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Under 23 · World · 2026-27

Best U23 Young Midfielders in the World

166 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Best Young Midfielders in the World (Jul 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

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Age: 18–40
€0M–€200M
Showing 164 of 166

Player Rankings

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

#1

Pedri

FC Barcelona23 years old

69.2M

80.0M

+15.6%

77.6M100.7M

Expected: €89.1M

95.5

#2

João Neves

Paris Saint-Germain21 years old

95.1M

110.0M

+15.6%

107.4M145.1M

Expected: €126.2M

93.3

#3

Elliot Anderson

Nottingham Forest23 years old

51.9M

60.0M

+15.6%

58.2M75.6M

Expected: €66.9M

88.6

#4

Pablo Barrios

Atlético de Madrid23 years old

51.9M

60.0M

+15.6%

58.2M75.6M

Expected: €66.9M

88.6

#5

Warren Zaïre-Emery

Paris Saint-Germain20 years old

43.2M

50.0M

+15.6%

50.7M68.6M

Expected: €59.7M

82.2

#6

Eduardo Camavinga

Real Madrid23 years old

43.2M

50.0M

+15.6%

48.5M63.0M

Expected: €55.7M

79.1

#7

Lucas Bergvall

Tottenham Hotspur20 years old

34.6M

40.0M

+15.6%

40.6M54.9M

Expected: €47.7M

71.0

#8

Gavi

FC Barcelona21 years old

34.6M

40.0M

+15.6%

39.0M52.8M

Expected: €45.9M

70.4

#9

Pape Matar Sarr

Tottenham Hotspur23 years old

30.3M

35.0M

+15.6%

33.9M44.1M

Expected: €39.0M

64.3

#10

Petar Sučić

Inter Milan22 years old

25.9M

30.0M

+15.6%

27.6M35.9M

Expected: €31.8M

56.0

#11

Jobe Bellingham

Borussia Dortmund20 years old

21.6M

25.0M

+15.6%

24.4M33.0M

Expected: €28.7M

50.9

#12

Carney Chukwuemeka

Borussia Dortmund22 years old

21.6M

25.0M

+15.6%

23.0M29.9M

Expected: €26.5M

50.9

#13

Nathan De Cat

RSC Anderlecht18 years old

14.7M

17.0M

+15.6%

17.9M24.1M

Expected: €21.0M

41.4

#14

Djaoui Cissé

Stade Rennais FC22 years old

13.0M

15.0M

+15.6%

13.8M17.9M

Expected: €15.9M

40.8

#15

Malick Yalcouyé

Brighton & Hove Albion20 years old

12.1M

14.0M

+15.6%

13.7M18.5M

Expected: €16.1M

38.8

#16

Tim Iroegbunam

Everton FC23 years old

10.4M

12.0M

+15.6%

11.2M14.5M

Expected: €12.8M

38.4

#17

Niccolò Pisilli

Associazione Sportiva Roma21 years old

10.4M

12.0M

+15.6%

11.3M15.2M

Expected: €13.2M

37.2

#18

Arne Engels

Celtic FC22 years old

8.6M

10.0M

+15.6%

9.2M12.0M

Expected: €10.6M

31.8

#19

Hugo Sotelo

Celta de Vigo22 years old

7.8M

9.0M

+15.6%

8.3M10.8M

Expected: €9.5M

31.1

#20

Mathias Delorge

KAA Gent21 years old

7.8M

9.0M

+15.6%

8.4M11.4M

Expected: €9.9M

30.1

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Market Intelligence

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Players Tracked

Age Distribution: World Young Midfielders

The World CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (135 players, 82% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €696.5M, averaging €5.2M per player.

U21 years29 players (18%)
176.1MAvg: €6.1M
Top player: Warren Zaïre-Emery (€50.0M)
21-23 years135 players (82%)
696.5MAvg: €5.2M
Top player: João Neves (€110.0M)

Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (29 players)

1. Warren Zaïre-Emery(20yo)
50.0M
2. Lucas Bergvall(20yo)
40.0M
3. Jobe Bellingham(20yo)
25.0M
4. Nathan De Cat(18yo)
17.0M
5. Malick Yalcouyé(20yo)
14.0M

21-23 Years (135 players)

1. Pedri(23yo)
80.0M
2. João Neves(21yo)
110.0M
3. Elliot Anderson(23yo)
60.0M
4. Pablo Barrios(23yo)
60.0M
5. Eduardo Camavinga(23yo)
50.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

