Best Attacking Midfielders in the Superliga (Jun 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Superliga Attacking Midfielders 2022-23

Our database tracked 7 Superliga Attacking Midfielders in the 2022-23 season, representing 6 clubs with a combined market value of €9.3M. The average market value for Superliga Attacking Midfielders was €1.3M, with the average age at 25.4 years old.

The most valuable attacking midfielder in the Superliga was Nicolai Vallys, worth €4.5M and played for Bröndby IF at 29 years old. The top 5 Attacking Midfielders averaged €1.7M in market value, including Callum McCowatt and Mike Themsen.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked attacking midfielder was Mike Themsen (20 years, Randers FC, €800K), while the oldest was Nicolai Vallys (29 years, Bröndby IF, €4.5M). Research shows Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.

Historical analysis showed 4 Attacking Midfielders (57%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Superliga market for Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 season.

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Market Intelligence

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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Superliga Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 6 clubs with €9.3M combined value.

Players Tracked

By League

Premier League La Liga Bundesliga Serie A Ligue 1

By Position

GK CB LB RB CDM

More Positions

CM CAM LW RW ST

By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: Superliga Attacking Midfielders

The Superliga CAM market shows 3 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (3 players, 43% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €7.0M, averaging €2.3M per player.

U21 years1 players (14%)

€800KAvg: €800K

Top player: Mike Themsen (€800K)

24-26 years3 players (43%)

€1.6MAvg: €533K

Top player: Rami Al Hajj (€700K)

27-29 years3 players (43%)

€7.0MAvg: €2.3M

Top player: Nicolai Vallys (€4.5M)

Top Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (1 players)

1. Mike Themsen(20yo)

€800K

24-26 Years (3 players)

1. Rami Al Hajj(24yo)

€700K

2. Jasurbek Jaloliddinov(24yo)

€600K

3. Emilio Simonsen(26yo)

€300K

27-29 Years (3 players)

1. Nicolai Vallys(29yo)

€4.5M

2. Callum McCowatt(27yo)

€2.0M

3. Dmitriy Pletnev(28yo)

€450K

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

48%of market value

The top 1 Attacking Midfielders (14% of players) control €4.5M

1. Nicolai Vallys€4.5M

Market Tiers

Emerging (<€5M)7 players (100%)

€9.3M

Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Superliga CAM pool.

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Nicolai Vallys

Bröndby IF€4.5M

2. Callum McCowatt

Silkeborg IF€2.0M

3. Mike Themsen

Randers FC€800K

4. Rami Al Hajj

Silkeborg IF€700K

5. Jasurbek Jaloliddinov

Sogdiana Jizzakh€600K

Club Distribution: Superliga Attacking Midfielders

Among 6 Superliga clubs, Bröndby IF leads with 1 Attacking Midfielders worth €4.5M (averaging €4.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Attacking Midfielders.

Bröndby IF

1 players • €4.5M

Silkeborg IF

2 players • €2.7M

Randers FC

1 players • €800K

Sogdiana Jizzakh

1 players • €600K

Bunyodkor Tashkent

1 players • €450K

FC Fredericia

1 players • €300K

Bröndby IF (1 Attacking Midfielders)

Nicolai Vallys(29yo)

€4.5M

Silkeborg IF (2 Attacking Midfielders)

Callum McCowatt(27yo)

€2.0M

Rami Al Hajj(24yo)

€700K

Randers FC (1 Attacking Midfielders)

Mike Themsen(20yo)

€800K

Sogdiana Jizzakh (1 Attacking Midfielders)

Jasurbek Jaloliddinov(24yo)

€600K

Player Rankings

Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Nicolai Vallys

Bröndby IF • 29 years old

€5.8M

€4.5M

-22.6%

€3.2M€4.3M

Expected: €3.7M

50.3

Callum McCowatt

Silkeborg IF • 27 years old

€2.1M

€2.0M

-5.4%

€1.5M€2.0M

Expected: €1.7M

36.5

Mike Themsen

Randers FC • 20 years old

€692K

€800K

+15.6%

€759K€1.1M

Expected: €917K

24.8

Rami Al Hajj

Silkeborg IF • 24 years old

€605K

€700K

+15.6%

€609K€824K

Expected: €717K

24.5

Jasurbek Jaloliddinov

Sogdiana Jizzakh • 24 years old

€519K

€600K

+15.6%

€522K€707K

Expected: €614K

22.7

Dmitriy Pletnev

Bunyodkor Tashkent • 28 years old

€581K

€450K

-22.6%

€333K€450K

Expected: €392K

18.3

Emilio Simonsen

FC Fredericia • 26 years old

€259K

€300K

+15.6%

€263K€355K

Expected: €309K

13.2

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)

Randers FC's Mike Themsen at 20 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 1.00×. That means Mike Themsen is valued 1.00× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Silkeborg IF's Rami Al Hajj, who is 24 years old, with a 1.00× PPVE. Third is Jasurbek Jaloliddinov of Sogdiana Jizzakh, who is 24 years old with a 0.86× 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 1.00× means the player is worth 0% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Mike ThemsenRanders FC

