Best Right-Backs in the Serie A (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Serie A Right-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 37 Serie A Right-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 16 clubs with a combined market value of €251.1M. The average market value for Serie A Right-Backs was €6.8M, with the average age at 27.0 years old.
The most valuable right-back in the Serie A was Wesley, worth €35.0M and played for AS Roma at 22 years old. The top 5 Right-Backs averaged €23.8M in market value, including Denzel Dumfries and Marco Palestra.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked right-back was Buba Sangaré (18 years, AS Roma, €1.0M), while the oldest was Lorenzo De Silvestri (38 years, Bologna FC 1909, €700K). Research shows Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 17 Right-Backs (46%) 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 Right-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 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 Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 16 clubs with €251.1M combined value.
Age Distribution: Serie A Right-Backs
The Serie A RB market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (12 players, 32% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €100.5M, averaging €11.2M per player.
Top Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
24-26 Years (11 players)
27-29 Years (4 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Right-Backs (11% of players) control €103.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 3% of the Serie A RB pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Serie A Right-Backs
Among 16 Serie A clubs, AS Roma leads with 4 Right-Backs worth €56.5M (averaging €14.1M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 70% of tracked Right-Backs.
AS Roma (4 Right-Backs)
Cagliari Calcio (2 Right-Backs)
Inter Milan (2 Right-Backs)
ACF Fiorentina (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.
Wesley
AS Roma • 22 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.6M
84.0
Denzel Dumfries
Inter Milan • 30 years old
€32.3M
€25.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €20.7M
75.8
Marco Palestra
Cagliari Calcio • 21 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.6M
75.6
Dodô
ACF Fiorentina • 27 years old
€19.0M
€18.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €15.8M
71.4
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Genoa CFC • 22 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.9M
70.6
Emil Holm
Bologna FC 1909 • 26 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.4M
67.2
Zeki Çelik
AS Roma • 29 years old
€15.5M
€12.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €9.9M
66.6
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
SSC Napoli • 32 years old
€12.9M
€10.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €8.8M
61.0
Devyne Rensch
AS Roma • 23 years old
€7.4M
€8.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.1M
59.8
Tariq Lamptey
ACF Fiorentina • 25 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.8M
58.1
Rafik Belghali
Hellas Verona • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.4
Nadir Zortea
Bologna FC 1909 • 26 years old
€6.5M
€7.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.7M
56.8
Enrico Delprato
Parma Calcio 1913 • 26 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.2M
54.0
Alessandro Zanoli
Udinese Calcio • 25 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.9M
52.2
Sebastian Walukiewicz
US Sassuolo • 26 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.6M
50.4
Tommaso Barbieri
US Cremonese • 23 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.3M
50.4
Valentino Lazaro
Torino FC • 30 years old
€5.2M
€4.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.3M
49.4
Gabriele Zappa
Cagliari Calcio • 26 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
49.0
Ignace Van der Brempt
Como 1907 • 24 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
48.3
Marcus Pedersen
Torino FC • 25 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.4M
47.8
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 Wesley at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.00×. That means Wesley is valued 5.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Cagliari Calcio's Marco Palestra, who is 21 years old, with a 3.57× PPVE. Third is Tariq Lamptey of ACF Fiorentina, who is 25 years old with a 2.29× 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 | Wesley AS Roma | 22 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €7.0M | 5.00× |
| #2 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €7.0M | 3.57× |
| #3 | Tariq Lamptey ACF Fiorentina | 25 | 24-26 | €8.0M | €3.5M | 2.29× |
| #4 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 22 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €7.0M | 2.29× |
| #5 | Alessandro Zanoli Udinese Calcio | 25 | 24-26 | €5.0M | €3.5M | 1.43× |
| #6 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 23 | 21-23 | €8.5M | €7.0M | 1.21× |
| #7 | Ignace Van der Brempt Como 1907 | 24 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €3.5M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Marcus Pedersen Torino FC | 25 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €3.5M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €7.0M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | 18 | U21 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Ivan Smolcic Como 1907 | 25 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €3.5M | 0.71× |
| #12 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 23 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €7.0M | 0.57× |
| #13 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €7.0M | 0.36× |
| #14 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €7.0M | 0.29× |
| #15 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €7.0M | 0.07× |
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)
AS Roma's Buba Sangaré at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Buba Sangaré is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Cagliari Calcio's Marco Palestra, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Genoa CFC, who is 22 years old with a +25% RPP (4 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 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | 18 | 8 | €1.0M | €1.8M | +44% |
| #2 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21 | 5 | €25.0M | €35.9M | +30% |
| #3 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 22 | 4 | €16.0M | €21.4M | +25% |
| #4 | Wesley AS Roma | 22 | 4 | €35.0M | €46.8M | +25% |
| #5 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 23 | 3 | €2.5M | €3.1M | +20% |
