €1.3M | 15.38× |
| #12 | Vanderson AS Monaco | 24 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €1.3M | 15.38× |
| #13 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | 20 | U21 | €15.0M | €1.0M | 15.00× |
| #14 | Sergiño Dest PSV Eindhoven | 25 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €1.3M | 13.85× |
| #15 | Sacha Boey Bayern Munich | 25 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €1.3M | 13.85× |
| #16 | Jake O'Brien Everton FC | 24 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €1.3M | 13.85× |
| #17 | Yan Couto Borussia Dortmund | 23 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €1.5M | 13.33× |
| #18 | Guéla Doué RC Strasbourg Alsace | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €1.5M | 12.00× |
| #19 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | 21 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €1.5M | 12.00× |
| #20 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | 20 | U21 | €12.0M | €1.0M | 12.00× |
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)
Royal Antwerp FC's Semm Renders at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Semm Renders is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is AS Roma's Buba Sangaré, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Josh Acheampong of Chelsea 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 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 | Semm Renders Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €1.5M | €2.7M | +44% |
| #2 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | 18 | 8 | €1.0M | €1.8M | +44% |
| #3 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | 19 | 7 | €8.0M | €13.3M | +40% |
| #4 | Gilles De Meyer KAA Gent | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #5 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #6 | Hüseyin Maldar Pendikspor | 19 | 7 | €350K | €582K | +40% |
| #7 | Sebastián Arancibia CD Universidad Católica | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #8 | Mattia Mannini SS Juve Stabia | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #9 | Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #10 | Yoram Zague FC Copenhagen | 19 | 7 | €2.5M | €4.2M | +40% |
| #11 | Oğuzhan Yılmaz Sariyer | 19 | 7 | €375K | €623K | +40% |
| #12 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #13 | Héctor Fort Elche CF | 19 | 7 | €10.0M | €16.6M | +40% |
| #14 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | 19 | 7 | €20.0M | €33.2M | +40% |
| #15 | JP Chermont Santos FC | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #16 | Kadu Santos Botafogo FR U20 | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #17 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | 20 | 6 | €12.0M | €18.5M | +35% |
| #18 | Leandro Santos SL Benfica | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #19 | Tommaso Guercio Slask Wroclaw | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #20 | Javier Boñar Atlético Madrileño | 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)
Royal Antwerp FC's Semm Renders has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Semm Renders has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is AS Roma's Buba Sangaré with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Archie Gray of Tottenham Hotspur 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
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Semm Renders Royal Antwerp FC | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur | €45.3M | €39.1M-51.6M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #4 | Gilles De Meyer KAA Gent | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #5 | Hüseyin Maldar Pendikspor | €417K | €359K-474K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #6 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | €9.5M | €8.2M-10.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #7 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #8 | Sebastián Arancibia CD Universidad Católica | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #9 | Mattia Mannini SS Juve Stabia | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Yoram Zague FC Copenhagen | €3.0M | €2.6M-3.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Héctor Fort Elche CF | €11.9M | €10.3M-13.6M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | €23.8M | €20.5M-27.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Oğuzhan Yılmaz Sariyer | €447K | €385K-508K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #17 | Leandro Santos SL Benfica | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #18 | Tommaso Guercio Slask Wroclaw | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #19 | Javier Boñar Atlético Madrileño | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | €9.2M | €7.9M-10.4M | +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: right-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)
LOSC Lille's Thomas Meunier in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-13.0%. That means Denzel Dumfries captures 14.1% of total market value while representing only 27.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Krasnodar's Sergey Petrov with a +-13.0% ASC (14.1% value share vs 27.1% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Mário Fernandes of Without Club with a +-13.0% ASC (14.1% value vs 27.1% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-13.0% ASC means the player captures -13.0% 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 | Thomas Meunier LOSC Lille | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #2 | Sergey Petrov FC Krasnodar | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #3 | Mário Fernandes Without Club | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #4 | Sébastien Corchia AS Cannes | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #5 | Gotoku Sakai Vissel Kobe | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #6 | Stefan Ristovski FK Sarajevo | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #7 | Dennis Appiah AS Saint-Étienne | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #8 | Arnaud Souquet MLS Pool | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #9 | Javier Aquino Tigres UANL | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #10 | Joël Veltman Brighton & Hove Albion | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #11 | Cédric Soares São Paulo Futebol Clube | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #12 | Simon Hedlund IF Elfsborg | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #13 | Marnon Busch 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #14 | Jean Zimmer 1.FC Kaiserslautern II | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #15 | Mitchell Weiser SV Werder Bremen | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #16 | Hugo Mallo Without Club | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #17 | Santiago Arias Esporte Clube Bahia | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #18 | Cristian Gamboa VfL Bochum | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #19 | Loïc Nego Le Havre AC | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
| #20 | Carlos Orrantía Atlas Guadalajara | 30+ | 14.1% | 27.1% | -13.0% |
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: 15 immediate targets, 189 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 445 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. 4 undervalued, 102 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pedro Lima FC Porto | €5.0M | €1.0M | -2.50 | Undervalued |
Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | €30.0M | €1.0M | -2.00 | Undervalued |
Benjamin Henrichs RB Leipzig | €15.0M | €1.0M | -1.80 | Undervalued |
Kyle Walker-Peters West Ham United | €15.0M | €1.0M | -1.80 | Undervalued |
Nathan Patterson Everton FC | €15.0M | €1.0M | -1.50 | Good Value |
Zakaria El Ouahdi KRC Genk | €15.0M | €1.0M | -1.50 | Good Value |
Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | €8.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
João Cancelo Al-Hilal SFC | €15.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jeremie Frimpong Liverpool FC | €50.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | €35.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | €15.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | €8.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Kadu Santos Botafogo FR U20 | €350K | €1.0M | -0.90 | Good Value |
Hüseyin Maldar Pendikspor | €350K | €1.0M | -0.90 | Good Value |
Oğuzhan Yılmaz Sariyer | €375K | €1.0M | -0.85 | Good Value |
Paulinho Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €400K | €1.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Pablo Maffeo RCD Mallorca | €5.0M | €1.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Aurélio Buta Eintracht Frankfurt | €5.0M | €1.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Oleksandr Tymchyk Dynamo Kyiv | €5.0M | €1.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Andoni Gorosabel Athletic Bilbao | €5.0M | €1.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