77%of market value

The top 17 Young Midfielders (10% of players) control €675.0M

1. Pedri80.0M
2. João Neves110.0M
3. Elliot Anderson60.0M
4. Pablo Barrios60.0M
5. Warren Zaïre-Emery50.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)6 players (4%)
410.0M
Premium (€30-50M)4 players (2%)
145.0M
High (€15-30M)4 players (2%)
82.0M
Mid (€5-15M)14 players (9%)
120.0M
Emerging (<€5M)136 players (83%)
115.6M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 4% of the World CM pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. Pedri
FC Barcelona80.0M
2. João Neves
Paris Saint-Germain110.0M
3. Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest60.0M
4. Pablo Barrios
Atlético de Madrid60.0M
5. Warren Zaïre-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain50.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Lucas Bergvall
Tottenham Hotspur40.0M
2. Gavi
FC Barcelona40.0M
3. Pape Matar Sarr
Tottenham Hotspur35.0M
4. Petar Sučić
Inter Milan30.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Jobe Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund25.0M
2. Carney Chukwuemeka
Borussia Dortmund25.0M
3. Nathan De Cat
RSC Anderlecht17.0M
4. Djaoui Cissé
Stade Rennais FC15.0M

Club Distribution: World Young Midfielders

Among 129 World clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 2 Young Midfielders worth €160.0M (averaging €80.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 14% of tracked Young Midfielders.

#1
Paris Saint-Germain
2 players • €160.0M
#2
FC Barcelona
4 players • €123.5M
#3
Tottenham Hotspur
3 players • €75.5M
#4
Nottingham Forest
2 players • €60.3M
#5
Atlético de Madrid
2 players • €60.3M
#6
Real Madrid
1 players • €50.0M
#7
Borussia Dortmund
2 players • €50.0M
#8
Inter Milan
3 players • €33.7M
#9
Stade Rennais FC
2 players • €23.0M
#10
RSC Anderlecht
2 players • €17.4M

Paris Saint-Germain (2 Young Midfielders)

João Neves(21yo)
110.0M
Warren Zaïre-Emery(20yo)
50.0M

FC Barcelona (4 Young Midfielders)

Pedri(23yo)
80.0M
Gavi(21yo)
40.0M
Guille Fernández(18yo)
3.0M
Aleix Garrido(22yo)
500K

Tottenham Hotspur (3 Young Midfielders)

Lucas Bergvall(20yo)
40.0M
Pape Matar Sarr(23yo)
35.0M
Callum Olusesi(19yo)
500K

Nottingham Forest (2 Young Midfielders)

Elliot Anderson(23yo)
60.0M
Oliver Hammond(23yo)
250K

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)

Paris Saint-Germain's João Neves at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 157.14×. That means João Neves is valued 157.14× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is FC Barcelona's Pedri, who is 23 years old, with a 114.29× PPVE. Third is Warren Zaïre-Emery of Paris Saint-Germain, who is 20 years old with a 100.00× 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 157.14× means the player is worth 15614% more than typical players their age-making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

João NevesParis Saint-Germain
21-23 • 21yo157.14×
€110.0M • 15614% above median
PedriFC Barcelona
21-23 • 23yo114.29×
€80.0M • 11329% above median
Warren Zaïre-EmeryParis Saint-Germain
U21 • 20yo100.00×
€50.0M • 9900% above median
Elliot AndersonNottingham Forest
21-23 • 23yo85.71×
€60.0M • 8471% above median
Pablo BarriosAtlético de Madrid
21-23 • 23yo85.71×
€60.0M • 8471% above median
Lucas BergvallTottenham Hotspur
U21 • 20yo80.00×
€40.0M • 7900% above median
Eduardo CamavingaReal Madrid
21-23 • 23yo71.43×
€50.0M • 7043% above median
GaviFC Barcelona
21-23 • 21yo57.14×
€40.0M • 5614% above median
Pape Matar SarrTottenham Hotspur
21-23 • 23yo50.00×
€35.0M • 4900% above median
Jobe BellinghamBorussia Dortmund
U21 • 20yo50.00×
€25.0M • 4900% above median
Petar SučićInter Milan
21-23 • 22yo42.86×
€30.0M • 4186% above median
Carney ChukwuemekaBorussia Dortmund
21-23 • 22yo35.71×
€25.0M • 3471% above median
Nathan De CatRSC Anderlecht
U21 • 18yo34.00×
€17.0M • 3300% above median
Malick YalcouyéBrighton & Hove Albion
U21 • 20yo28.00×
€14.0M • 2700% above median
Djaoui CisséStade Rennais FC
21-23 • 22yo21.43×
€15.0M • 2043% above median
RankPlayerAgeBracketCurrent ValueBracket MedianPPVE
#1
João Neves
Paris Saint-Germain
2121-23110.0M700K157.14×
#2
Pedri
FC Barcelona
2321-2380.0M700K114.29×
#3
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain
20U2150.0M500K100.00×
#4
Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest
2321-2360.0M700K85.71×
#5
Pablo Barrios
Atlético de Madrid
2321-2360.0M700K85.71×
#6
Lucas Bergvall
Tottenham Hotspur
20U2140.0M500K80.00×
#7
Eduardo Camavinga
Real Madrid
2321-2350.0M700K71.43×
#8
Gavi
FC Barcelona
2121-2340.0M700K57.14×
#9
Pape Matar Sarr
Tottenham Hotspur
2321-2335.0M700K50.00×
#10
Jobe Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund
20U2125.0M500K50.00×
#11
Petar Sučić
Inter Milan
2221-2330.0M700K42.86×
#12
Carney Chukwuemeka
Borussia Dortmund
2221-2325.0M700K35.71×
#13
Nathan De Cat
RSC Anderlecht
18U2117.0M500K34.00×
#14
Malick Yalcouyé
Brighton & Hove Albion
20U2114.0M500K28.00×
#15
Djaoui Cissé
Stade Rennais FC
2221-2315.0M700K21.43×
#16
Tim Iroegbunam
Everton FC
2321-2312.0M700K17.14×
#17
Niccolò Pisilli
Associazione Sportiva Roma
2121-2312.0M700K17.14×
#18
Samir El Mourabet
RC Strasbourg Alsace
20U218.0M500K16.00×
#19
Arne Engels
Celtic FC
2221-2310.0M700K14.29×
#20
Mathias Delorge
KAA Gent
2121-239.0M700K12.86×

