Under 23 · World · 2026-27

Best U23 Young Left-Backs in the World

190 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Best Young Left-Backs in the World (Apr 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: World Young Left-Backs 2026-27

Our database tracked 189 World Young Left-Backs in the 2026-27 season, representing 176 clubs with a combined market value of €699.7M. The average market value for World Young Left-Backs was €3.7M, with the average age at 21.8 years old.

The most valuable young left-back in the World was Álvaro Carreras, worth €50.0M and played for Real Madrid at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Left-Backs averaged €43.0M in market value, including Myles Lewis-Skelly and Milos Kerkez.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young left-back was Kyrylo Digtyar (18 years, Metalist Kharkiv, €800K), while the oldest was Álvaro Carreras (23 years, Real Madrid, €50.0M). Research shows Young Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.

Historical analysis showed 189 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.

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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 176 clubs with €699.7M combined value.

189

Players Tracked

By League

Premier League La Liga Bundesliga Serie A Ligue 1

By Position

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By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: World Young Left-Backs

The World LB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (159 players, 84% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €567.9M, averaging €3.6M per player.

U21 years30 players (16%)

€131.8MAvg: €4.4M

Top player: Myles Lewis-Skelly (€45.0M)

21-23 years159 players (84%)

€567.9MAvg: €3.6M

Top player: Álvaro Carreras (€50.0M)

Top Young Left-Backs by Age Bracket

U21 Years (30 players)

1. Myles Lewis-Skelly(19yo)

€45.0M

2. Jorrel Hato(20yo)

€35.0M

3. Niccolò Fortini(20yo)

€8.5M

4. Oliver Scarles(20yo)

€8.0M

5. Chissumba(20yo)

€5.0M

21-23 Years (159 players)

1. Álvaro Carreras(23yo)

€50.0M

2. Milos Kerkez(22yo)

€45.0M

3. Destiny Udogie(23yo)

€40.0M

4. Riccardo Calafiori(23yo)

€35.0M

5. Lewis Hall(21yo)

€32.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

62%of market value

The top 19 Young Left-Backs (10% of players) control €437.0M

1. Álvaro Carreras€50.0M

2. Myles Lewis-Skelly€45.0M

3. Milos Kerkez€45.0M

4. Destiny Udogie€40.0M

5. Jorrel Hato€35.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)1 players (1%)

€50.0M

Premium (€30-50M)6 players (3%)

€232.0M

High (€15-30M)5 players (3%)

€93.0M

Mid (€5-15M)22 players (12%)

€155.5M

Emerging (<€5M)155 players (82%)

€169.2M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the World LB pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. Álvaro Carreras

Real Madrid€50.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Myles Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal FC€45.0M

2. Milos Kerkez

Liverpool FC€45.0M

3. Destiny Udogie

Tottenham Hotspur€40.0M

4. Jorrel Hato

Chelsea FC€35.0M

5. Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal FC€35.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Patrick Dorgu

Manchester United€25.0M

2. Nathaniel Brown

Eintracht Frankfurt€22.0M

3. Matteo Ruggeri

Atlético de Madrid€16.0M

4. Quentin Merlin

Stade Rennais FC€15.0M

5. Joaquin Seys

Club Brugge KV€15.0M

Club Distribution: World Young Left-Backs

Among 176 World clubs, Arsenal FC leads with 2 Young Left-Backs worth €80.0M (averaging €40.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 7% of tracked Young Left-Backs.

Arsenal FC

2 players • €80.0M

Real Madrid

1 players • €50.0M

Liverpool FC

1 players • €45.0M

Tottenham Hotspur

1 players • €40.0M

Chelsea FC

1 players • €35.0M

Newcastle United

2 players • €32.3M

Manchester United

2 players • €29.0M

Eintracht Frankfurt

1 players • €22.0M

Club Brugge KV

2 players • €19.0M

#10

Atlético de Madrid

1 players • €16.0M

Arsenal FC (2 Young Left-Backs)

Myles Lewis-Skelly(19yo)

€45.0M

Riccardo Calafiori(23yo)

€35.0M

Real Madrid (1 Young Left-Backs)

Álvaro Carreras(23yo)

€50.0M

Liverpool FC (1 Young Left-Backs)

Milos Kerkez(22yo)

€45.0M

Tottenham Hotspur (1 Young Left-Backs)

Destiny Udogie(23yo)

