Best Midfielders in the Serie A (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Serie A Midfielders 2024-25
Our database tracked 83 Serie A Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 20 clubs with a combined market value of €878.8M. The average market value for Serie A Midfielders was €10.6M, with the average age at 25.8 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the Serie A was Nicolò Barella, worth €65.0M and played for Inter Milan at 28 years old. The top 5 Midfielders averaged €50.0M in market value, including Manu Koné and Éderson.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked midfielder was Lennon Miller (19 years, Udinese Calcio, €8.0M), while the oldest was Luka Modrić (40 years, AC Milan, €4.0M). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 51 Midfielders (61%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Serie A market for Midfielders remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2024-25 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Serie A
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Serie A Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 20 clubs with €878.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Serie A Midfielders
The Serie A CM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (25 players, 30% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €398.5M, averaging €15.9M per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (3 players)
21-23 Years (23 players)
24-26 Years (25 players)
27-29 Years (18 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 9 Midfielders (11% of players) control €366.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 4% of the Serie A CM pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Serie A Midfielders
Among 20 Serie A clubs, Inter Milan leads with 5 Midfielders worth €132.0M (averaging €26.4M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 49% of tracked Midfielders.
Inter Milan (5 Midfielders)
AS Roma (4 Midfielders)
Atalanta BC (4 Midfielders)
SSC Napoli (2 Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Nicolò Barella
Inter Milan • 28 years old
€65.0M
€65.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €64.2M
89.4
Manu Koné
AS Roma • 24 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €57.8M
87.6
Éderson
Atalanta BC • 26 years old
€38.9M
€45.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €48.2M
86.3
Scott McTominay
SSC Napoli • 28 years old
€50.0M
€50.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €49.4M
86.2
Khéphren Thuram
Juventus FC • 24 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €46.2M
84.8
Davide Frattesi
Inter Milan • 26 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €37.5M
83.2
Mattéo Guendouzi
SS Lazio • 26 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.3M
82.1
Frank Anguissa
SSC Napoli • 29 years old
€27.0M
€27.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €25.6M
74.2
Weston McKennie
Juventus FC • 27 years old
€22.0M
€22.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €20.9M
73.1
Lewis Ferguson
Bologna FC 1909 • 26 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.6M
72.6
Morten Frendrup
Genoa CFC • 24 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.2M
72.6
Neil El Aynaoui
AS Roma • 24 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.2M
72.6
Yunus Musah
Atalanta BC • 22 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €24.2M
71.5
Nicolò Fagioli
ACF Fiorentina • 24 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.0M
71.3
Andy Diouf
Inter Milan • 22 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.8M
70.2
Maxence Caqueret
Como 1907 • 25 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €17.0M
69.8
Adrien Rabiot
AC Milan • 30 years old
€20.0M
€20.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €19.0M
69.7
Adrián Bernabé
Parma Calcio 1913 • 24 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.7M
69.0
Cesare Casadei
Torino FC • 22 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.2M
67.9
Ivan Ilić
Torino FC • 24 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.4M
67.2
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)
AS Roma's Manu Koné at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.00×. That means Manu Koné is valued 5.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Juventus FC's Khéphren Thuram, who is 24 years old, with a 4.00× PPVE. Third is Yunus Musah of Atalanta BC, who is 22 years old with a 2.86× 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 5.00× means the player is worth 400% 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 | Manu Koné AS Roma | 24 | 24-26 | €50.0M | €10.0M | 5.00× |
| #2 | Khéphren Thuram Juventus FC | 24 | 24-26 | €40.0M | €10.0M | 4.00× |
| #3 | Yunus Musah Atalanta BC | 22 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €7.0M | 2.86× |
| #4 | Andy Diouf Inter Milan | 22 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €7.0M | 2.57× |
| #5 | Cesare Casadei Torino FC | 22 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €7.0M | 2.14× |
| #6 | Morten Frendrup Genoa CFC | 24 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €10.0M | 2.00× |
| #7 | Fabio Miretti Juventus FC | 22 | 21-23 | €14.0M | €7.0M | 2.00× |
| #8 | Neil El Aynaoui AS Roma | 24 | 24-26 | €20.0M | €10.0M | 2.00× |
| #9 | Niccolò Pisilli AS Roma | 21 | 21-23 | €13.0M | €7.0M | 1.86× |
| #10 | Nicolò Fagioli ACF Fiorentina | 24 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €10.0M | 1.80× |
| #11 | Lennon Miller Udinese Calcio | 19 | U21 | €8.0M | €4.5M | 1.78× |
| #12 | Arthur Atta Udinese Calcio | 22 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €7.0M | 1.71× |
| #13 | Ismaël Koné US Sassuolo | 23 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €7.0M | 1.71× |
| #14 | Maxence Caqueret Como 1907 | 25 | 24-26 | €16.0M | €10.0M | 1.60× |
| #15 | Adrián Bernabé Parma Calcio 1913 | 24 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €10.0M | 1.50× |
| #16 | Jacopo Fazzini ACF Fiorentina | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €7.0M | 1.43× |
| #17 | Ivan Ilić Torino FC | 24 | 24-26 | €13.0M | €10.0M | 1.30× |
| #18 | Warren Bondo US Cremonese | 22 | 21-23 | €8.5M | €7.0M | 1.21× |
| #19 | Oliver Sørensen Parma Calcio 1913 | 23 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €7.0M | 1.14× |
| #20 | Christian Ordóñez Parma Calcio 1913 | 21 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €7.0M | 1.00× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
No RPP data available (requires forecast values in database)
