Best U23 Young Left-Backs in the World
254 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Left-Backs in the World (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: World Young Left-Backs 2026-27
Our database tracked 253 World Young Left-Backs in the 2026-27 season, representing 235 clubs with a combined market value of €956.9M. The average market value for World Young Left-Backs was €3.8M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young left-back in the World was Nuno Mendes, worth €75.0M and played for Paris Saint-Germain at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Left-Backs averaged €55.0M in market value, including Alejandro Balde and Álvaro Carreras.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young left-back was Peyton Miller (18 years, New England Revolution, €3.0M), while the oldest was Nuno Mendes (23 years, Paris Saint-Germain, €75.0M). Research shows Young Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 253 Young Left-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 Left-Backs 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 Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 235 clubs with €956.9M combined value.
Age Distribution: World Young Left-Backs
The World LB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (208 players, 82% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €784.6M, averaging €3.8M per player.
Top Young Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (45 players)
21-23 Years (208 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 26 Young Left-Backs (10% of players) control €651.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the World LB pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: World Young Left-Backs
Among 235 World clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 1 Young Left-Backs worth €75.0M (averaging €75.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 5% of tracked Young Left-Backs.
Paris Saint-Germain (1 Young Left-Backs)
FC Barcelona (1 Young Left-Backs)
Real Madrid (1 Young Left-Backs)
Tottenham Hotspur (2 Young Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Nuno Mendes
Paris Saint-Germain • 23 years old
€64.9M
€75.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €83.6M
95.5
Alejandro Balde
FC Barcelona • 22 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.1M
90.1
Álvaro Carreras
Real Madrid • 23 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.9M
88.8
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal FC • 19 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €49.6M
72.1
Nico O'Reilly
Manchester City • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
70.4
Milos Kerkez
Liverpool FC • 22 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.1M
69.8
Destiny Udogie
Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.6M
69.2
Jorrel Hato
Chelsea FC • 20 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €41.8M
65.7
Nathaniel Brown
Eintracht Frankfurt • 22 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.6M
64.6
Lewis Hall
Newcastle United • 21 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €36.7M
61.9
Patrick Dorgu
Manchester United • 21 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €33.1M
56.3
Davide Bartesaghi
AC Milan • 20 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.6M
43.2
Matteo Ruggeri
Atlético de Madrid • 23 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.1M
41.3
Joaquin Seys
Club Brugge KV • 21 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.5M
40.0
Victor Kristiansen
Leicester City • 23 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.0M
40.0
Hugo Bueno
Wolverhampton Wanderers • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
32.8
Kaiki
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
32.5
Álex Valle
Como 1907 • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
32.1
Samuel Iling-Junior
West Bromwich Albion • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
31.8
Samuel Dahl
SL Benfica • 23 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.6M
31.5
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)
Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 107.14×. That means Nuno Mendes is valued 107.14× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, who is 22 years old, with a 85.71× PPVE. Third is Álvaro Carreras of Real Madrid, who is 23 years old with a 85.71× 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 107.14× means the player is worth 10614% 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 | Nuno Mendes Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | 21-23 | €75.0M | €700K | 107.14× |
| #2 | Alejandro Balde FC Barcelona | 22 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €700K | 85.71× |
| #3 | Álvaro Carreras Real Madrid | 23 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €700K | 85.71× |
| #4 | Destiny Udogie Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €700K | 57.14× |
| #5 | Milos Kerkez Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €700K | 57.14× |
| #6 | Nico O'Reilly Manchester City | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €700K | 57.14× |
| #7 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | 19 | U21 | €40.0M | €700K | 57.14× |
| #8 | Nathaniel Brown Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €700K | 50.00× |
| #9 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | 20 | U21 | €35.0M | €700K | 50.00× |
| #10 | Lewis Hall Newcastle United | 21 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €700K | 45.71× |
| #11 | Patrick Dorgu Manchester United | 21 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €700K | 42.86× |
| #12 | Davide Bartesaghi AC Milan | 20 | U21 | €18.0M | €700K | 25.71× |
| #13 | Matteo Ruggeri Atlético de Madrid | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €700K | 21.43× |
| #14 | Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | 21 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €700K | 21.43× |
| #15 | Victor Kristiansen Leicester City | 23 | 21-23 | €14.0M | €700K | 20.00× |
| #16 | Samuel Iling-Junior West Bromwich Albion | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €700K | 14.29× |
| #17 | Hugo Bueno Wolverhampton Wanderers | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €700K | 14.29× |
| #18 | Álex Valle Como 1907 | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €700K | 14.29× |
| #19 | Tom Rothe 1.FC Union Berlin | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €700K | 14.29× |
| #20 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €700K | 14.29× |
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)
New England Revolution's Peyton Miller at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Peyton Miller is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Metalist Kharkiv's Kyrylo Digtyar, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Vinicius Lira of Santos FC, 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 | Peyton Miller New England Revolution | 18 | 8 | €3.0M | €5.4M | +44% |
| #2 | Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv | 18 | 8 | €800K | €1.4M | +44% |
| #3 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €700K | €1.3M | +44% |
| #4 | Ante Utrobicic NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #5 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #6 | Martim Cunha FC Porto B | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #7 | Vladimir Galvez Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero | 19 | 7 | €350K | €582K | +40% |
| #8 | Diego León Manchester United | 19 | 7 | €4.0M | €6.6M | +40% |