U21 • 20yo1.00×

€800K • 0% above median

Rami Al HajjSilkeborg IF

24-26 • 24yo1.00×

€700K • 0% above median

Jasurbek JaloliddinovSogdiana Jizzakh

24-26 • 24yo0.86×

€600K • -14% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Mike Themsen Randers FC	20	U21	€800K	€800K	1.00×
#2	Rami Al Hajj Silkeborg IF	24	24-26	€700K	€700K	1.00×
#3	Jasurbek Jaloliddinov Sogdiana Jizzakh	24	24-26	€600K	€700K	0.86×

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)

Randers FC's Mike Themsen at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Mike Themsen is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Silkeborg IF's Rami Al Hajj, who is 24 years old, with a +14% RPP (2 years to peak). Third is Jasurbek Jaloliddinov of Sogdiana Jizzakh, who is 24 years old with a +14% RPP (2 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 35% RPP means the player is expected to gain 35% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Mike ThemsenRanders FC

6yr to peak+35%

€800K → €1.2M

Rami Al HajjSilkeborg IF

2yr to peak+14%

€700K → €809K

Jasurbek JaloliddinovSogdiana Jizzakh

2yr to peak+14%

€600K → €694K

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Mike Themsen Randers FC	20	6	€800K	€1.2M	+35%
#2	Rami Al Hajj Silkeborg IF	24	2	€700K	€809K	+14%
#3	Jasurbek Jaloliddinov Sogdiana Jizzakh	24	2	€600K	€694K	+14%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Randers FC's Mike Themsen has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 37.1. That means Mike Themsen has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is FC Fredericia's Emilio Simonsen with a 9.6 RAU (3% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Rami Al Hajj of Silkeborg IF with a 7.8 RAU (2% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 37.1 means the upside is 37.1× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Mike ThemsenRanders FC

↑15% / ±0%37.1

Range: €759K - €1.1M

Emilio SimonsenFC Fredericia

↑3% / ±0%9.6

Range: €263K - €355K

Rami Al HajjSilkeborg IF

↑2% / ±0%7.8

Range: €609K - €824K

Jasurbek JaloliddinovSogdiana Jizzakh

↑2% / ±0%7.8

Range: €522K - €707K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Mike Themsen Randers FC	€917K	€759K-1.1M	+15%	37.1
#2	Emilio Simonsen FC Fredericia	€309K	€263K-355K	+3%	9.6
#3	Rami Al Hajj Silkeborg IF	€717K	€609K-824K	+2%	7.8
#4	Jasurbek Jaloliddinov Sogdiana Jizzakh	€614K	€522K-707K	+2%	7.8

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: attacking midfielder position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

Total Players

0.00

Avg Z-Score

0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Nicolai Vallys+2.27

Callum McCowatt+0.48

Mike Themsen+-0.39

Rami Al Hajj+-0.46

Jasurbek Jaloliddinov+-0.53

Lowest Z-Scores

Emilio Simonsen-0.74

Dmitriy Pletnev-0.64

Jasurbek Jaloliddinov-0.53

Rami Al Hajj-0.46

Mike Themsen-0.39

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Bunyodkor Tashkent's Dmitriy Pletnev in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +31.5%. That means Nicolai Vallys captures 74.3% of total market value while representing only 42.9% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Silkeborg IF's Callum McCowatt with a +31.5% ASC (74.3% value share vs 42.9% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Nicolai Vallys of Bröndby IF with a +31.5% ASC (74.3% value vs 42.9% players in 27-29 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +31.5% ASC means the player captures 31.5% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.

Value Concentration by Player

Dmitriy PletnevBunyodkor Tashkent

27-29+31.5%

74.3% value share / 42.9% player share

Callum McCowattSilkeborg IF

27-29+31.5%

74.3% value share / 42.9% player share

Nicolai VallysBröndby IF

27-29+31.5%

74.3% value share / 42.9% player share

Emilio SimonsenFC Fredericia

24-26-25.7%

17.1% value share / 42.9% player share

Rami Al HajjSilkeborg IF

24-26-25.7%

17.1% value share / 42.9% player share

Jasurbek JaloliddinovSogdiana Jizzakh

24-26-25.7%

17.1% value share / 42.9% player share

Mike ThemsenRanders FC

U21-5.7%

8.6% value share / 14.3% player share

Rank	Player	Age Bracket	Value Share	Player Share	ASC
#1	Dmitriy Pletnev Bunyodkor Tashkent	27-29	74.3%	42.9%	+31.5%
#2	Callum McCowatt Silkeborg IF	27-29	74.3%	42.9%	+31.5%
#3	Nicolai Vallys Bröndby IF	27-29	74.3%	42.9%	+31.5%
#4	Emilio Simonsen FC Fredericia	24-26	17.1%	42.9%	-25.7%
#5	Rami Al Hajj Silkeborg IF	24-26	17.1%	42.9%	-25.7%
#6	Jasurbek Jaloliddinov Sogdiana Jizzakh	24-26	17.1%	42.9%	-25.7%
#7	Mike Themsen Randers FC	U21	8.6%	14.3%	-5.7%

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, 1 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 5 at peak.