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Pisa Sporting Club's İsak Vural has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 96.4. That means İsak Vural has 36% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Udinese Calcio's Lennon Miller with a 96.4 RAU (36% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Ebenezer Akinsanmiro of Pisa Sporting Club with a 86.2 RAU (31% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 96.4 means the upside is 96.4× 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 | İsak Vural Pisa Sporting Club | €6.1M | €5.3M-7.0M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #2 | Lennon Miller Udinese Calcio | €10.9M | €9.4M-12.4M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #3 | Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Pisa Sporting Club | €5.9M | €5.1M-6.7M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #4 | Emirhan İlkhan Torino FC | €2.1M | €1.8M-2.4M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #5 | Yellu Santiago Hellas Verona | €1.1M | €979K-1.3M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #6 | Niccolò Pisilli AS Roma | €16.4M | €14.1M-18.7M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #7 | Medon Berisha US Lecce | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.2M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #8 | Cher Ndour ACF Fiorentina | €6.3M | €5.4M-7.2M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #9 | Gvidas Gineitis Torino FC | €7.6M | €6.5M-8.6M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #10 | Christian Ordóñez Parma Calcio 1913 | €8.8M | €7.6M-10.1M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #11 | Arthur Atta Udinese Calcio | €14.5M | €12.8M-16.3M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #12 | Fabio Miretti Juventus FC | €17.0M | €14.9M-19.0M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #13 | Warren Bondo US Cremonese | €10.3M | €9.1M-11.5M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #14 | Yunus Musah Atalanta BC | €24.2M | €21.3M-27.1M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #15 | Jacopo Fazzini ACF Fiorentina | €12.1M | €10.7M-13.6M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #16 | Cesare Casadei Torino FC | €18.2M | €16.0M-20.3M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #17 | Gino Infantino ACF Fiorentina | €969K | €853K-1.1M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #18 | Andy Diouf Inter Milan | €21.8M | €19.2M-24.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #19 | Edoardo Bove AS Roma | €5.8M | €5.1M-6.5M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #20 | Aster Vranckx US Sassuolo | €8.1M | €7.2M-9.1M | +16% | 57.7 |
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: midfielder 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)
Udinese Calcio's Jurgen Ekkelenkamp in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +15.2%. That means Manu Koné captures 45.3% of total market value while representing only 30.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Bologna FC 1909's Tommaso Pobega with a +15.2% ASC (45.3% value share vs 30.1% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Davide Frattesi of Inter Milan with a +15.2% ASC (45.3% value vs 30.1% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +15.2% ASC means the player captures 15.2% 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 | Jurgen Ekkelenkamp Udinese Calcio | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #2 | Tommaso Pobega Bologna FC 1909 | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #3 | Davide Frattesi Inter Milan | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #4 | Maxence Caqueret Como 1907 | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #5 | Antoine Bernede Hellas Verona | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #6 | Hamza Rafia US Lecce | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #7 | Lewis Ferguson Bologna FC 1909 | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #8 | Hans Nicolussi Caviglia ACF Fiorentina | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #9 | Nicolò Fagioli ACF Fiorentina | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #10 | Marco Brescianini Atalanta BC | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #11 | Patrizio Masini Genoa CFC | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #12 | Khéphren Thuram Juventus FC | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #13 | Mattéo Guendouzi SS Lazio | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #14 | Adrián Bernabé Parma Calcio 1913 | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #15 | Ivan Ilić Torino FC | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #16 | Thórir Jóhann Helgason US Lecce | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #17 | Lucas Da Cunha Como 1907 | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #18 | Morten Frendrup Genoa CFC | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #19 | Simon Sohm ACF Fiorentina | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
| #20 | Oier Zarraga Udinese Calcio | 24-26 | 45.3% | 30.1% | +15.2% |
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: 28 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 €1.5M. 0 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adrián Bernabé Parma Calcio 1913 | €15.0M | €6.0M | -1.25 | Good Value |
Remo Freuler Bologna FC 1909 | €5.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro Hellas Verona | €500K | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Scott McTominay SSC Napoli | €50.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Weston McKennie Juventus FC | €22.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Maxence Caqueret Como 1907 | €16.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Hamza Rafia US Lecce | €1.0M | €6.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Patrizio Masini Genoa CFC | €6.0M | €6.0M | -0.83 | Good Value |
Michel Adopo Cagliari Calcio | €6.0M | €6.0M | -0.83 | Good Value |
Mattéo Guendouzi SS Lazio | €32.0M | €6.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Marko Rog Cagliari Calcio | €750K | €6.0M | -0.77 | Good Value |
Martín Payero US Cremonese | €5.5M | €6.0M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Toma Bašić SS Lazio | €1.0M | €6.0M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Mattia Valoti US Cremonese | €900K | €6.0M | -0.64 | Good Value |
Michael Folorunsho Cagliari Calcio | €6.0M | €6.0M | -0.63 | Good Value |
Cesare Casadei Torino FC | €15.0M | €6.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Joan González US Lecce | €800K | €6.0M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Gino Infantino ACF Fiorentina | €800K | €6.0M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Edoardo Bove AS Roma | €5.0M | €6.0M | -0.55 | Good Value |
Cher Ndour ACF Fiorentina | €5.0M | €6.0M | -0.55 | Good Value |