Best Centre-Backs in the Serie A (Oct 2026)
354 players tracked across 37 clubs. Updated October 2026.
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
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Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Alessandro Bastoni
Inter Milan • 27 years old
€56.2M
€65.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €64.2M
92.5
Yann Bisseck
Inter Milan • 25 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €51.4M
90.1
Strahinja Pavlović
AC Milan • 25 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €41.1M
87.3
Giorgio Scalvini
Atalanta BC • 22 years old
€32.9M
€38.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.4M
85.8
Evan Ndicka
Associazione Sportiva Roma • 27 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.6M
84.6
Bremer
Juventus FC • 29 years old
€37.0M
€35.0M
-5.4%
84.4
Pierre Kalulu
Juventus FC • 26 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
84.0
Mario Gila
Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A. • 26 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
79.6
Alessandro Buongiorno
SSC Napoli • 27 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
79.1
Jacobo Ramón
Como 1907 • 21 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
78.9
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Sign up freeAlessandro Bastoni
Inter Milan · 27 years old
92.5
ASI
Current Value
€65.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€57.8M - €70.7M
Yann Bisseck
Inter Milan · 25 years old
90.1
ASI
Current Value
€50.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€46.2M - €56.5M
Strahinja Pavlović
AC Milan · 25 years old
87.3
ASI
Current Value
€40.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€37.0M - €45.2M
Giorgio Scalvini
Atalanta BC · 22 years old
85.8
ASI
Current Value
€38.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€34.5M - €42.2M
Evan Ndicka
Associazione Sportiva Roma · 27 years old
84.6
ASI
Current Value
€35.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€31.1M - €38.1M
Bremer
Juventus FC · 29 years old
84.4
ASI
Current Value
€35.0M
% Change
-5.4%
1yr Forecast Range
Pierre Kalulu
Juventus FC · 26 years old
84.0
ASI
Current Value
€32.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Mario Gila
Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A. · 26 years old
79.6
ASI
Current Value
€30.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Alessandro Buongiorno
SSC Napoli · 27 years old
79.1
ASI
Current Value
€30.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Jacobo Ramón
Como 1907 · 21 years old
78.9
ASI
Current Value
€30.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
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Sign up freeMarket Overview: Serie A Centre-Backs (updated October 2026)
Our database tracks 354 Serie A Centre-Backs as of October 2026, representing 37 clubs with a combined market value of €1.3B. The average market value for Serie A Centre-Backs is €3.6M, with the average age at 29 years old.
The most valuable centre-back in the Serie A is Alessandro Bastoni, worth €65.0M and playing for Inter Milan at 27 years old. The top 5 Centre-Backs average €45.6M in market value, including Yann Bisseck and Strahinja Pavlović.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked centre-back is Honest Ahanor (18 years, Atalanta BC, €30.0M), while the oldest is Marco Andreolli (40 years, Chievo Verona, €500K). Research shows Centre-Backs typically peak at age 28.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 90 Centre-Backs (25%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Serie A market for Centre-Backs remains highly competitive with significant transfer activity expected as of October 2026.
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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Serie A Centre-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 37 clubs with €1.3B combined value.
Age Distribution: Serie A Centre-Backs
The Serie A CB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (157 players, 44% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €391.1M, averaging €5.9M per player.
Top Centre-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (17 players)
21-23 Years (56 players)
24-26 Years (58 players)
27-29 Years (66 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 36 Centre-Backs (10% of players) control €856.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the Serie A CB pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Serie A Centre-Backs
Among 37 Serie A clubs, Inter Milan leads with 17 Centre-Backs worth €126.6M (averaging €7.4M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 39% of tracked Centre-Backs.
