Best U23 Young Midfielders in the World
243 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Midfielders in the World (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: World Young Midfielders 2024-25
Our database tracked 243 World Young Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 213 clubs with a combined market value of €1.1B. The average market value for World Young Midfielders was €4.4M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young midfielder in the World was Elliot Anderson, worth €60.0M and played for Nottingham Forest at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €46.0M in market value, including Eduardo Camavinga and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Ayyoub Bouaddi (18 years, LOSC Lille, €40.0M), while the oldest was Elliot Anderson (23 years, Nottingham Forest, €60.0M). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 243 Young 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 Midfielders remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2024-25 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.
Explore Market Size by Position in World
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all World Young Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 213 clubs with €1.1B combined value.
Age Distribution: World Young Midfielders
The World CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (197 players, 81% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €775.6M, averaging €3.9M per player.
Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (46 players)
21-23 Years (197 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 25 Young Midfielders (10% of players) control €715.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the World CM pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: World Young Midfielders
Among 213 World clubs, Nottingham Forest leads with 1 Young Midfielders worth €60.0M (averaging €60.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 5% of tracked Young Midfielders.
Nottingham Forest (1 Young Midfielders)
Real Madrid (1 Young Midfielders)
RB Leipzig (2 Young Midfielders)
RC Strasbourg Alsace (3 Young Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest • 23 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.9M
88.6
Eduardo Camavinga
Real Madrid • 23 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €55.7M
79.1
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LOSC Lille • 18 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €51.4M
72.9
Tom Bischof
Bayern Munich • 20 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €47.7M
71.2
Senny Mayulu
Paris Saint-Germain • 20 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €47.7M
71.2
Kobbie Mainoo
Manchester United • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
70.4
Andrey Santos
Chelsea FC • 22 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.1M
69.8
Mateus Fernandes
West Ham United • 21 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €36.7M
61.9
Habib Diarra
Sunderland AFC • 22 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €35.3M
61.6
Mikel Jauregizar
Athletic Bilbao • 22 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
56.0
Yasin Ayari
Brighton & Hove Albion • 22 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
56.0
Assan Ouédraogo
RB Leipzig • 20 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €32.1M
54.2
Carney Chukwuemeka
Borussia Dortmund • 22 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €26.5M
50.9
Yegor Yarmolyuk
Brentford FC • 22 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €26.5M
50.9
Valentín Barco
RC Strasbourg Alsace • 21 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.6M
50.9
Christos Mouzakitis
Olympiacos Piraeus • 19 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €29.8M
50.8
Kees Smit
AZ Alkmaar • 20 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €25.2M
47.3
Matvey Kislyak
CSKA Moscow • 20 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €22.9M
45.1
Yunus Musah
Atalanta BC • 23 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.3M
44.2
Luciano Valente
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 22 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.1M
43.5
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)
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 75.00×. That means Elliot Anderson is valued 75.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, who is 23 years old, with a 62.50× PPVE. Third is Andrey Santos of Chelsea FC, who is 22 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 75.00× means the player is worth 7400% 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 | Elliot Anderson Nottingham Forest | 23 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €800K | 75.00× |
| #2 | Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | 23 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €800K | 62.50× |
| #3 | Andrey Santos Chelsea FC | 22 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €800K | 50.00× |
| #4 | Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €800K | 50.00× |
| #5 | Ayyoub Bouaddi LOSC Lille | 18 | U21 | €40.0M | €1.0M | 40.00× |
| #6 | Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | 20 | U21 | €40.0M | €1.0M | 40.00× |
| #7 | Habib Diarra Sunderland AFC | 22 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €800K | 40.00× |
| #8 | Mateus Fernandes West Ham United | 21 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €800K | 40.00× |
| #9 | Senny Mayulu Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | U21 | €40.0M | €1.0M | 40.00× |
| #10 | Yasin Ayari Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €800K | 37.50× |
| #11 | Mikel Jauregizar Athletic Bilbao | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €800K | 37.50× |
| #12 | Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €800K | 31.25× |
| #13 | Yegor Yarmolyuk Brentford FC | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €800K | 31.25× |
| #14 | Valentín Barco RC Strasbourg Alsace | 21 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €800K | 31.25× |
| #15 | Assan Ouédraogo RB Leipzig | 20 | U21 | €28.0M | €1.0M | 28.00× |
| #16 | Christos Mouzakitis Olympiacos Piraeus | 19 | U21 | €25.0M | €1.0M | 25.00× |
| #17 | Yunus Musah Atalanta BC | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €800K | 22.50× |
| #18 | Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €800K | 22.50× |
| #19 | Ezechiel Banzuzi RB Leipzig | 21 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €800K | 22.50× |
| #20 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 20 | U21 | €22.0M | €1.0M | 22.00× |
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)
Liverpool FC's Trey Nyoni at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Trey Nyoni is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Wisla Plock's Dominik Sarapata, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Bernardo Lima of FC Porto U19, 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 | Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC | 18 | 8 | €6.0M | €10.7M | +44% |
| #2 | Dominik Sarapata Wisla Plock | 18 | 8 | €3.0M | €5.4M | +44% |
| #3 | Bernardo Lima FC Porto U19 | 18 | 8 | €800K | €1.4M | +44% |
| #4 | Máximo Carrizo New York City FC | 18 | 8 | €400K | €715K | +44% |
| #5 | Ayyoub Bouaddi LOSC Lille | 18 | 8 | €40.0M | €71.5M | +44% |
| #6 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €1.0M | €1.8M | +44% |
