Best U23 Young Midfielders in the World
213 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 2026-27
Our database tracked 213 World Young Midfielders in the 2026-27 season, representing 188 clubs with a combined market value of €1.0B. The average market value for World Young Midfielders was €4.9M, 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 213 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 2026-27 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 188 clubs with €1.0B 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 (184 players, 86% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €793.0M, averaging €4.3M per player.
Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (29 players)
21-23 Years (184 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 22 Young Midfielders (10% of players) control €676.0M
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 188 World clubs, Nottingham Forest leads with 1 Young Midfielders worth €60.0M (averaging €60.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 7% of tracked Young Midfielders.
Nottingham Forest (1 Young Midfielders)
Sunderland AFC (2 Young Midfielders)
Real Madrid (1 Young Midfielders)
RB Leipzig (2 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
Noah Sadiki
Sunderland AFC • 21 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.6M
50.9
Valentín Barco
RC Strasbourg Alsace • 21 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.6M
50.9
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
Andy Diouf
Inter Milan • 23 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.3M
44.2
Yunus Musah
Atalanta BC • 23 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.3M
44.2
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)
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 70.59×. That means Elliot Anderson is valued 70.59× 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 58.82× PPVE. Third is Andrey Santos of Chelsea FC, who is 22 years old with a 47.06× 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 70.59× means the player is worth 6959% 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 | €850K | 70.59× |
| #2 | Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | 23 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €850K | 58.82× |
| #3 | Andrey Santos Chelsea FC | 22 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €850K | 47.06× |
| #4 | Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €850K | 47.06× |
| #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 | Senny Mayulu Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | U21 | €40.0M | €1.0M | 40.00× |
| #8 | Habib Diarra Sunderland AFC | 22 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €850K | 37.65× |
| #9 | Mateus Fernandes West Ham United | 21 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €850K | 37.65× |
| #10 | Yasin Ayari Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €850K | 35.29× |
| #11 | Mikel Jauregizar Athletic Bilbao | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €850K | 35.29× |
| #12 | Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €850K | 29.41× |
| #13 | Yegor Yarmolyuk Brentford FC | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €850K | 29.41× |
| #14 | Noah Sadiki Sunderland AFC | 21 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €850K | 29.41× |
| #15 | Valentín Barco RC Strasbourg Alsace | 21 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €850K | 29.41× |
| #16 | Assan Ouédraogo RB Leipzig | 20 | U21 | €28.0M | €1.0M | 28.00× |
| #17 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 20 | U21 | €22.0M | €1.0M | 22.00× |
| #18 | Yunus Musah Atalanta BC | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €850K | 21.18× |
| #19 | Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €850K | 21.18× |
| #20 | Andy Diouf Inter Milan | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €850K | 21.18× |
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 | Valdemar Møller Aalborg BK | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #9 | Rocco Di Vico US Salernitana 1919 | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #10 | Yaroslav Shevchenko Kryvbas Kryvyi Rig | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #11 | Alessandro Berretta AS Giana Erminio | 19 | 7 | €350K | €582K | +40% |
| #12 | Lennon Miller Udinese Calcio | 19 | 7 | €8.0M | €13.3M | +40% |
| #13 | João Teixeira FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €750K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #14 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 20 | 6 | €22.0M | €34.0M | +35% |
| #15 | Mathis Amougou RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | 6 | €10.0M | €15.5M | +35% |
| #16 | Samir El Mourabet RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | 6 | €8.0M | €12.4M | +35% |
| #17 | Mohamed Cherif Haidara Sönderjyske Fodbold | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #18 | Matvey Kislyak CSKA Moscow | 20 | 6 | €20.0M | €30.9M | +35% |
| #19 | Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | 20 | 6 | €40.0M | €61.8M | +35% |
