Under 23 · World · 2026-27

Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the World

245 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the World (Apr 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: World Young Attacking Midfielders 2026-27

Our database tracked 243 World Young Attacking Midfielders in the 2026-27 season, representing 210 clubs with a combined market value of €1.6B. The average market value for World Young Attacking Midfielders was €6.4M, with the average age at 21.6 years old.

The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the World was Jamal Musiala, worth €140.0M and played for Bayern Munich at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders averaged €118.0M in market value, including Xavi Simons and Jude Bellingham.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder was Kendry Páez (18 years, RC Strasbourg Alsace, €10.0M), while the oldest was Jamal Musiala (23 years, Bayern Munich, €140.0M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.

Historical analysis showed 243 Young Attacking Midfielders (100%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The World market for Young Attacking Midfielders remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2026-27 season.

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243

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: World Young Attacking Midfielders

The World CAM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (187 players, 77% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €1.3B, averaging €7.2M per player.

U21 years56 players (23%)

€211.2MAvg: €3.8M

Top player: Ethan Nwaneri (€55.0M)

21-23 years187 players (77%)

€1.3BAvg: €7.2M

Top player: Jude Bellingham (€180.0M)

Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (56 players)

1. Ethan Nwaneri(19yo)

€55.0M

2. Aleksey Batrakov(20yo)

€23.0M

3. Can Uzun(20yo)

€18.0M

4. Paul Wanner(20yo)

€18.0M

5. Bence Dárdai(20yo)

€12.0M

21-23 Years (187 players)

1. Jamal Musiala(23yo)

€140.0M

2. Xavi Simons(23yo)

€70.0M

3. Jude Bellingham(22yo)

€180.0M

4. Florian Wirtz(22yo)

€140.0M

5. Arda Güler(21yo)

€60.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

73%of market value

The top 25 Young Attacking Midfielders (10% of players) control €1.1B

1. Jamal Musiala€140.0M

2. Xavi Simons€70.0M

3. Jude Bellingham€180.0M

4. Florian Wirtz€140.0M

5. Arda Güler€60.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)8 players (3%)

€755.0M

Premium (€30-50M)3 players (1%)

€97.0M

High (€15-30M)13 players (5%)

€260.0M

Mid (€5-15M)28 players (12%)

€227.0M

Emerging (<€5M)191 players (79%)

€211.4M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 3% of the World CAM pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. Jamal Musiala

Bayern Munich€140.0M

2. Xavi Simons

Tottenham Hotspur€70.0M

3. Jude Bellingham

Real Madrid€180.0M

4. Florian Wirtz

Liverpool FC€140.0M

5. Arda Güler

Real Madrid€60.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Enzo Millot

Al-Ahli SFC€35.0M

2. Georgiy Sudakov

SL Benfica€32.0M

3. Harvey Elliott

Aston Villa€30.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Bilal El Khannouss

VfB Stuttgart€28.0M

2. Aleksey Batrakov

Lokomotiv Moscow€23.0M

3. Omari Hutchinson

Nottingham Forest€22.0M

4. Julio Enciso

RC Strasbourg Alsace€22.0M

5. James McAtee

Nottingham Forest€20.0M

Club Distribution: World Young Attacking Midfielders

Among 210 World clubs, Real Madrid leads with 2 Young Attacking Midfielders worth €240.0M (averaging €120.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 6% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.

Real Madrid

2 players • €240.0M

Bayern Munich

1 players • €140.0M

Liverpool FC

1 players • €140.0M

Aston Villa

2 players • €85.0M

Tottenham Hotspur

1 players • €70.0M

Como 1907

1 players • €55.0M

Arsenal FC

1 players • €55.0M

Nottingham Forest

2 players • €42.0M

RC Strasbourg Alsace

3 players • €42.0M

#10

Al-Ahli SFC

1 players • €35.0M

Real Madrid (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)

Jude Bellingham(22yo)

€180.0M

Arda Güler(21yo)

€60.0M

Bayern Munich (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)

Jamal Musiala(23yo)

€140.0M

Liverpool FC (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)

Florian Wirtz(22yo)

€140.0M

Aston Villa (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)

Morgan Rogers(23yo)

€55.0M

Harvey Elliott(23yo)

€30.0M

Player Rankings

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

Jamal Musiala

Bayern Munich • 23 years old

€121.1M

€140.0M

+15.6%

€132.6M€179.4M

Expected: €156.0M

95.5

Xavi Simons

Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old

€60.5M

€70.0M

+15.6%

€66.3M€89.7M

Expected: €78.0M

95.3

Jude Bellingham

Real Madrid • 22 years old

€155.7M

€180.0M

+15.6%

€168.5M€228.0M

Expected: €198.3M

94.4

Florian Wirtz

Liverpool FC • 22 years old

€121.1M

€140.0M

+15.6%

€131.1M€177.4M

Expected: €154.2M

94.4

Arda Güler

Real Madrid • 21 years old

€51.9M

€60.0M

+15.6%

€57.0M€80.7M

Expected: €68.8M

90.3

Nico Paz

Como 1907 • 21 years old

€47.6M

€55.0M

+15.6%

€52.2M€74.0M

Expected: €63.1M

86.1

Ethan Nwaneri

Arsenal FC • 19 years old

€47.6M

€55.0M

+15.6%

€56.4M€79.9M

Expected: €68.2M

85.9

Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa • 23 years old

€47.6M

€55.0M

+15.6%

€52.1M€70.5M

Expected: €61.3M

83.8

Enzo Millot

Al-Ahli SFC • 23 years old

€30.3M

€35.0M

+15.6%

€33.2M€44.9M

Expected: €39.0M

64.0

#10

Georgiy Sudakov

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€27.7M

€32.0M

+15.6%

€30.3M€41.0M

Expected: €35.7M

61.1

#11

Harvey Elliott

Aston Villa • 23 years old

€25.9M

€30.0M

+15.6%

€28.4M€38.4M

Expected: €33.4M

56.5

#12

Bilal El Khannouss

VfB Stuttgart • 21 years old

€24.2M

€28.0M

+15.6%

€26.6M€37.7M

Expected: €32.1M

54.6

#13

Aleksey Batrakov

Lokomotiv Moscow • 20 years old

€19.9M

€23.0M

+15.6%

€22.7M€32.2M

Expected: €27.4M

49.0

#15

Omari Hutchinson

Nottingham Forest • 22 years old

€19.0M

€22.0M

+15.6%

€20.6M€27.9M

Expected: €24.2M

48.5

#14

Julio Enciso

RC Strasbourg Alsace • 22 years old

€19.0M

€22.0M

+15.6%

€20.6M€27.9M

Expected: €24.2M

48.5

#16

James McAtee

Nottingham Forest • 23 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€18.9M€25.6M

Expected: €22.3M

46.7

#17

Gabri Veiga

FC Porto • 23 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€18.9M€25.6M

Expected: €22.3M

46.4

#18

Facundo Buonanotte

Chelsea FC • 21 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€19.0M€26.9M

Expected: €22.9M

46.4

#19

Hákon Arnar Haraldsson

LOSC Lille • 23 years old

€15.6M

€18.0M

+15.6%

€17.0M€23.1M

Expected: €20.1M

44.8

#20

Antoni Milambo

Brentford FC • 21 years old

€15.6M

€18.0M

+15.6%

€17.1M€24.2M

Expected: €20.7M

44.1

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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)

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 180.00×. That means Jude Bellingham is valued 180.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, who is 23 years old, with a 140.00× PPVE. Third is Florian Wirtz of Liverpool FC, who is 22 years old with a 140.00× 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 180.00× means the player is worth 17900% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Jude BellinghamReal Madrid

21-23 • 22yo180.00×

€180.0M • 17900% above median

Jamal MusialaBayern Munich

21-23 • 23yo140.00×

€140.0M • 13900% above median

Florian WirtzLiverpool FC

21-23 • 22yo140.00×

€140.0M • 13900% above median

Xavi SimonsTottenham Hotspur

21-23 • 23yo70.00×

€70.0M • 6900% above median

Ethan NwaneriArsenal FC

U21 • 19yo68.75×

€55.0M • 6775% above median

Arda GülerReal Madrid

21-23 • 21yo60.00×

€60.0M • 5900% above median

Morgan RogersAston Villa

21-23 • 23yo55.00×

€55.0M • 5400% above median

Nico PazComo 1907

21-23 • 21yo55.00×

€55.0M • 5400% above median

Enzo MillotAl-Ahli SFC

21-23 • 23yo35.00×

€35.0M • 3400% above median

Georgiy SudakovSL Benfica

21-23 • 23yo32.00×

€32.0M • 3100% above median

Harvey ElliottAston Villa

21-23 • 23yo30.00×

€30.0M • 2900% above median

Aleksey BatrakovLokomotiv Moscow

U21 • 20yo28.75×

€23.0M • 2775% above median

Bilal El KhannoussVfB Stuttgart

21-23 • 21yo28.00×

€28.0M • 2700% above median

Can UzunEintracht Frankfurt

U21 • 20yo22.50×

€18.0M • 2150% above median

Paul WannerPSV Eindhoven

U21 • 20yo22.50×

€18.0M • 2150% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Jude Bellingham Real Madrid	22	21-23	€180.0M	€1.0M	180.00×
#2	Jamal Musiala Bayern Munich	23	21-23	€140.0M	€1.0M	140.00×
#3	Florian Wirtz Liverpool FC	22	21-23	€140.0M	€1.0M	140.00×
#4	Xavi Simons Tottenham Hotspur	23	21-23	€70.0M	€1.0M	70.00×
#5	Ethan Nwaneri Arsenal FC	19	U21	€55.0M	€800K	68.75×
#6	Arda Güler Real Madrid	21	21-23	€60.0M	€1.0M	60.00×
#7	Morgan Rogers Aston Villa	23	21-23	€55.0M	€1.0M	55.00×
#8	Nico Paz Como 1907	21	21-23	€55.0M	€1.0M	55.00×
#9	Enzo Millot Al-Ahli SFC	23	21-23	€35.0M	€1.0M	35.00×
#10	Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica	23	21-23	€32.0M	€1.0M	32.00×
#11	Harvey Elliott Aston Villa	23	21-23	€30.0M	€1.0M	30.00×
#12	Aleksey Batrakov Lokomotiv Moscow	20	U21	€23.0M	€800K	28.75×
#13	Bilal El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart	21	21-23	€28.0M	€1.0M	28.00×
#14	Can Uzun Eintracht Frankfurt	20	U21	€18.0M	€800K	22.50×
#15	Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven	20	U21	€18.0M	€800K	22.50×
#16	Julio Enciso RC Strasbourg Alsace	22	21-23	€22.0M	€1.0M	22.00×
#17	Omari Hutchinson Nottingham Forest	22	21-23	€22.0M	€1.0M	22.00×
#18	James McAtee Nottingham Forest	23	21-23	€20.0M	€1.0M	20.00×
#19	Gabri Veiga FC Porto	23	21-23	€20.0M	€1.0M	20.00×
#20	Facundo Buonanotte Chelsea FC	21	21-23	€20.0M	€1.0M	20.00×

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)

RB Leipzig U19's Viggo Gebel at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Viggo Gebel is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is NK Maribor's David Pejičić, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Kendry Páez of RC Strasbourg Alsace, who is 18 years old with a +44% RPP (8 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

Viggo GebelRB Leipzig U19

8yr to peak+44%

€350K → €625K

David PejičićNK Maribor

8yr to peak+44%

€1.0M → €1.8M

Kendry PáezRC Strasbourg Alsace

8yr to peak+44%

€10.0M → €17.9M

Patrice CovicSV Werder Bremen

8yr to peak+44%

€2.5M → €4.5M

Fletcher BoydAston Villa U21

8yr to peak+44%

€300K → €536K

LorranPisa Sporting Club

7yr to peak+40%

€9.0M → €15.0M

Santiago SegoviaCA Rosario Central

7yr to peak+40%

€250K → €415K

IsaqueShakhtar Donetsk

7yr to peak+40%

€7.0M → €11.6M

Yago NoalSC Internacional U20

7yr to peak+40%

€500K → €831K

Álvaro MontoroBotafogo de Futebol e Regatas

7yr to peak+40%

€8.0M → €13.3M

Jandry GómezBarcelona SC Guayaquil

7yr to peak+40%

€300K → €499K

Farouck AdekamiRoyal Antwerp FC

7yr to peak+40%

€600K → €997K

Karol BorysNK Maribor

7yr to peak+40%

€1.2M → €2.0M

Ethan NwaneriArsenal FC

7yr to peak+40%

€55.0M → €91.4M

Andrey IvlevFC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod

7yr to peak+40%

€800K → €1.3M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Viggo Gebel RB Leipzig U19	18	8	€350K	€625K	+44%
#2	David Pejičić NK Maribor	18	8	€1.0M	€1.8M	+44%
#3	Kendry Páez RC Strasbourg Alsace	18	8	€10.0M	€17.9M	+44%
#4	Patrice Covic SV Werder Bremen	18	8	€2.5M	€4.5M	+44%
#5	Fletcher Boyd Aston Villa U21	18	8	€300K	€536K	+44%
#6	Lorran Pisa Sporting Club	19	7	€9.0M	€15.0M	+40%
#7	Santiago Segovia CA Rosario Central	19	7	€250K	€415K	+40%
#8	Isaque Shakhtar Donetsk	19	7	€7.0M	€11.6M	+40%
#9	Yago Noal SC Internacional U20	19	7	€500K	€831K	+40%
#10	Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas	19	7	€8.0M	€13.3M	+40%
#11	Jandry Gómez Barcelona SC Guayaquil	19	7	€300K	€499K	+40%
#12	Farouck Adekami Royal Antwerp FC	19	7	€600K	€997K	+40%
#13	Karol Borys NK Maribor	19	7	€1.2M	€2.0M	+40%
#14	Ethan Nwaneri Arsenal FC	19	7	€55.0M	€91.4M	+40%
#15	Andrey Ivlev FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod	19	7	€800K	€1.3M	+40%
#16	Viktor Okishor Dynamo 2 Moscow	19	7	€500K	€831K	+40%
#17	Rudi Molotnikov Hibernian FC	19	7	€400K	€665K	+40%
#18	Naj Razi Without Club	19	7	€300K	€499K	+40%
#19	Alphadjo Cissè US Catanzaro	19	7	€2.0M	€3.3M	+40%
#20	Osmar Giménez Club General Caballero (JLM)	19	7	€375K	€623K	+40%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Arsenal FC's Ethan Nwaneri has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 56.0. That means Ethan Nwaneri has 24% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is RC Strasbourg Alsace's Kendry Páez with a 55.1 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Patrice Covic of SV Werder Bremen with a 55.1 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 56.0 means the upside is 56.0× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Ethan NwaneriArsenal FC

↑24% / ±0%56.0

Range: €56.4M - €79.9M

Kendry PáezRC Strasbourg Alsace

↑23% / ±0%55.1

Range: €10.2M - €14.5M

Patrice CovicSV Werder Bremen

↑23% / ±0%55.1

Range: €2.6M - €3.6M

Viggo GebelRB Leipzig U19

↑23% / ±0%55.1

Range: €358K - €507K

David PejičićNK Maribor

↑23% / ±0%55.1

Range: €1.0M - €1.4M

Fletcher BoydAston Villa U21

↑23% / ±0%55.1

Range: €307K - €434K

Can UzunEintracht Frankfurt

↑19% / ±0%47.0

Range: €17.8M - €25.2M

Paul WannerPSV Eindhoven

↑19% / ±0%47.0

Range: €17.8M - €25.2M

Bence DárdaiVfL Wolfsburg

↑19% / ±0%47.0

Range: €11.9M - €16.8M

Aleksey BatrakovLokomotiv Moscow

↑19% / ±0%47.0

Range: €22.7M - €32.2M

Jandry GómezBarcelona SC Guayaquil

↑19% / ±0%46.4

Range: €296K - €419K

Farouck AdekamiRoyal Antwerp FC

↑19% / ±0%46.4

Range: €591K - €838K

Karol BorysNK Maribor

↑19% / ±0%46.4

Range: €1.2M - €1.7M

Naj RaziWithout Club

↑19% / ±0%46.4

Range: €296K - €419K

Santiago SegoviaCA Rosario Central

↑19% / ±0%46.4

Range: €246K - €349K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Ethan Nwaneri Arsenal FC	€68.2M	€56.4M-79.9M	+24%	56.0
#2	Kendry Páez RC Strasbourg Alsace	€12.3M	€10.2M-14.5M	+23%	55.1
#3	Patrice Covic SV Werder Bremen	€3.1M	€2.6M-3.6M	+23%	55.1
#4	Viggo Gebel RB Leipzig U19	€432K	€358K-507K	+23%	55.1
#5	David Pejičić NK Maribor	€1.2M	€1.0M-1.4M	+23%	55.1
#6	Fletcher Boyd Aston Villa U21	€370K	€307K-434K	+23%	55.1
#7	Can Uzun Eintracht Frankfurt	€21.5M	€17.8M-25.2M	+19%	47.0
#8	Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven	€21.5M	€17.8M-25.2M	+19%	47.0
#9	Bence Dárdai VfL Wolfsburg	€14.3M	€11.9M-16.8M	+19%	47.0
#10	Aleksey Batrakov Lokomotiv Moscow	€27.4M	€22.7M-32.2M	+19%	47.0
#11	Jandry Gómez Barcelona SC Guayaquil	€357K	€296K-419K	+19%	46.4
#12	Farouck Adekami Royal Antwerp FC	€714K	€591K-838K	+19%	46.4
#13	Karol Borys NK Maribor	€1.4M	€1.2M-1.7M	+19%	46.4
#14	Naj Razi Without Club	€357K	€296K-419K	+19%	46.4
#15	Santiago Segovia CA Rosario Central	€298K	€246K-349K	+19%	46.4
#16	Yago Noal SC Internacional U20	€595K	€493K-698K	+19%	46.4
#17	Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas	€9.5M	€7.9M-11.2M	+19%	46.4
#18	Viktor Okishor Dynamo 2 Moscow	€595K	€493K-698K	+19%	46.4
#19	Alphadjo Cissè US Catanzaro	€2.4M	€2.0M-2.8M	+19%	46.4
#20	Lorran Pisa Sporting Club	€10.7M	€8.9M-12.6M	+19%	46.4

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

Position Depth Analysis

243

Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Jude Bellingham+9.01

Jamal Musiala+6.93

Florian Wirtz+6.93

Xavi Simons+3.30

Arda Güler+2.78

Lowest Z-Scores

Josue Tunqui-0.32

Santiago Segovia-0.32

Nuha Jatta-0.32

Elkin Muñoz-0.32

Cristo Muñoz-0.32

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Huachipato FC's Kevin Altez in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +9.4%. That means Jamal Musiala captures 86.4% of total market value while representing only 77.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Deportes Limache's Agustín Arce with a +9.4% ASC (86.4% value share vs 77.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Juan Torres of Deportes Tolima with a +9.4% ASC (86.4% value vs 77.0% players in 21-23 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +9.4% ASC means the player captures 9.4% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.