| #7 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #8 | Jonathan Shore New York City FC | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #9 | Valdemar Møller Aalborg BK | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #10 | Rocco Di Vico US Salernitana 1919 | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #11 | Yaroslav Shevchenko Kryvbas Kryvyi Rig | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #12 | Alessandro Berretta AS Giana Erminio | 19 | 7 | €350K | €582K | +40% |
| #13 | Lennon Miller Udinese Calcio | 19 | 7 | €8.0M | €13.3M | +40% |
| #14 | Christos Mouzakitis Olympiacos Piraeus | 19 | 7 | €25.0M | €41.5M | +40% |
| #15 | Tiago Freitas SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €550K | €914K | +40% |
| #16 | Kirill Simonov Fakel Voronezh | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #17 | Jhojan Arce CA Nacional Potosí | 20 | 6 | €375K | €580K | +35% |
| #18 | João Teixeira FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €750K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #19 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 20 | 6 | €22.0M | €34.0M | +35% |
| #20 | Laurits Pedersen Randers FC | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
LOSC Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 80.4. That means Ayyoub Bouaddi has 29% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Liverpool FC's Trey Nyoni with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Dominik Sarapata of Wisla Plock 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 80.4 means the upside is 80.4× 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 | Ayyoub Bouaddi LOSC Lille | €51.4M | €44.3M-58.5M | +29% | 80.4 |
| #2 | Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC | €7.4M | €6.4M-8.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Dominik Sarapata Wisla Plock | €3.7M | €3.2M-4.2M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #4 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Bernardo Lima FC Porto U19 | €988K | €852K-1.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #6 | Máximo Carrizo New York City FC | €494K | €426K-562K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #7 | Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | €47.7M | €41.1M-54.3M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #8 | Senny Mayulu Paris Saint-Germain | €47.7M | €41.1M-54.3M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #9 | Valdemar Møller Aalborg BK | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Alessandro Berretta AS Giana Erminio | €417K | €359K-474K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Jonathan Shore New York City FC | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Rocco Di Vico US Salernitana 1919 | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Lennon Miller Udinese Calcio | €9.5M | €8.2M-10.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Tiago Freitas SL Benfica B | €655K | €565K-745K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Yaroslav Shevchenko Kryvbas Kryvyi Rig | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Christos Mouzakitis Olympiacos Piraeus | €29.8M | €25.7M-33.9M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #18 | Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #19 | Mateus Fernandes West Ham United | €36.7M | €31.7M-41.8M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #20 | Viktor Tsukanov Shakhtar Donetsk | €573K | €494K-652K | +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 midfielder 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)
SL Benfica B's Federico Coletta in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +9.0%. That means Ayyoub Bouaddi captures 28.0% of total market value while representing only 18.9% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is RC Strasbourg Alsace's Mathis Amougou with a +9.0% ASC (28.0% value share vs 18.9% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Kirill Simonov of Fakel Voronezh with a +9.0% ASC (28.0% value vs 18.9% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +9.0% ASC means the player captures 9.0% 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 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #2 | Mathis Amougou RC Strasbourg Alsace | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #3 | Kirill Simonov Fakel Voronezh | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #4 | Jonathan Shore New York City FC | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #5 | Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #6 | Mads Bomholt Rosenborg BK | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #7 | Viktor Tsukanov Shakhtar Donetsk | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #8 | Jeevan Badwal Vancouver Whitecaps FC | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #9 | Dominik Sarapata Wisla Plock | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #10 | Bernardo Lima FC Porto U19 | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #11 | Villum Berthelsen FC Nordsjaelland | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #12 | Miguel Vegas Caracas FC | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #13 | Ayyoub Bouaddi LOSC Lille | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #14 | Mauricio Amaro Defensor Sporting Club | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #15 | Nilton Ramirez Club Juan Pablo II College | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #16 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #17 | Samir El Mourabet RC Strasbourg Alsace | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #18 | Valdemar Møller Aalborg BK | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #19 | Mohamed Cherif Haidara Sönderjyske Fodbold | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
| #20 | Rocco Di Vico US Salernitana 1919 | U21 | 28.0% | 18.9% | +9.0% |
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: 17 immediate targets, 226 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - 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 €400K. 0 undervalued, 22 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
İsak Vural Pisa Sporting Club | €5.0M | €800K | -1.50 | Good Value |
Valentin Atangana Al-Ahli SFC | €15.0M | €800K | -1.40 | Good Value |
Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC | €6.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | €50.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Cher Ndour ACF Fiorentina | €5.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Jack McGlynn Houston Dynamo FC | €5.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | €5.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Riccardo Arboscello Novara FC | €225K | €800K | -0.50 | Good Value |
Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | €6.0M | €800K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Jens Castrop Borussia Mönchengladbach | €6.0M | €800K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Metinho FC Basel 1893 | €6.0M | €800K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Rocco Di Vico US Salernitana 1919 | €250K | €800K | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Gökdeniz Gürpüz Galatasaray | €250K | €800K | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Théo Hansen Hobro IK | €250K | €800K | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Mamadou Sangaré RC Lens | €15.0M | €800K | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Arthur Atta Udinese Calcio | €15.0M | €800K | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Miguel Vegas Caracas FC | €275K | €800K | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Matvey Kislyak CSKA Moscow | €20.0M | €800K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Valdemar Møller Aalborg BK | €300K | €800K | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Issa Doumbia Venezia FC | €6.5M | €800K | -0.38 | Fair Value |