| #20 | Kjell Wätjen VfL Bochum | 20 | 6 | €3.5M | €5.4M | +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 | Rocco Di Vico US Salernitana 1919 | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Lennon Miller Udinese Calcio | €9.5M | €8.2M-10.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Yaroslav Shevchenko Kryvbas Kryvyi Rig | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #16 | Mateus Fernandes West Ham United | €36.7M | €31.7M-41.8M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #17 | Samir El Mourabet RC Strasbourg Alsace | €9.2M | €7.9M-10.4M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #18 | Mohamed Cherif Haidara Sönderjyske Fodbold | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #19 | Gökdeniz Gürpüz Galatasaray | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | Obed Vargas Seattle Sounders FC | €9.2M | €7.9M-10.4M | +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)
Club Atlético Platense's Pablo Ferreira in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-10.1%. That means Elliot Anderson captures 76.3% of total market value while representing only 86.4% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Deportes Tolima's Élan Ricardo with a +-10.1% ASC (76.3% value share vs 86.4% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Brandon Téllez of CD Tapatío with a +-10.1% ASC (76.3% value vs 86.4% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-10.1% ASC means the player captures -10.1% 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 | Pablo Ferreira Club Atlético Platense | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #2 | Élan Ricardo Deportes Tolima | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #3 | Brandon Téllez CD Tapatío | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #4 | Markus Cimermancic Toronto FC | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #5 | Sebastián Quintana Sportivo Luqueño | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #6 | Ramiro Peralta CA Juventud | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #7 | Jhojan Torres Independiente Santa Fe | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #8 | Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #9 | Milan Smits De Graafschap Doetinchem | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #10 | Felipe Chiappini CA River Plate Montevideo | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #11 | Gustavo Charrupí Atlético Bucaramanga | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #12 | Lionel Verde CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #13 | Jabes Saralegui Club Atlético Tigre | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #14 | Anderson Brum Tacuarembó FC | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #15 | Rafel Bauzà CD Mirandés | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #16 | Issiaga Camara IF Brommapojkarna | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #17 | Tobías Leiva AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #18 | Hosei Kijima D.C. United | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #19 | Maximiliano Meléndez CA Chacarita Juniors | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
| #20 | Jeremy Chacón Deportivo Cuenca | 21-23 | 76.3% | 86.4% | -10.1% |
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: 14 immediate targets, 199 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 €500K. 0 undervalued, 20 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | €50.0M | €900K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Riccardo Arboscello Novara FC | €225K | €900K | -0.81 | Good Value |
Rocco Di Vico US Salernitana 1919 | €250K | €900K | -0.77 | Good Value |
Gökdeniz Gürpüz Galatasaray | €250K | €900K | -0.77 | Good Value |
Valdemar Møller Aalborg BK | €300K | €900K | -0.69 | Good Value |
Alessandro Berretta AS Giana Erminio | €350K | €900K | -0.62 | Good Value |
Yaroslav Shevchenko Kryvbas Kryvyi Rig | €400K | €900K | -0.54 | Good Value |
Jonatan Lindekilde FC Fredericia | €400K | €900K | -0.54 | Good Value |
Máximo Carrizo New York City FC | €400K | €900K | -0.54 | Good Value |
Cher Ndour ACF Fiorentina | €5.0M | €900K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Kamiel Van De Perre Union Saint-Gilloise | €5.0M | €900K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Jack McGlynn Houston Dynamo FC | €5.0M | €900K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | €5.0M | €900K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Quinn Sullivan Philadelphia Union | €5.0M | €900K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Mamadou Sangaré RC Lens | €15.0M | €900K | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Mohamed Cherif Haidara Sönderjyske Fodbold | €500K | €900K | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Matt Dibley-Dias Fulham FC U21 | €225K | €900K | -0.36 | Fair Value |
Lautaro Villegas CA Banfield | €225K | €900K | -0.36 | Fair Value |
Marcelo Somoya Club Independiente Petrolero | €225K | €900K | -0.36 | Fair Value |
Pablo Ferreira Club Atlético Platense | €250K | €900K | -0.33 | Fair Value |