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)

FC Barcelona's Guille Fernández at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Nathan De Cat is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is RSC Anderlecht's Nathan De Cat, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Sean Steur of Ajax Amsterdam, 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

Guille FernándezFC Barcelona
8yr to peak+44%
3.0M5.4M
Nathan De CatRSC Anderlecht
8yr to peak+44%
17.0M30.4M
Sean SteurAjax Amsterdam
8yr to peak+44%
700K1.3M
Sofus JohannesenFC Midtjylland
7yr to peak+40%
250K415K
Ben BrannanKilmarnock FC
7yr to peak+40%
400K665K
Harrison ArmstrongEverton FC
7yr to peak+40%
1.2M2.0M
Valdemar MøllerAalborg BK
7yr to peak+40%
300K499K
Ibrahim AlaniReal Valladolid CF
7yr to peak+40%
500K831K
Renato NhagaGalatasaray
7yr to peak+40%
1.0M1.7M
Callum OlusesiTottenham Hotspur
7yr to peak+40%
500K831K
Trey NyoniLiverpool FC
7yr to peak+40%
6.0M10.0M
Jhojan ArceCA Nacional Potosí
6yr to peak+35%
375K580K
Jan SalasRCD Mallorca
6yr to peak+35%
500K773K
Miguel VegasCaracas FC
6yr to peak+35%
275K425K
Samir El MourabetRC Strasbourg Alsace
6yr to peak+35%
8.0M12.4M
RankPlayerAgeYears to PeakCurrentPeak ForecastRPP %
#1
Guille Fernández
FC Barcelona
1883.0M5.4M+44%
#2
Nathan De Cat
RSC Anderlecht
18817.0M30.4M+44%
#3
Sean Steur
Ajax Amsterdam
188700K1.3M+44%
#4
Sofus Johannesen
FC Midtjylland
197250K415K+40%
#5
Ben Brannan
Kilmarnock FC
197400K665K+40%
#6
Harrison Armstrong
Everton FC
1971.2M2.0M+40%
#7
Valdemar Møller
Aalborg BK
197300K499K+40%
#8
Ibrahim Alani
Real Valladolid CF
197500K831K+40%
#9
Renato Nhaga
Galatasaray
1971.0M1.7M+40%
#10
Callum Olusesi
Tottenham Hotspur
197500K831K+40%
#11
Trey Nyoni
Liverpool FC
1976.0M10.0M+40%
#12
Jhojan Arce
CA Nacional Potosí
206375K580K+35%
#13
Jan Salas
RCD Mallorca
206500K773K+35%
#14
Miguel Vegas
Caracas FC
206275K425K+35%
#15
Samir El Mourabet
RC Strasbourg Alsace
2068.0M12.4M+35%
#16
Flavio Moya
Deportes Limache
206450K696K+35%
#17
Malick Yalcouyé
Brighton & Hove Albion
20614.0M21.6M+35%
#18
Mohamed Cherif Haidara
Sönderjyske Fodbold
206500K773K+35%
#19
Jobe Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund
20625.0M38.6M+35%
#20
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain
20650.0M77.3M+35%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

