Best Left-Backs in the Süper Lig (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Süper Lig Left-Backs 2022-23
Our database tracked 25 Süper Lig Left-Backs in the 2022-23 season, representing 16 clubs with a combined market value of €54.4M. The average market value for Süper Lig Left-Backs was €2.2M, with the average age at 27 years old.
The most valuable left-back in the Süper Lig was Archie Brown, worth €10.0M and played for Fenerbahce at 24 years old. The top 5 Left-Backs averaged €5.8M in market value, including Ismail Jakobs and Eren Elmalı.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left-back was Enes Albak (21 years, Samsunspor, €125K), while the oldest was Guilherme (36 years, Konyaspor, €400K). Research shows Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 8 Left-Backs (32%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Süper Lig market for Left-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Süper Lig
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Süper Lig Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 16 clubs with €54.4M combined value.
Age Distribution: Süper Lig Left-Backs
The Süper Lig LB market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (7 players, 28% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €30.1M, averaging €4.3M per player.
Top Left-Backs by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (5 players)
24-26 Years (7 players)
27-29 Years (6 players)
30+ Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 3 Left-Backs (12% of players) control €21.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 12% of the Süper Lig LB pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Süper Lig Left-Backs
Among 16 Süper Lig clubs, Fenerbahce leads with 2 Left-Backs worth €13.5M (averaging €6.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 68% of tracked Left-Backs.
Fenerbahce (2 Left-Backs)
Galatasaray (3 Left-Backs)
Trabzonspor (2 Left-Backs)
Basaksehir FK (1 Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Archie Brown
Fenerbahce • 24 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.2M
61.0
Ismail Jakobs
Galatasaray • 26 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.2M
53.7
Eren Elmalı
Galatasaray • 25 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.9M
51.9
Mathias Løvik
Trabzonspor • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Christopher Operi
Basaksehir FK • 29 years old
€5.2M
€4.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €3.3M
49.0
Rıdvan Yılmaz
Besiktas JK • 25 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.4M
47.5
Levent Mercan
Fenerbahce • 25 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.4M
47.5
Mustafa Eskihellaç
Trabzonspor • 29 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.5M
41.8
Kenneth Paal
Antalyaspor • 28 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
39.4
Kazımcan Karataş
Galatasaray • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Godfried Frimpong
Kasimpasa • 27 years old
€2.1M
€2.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €1.8M
36.6
Mithat Pala
Caykur Rizespor • 25 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
33.3
Kévin Rodrigues
Gaziantep FK • 32 years old
€1.5M
€1.2M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.1M
30.8
Casper Højer
Caykur Rizespor • 31 years old
€1.5M
€1.2M
-22.6%
Expected: €995K
30.6
Massadio Haïdara
Kocaelispor • 33 years old
€1.2M
€900K
-22.6%
Expected: €788K
27.3
Arif Boşluk
Konyaspor • 23 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €857K
26.5
Çağtay Kurukalıp
Fatih Karagümrük • 24 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €614K
22.4
Soner Gönül
Samsunspor • 28 years old
€775K
€600K
-22.6%
Expected: €525K
21.7
Emrecan Terzi
Besiktas JK • 22 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €476K
18.7
Guilherme
Konyaspor • 36 years old
€517K
€400K
-22.6%
Expected: €350K
17.5
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)
Trabzonspor's Mathias Løvik at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.00×. That means Mathias Løvik 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 Fenerbahce's Archie Brown, who is 24 years old, with a 2.86× PPVE. Third is Kazımcan Karataş of Galatasaray, who is 23 years old with a 2.50× 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 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 | Mathias Løvik Trabzonspor | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €800K | 5.00× |
| #2 | Archie Brown Fenerbahce | 24 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €3.5M | 2.86× |
| #3 | Kazımcan Karataş Galatasaray | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €800K | 2.50× |
| #4 | Eren Elmalı Galatasaray | 25 | 24-26 | €5.0M | €3.5M | 1.43× |
| #5 | Levent Mercan Fenerbahce | 25 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €3.5M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Rıdvan Yılmaz Besiktas JK | 25 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €3.5M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Arif Boşluk Konyaspor | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €800K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Emrecan Terzi Besiktas JK | 22 | 21-23 | €450K | €800K | 0.56× |
| #9 | Mithat Pala Caykur Rizespor | 25 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €3.5M | 0.43× |
| #10 | Çağtay Kurukalıp Fatih Karagümrük | 24 | 24-26 | €600K | €3.5M | 0.17× |
| #11 | Enes Albak Samsunspor | 21 | 21-23 | €125K | €800K | 0.16× |
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)
Samsunspor's Enes Albak at 21 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +30%. That means Enes Albak is projected to appreciate 30% as they reach their peak age in 5 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Trabzonspor's Mathias Løvik, who is 22 years old, with a +25% RPP (4 years to peak). Third is Emrecan Terzi of Besiktas JK, 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 30% RPP means the player is expected to gain 30% 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 | Enes Albak Samsunspor | 21 | 5 | €125K | €180K | +30% |
| #2 | Mathias Løvik Trabzonspor | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #3 | Emrecan Terzi Besiktas JK | 22 | 4 | €450K | €602K | +25% |
| #4 | Kazımcan Karataş Galatasaray | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #5 | Arif Boşluk Konyaspor | 23 | 3 | €800K | €995K | +20% |
| #6 | Çağtay Kurukalıp Fatih Karagümrük | 24 | 2 | €600K | €694K | +14% |
| #7 | Archie Brown Fenerbahce | 24 | 2 | €10.0M | €11.6M | +14% |
| #8 | Levent Mercan Fenerbahce | 25 | 1 | €3.5M | €3.8M | +7% |
| #9 | Rıdvan Yılmaz Besiktas JK | 25 | 1 | €3.5M | €3.8M | +7% |
| #10 | Eren Elmalı Galatasaray | 25 | 1 | €5.0M | €5.4M | +7% |
| #11 | Mithat Pala Caykur Rizespor | 25 | 1 | €1.5M | €1.6M | +7% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Samsunspor's Enes Albak has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 33.7. That means Enes Albak has 10% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Galatasaray's Kazımcan Karataş with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Arif Boşluk of Konyaspor with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 33.7 means the upside is 33.7× 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 | Enes Albak Samsunspor | €138K | €119K-157K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #2 | Kazımcan Karataş Galatasaray | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #3 | Arif Boşluk Konyaspor | €857K | €754K-959K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Mathias Løvik Trabzonspor | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #5 | Emrecan Terzi Besiktas JK | €476K | €419K-533K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #6 | Ismail Jakobs Galatasaray | €6.2M | €5.4M-6.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #7 | Çağtay Kurukalıp Fatih Karagümrük | €614K | €541K-688K | +2% | 9.8 |
| #8 | Archie Brown Fenerbahce | €10.2M | €9.0M-11.5M | +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: left-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)
Galatasaray's Ismail Jakobs in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +27.4%. That means Archie Brown captures 55.4% of total market value while representing only 28.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Fenerbahce's Levent Mercan with a +27.4% ASC (55.4% value share vs 28.0% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Rıdvan Yılmaz of Besiktas JK with a +27.4% ASC (55.4% value vs 28.0% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +27.4% ASC means the player captures 27.4% 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 | Ismail Jakobs Galatasaray | 24-26 | 55.4% | 28.0% | +27.4% |
| #2 | Levent Mercan Fenerbahce | 24-26 | 55.4% | 28.0% | +27.4% |
| #3 | Rıdvan Yılmaz Besiktas JK | 24-26 | 55.4% | 28.0% | +27.4% |
| #4 | Archie Brown Fenerbahce | 24-26 | 55.4% | 28.0% | +27.4% |
| #5 | Çağtay Kurukalıp Fatih Karagümrük | 24-26 | 55.4% | 28.0% | +27.4% |
| #6 | Eren Elmalı Galatasaray | 24-26 | 55.4% | 28.0% | +27.4% |
| #7 | Mithat Pala Caykur Rizespor | 24-26 | 55.4% | 28.0% | +27.4% |
| #8 | Lionel Carole Kayserispor | 30+ | 8.4% | 28.0% | -19.6% |
| #9 | Massadio Haïdara Kocaelispor | 30+ | 8.4% | 28.0% | -19.6% |
| #10 | Kévin Rodrigues Gaziantep FK | 30+ | 8.4% | 28.0% | -19.6% |
| #11 | Guilherme Konyaspor | 30+ | 8.4% | 28.0% | -19.6% |
| #12 | Casper Højer Caykur Rizespor | 30+ | 8.4% | 28.0% | -19.6% |
| #13 | Matej Hanousek Genclerbirligi Ankara | 30+ | 8.4% | 28.0% | -19.6% |
| #14 | Umut Meraş Eyüpspor | 30+ | 8.4% | 28.0% | -19.6% |
| #15 | Enes Albak Samsunspor | 21-23 | 13.6% | 20.0% | -6.4% |
| #16 | Mathias Løvik Trabzonspor | 21-23 | 13.6% | 20.0% | -6.4% |
| #17 | Kazımcan Karataş Galatasaray | 21-23 | 13.6% | 20.0% | -6.4% |
| #18 | Arif Boşluk Konyaspor | 21-23 | 13.6% | 20.0% | -6.4% |
| #19 | Emrecan Terzi Besiktas JK | 21-23 | 13.6% | 20.0% | -6.4% |
| #20 | Kenneth Paal Antalyaspor | 27-29 | 22.7% | 24.0% | -1.3% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 5 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 11 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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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 €6.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Çağtay Kurukalıp Fatih Karagümrük | €600K | €1.2M | -1.45 | Good Value |
Mithat Pala Caykur Rizespor | €1.5M | €1.2M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Abdurrahim Dursun Genclerbirligi Ankara | €250K | €1.2M | -0.94 | Good Value |
Soner Gönül Samsunspor | €600K | €1.2M | -0.79 | Good Value |
Enes Albak Samsunspor | €125K | €1.2M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Matej Hanousek Genclerbirligi Ankara | €150K | €1.2M | -0.28 | Fair Value |
Emrecan Terzi Besiktas JK | €450K | €1.2M | -0.23 | Fair Value |
Godfried Frimpong Kasimpasa | €2.0M | €1.2M | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Eren Elmalı Galatasaray | €5.0M | €1.2M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Lionel Carole Kayserispor | €300K | €1.2M | -0.11 | Fair Value |
Guilherme Konyaspor | €400K | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kenneth Paal Antalyaspor | €2.5M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Umut Meraş Eyüpspor | €400K | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ismail Jakobs Galatasaray | €6.0M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Levent Mercan Fenerbahce | €3.5M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rıdvan Yılmaz Besiktas JK | €3.5M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Arif Boşluk Konyaspor | €800K | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mustafa Eskihellaç Trabzonspor | €3.0M | €1.2M | +0.21 | Fair Value |
Massadio Haïdara Kocaelispor | €900K | €1.2M | +0.56 | Above Market |
Christopher Operi Basaksehir FK | €4.0M | €1.2M | +0.63 | Above Market |