BUY NOW - High Upside

No players in this category

WATCH LIST - High Upside

No players in this category

BUY NOW - Medium Upside

Mike Themsen

20yo • Randers FC

€800K

PEAK Players

Callum McCowatt

27yo • Silkeborg IF

€2.0M

Rami Al Hajj

24yo • Silkeborg IF

€700K

Jasurbek Jaloliddinov

24yo • Sogdiana Jizzakh

€600K

Dmitriy Pletnev

28yo • Bunyodkor Tashkent

€450K

Emilio Simonsen

26yo • FC Fredericia

€300K

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 €2.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.

Value Positioning vs Peers

Emilio SimonsenFC Fredericia

€300K-0.75

Fair value

Dmitriy PletnevBunyodkor Tashkent

€450K-0.38

Fair value

Mike ThemsenRanders FC

€800K0.00

Fair value

Callum McCowattSilkeborg IF

€2.0M0.00

Fair value

Jasurbek JaloliddinovSogdiana Jizzakh

€600K0.00

Fair value

Rami Al HajjSilkeborg IF

€700K+0.25

Fair value

Nicolai VallysBröndby IF

€4.5M+0.62

Fair value

Player	Market Value	Position Median	Z-Score	Assessment
Emilio Simonsen FC Fredericia	€300K	€700K	-0.75	Good Value
Dmitriy Pletnev Bunyodkor Tashkent	€450K	€700K	-0.38	Fair Value
Mike Themsen Randers FC	€800K	€700K	0.00	Fair Value
Callum McCowatt Silkeborg IF	€2.0M	€700K	0.00	Fair Value
Jasurbek Jaloliddinov Sogdiana Jizzakh	€600K	€700K	0.00	Fair Value
Rami Al Hajj Silkeborg IF	€700K	€700K	+0.25	Fair Value
Nicolai Vallys Bröndby IF	€4.5M	€700K	+0.62	Above Market

How We Rank Superliga Attacking Midfielders

Our Analytical Strength Score is calibrated specifically for attacking midfielders, 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 CAM

Historical Achievement Index (35%)

Peak career market value for Superliga attacking midfielders, 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 Superliga attacking midfielders, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.

Playing Time Utilization (18%)

Midfielders with 2,400+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.

Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)

Midfielders peak at 26-27 with 6.0%/year decline. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.

Competition Level Adjustment (3%)

Superliga competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.

Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)

Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.

CAM Performance Benchmarks

Peak Age: 26-27 years (technical skill and tactical awareness)

Decline Rate: 6.0% per year (technical skills age better than physical attributes)

Optimal Minutes: 2,400-2,500 per season (balance of involvement and recovery)

1-Year Market Value Forecast

Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:

• Age Factor: Midfielder -6.0%/year post-peak, +5%/year pre-peak

• 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: ±12-15% confidence interval

Research Foundation

• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for attacking midfielders

• 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 Superliga Attacking Midfielders in the 2022-23 season

Who are the most valuable Attacking Midfielders in the Superliga in 2022-23?

The most valuable attacking midfielder in the Superliga in 2022-23 is Nicolai Vallys, who is worth €4.5M and plays for Bröndby IF. The second most valuable is Callum McCowatt (€2.0M, Silkeborg IF), followed by Mike Themsen (€800K, Randers FC). Our database tracks 7 Superliga Attacking Midfielders with comprehensive market valuations updated for the 2022-23 season.

How are Superliga Attacking Midfielders ranked?

Superliga Attacking Midfielders are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Score, which is specifically calibrated for Attacking Midfielders. 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 Superliga 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 Attacking Midfielders peak?

Attacking midfielders typically peak at age 26, with a decline rate of 6.5% per year after peak. This position demands high technical ability, creativity, and burst acceleration, which tend to decline faster than other midfielder attributes. The optimal playing time is around 2,400 minutes per season.

How much does it cost to sign a top attacking midfielder from the Superliga?

Transfer fees for Superliga Attacking Midfielders vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked attacking midfielder Nicolai Vallys (market value: €4.5M), estimated transfer fees would range from €3.6M to €6.3M 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 Superliga transactions.

What is the value forecast for Superliga Attacking Midfielders?

Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Superliga Attacking Midfielders based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players gain ~5% per year toward peak age, post-peak players decline at position-specific rates), 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—midfielders have ±12-15% 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 Superliga attacking midfielder data come from?

Our Superliga attacking midfielder data is sourced from APE Global Capital'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 Superliga sources and updated monthly for the 2022-23 season to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.