€40.0M

Player Rankings

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

Álvaro Carreras

Real Madrid • 23 years old

€43.2M

€50.0M

+15.6%

€49.0M€62.4M

Expected: €55.7M

79.1

Myles Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal FC • 19 years old

€38.9M

€45.0M

+15.6%

€48.1M€63.5M

Expected: €55.8M

77.8

Milos Kerkez

Liverpool FC • 22 years old

€38.9M

€45.0M

+15.6%

€43.6M€55.5M

Expected: €49.6M

74.9

Destiny Udogie

Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old

€34.6M

€40.0M

+15.6%

€39.2M€49.9M

Expected: €44.6M

69.2

Jorrel Hato

Chelsea FC • 20 years old

€30.3M

€35.0M

+15.6%

€36.0M€47.5M

Expected: €41.8M

65.7

Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal FC • 23 years old

€30.3M

€35.0M

+15.6%

€34.3M€43.7M

Expected: €39.0M

64.5

Lewis Hall

Newcastle United • 21 years old

€27.7M

€32.0M

+15.6%

€31.7M€41.8M

Expected: €36.7M

61.9

Patrick Dorgu

Manchester United • 21 years old

€21.6M

€25.0M

+15.6%

€23.8M€31.4M

Expected: €27.6M

51.0

Nathaniel Brown

Eintracht Frankfurt • 22 years old

€19.0M

€22.0M

+15.6%

€20.5M€26.1M

Expected: €23.3M

47.9

#10

Matteo Ruggeri

Atlético de Madrid • 23 years old

€13.8M

€16.0M

+15.6%

€15.1M€19.2M

Expected: €17.1M

42.3

#11

Quentin Merlin

Stade Rennais FC • 23 years old

€13.0M

€15.0M

+15.6%

€14.1M€18.0M

Expected: €16.1M

41.3

#12

Joaquin Seys

Club Brugge KV • 21 years old

€13.0M

€15.0M

+15.6%

€14.3M€18.8M

Expected: €16.5M

40.0

#13

Archie Brown

Fenerbahce • 23 years old

€8.6M

€10.0M

+15.6%

€9.4M€12.0M

Expected: €10.7M

32.5

#14

Bradley Locko

Stade Brestois 29 • 23 years old

€7.8M

€9.0M

+15.6%

€8.5M€10.8M

Expected: €9.6M

31.8

#15

Samuel Iling-Junior

West Bromwich Albion • 22 years old

€8.6M

€10.0M

+15.6%

€9.3M€11.9M

Expected: €10.6M

31.8

#16

Samuel Dahl

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€7.8M

€9.0M

+15.6%

€8.5M€10.8M

Expected: €9.6M

31.5

#17

Jaouen Hadjam

BSC Young Boys • 23 years old

€7.8M

€9.0M

+15.6%

€8.5M€10.8M

Expected: €9.6M

31.5

#18

Lukas Ullrich

Borussia Mönchengladbach • 22 years old

€6.9M

€8.0M

+15.6%

€7.5M€9.5M

Expected: €8.5M

30.1

#19

Bashir Humphreys

Burnley FC • 23 years old

€6.1M

€7.0M

+15.6%

€6.6M€8.4M

Expected: €7.5M

29.9

#20

Cuiabano

Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 23 years old

€6.1M

€7.0M

+15.6%

€6.6M€8.4M

Expected: €7.5M

29.6

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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)

Arsenal FC's Myles Lewis-Skelly at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 64.29×. That means Myles Lewis-Skelly is valued 64.29× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Real Madrid's Álvaro Carreras, who is 23 years old, with a 62.50× PPVE. Third is Milos Kerkez of Liverpool FC, who is 22 years old with a 56.25× 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 64.29× means the player is worth 6329% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal FC