| #6 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 23 | 3 | €8.5M | €10.6M | +20% |
| #7 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 23 | 3 | €4.0M | €5.0M | +20% |
| #8 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
| #9 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #10 | Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | 23 | 3 | €7.0M | €8.7M | +20% |
| #11 | Ignace Van der Brempt Como 1907 | 24 | 2 | €3.5M | €4.0M | +14% |
| #12 | Alessandro Zanoli Udinese Calcio | 25 | 1 | €5.0M | €5.4M | +7% |
| #13 | Tariq Lamptey ACF Fiorentina | 25 | 1 | €8.0M | €8.6M | +7% |
| #14 | Ivan Smolcic Como 1907 | 25 | 1 | €2.5M | €2.7M | +7% |
| #15 | Marcus Pedersen Torino FC | 25 | 1 | €3.5M | €3.8M | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
AS Roma's Buba Sangaré has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Buba Sangaré has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is AS Roma's Wesley with a 38.4 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Marco Palestra of Cagliari Calcio with a 33.7 RAU (10% 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 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Wesley AS Roma | €38.6M | €33.9M-43.2M | +10% | 38.4 |
| #3 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | €27.6M | €23.8M-31.4M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | €4.3M | €3.8M-4.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | €2.7M | €2.4M-3.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | €7.5M | €6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | €9.1M | €8.0M-10.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | €16.9M | €14.9M-19.0M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Nadir Zortea Bologna FC 1909 | €7.7M | €6.8M-8.6M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #12 | Sebastian Walukiewicz US Sassuolo | €4.6M | €4.1M-5.2M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #13 | Emil Holm Bologna FC 1909 | €13.4M | €11.8M-15.0M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #14 | Gabriele Zappa Cagliari Calcio | €4.1M | €3.6M-4.6M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #15 | Enrico Delprato Parma Calcio 1913 | €6.2M | €5.4M-6.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #16 | Rui Modesto Udinese Calcio | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.1M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #17 | Ignace Van der Brempt Como 1907 | €3.6M | €3.2M-4.0M | +2% | 9.8 |
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 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)
AS Roma's Devyne Rensch in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +15.7%. That means Wesley captures 40.0% of total market value while representing only 24.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is US Cremonese's Tommaso Barbieri with a +15.7% ASC (40.0% value share vs 24.3% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Daniel Oyegoke of Hellas Verona with a +15.7% ASC (40.0% value vs 24.3% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +15.7% ASC means the player captures 15.7% 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 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #2 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #3 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #4 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #5 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #6 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #7 | Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #8 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #9 | Wesley AS Roma | 21-23 | 40.0% | 24.3% | +15.7% |
| #10 | Stefano Sabelli Genoa CFC | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #11 | Giovanni Di Lorenzo SSC Napoli | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #12 | Valentino Lazaro Torino FC | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #13 | Elseid Hysaj SS Lazio | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #14 | Adam Marusic SS Lazio | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #15 | Pasquale Mazzocchi SSC Napoli | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #16 | Kingsley Ehizibue Udinese Calcio | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #17 | Denzel Dumfries Inter Milan | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #18 | Manuel Lazzari SS Lazio | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #19 | Lorenzo De Silvestri Bologna FC 1909 | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
| #20 | Mërgim Vojvoda Como 1907 | 30+ | 22.4% | 32.4% | -10.0% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 9 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 14 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
No players in this category
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 €35.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alessandro Zanoli Udinese Calcio | €5.0M | €3.5M | -1.25 | Good Value |
Rui Modesto Udinese Calcio | €1.8M | €3.5M | -1.13 | Good Value |
Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | €500K | €3.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | €16.0M | €3.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | €7.0M | €3.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Lorenzo De Silvestri Bologna FC 1909 | €700K | €3.5M | -0.87 | Good Value |
Enrico Delprato Parma Calcio 1913 | €6.0M | €3.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Ivan Smolcic Como 1907 | €2.5M | €3.5M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Stefano Sabelli Genoa CFC | €1.4M | €3.5M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Elseid Hysaj SS Lazio | €1.5M | €3.5M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Matteo Darmian Inter Milan | €1.5M | €3.5M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Danilo Veiga US Lecce | €2.0M | €3.5M | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Pasquale Mazzocchi SSC Napoli | €1.7M | €3.5M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Giovanni Di Lorenzo SSC Napoli | €10.0M | €3.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Zeki Çelik AS Roma | €12.0M | €3.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kingsley Ehizibue Udinese Calcio | €2.0M | €3.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Pol Lirola Hellas Verona | €2.0M | €3.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Denzel Dumfries Inter Milan | €25.0M | €3.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Nadir Zortea Bologna FC 1909 | €7.5M | €3.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Dodô ACF Fiorentina | €18.0M | €3.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |