Best U23 Young Centre-Backs in the World
157 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Centre-Backs in the World (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: World Young Centre-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 157 World Young Centre-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 142 clubs with a combined market value of €429.1M. The average market value for World Young Centre-Backs was €2.7M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young centre-back in the World was Levi Colwill, worth €50.0M and played for Chelsea FC at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Centre-Backs averaged €33.0M in market value, including Cristhian Mosquera and Vitor Reis.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young centre-back was Honest Ahanor (18 years, Atalanta BC, €25.0M), while the oldest was Levi Colwill (23 years, Chelsea FC, €50.0M). Research shows Young Centre-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 157 Young Centre-Backs (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 Centre-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.
💡 Use the search bar below to find specific players, or apply filters to narrow results by club, age range, or market value. Click the chart icon next to any player to view their historical value trajectory and forecast.
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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all World Young Centre-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 142 clubs with €429.1M combined value.
Age Distribution: World Young Centre-Backs
The World CB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (126 players, 80% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €289.8M, averaging €2.3M per player.
Top Young Centre-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (31 players)
21-23 Years (126 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 16 Young Centre-Backs (10% of players) control €293.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the World CB pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: World Young Centre-Backs
Among 142 World clubs, Chelsea FC leads with 1 Young Centre-Backs worth €50.0M (averaging €50.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 6% of tracked Young Centre-Backs.
Chelsea FC (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Arsenal FC (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Girona FC (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Atalanta BC (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Levi Colwill
Chelsea FC • 23 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €55.7M
79.1
Cristhian Mosquera
Arsenal FC • 21 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €40.2M
65.2
Vitor Reis
Girona FC • 20 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.4M
56.4
Honest Ahanor
Atalanta BC • 18 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.9M
51.3
Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool FC • 19 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €29.8M
51.2
Koni De Winter
AC Milan • 23 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.4M
46.1
Charlie Cresswell
FC Toulouse • 23 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.1M
41.3
Yusuf Akçiçek
Al-Hilal SFC • 20 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.3M
40.7
Tiago Gabriel
US Lecce • 21 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.5M
40.3
Joane Gadou
Red Bull Salzburg • 19 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.3M
35.9
Luca Jaquez
VfB Stuttgart • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
32.8
Ayden Heaven
Manchester United • 19 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.9M
30.4
Alessandro Circati
Parma Calcio 1913 • 22 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.5M
30.1
Ousmane Diao
FC Midtjylland • 22 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.5M
29.8
Taras Mykhavko
Dynamo Kyiv • 21 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.8M
29.1
Lautaro Di Lollo
CA Boca Juniors • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
27.8
Juma Bah
OGC Nice • 20 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.0M
27.6
Taha Altıkardeş
Göztepe • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
26.8
Matías Moreno
Levante UD • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
26.1
Abdoul Koné
Stade Reims • 21 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.5M
25.9
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)
Chelsea FC's Levi Colwill at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 76.92×. That means Levi Colwill is valued 76.92× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Arsenal FC's Cristhian Mosquera, who is 21 years old, with a 53.85× PPVE. Third is Vitor Reis of Girona FC, who is 20 years old with a 50.00× 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 76.92× means the player is worth 7592% 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 | Levi Colwill Chelsea FC | 23 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €650K | 76.92× |
| #2 | Cristhian Mosquera Arsenal FC | 21 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €650K | 53.85× |
| #3 | Vitor Reis Girona FC | 20 | U21 | €30.0M | €600K | 50.00× |
| #4 | Honest Ahanor Atalanta BC | 18 | U21 | €25.0M | €600K | 41.67× |
| #5 | Giovanni Leoni Liverpool FC | 19 | U21 | €25.0M | €600K | 41.67× |
| #6 | Koni De Winter AC Milan | 23 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €650K | 30.77× |
| #7 | Yusuf Akçiçek Al-Hilal SFC | 20 | U21 | €16.0M | €600K | 26.67× |
| #8 | Tiago Gabriel US Lecce | 21 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €650K | 23.08× |
| #9 | Charlie Cresswell FC Toulouse | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €650K | 23.08× |
| #10 | Joane Gadou Red Bull Salzburg | 19 | U21 | €12.0M | €600K | 20.00× |
| #11 | Ayden Heaven Manchester United | 19 | U21 | €10.0M | €600K | 16.67× |
| #12 | Luca Jaquez VfB Stuttgart | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €650K | 15.38× |
| #13 | Taras Mykhavko Dynamo Kyiv | 21 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €650K | 12.31× |
| #14 | Ousmane Diao FC Midtjylland | 22 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €650K | 12.31× |
| #15 | Alessandro Circati Parma Calcio 1913 | 22 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €650K | 12.31× |
| #16 | Juma Bah OGC Nice | 20 | U21 | €7.0M | €600K | 11.67× |
| #17 | Lautaro Di Lollo CA Boca Juniors | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €650K | 9.23× |
| #18 | Abdoul Koné Stade Reims | 21 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €650K | 7.69× |
| #19 | Taha Altıkardeş Göztepe | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €650K | 7.69× |
| #20 | Matías Moreno Levante UD | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €650K | 6.15× |
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)
Atalanta BC's Honest Ahanor at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Honest Ahanor is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Birmingham Legion FC's Ramiz Hamouda, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Raul Kumar of NK Istra 1961, 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
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Honest Ahanor Atalanta BC | 18 | 8 | €25.0M | €44.7M | +44% |
| #2 | Ramiz Hamouda Birmingham Legion FC | 18 | 8 | €350K | €625K | +44% |
| #3 | Raul Kumar NK Istra 1961 | 18 | 8 | €350K | €625K | +44% |
| #4 | Brad Manguelle Jong Genk | 18 | 8 | €600K | €1.1M | +44% |
| #5 | Vladyslav Zakharchenko Dynamo Kyiv | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #6 | Mathys Angély VfL Wolfsburg | 19 | 7 | €600K | €997K | +40% |
| #7 | Gonçalo Oliveira SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €2.0M | €3.3M | +40% |
| #8 | Filipe Sousa FC Porto U19 | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #9 | Giovanni Leoni Liverpool FC | 19 | 7 | €25.0M | €41.5M | +40% |
| #10 | Amara Nallo Liverpool FC U21 | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #11 | Jan Leszczyński Legia Warszawa | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #12 | Krzysztof Falowski LKS Lodz | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #13 | Vasco Santos UD Oliveirense | 19 | 7 | €600K | €997K | +40% |
| #14 | Wojciech Mońka Lech Poznan | 19 | 7 | €1.5M | €2.5M | +40% |
| #15 | Joane Gadou Red Bull Salzburg | 19 | 7 | €12.0M | €19.9M | +40% |
| #16 | Ayden Heaven Manchester United | 19 | 7 | €10.0M | €16.6M | +40% |
| #17 | Ivan Cvetko NK Rudes | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #18 | Yoni Gomis SK Beveren | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #19 | Vitor Reis Girona FC | 20 | 6 | €30.0M | €46.4M | +35% |
| #20 | Luka Callø Aarhus Fremad | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Atalanta BC's Honest Ahanor has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Honest Ahanor has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Jong Genk's Brad Manguelle with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Ramiz Hamouda of Birmingham Legion FC with a 68.9 RAU (23% 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 | Honest Ahanor Atalanta BC | €30.9M | €26.6M-35.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Brad Manguelle Jong Genk | €741K | €639K-843K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Ramiz Hamouda Birmingham Legion FC | €432K | €373K-492K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #4 | Raul Kumar NK Istra 1961 | €432K | €373K-492K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Mathys Angély VfL Wolfsburg | €714K | €616K-813K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #6 | Jan Leszczyński Legia Warszawa | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #7 | Vasco Santos UD Oliveirense | €714K | €616K-813K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #8 | Vladyslav Zakharchenko Dynamo Kyiv | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #9 | Gonçalo Oliveira SL Benfica B | €2.4M | €2.1M-2.7M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Filipe Sousa FC Porto U19 | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Amara Nallo Liverpool FC U21 | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Krzysztof Falowski LKS Lodz | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Ayden Heaven Manchester United | €11.9M | €10.3M-13.6M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Wojciech Mońka Lech Poznan | €1.8M | €1.5M-2.0M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Joane Gadou Red Bull Salzburg | €14.3M | €12.3M-16.3M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Giovanni Leoni Liverpool FC | €29.8M | €25.7M-33.9M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Cristhian Mosquera Arsenal FC | €40.2M | €34.6M-45.7M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #18 | Luka Callø Aarhus Fremad | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #19 | Dominik Szala Górnik Zabrze | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | David Galiatsos Panetolikos GFS | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
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 centre-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)
FC Cincinnati's Gilberto Flores in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-12.7%. That means Levi Colwill captures 67.5% of total market value while representing only 80.3% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is CA Boca Juniors's Lautaro Di Lollo with a +-12.7% ASC (67.5% value share vs 80.3% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Vladislav Krasovskiy of Stal Rzeszow with a +-12.7% ASC (67.5% value vs 80.3% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-12.7% ASC means the player captures -12.7% 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 | Gilberto Flores FC Cincinnati | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #2 | Lautaro Di Lollo CA Boca Juniors | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #3 | Vladislav Krasovskiy Stal Rzeszow | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #4 | Yevgeniy Skyba MFK Karvina | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #5 | Taras Mykhavko Dynamo Kyiv | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #6 | Bi Abdoul Kader Yameogo Club NXT | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #7 | Emmanuel Adegboyega Rotherham United | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #8 | Olwethu Makhanya Philadelphia Union | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #9 | Benjamin Fredrick FCV Dender EH | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #10 | Emmanuel Biumla Angers SCO | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #11 | Lourenço Leixões SC | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #12 | José Sampaio FC Vizela | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #13 | Bruno Faria Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #14 | Diego Arroyo Shakhtar Donetsk | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #15 | Ousmane Diao FC Midtjylland | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #16 | Semeu Commey Leixões SC | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #17 | Tiago Gabriel US Lecce | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #18 | Christ Makosso Oxford United | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #19 | Malcolm Jeng Feyenoord Rotterdam | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
| #20 | Abdoul Koné Stade Reims | 21-23 | 67.5% | 80.3% | -12.7% |
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: 16 immediate targets, 141 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
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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 €550K. 0 undervalued, 23 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yusuf Akçiçek Al-Hilal SFC | €16.0M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Abdoul Koné Stade Reims | €5.0M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Taha Altıkardeş Göztepe | €5.0M | €600K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Lautaro Di Lollo CA Boca Juniors | €6.0M | €600K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Vladislav Krasovskiy Stal Rzeszow | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Bi Abdoul Kader Yameogo Club NXT | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Vadim Karpov Shinnik Yaroslavl | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Reece Welch Everton FC U21 | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Bartosz Farbiszewski Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Logi Hrafn Róbertsson NK Istra 1961 | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Maksymilian Pingot LKS Lodz | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Athanasios Prodromitis Athens Kallithea | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Christopher Nwaeze Zorya Lugansk | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Nikita Bozov Shinnik Yaroslavl | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Diegão FC Paços de Ferreira | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Kenan Toibibou NK Bravo | €250K | €600K | -0.64 | Good Value |
Juma Bah OGC Nice | €7.0M | €600K | -0.60 | Good Value |
Bruno Faria Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €275K | €600K | -0.59 | Good Value |
Stefano Piccinini SS Monopoli 1966 | €275K | €600K | -0.59 | Good Value |
David Galiatsos Panetolikos GFS | €250K | €600K | -0.56 | Good Value |