FC Barcelona's Guille Fernández has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 63.6. That means Guille Fernández has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Ajax Amsterdam's Sean Steur with a 63.6 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Nathan De Cat of RSC Anderlecht with a 63.6 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 63.6 means the upside is 63.6× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Guille FernándezFC Barcelona
23% / ±0%63.6
Range: €3.2M - €4.3M
Sean SteurAjax Amsterdam
23% / ±0%63.6
Range: €735K - €994K
Nathan De CatRSC Anderlecht
23% / ±0%63.6
Range: €17.9M - €24.1M
Warren Zaïre-EmeryParis Saint-Germain
19% / ±0%54.2
Range: €50.7M - €68.6M
Lucas BergvallTottenham Hotspur
19% / ±0%54.2
Range: €40.6M - €54.9M
Harrison ArmstrongEverton FC
19% / ±0%53.6
Range: €1.2M - €1.6M
Valdemar MøllerAalborg BK
19% / ±0%53.6
Range: €304K - €411K
Sofus JohannesenFC Midtjylland
19% / ±0%53.6
Range: €253K - €342K
Ibrahim AlaniReal Valladolid CF
19% / ±0%53.6
Range: €506K - €684K
Renato NhagaGalatasaray
19% / ±0%53.6
Range: €1.0M - €1.4M
Callum OlusesiTottenham Hotspur
19% / ±0%53.6
Range: €506K - €684K
Trey NyoniLiverpool FC
19% / ±0%53.6
Range: €6.1M - €8.2M
Ben BrannanKilmarnock FC
19% / ±0%53.6
Range: €405K - €547K
Flavio MoyaDeportes Limache
15% / ±0%46.3
Range: €445K - €587K
Nilton RamirezClub Juan Pablo II College
15% / ±0%46.3
Range: €321K - €424K
RankPlayerExpectedRangeUpside %RAU
#1
Guille Fernández
FC Barcelona
3.7M3.2M-4.3M+23%63.6
#2
Sean Steur
Ajax Amsterdam
864K735K-994K+23%63.6
#3
Nathan De Cat
RSC Anderlecht
21.0M17.9M-24.1M+23%63.6
#4
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain
59.7M50.7M-68.6M+19%54.2
#5
Lucas Bergvall
Tottenham Hotspur
47.7M40.6M-54.9M+19%54.2
#6
Harrison Armstrong
Everton FC
1.4M1.2M-1.6M+19%53.6
#7
Valdemar Møller
Aalborg BK
357K304K-411K+19%53.6
#8
Sofus Johannesen
FC Midtjylland
298K253K-342K+19%53.6
#9
Ibrahim Alani
Real Valladolid CF
595K506K-684K+19%53.6
#10
Renato Nhaga
Galatasaray
1.2M1.0M-1.4M+19%53.6
#11
Callum Olusesi
Tottenham Hotspur
595K506K-684K+19%53.6
#12
Trey Nyoni
Liverpool FC
7.1M6.1M-8.2M+19%53.6
#13
Ben Brannan
Kilmarnock FC
476K405K-547K+19%53.6
#14
Flavio Moya
Deportes Limache
516K445K-587K+15%46.3
#15
Nilton Ramirez
Club Juan Pablo II College
373K321K-424K+15%46.3
#16
Kener González
Internacional de Palmira
745K642K-848K+15%46.3
#17
Jhojan Arce
CA Nacional Potosí
430K371K-489K+15%46.3
#18
Miguel Vegas
Caracas FC
315K272K-359K+15%46.3
#19
Gavi
FC Barcelona
45.9M39.0M-52.8M+15%43.0
#20
João Neves
Paris Saint-Germain
126.2M107.4M-145.1M+15%43.0

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

164
Total Players
0.00
Avg Z-Score
0.00
RPI Score
Weak DepthStrong Depth
-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

João Neves+7.22
Pedri+5.15
Elliot Anderson+3.77
Pablo Barrios+3.77
Warren Zaïre-Emery+3.08

Lowest Z-Scores

Leonardo Di Tommaso-0.35
Marcelo Somoya-0.35
Franner López-0.35
Sofus Johannesen-0.35
Georgios Konstantakopoulos-0.35

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

FC Midtjylland's Sofus Johannesen in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +2.5%. That means Warren Zaïre-Emery captures 20.2% of total market value while representing only 17.7% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.