Inter Milan (17 Centre-Backs)
Atalanta BC (16 Centre-Backs)
Juventus FC (15 Centre-Backs)
AC Milan (12 Centre-Backs)
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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)
Inter Milan's Yann Bisseck at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 62.50×. That means Yann Bisseck is valued 62.50× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is AC Milan's Strahinja Pavlović, who is 25 years old, with a 50.00× PPVE. Third is Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC, who is 22 years old with a 47.50× 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 62.50× means the player is worth 6150% 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 | Yann Bisseck Inter Milan | 25 | 24-26 | €50.0M | €800K | 62.50x |
| #2 | Strahinja Pavlović AC Milan | 25 | 24-26 | €40.0M | €800K | 50.00x |
| #3 | Giorgio Scalvini Atalanta BC | 22 | 21-23 | €38.0M | €800K | 47.50x |
| #4 | Jacobo Ramón Como 1907 | 21 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €800K | 37.50x |
| #5 | Tarik Muharemović US Sassuolo | 23 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €800K | 31.25x |
| #6 | Koni De Winter AC Milan | 24 | 24-26 | €23.0M | €800K | 28.75x |
| #7 | Honest Ahanor Atalanta BC | 18 | U21 | €30.0M | €1.2M | 25.00x |
| #8 | Daniele Ghilardi Associazione Sportiva Roma | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €800K | 22.50x |
| #9 | Pietro Comuzzo ACF Fiorentina | 21 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €800K | 22.50x |
| #10 | Oliver Provstgaard Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A. | 23 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €800K | 20.00x |
| #11 | Tiago Gabriel US Lecce | 21 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €800K | 18.75x |
| #12 | Odilon Kossounou Atalanta BC | 25 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €800K | 18.75x |
| #13 | Alessandro Marcandalli Genoa CFC | 23 | 21-23 | €14.0M | €800K | 17.50x |
| #14 | Martin Vitík Bologna Football Club 1909 | 23 | 21-23 | €13.0M | €800K | 16.25x |
| #15 | Jan Ziolkowski Associazione Sportiva Roma | 21 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €800K | 15.00x |
| #16 | Thomas Kristensen Udinese Calcio | 24 | 24-26 | €12.0M | €800K | 15.00x |
| #17 | Alessandro Circati Parma Calcio 1913 | 23 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €800K | 15.00x |
| #18 | Mariano Troilo Parma Calcio 1913 | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €800K | 12.50x |
| #19 | Juan Rodríguez Cagliari Calcio | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €800K | 12.50x |
| #20 | Eivind Helland Bologna Football Club 1909 | 21 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €800K | 10.00x |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
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Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
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Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.
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Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
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How We Rank Serie A Centre-Backs
Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for centre-backs, using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).
Scoring Components for CB
Historical Achievement Index (35%)
Peak career market value for Serie A centre-backs, reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.
Current Performance Proxy (30%)
Present market value for Serie A centre-backs, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.
Playing Time Utilization (18%)
Defenders with 2,500+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.
Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)
Defenders peak at 28 with 5.0%/year decline rate. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.
Competition Level Adjustment (3%)
Serie A receives Top 5 European league premium for competitive intensity and quality of opposition.
Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)
Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.
CB Performance Benchmarks
Peak Age: 28 years (balance of physicality and tactical intelligence)
Decline Rate: Widening steps, not a flat rate: about -5% at 29, -10% at 30, steeper from 31 (positioning offsets pace loss)
Optimal Minutes: 2,500 per season (regular starter with rotation management)
1-Year Market Value Forecast
Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:
• Age Factor: Compounding and banded around a peak of 28: +25%/year through age 21, +15% at 22-23, +10% up to the year before peak, then -5%, -10% and steeper with each later band. Growth is damped above €30M.
• Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%
• Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)
• Forecast Range: ±10% confidence interval
Research Foundation
• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for centre-backs
• Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues
• Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation
• Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Serie A Centre-Backs, updated October 2026
Who are the most valuable Centre-Backs in the Serie A right now?
The most valuable centre-back in the Serie A today is Alessandro Bastoni, who is worth €65.0M and plays for Inter Milan. The second most valuable is Yann Bisseck (€50.0M, Inter Milan), followed by Strahinja Pavlović (€40.0M, AC Milan). Our database tracks 354 Serie A Centre-Backs with comprehensive market valuations updated in October 2026.
How are Serie A Centre-Backs ranked?
Serie A Centre-Backs are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Centre-Backs. The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Serie A competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.
What age do Centre-Backs peak?
Defenders typically peak at age 28. In our valuation model, value then falls in widening steps rather than at a flat annual rate: around -5% at 29, -10% at 30, and -25% or more from 31. Research shows defenders balance physical attributes with tactical intelligence, allowing them to maintain high performance through their late 20s. The optimal playing time for peak performance is around 2,500 minutes per season.
How much does it cost to sign a top centre-back from the Serie A?
Transfer fees for Serie A Centre-Backs vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked centre-back Alessandro Bastoni (market value: €65.0M), estimated transfer fees would range from €52.0M to €91.0M depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Serie A transactions.
What is the value forecast for Serie A Centre-Backs?
Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Serie A Centre-Backs based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players compound gains toward their position's peak age, up to +25% a year through age 21 and easing as they approach it, while post-peak players fall in widening steps), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-defenders have ±10% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.
Where does the Serie A centre-back data come from?
Our Serie A centre-back data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Serie A sources and updated monthly (last update October 2026) to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.
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