U21 • 19yo64.29×

€45.0M • 6329% above median

Álvaro CarrerasReal Madrid

21-23 • 23yo62.50×

€50.0M • 6150% above median

Milos KerkezLiverpool FC

21-23 • 22yo56.25×

€45.0M • 5525% above median

Destiny UdogieTottenham Hotspur

21-23 • 23yo50.00×

€40.0M • 4900% above median

Jorrel HatoChelsea FC

U21 • 20yo50.00×

€35.0M • 4900% above median

Riccardo CalafioriArsenal FC

21-23 • 23yo43.75×

€35.0M • 4275% above median

Lewis HallNewcastle United

21-23 • 21yo40.00×

€32.0M • 3900% above median

Patrick DorguManchester United

21-23 • 21yo31.25×

€25.0M • 3025% above median

Nathaniel BrownEintracht Frankfurt

21-23 • 22yo27.50×

€22.0M • 2650% above median

Matteo RuggeriAtlético de Madrid

21-23 • 23yo20.00×

€16.0M • 1900% above median

Quentin MerlinStade Rennais FC

21-23 • 23yo18.75×

€15.0M • 1775% above median

Joaquin SeysClub Brugge KV

21-23 • 21yo18.75×

€15.0M • 1775% above median

Archie BrownFenerbahce

21-23 • 23yo12.50×

€10.0M • 1150% above median

Samuel Iling-JuniorWest Bromwich Albion

21-23 • 22yo12.50×

€10.0M • 1150% above median

Niccolò FortiniACF Fiorentina

U21 • 20yo12.14×

€8.5M • 1114% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	19	U21	€45.0M	€700K	64.29×
#2	Álvaro Carreras Real Madrid	23	21-23	€50.0M	€800K	62.50×
#3	Milos Kerkez Liverpool FC	22	21-23	€45.0M	€800K	56.25×
#4	Destiny Udogie Tottenham Hotspur	23	21-23	€40.0M	€800K	50.00×
#5	Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC	20	U21	€35.0M	€700K	50.00×
#6	Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal FC	23	21-23	€35.0M	€800K	43.75×
#7	Lewis Hall Newcastle United	21	21-23	€32.0M	€800K	40.00×
#8	Patrick Dorgu Manchester United	21	21-23	€25.0M	€800K	31.25×
#9	Nathaniel Brown Eintracht Frankfurt	22	21-23	€22.0M	€800K	27.50×
#10	Matteo Ruggeri Atlético de Madrid	23	21-23	€16.0M	€800K	20.00×
#11	Quentin Merlin Stade Rennais FC	23	21-23	€15.0M	€800K	18.75×
#12	Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV	21	21-23	€15.0M	€800K	18.75×
#13	Archie Brown Fenerbahce	23	21-23	€10.0M	€800K	12.50×
#14	Samuel Iling-Junior West Bromwich Albion	22	21-23	€10.0M	€800K	12.50×
#15	Niccolò Fortini ACF Fiorentina	20	U21	€8.5M	€700K	12.14×
#16	Oliver Scarles West Ham United	20	U21	€8.0M	€700K	11.43×
#17	Samuel Dahl SL Benfica	23	21-23	€9.0M	€800K	11.25×
#18	Jaouen Hadjam BSC Young Boys	23	21-23	€9.0M	€800K	11.25×
#19	Bradley Locko Stade Brestois 29	23	21-23	€9.0M	€800K	11.25×
#20	Julio Soler AFC Bournemouth	21	21-23	€8.0M	€800K	10.00×

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)

Metalist Kharkiv's Kyrylo Digtyar at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Kyrylo Digtyar is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Santos FC's Vinicius Lira, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Diego León of Manchester United, who is 19 years old with a +40% RPP (7 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

Kyrylo DigtyarMetalist Kharkiv

8yr to peak+44%

€800K → €1.4M

Vinicius LiraSantos FC

8yr to peak+44%

€700K → €1.3M

Diego LeónManchester United

7yr to peak+40%

€4.0M → €6.6M

Juan MoránCD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba

7yr to peak+40%

€700K → €1.2M

Almugera KabarBorussia Dortmund

7yr to peak+40%

€1.0M → €1.7M

Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal FC

7yr to peak+40%

€45.0M → €74.8M

Adam AznouEverton FC

7yr to peak+40%

€4.0M → €6.6M

Nahuel LeivasMontevideo City Torque

7yr to peak+40%

€400K → €665K

Harry AmassSheffield Wednesday

7yr to peak+40%

€5.0M → €8.3M

SouzaSantos FC

7yr to peak+40%

€3.0M → €5.0M

Vladimir GalvezClub Deportivo Oriente Petrolero

7yr to peak+40%

€275K → €457K

Julio VargasAtlético Mineiro U20

7yr to peak+40%

€275K → €457K

Alexandro MaidanaClub Guaraní

6yr to peak+35%

€350K → €541K

Davide BartesaghiAC Milan

6yr to peak+35%

€3.0M → €4.6M

Maykon JesusEsporte Clube Vitória

6yr to peak+35%

€500K → €773K

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv	18	8	€800K	€1.4M	+44%
#2	Vinicius Lira Santos FC	18	8	€700K	€1.3M	+44%
#3	Diego León Manchester United	19	7	€4.0M	€6.6M	+40%
#4	Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba	19	7	€700K	€1.2M	+40%
#5	Almugera Kabar Borussia Dortmund	19	7	€1.0M	€1.7M	+40%
#6	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	19	7	€45.0M	€74.8M	+40%
#7	Adam Aznou Everton FC	19	7	€4.0M	€6.6M	+40%
#8	Nahuel Leivas Montevideo City Torque	19	7	€400K	€665K	+40%
#9	Harry Amass Sheffield Wednesday	19	7	€5.0M	€8.3M	+40%
#10	Souza Santos FC	19	7	€3.0M	€5.0M	+40%
#11	Vladimir Galvez Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero	19	7	€275K	€457K	+40%
#12	Julio Vargas Atlético Mineiro U20	19	7	€275K	€457K	+40%
#13	Alexandro Maidana Club Guaraní	20	6	€350K	€541K	+35%
#14	Davide Bartesaghi AC Milan	20	6	€3.0M	€4.6M	+35%
#15	Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória	20	6	€500K	€773K	+35%
#16	Patricio Romero CD Cobreloa	20	6	€250K	€386K	+35%
#17	Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia	20	6	€450K	€696K	+35%
#18	Chissumba FC Alverca	20	6	€5.0M	€7.7M	+35%
#19	Emran Soglo Zulte Waregem	20	6	€500K	€773K	+35%
#20	Oliver Scarles West Ham United	20	6	€8.0M	€12.4M	+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 Metalist Kharkiv's Kyrylo Digtyar with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Vinicius Lira of Santos 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 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

Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal FC

↑24% / ±0%70.0

Range: €48.1M - €63.5M

Kyrylo DigtyarMetalist Kharkiv

↑23% / ±0%68.9

Range: €852K - €1.1M

Vinicius LiraSantos FC

↑23% / ±0%68.9

Range: €745K - €984K

Jorrel HatoChelsea FC

↑19% / ±0%58.7

Range: €36.0M - €47.5M

Juan MoránCD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €718K - €949K

Diego LeónManchester United

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €4.1M - €5.4M

Almugera KabarBorussia Dortmund

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €1.0M - €1.4M

Adam AznouEverton FC

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €4.1M - €5.4M

Vladimir GalvezClub Deportivo Oriente Petrolero

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €282K - €373K

Julio VargasAtlético Mineiro U20

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €282K - €373K

Harry AmassSheffield Wednesday

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €5.1M - €6.8M

SouzaSantos FC

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €3.1M - €4.1M

Nahuel LeivasMontevideo City Torque

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €411K - €542K

Lewis HallNewcastle United

↑15% / ±0%46.6

Range: €31.7M - €41.8M

Maykon JesusEsporte Clube Vitória

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €494K - €652K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	€55.8M	€48.1M-63.5M	+24%	70.0
#2	Kyrylo Digtyar Metalist Kharkiv	€988K	€852K-1.1M	+23%	68.9
#3	Vinicius Lira Santos FC	€864K	€745K-984K	+23%	68.9
#4	Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC	€41.8M	€36.0M-47.5M	+19%	58.7
#5	Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba	€833K	€718K-949K	+19%	58.0
#6	Diego León Manchester United	€4.8M	€4.1M-5.4M	+19%	58.0
#7	Almugera Kabar Borussia Dortmund	€1.2M	€1.0M-1.4M	+19%	58.0
#8	Adam Aznou Everton FC	€4.8M	€4.1M-5.4M	+19%	58.0
#9	Vladimir Galvez Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero	€327K	€282K-373K	+19%	58.0
#10	Julio Vargas Atlético Mineiro U20	€327K	€282K-373K	+19%	58.0
#11	Harry Amass Sheffield Wednesday	€6.0M	€5.1M-6.8M	+19%	58.0
#12	Souza Santos FC	€3.6M	€3.1M-4.1M	+19%	58.0
#13	Nahuel Leivas Montevideo City Torque	€476K	€411K-542K	+19%	58.0
#14	Lewis Hall Newcastle United	€36.7M	€31.7M-41.8M	+15%	46.6
#15	Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória	€573K	€494K-652K	+15%	46.3
#16	Patricio Romero CD Cobreloa	€287K	€247K-326K	+15%	46.3
#17	Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia	€516K	€445K-587K	+15%	46.3
#18	Emran Soglo Zulte Waregem	€573K	€494K-652K	+15%	46.3
#19	Oliver Scarles West Ham United	€9.2M	€7.9M-10.4M	+15%	46.3
#20	Roméo Monticelli Oud-Heverlee Leuven U23	€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 left-back position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

189

Total Players

0.00

Avg Z-Score

0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Álvaro Carreras+5.72

Myles Lewis-Skelly+5.10

Milos Kerkez+5.10

Destiny Udogie+4.48

Jorrel Hato+3.86

Lowest Z-Scores

Mathías Suárez-0.43

Orlando Cúneo-0.43

Zac Ashworth-0.43

Dmitriy Begun-0.43

Roméo Monticelli-0.43

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Sheffield Wednesday's Harry Amass in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +3.0%. That means Myles Lewis-Skelly captures 18.8% of total market value while representing only 15.9% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Olimpia Asunción's Tobías Morinigo with a +3.0% ASC (18.8% value share vs 15.9% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Kyrylo Digtyar of Metalist Kharkiv with a +3.0% ASC (18.8% value vs 15.9% players in U21 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +3.0% ASC means the player captures 3.0% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.