In second is KAA Gent's Tibe De Vlieger with a +2.5% ASC (20.2% value share vs 17.7% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Trey Nyoni of Liverpool FC with a +2.5% ASC (20.2% value vs 17.7% players in U21 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +2.5% ASC means the player captures 2.5% more market value than their numerical representation-indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.

Value Concentration by Player

Sofus JohannesenFC Midtjylland
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Tibe De VliegerKAA Gent
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Trey NyoniLiverpool FC
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Ben BrannanKilmarnock FC
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Guille FernándezFC Barcelona
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Jan SalasRCD Mallorca
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Miguel VegasCaracas FC
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Nathan De CatRSC Anderlecht
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Nilton RamirezClub Juan Pablo II College
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Harrison ArmstrongEverton FC
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Sean SteurAjax Amsterdam
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Anas TajaouartRSC Anderlecht
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Samir El MourabetRC Strasbourg Alsace
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Kener GonzálezInternacional de Palmira
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
Flavio MoyaDeportes Limache
U21+2.5%
20.2% value share / 17.7% player share
RankPlayerAge BracketValue SharePlayer ShareASC
#1
Sofus Johannesen
FC Midtjylland
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#2
Tibe De Vlieger
KAA Gent
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#3
Trey Nyoni
Liverpool FC
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#4
Ben Brannan
Kilmarnock FC
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#5
Guille Fernández
FC Barcelona
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#6
Jan Salas
RCD Mallorca
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#7
Miguel Vegas
Caracas FC
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#8
Nathan De Cat
RSC Anderlecht
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#9
Nilton Ramirez
Club Juan Pablo II College
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#10
Harrison Armstrong
Everton FC
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#11
Sean Steur
Ajax Amsterdam
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#12
Anas Tajaouart
RSC Anderlecht
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#13
Samir El Mourabet
RC Strasbourg Alsace
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#14
Kener González
Internacional de Palmira
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#15
Flavio Moya
Deportes Limache
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#16
Valdemar Møller
Aalborg BK
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#17
Malick Yalcouyé
Brighton & Hove Albion
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#18
Mohamed Cherif Haidara
Sönderjyske Fodbold
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#19
Ibrahim Alani
Real Valladolid CF
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%
#20
Jhojan Arce
CA Nacional Potosí
U2120.2%17.7%+2.5%

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: 13 immediate targets, 151 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.

BUY NOW - High Upside

Warren Zaïre-Emery
20yo • Paris Saint-Germain
50.0M
Lucas Bergvall
20yo • Tottenham Hotspur
40.0M
Nathan De Cat
18yo • RSC Anderlecht
17.0M
Trey Nyoni
19yo • Liverpool FC
6.0M
Guille Fernández
18yo • FC Barcelona
3.0M
Harrison Armstrong
19yo • Everton FC
1.2M
Renato Nhaga
19yo • Galatasaray
1.0M
Ibrahim Alani
19yo • Real Valladolid CF
500K
Callum Olusesi
19yo • Tottenham Hotspur
500K
Ben Brannan
19yo • Kilmarnock FC
400K
Valdemar Møller
19yo • Aalborg BK
300K
Sofus Johannesen
19yo • FC Midtjylland
250K
Sean Steur
18yo • Ajax Amsterdam
700K