| #9 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #10 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | 19 | 7 | €3.5M | €5.8M | +40% |
| #11 | Nahuel Leivas Montevideo City Torque | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #12 | Harry Amass Norwich City | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #13 | Souza Tottenham Hotspur | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #14 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | 19 | 7 | €40.0M | €66.5M | +40% |
| #15 | Julio Vargas Atlético Mineiro U20 | 19 | 7 | €275K | €457K | +40% |
| #16 | Tate Johnson Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 20 | 6 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #17 | Mahamadou Nagida Stade Rennais FC | 20 | 6 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #18 | Almugera Kabar Borussia Dortmund | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #19 | Mikhail Ryadno CSKA Moscow | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
| #20 | Ishé Samuels-Smith Swansea City | 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)
Arsenal FC's Myles Lewis-Skelly has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 70.0. That means Myles Lewis-Skelly has 24% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is New England Revolution's Peyton Miller with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Kyrylo Digtyar of Metalist Kharkiv 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 70.0 means the upside is 70.0× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC | €49.6M | €42.7M-56.4M | +24% | 70.0 |
| #2 | Peyton Miller New England Revolution | €3.7M | €3.2M-4.2M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv | €988K | €852K-1.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #4 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €864K | €745K-984K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | €41.8M | €36.0M-47.5M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #6 | Nahuel Leivas Montevideo City Torque | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #7 | Vladimir Galvez Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero | €417K | €359K-474K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #8 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #9 | Ante Utrobicic NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Diego León Manchester United | €4.8M | €4.1M-5.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Julio Vargas Atlético Mineiro U20 | €327K | €282K-373K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Harry Amass Norwich City | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Souza Tottenham Hotspur | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Martim Cunha FC Porto B | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | €4.2M | €3.6M-4.7M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Nico O'Reilly Manchester City | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #18 | Lewis Hall Newcastle United | €36.7M | €31.7M-41.8M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #19 | Tobías Morinigo Club Sportivo Trinidense | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | Rodrigo Dias Sporting CP B | €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 left-back 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)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC's Tate Johnson in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +0.2%. That means Myles Lewis-Skelly captures 18.0% of total market value while representing only 17.8% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Ante Utrobicic with a +0.2% ASC (18.0% value share vs 17.8% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Harry Amass of Norwich City with a +0.2% ASC (18.0% value vs 17.8% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +0.2% ASC means the player captures 0.2% 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 | Tate Johnson Vancouver Whitecaps FC | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #2 | Ante Utrobicic NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #3 | Harry Amass Norwich City | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #4 | Peyton Miller New England Revolution | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #5 | Tobías Morinigo Club Sportivo Trinidense | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #6 | Justin Bourgault AS Nancy-Lorraine | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #7 | Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #8 | Souza Tottenham Hotspur | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #9 | Rodrigo Dias Sporting CP B | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #10 | Joe Johnson Luton Town | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #11 | João Almeida Coritiba Foot Ball Club | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #12 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #13 | Lucas Velásquez Huachipato FC | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #14 | Martim Cunha FC Porto B | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #15 | Vladimir Galvez Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #16 | Gu Costa Académico Viseu FC | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #17 | Mahamadou Nagida Stade Rennais FC | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #18 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #19 | Diego León Manchester United | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
| #20 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | U21 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +0.2% |
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, 237 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 €450K. 0 undervalued, 36 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Dorgu Manchester United | €30.0M | €700K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Lewis Hall Newcastle United | €32.0M | €700K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC | €35.0M | €700K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ilya Rozhkov Rubin Kazan | €5.0M | €700K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Jordan Bos Feyenoord Rotterdam | €5.0M | €700K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Román Vega Zenit St. Petersburg | €5.0M | €700K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Chissumba FC Alverca | €5.0M | €700K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Nathaniel Brown Eintracht Frankfurt | €35.0M | €700K | -0.63 | Good Value |
Mario Mitaj Al-Ittihad Club | €5.5M | €700K | -0.63 | Good Value |
Ante Utrobicic NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | €250K | €700K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Tobías Morinigo Club Sportivo Trinidense | €250K | €700K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Luca Netz Borussia Mönchengladbach | €6.0M | €700K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Aaron Zehnter VfL Wolfsburg | €6.0M | €700K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Pedro Henrique Shakhtar Donetsk | €6.0M | €700K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Joe Johnson Luton Town | €275K | €700K | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Julio Vargas Atlético Mineiro U20 | €275K | €700K | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Lucas Velásquez Huachipato FC | €300K | €700K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Lukas Larsen FC Emmen | €300K | €700K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Jakub Lewicki Piast Gliwice | €300K | €700K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Elton Fikaj Piast Gliwice | €300K | €700K | -0.40 | Fair Value |