WATCH LIST - High Upside

No players in this category

BUY NOW - Medium Upside

Pedri
23yo • FC Barcelona
80.0M
João Neves
21yo • Paris Saint-Germain
110.0M
Elliot Anderson
23yo • Nottingham Forest
60.0M
Pablo Barrios
23yo • Atlético de Madrid
60.0M
Eduardo Camavinga
23yo • Real Madrid
50.0M
Gavi
21yo • FC Barcelona
40.0M
Pape Matar Sarr
23yo • Tottenham Hotspur
35.0M
Petar Sučić
22yo • Inter Milan
30.0M
Jobe Bellingham
20yo • Borussia Dortmund
25.0M
Carney Chukwuemeka
22yo • Borussia Dortmund
25.0M
Djaoui Cissé
22yo • Stade Rennais FC
15.0M
Malick Yalcouyé
20yo • Brighton & Hove Albion
14.0M
Tim Iroegbunam
23yo • Everton FC
12.0M
Niccolò Pisilli
21yo • Associazione Sportiva Roma
12.0M
Arne Engels
22yo • Celtic FC
10.0M
Hugo Sotelo
22yo • Celta de Vigo
9.0M
Mathias Delorge
21yo • KAA Gent
9.0M
Mamadou Coulibaly
22yo • AS Monaco
8.0M
Jordan James
22yo • Stade Rennais FC
8.0M
Aster Vranckx
23yo • US Sassuolo
7.0M
Jacopo Fazzini
23yo • ACF Fiorentina
6.0M
Samir El Mourabet
20yo • RC Strasbourg Alsace
8.0M
Warren Bondo
22yo • US Cremonese
6.0M
Yassine Titraoui
22yo • Royal Charleroi Sporting Club
5.0M
Kian Fitz-Jim
23yo • Ajax Amsterdam
3.5M
Diego Rodrigues
21yo • SC Braga
4.5M
Ilaix Moriba
23yo • Celta de Vigo
3.0M
Alejandro Rego
23yo • Athletic Bilbao
3.0M
Zidane Iqbal
23yo • FC Utrecht
3.0M
Vasco Sousa
23yo • Moreirense FC
2.5M
Nectarios Triantis
23yo • Minnesota United FC
2.5M
Robert Wagner
23yo • FC St. Pauli
1.4M
Lewis Bate
23yo • Leeds United
1.2M
Casper Winther
23yo • Lyngby Boldklub
1.5M
Lyall Cameron
23yo • Aberdeen FC
1.5M
Mads Enggård
22yo • Molde Fotballklubb
2.5M
Darko Gyabi
22yo • Leeds United
2.0M
Alessandro Bianco
23yo • Panthessalonikios Athlitikos Omilos Konstantinoupoliton
1.2M
Christos Kourfalidis
23yo • Cagliari Calcio
800K
Kays Ruiz-Atil
23yo • AJ Auxerre
750K
Joseph Nonge
21yo • Kocaelispor
3.0M
Espen van Ee
23yo • FC Arouca
1.0M
Daouda Weidmann
23yo • FC Twente Enschede
1.0M
Luka Gagnidze
23yo • Granada CF
1.0M
Fabrizio Jara
23yo • Club Nacional Asunción
1.0M
Alex Robertson
23yo • Manchester City
500K
Taichi Fukui
22yo • FC Arouca
2.0M
Riccardo Pagano
21yo • Associazione Sportiva Roma
2.5M
Tom Hill
23yo • Liverpool FC
300K
Mohamed El Arouch
22yo • Olympique Lyon
1.5M
Jens Castrop
22yo • Borussia Mönchengladbach
1.5M
Ramiro Peralta
23yo • CA Juventud
750K
Diogo Nascimento
23yo • Olympiakos Syndesmos Filathlon Peiraios
700K
Fábio Matheus
23yo • Sport Club do Recife
650K
Luka Duric
23yo • TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
300K
Jon García
23yo • CA Osasuna
300K
Jeremy Chacón
23yo • Deportivo Cuenca
600K
Kgaogelo Chauke
23yo • Southampton FC
250K
Oliver Hammond
23yo • Nottingham Forest
250K
Gino Infantino
23yo • Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors
500K
Andrés Romero
23yo • CA Boston River
500K
Jeison Fuentealba
23yo • Universidad de Concepción
500K
Joel Silva
23yo • CD Nacional
400K
Zaur Tarba
23yo • Chernomorets Novorossijsk
400K
Yago Santos
23yo • América Futebol Clube (MG)
400K
Sebastián Quintana
23yo • Sportivo Luqueño
400K
Sofus Berger
23yo • Silkeborg IF
350K
Gustav Grubbe
23yo • Odense Boldklub
350K
Felipe Amaral
23yo • América Futebol Clube (MG)
350K
Jamir Berdecio
23yo • Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero
325K
Finlay Robertson
23yo • Dundee FC
300K
Sherzod Esanov
23yo • FC Buxoro
300K
Borel Tomandzoto
23yo • FK Polissya Zhytomyr
300K
Adrián Ascues
23yo • Deportivo Garcilaso
300K
Nicolás Wunsch
23yo • Defensor Sporting Club
300K
Alencar
23yo • Ferroviária
300K
Dehmaine Tabibou
21yo • FC Nantes
2.0M
Juan Magallanes
23yo • San Antonio Bulo Bulo
250K
Maicol Ruiz
23yo • Universidad Central de Venezuela
250K
Joaquín Fernández
23yo • Without Club
250K
Franner López
23yo • Carabobo FC
225K
John Patrick
22yo • Stade Reims
800K
Justin Kumi
22yo • US Sassuolo
800K
Mikel Jauregizar
22yo • Athletic Bilbao
800K
Agustín Soria
21yo • Al-Sadd SC
2.0M
Valdemar Byskov
21yo • FC Midtjylland
2.0M
Aleix Garrido
22yo • FC Barcelona
500K
Daniil Shantaliy
22yo • FC Rostov
900K
Lorenzo Ignacchiti
22yo • FC Empoli
600K
Luka Topalović
20yo • Inter Milan
2.5M
Peter Langhoff
22yo • Djurgårdens Idrottsförening
850K
Manu Bueno
21yo • Sevilla FC
1.5M
Dani Requena
22yo • Villarreal CF
400K
Luis Ledesma
22yo • CD Tapatío
650K
Matías Zepeda
22yo • Coquimbo Unido
600K
Thomas Claes
22yo • Zulte Waregem
600K
Pape Demba Diop
22yo • FC Toulouse
300K
Chaïm El Djebali
22yo • Olympique Lyon
300K
Aitor Gismera
22yo • Atlético de Madrid
250K
Ryan Finnigan
22yo • Southampton FC
250K
Samy Chouchane
22yo • Brighton & Hove Albion
250K
Charlie Webster
22yo • SC Heerenveen
500K
Oleg Fedor
22yo • Karpaty Lviv
500K
João Veloso
21yo • SL Benfica
1.5M
Lauge Sandgrav
21yo • Lyngby Boldklub
1.5M
Dave Kwakman
21yo • AZ Alkmaar
1.5M
Noah Mbamba
21yo • FCV Dender EH
1.5M
Thomas Berenbruch
21yo • Inter Milan
1.2M
Rocco Ascone
22yo • FC Nordsjaelland
400K
Léandre Kuavita
22yo • Standard Liège
400K
Maximiliano Meléndez
22yo • CA Chacarita Juniors
400K
Pablo Furtado
22yo • AMSD Atlético de Rafaela
350K
Aidan Denholm
22yo • Livingston FC
300K
Athanasios Karamanis
22yo • APS Atromitos Athinon
300K
Bastián Silva
22yo • CSD Colo-Colo U21
300K
Geo Almeida
22yo • SC Farense
250K
Gonçalo Nogueira
22yo • Vitória Guimarães SC
250K
Villads Westh
22yo • Silkeborg IF
250K
Felipe Chiappini
22yo • CA River Plate Montevideo
250K
Anderson Brum
22yo • Tacuarembó FC
250K
Harold Osorio
22yo • Alianza FC
250K
Marcelo Somoya
22yo • Club Independiente Petrolero
225K
Joseph Nduquidi
21yo • FC Metz
800K
Bobby Clark
21yo • Fußballclub Red Bull Salzburg
1.0M
Mauricio Amaro
21yo • Defensor Sporting Club
1.0M
Augusto Owusu
21yo • Juventus FC
700K
Luca Monticelli
21yo • Hellas Verona
600K
Gustav Fraulo
21yo • Lyngby Boldklub
850K
Marco Dalla Vecchia
21yo • Torino FC
500K
Naïm Byar
21yo • Bologna Football Club 1909
500K
Mathias Jensen
21yo • Bröndby IF
750K
Lionel Verde
21yo • Club Atlético Unión
700K
Daniel Gleiber
21yo • 1.FSV Mainz 05
300K
Jonas Harder
20yo • ACF Fiorentina
1.2M
Leonardo Di Tommaso
21yo • Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A.
225K
Teun Gijselhart
21yo • PEC Zwolle
400K
Roman Salenko
21yo • Zorya Lugansk
400K
Brandon Téllez
21yo • CD Tapatío
350K
Robbin Weijenberg
21yo • Go Ahead Eagles
250K
Georgios Konstantakopoulos
21yo • Athlitiki Enosi Kifisias
250K
Jan Salas
20yo • RCD Mallorca
500K
Kener González
20yo • Internacional de Palmira
650K
Mohamed Cherif Haidara
20yo • Sönderjyske Fodbold
500K
Flavio Moya
20yo • Deportes Limache
450K
Victor Froholdt
20yo • FC Porto
400K
Anas Tajaouart
20yo • RSC Anderlecht
400K
Tibe De Vlieger
20yo • KAA Gent
400K
Jhojan Arce
20yo • CA Nacional Potosí
375K
Nilton Ramirez
20yo • Club Juan Pablo II College
325K
Adam Claridge
20yo • Bröndby IF
300K
Miguel Vegas
20yo • Caracas FC
275K

PEAK Players

No players in this category

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 €60.0M. 0 undervalued, 21 premium.

Value Positioning vs Peers

Nathan De CatRSC Anderlecht
17.0M-1.00
Fair value
Djaoui CisséStade Rennais FC
15.0M-1.00
Fair value
Sofus JohannesenFC Midtjylland
250K-0.77
Fair value
Yassine TitraouiRoyal Charleroi Sporting Club
5.0M-0.75
Fair value
Miguel VegasCaracas FC
275K-0.69
Fair value
Valdemar MøllerAalborg BK
300K-0.62
Fair value
Adam ClaridgeBröndby IF
300K-0.62
Fair value
Nilton RamirezClub Juan Pablo II College
325K-0.54
Fair value
Eduardo CamavingaReal Madrid
50.0M-0.50
Fair value
Warren BondoUS Cremonese
6.0M-0.50
Fair value
Petar SučićInter Milan
30.0M-0.50
Fair value
Jacopo FazziniACF Fiorentina
6.0M-0.50
Fair value
Franner LópezCarabobo FC
225K-0.39
Fair value
Leonardo Di TommasoSocietà Sportiva Lazio S.p.A.
225K-0.39
Fair value
Marcelo SomoyaClub Independiente Petrolero
225K-0.39
Fair value
PlayerMarket ValuePosition MedianZ-ScoreAssessment
Nathan De Cat
RSC Anderlecht
17.0M700K-1.00Good Value
Djaoui Cissé
Stade Rennais FC
15.0M700K-1.00Good Value
Sofus Johannesen
FC Midtjylland
250K700K-0.77Good Value
Yassine Titraoui
Royal Charleroi Sporting Club
5.0M700K-0.75Good Value
Miguel Vegas
Caracas FC
275K700K-0.69Good Value
Valdemar Møller
Aalborg BK
300K700K-0.62Good Value
Adam Claridge
Bröndby IF
300K700K-0.62Good Value
Nilton Ramirez
Club Juan Pablo II College
325K700K-0.54Good Value
Eduardo Camavinga
Real Madrid
50.0M700K-0.50Fair Value
Warren Bondo
US Cremonese
6.0M700K-0.50Fair Value
Petar Sučić
Inter Milan
30.0M700K-0.50Fair Value
Jacopo Fazzini
ACF Fiorentina
6.0M700K-0.50Fair Value
Franner López
Carabobo FC
225K700K-0.39Fair Value
Leonardo Di Tommaso
Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A.
225K700K-0.39Fair Value
Marcelo Somoya
Club Independiente Petrolero
225K700K-0.39Fair Value
Jhojan Arce
CA Nacional Potosí
375K700K-0.38Fair Value
Felipe Chiappini
CA River Plate Montevideo
250K700K-0.36Fair Value
Georgios Konstantakopoulos
Athlitiki Enosi Kifisias
250K700K-0.36Fair Value
Geo Almeida
SC Farense
250K700K-0.36Fair Value
Anderson Brum
Tacuarembó FC
250K700K-0.36Fair Value

Market Overview: World Young Midfielders 2026-27

Our database tracked 164 World Young Midfielders in the 2026-27 season, representing 129 clubs with a combined market value of €872.6M. The average market value for World Young Midfielders was €5.3M, with the average age at 22 years old.

The most valuable young midfielder in the World was Pedri, worth €80.0M and played for FC Barcelona at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €72.0M in market value, including João Neves and Elliot Anderson.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Nathan De Cat (18 years, RSC Anderlecht, €17.0M), while the oldest was Pedri (23 years, FC Barcelona, €80.0M). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 164 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.

How We Rank World Young Midfielders

Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for young 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 CM

Historical Achievement Index (35%)

Peak career market value for World young 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 World young 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%)

World 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.

CM 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 young 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 World Young Midfielders in the 2026-27 season

Who are the most valuable Young Midfielders in the World in 2026-27?

The most valuable young midfielder in the World in 2026-27 is Pedri, who is worth €80.0M and plays for FC Barcelona. The second most valuable is João Neves (€110.0M, Paris Saint-Germain), followed by Elliot Anderson (€60.0M, Nottingham Forest). Our database tracks 164 World Young Midfielders with comprehensive market valuations updated for the 2026-27 season.

How are World Young Midfielders ranked?

World Young Midfielders are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Young 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 World 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 Young Midfielders peak?

Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27, with a decline rate of 6.0% per year after peak. Central midfielders require a blend of physicality, technical skill, and tactical awareness. The optimal playing time for peak performance is around 2,400-2,500 minutes per season.

How much does it cost to sign a top young midfielder from the World?

Transfer fees for World Young Midfielders vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked young midfielder Pedri (market value: €80.0M), estimated transfer fees would range from €64.0M to €112.0M 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 World transactions.

What is the value forecast for World Young Midfielders?

Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for World Young 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 World young midfielder data come from?

Our World young midfielder data is sourced from Football Analytics AI'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 World sources and updated monthly for the 2026-27 season to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.