Best U23 Young Players in the Brasileirão
95 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Players in the Brasileirão (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Brasileirão Young Players 2022-23
Our database tracked 94 Brasileirão Young Players in the 2022-23 season, representing 20 clubs with a combined market value of €310.1M. The average market value for Brasileirão Young Players was €3.3M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young player in the Brasileirão was Vitor Roque, worth €35.0M and played for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Players averaged €16.0M in market value, including Breno Bidon and Agustín Giay.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young player was Lucca (18 years, São Paulo Futebol Clube, €2.0M), while the oldest was Kaiki (23 years, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, €10.0M). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 94 Young Players (100%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Brasileirão market for Young Players remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 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 Brasileirão
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Brasileirão Young Players. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 20 clubs with €310.1M combined value.
Age Distribution: Brasileirão Young Players
The Brasileirão ALL market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (74 players, 79% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €255.7M, averaging €3.5M per player.
Top Young Players by Age Bracket
U21 Years (20 players)
21-23 Years (74 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 10 Young Players (11% of players) control €123.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 1% of the Brasileirão ALL pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Brasileirão Young Players
Among 20 Brasileirão clubs, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras leads with 7 Young Players worth €69.3M (averaging €9.9M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 66% of tracked Young Players.
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (7 Young Players)
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama (8 Young Players)
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (11 Young Players)
Red Bull Bragantino (8 Young Players)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Vitor Roque
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 21 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €40.2M
83.1
Breno Bidon
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista • 21 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.4M
68.1
Agustín Giay
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 22 years old
€9.5M
€11.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.6M
65.7
Kaiki
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
61.5
Allan
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.9
Robert Renan
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 22 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.5M
59.6
Matheus França
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 22 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.5M
59.4
Álvaro Montoro
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 19 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.9M
58.8
Keny Arroyo
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 20 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.3M
58.4
Facundo Bernal
Fluminense Football Club • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.6M
54.9
Matheus Martins
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.5
Kayky
Esporte Clube Bahia • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.5
Rodriguinho
Red Bull Bragantino • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.4
Wallace Yan
CR Flamengo • 21 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.6M
53.9
Evertton Araújo
CR Flamengo • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
53.0
Andrés Gómez
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.4M
52.9
Riquelme
Fluminense Football Club • 19 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.1M
52.7
Ryan Francisco
São Paulo Futebol Clube • 19 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.1M
52.7
Victor Gabriel
Sport Club Internacional • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.3
Gabriel Bontempo
Santos FC • 21 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.5M
51.7
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)
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras's Vitor Roque at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 14.00×. That means Vitor Roque is valued 14.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Álvaro Montoro, who is 19 years old, with a 6.67× PPVE. Third is Keny Arroyo of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, who is 20 years old with a 6.00× 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 14.00× means the player is worth 1300% 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 | Vitor Roque Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 21 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €2.5M | 14.00× |
| #2 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 19 | U21 | €10.0M | €1.5M | 6.67× |
| #3 | Keny Arroyo Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 20 | U21 | €9.0M | €1.5M | 6.00× |
| #4 | Breno Bidon Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 21 | 21-23 | €14.0M | €2.5M | 5.60× |
| #5 | Agustín Giay Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 21-23 | €11.0M | €2.5M | 4.40× |
| #6 | Allan Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €2.5M | 4.00× |
| #7 | Ryan Francisco São Paulo Futebol Clube | 19 | U21 | €6.0M | €1.5M | 4.00× |
| #8 | Riquelme Fluminense Football Club | 19 | U21 | €6.0M | €1.5M | 4.00× |
| #9 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €2.5M | 4.00× |
| #10 | Matheus França Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 22 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €2.5M | 3.60× |
| #11 | Robert Renan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 22 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €2.5M | 3.60× |
| #12 | Luighi Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €1.5M | 3.33× |
| #13 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 20 | U21 | €4.0M | €1.5M | 2.67× |
| #14 | Wallace Yan CR Flamengo | 21 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €2.5M | 2.40× |
| #15 | Matheus Martins Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €2.5M | 2.40× |
| #16 | Kayky Esporte Clube Bahia | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €2.5M | 2.40× |
| #17 | Rodriguinho Red Bull Bragantino | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €2.5M | 2.40× |
| #18 | Facundo Bernal Fluminense Football Club | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €2.5M | 2.40× |
| #19 | JP Chermont Santos FC | 20 | U21 | €3.0M | €1.5M | 2.00× |
| #20 | Gabriel Bontempo Santos FC | 21 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €2.5M | 2.00× |
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)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Cristhian Loor at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Cristhian Loor is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 6 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Otávio Costa, who is 20 years old, with a +48% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Mateus Xavier 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 48% RPP means the player is expected to gain 48% 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 | Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 20 | 6 | €350K | €673K | +48% |
| #2 | Otávio Costa Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 20 | 6 | €300K | €576K | +48% |
| #3 | Mateus Xavier Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €400K | €715K | +44% |
| #4 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €700K | €1.3M | +44% |
| #5 | Lucca São Paulo Futebol Clube | 18 | 8 | €2.0M | €3.6M | +44% |
| #6 | Felipe Longo Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 21 | 5 | €500K | €894K | +44% |
| #7 | Murilo Rhikman Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 20 | 6 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #8 | Dyogo Alves CR Flamengo | 22 | 4 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #9 | Iván Román Clube Atlético Mineiro | 19 | 7 | €1.5M | €2.5M | +40% |
| #10 | Ryan Francisco São Paulo Futebol Clube | 19 | 7 | €6.0M | €10.0M | +40% |
| #11 | Riquelme Fluminense Football Club | 19 | 7 | €6.0M | €10.0M | +40% |
| #12 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 19 | 7 | €10.0M | €16.6M | +40% |
| #13 | Mycael Club Athletico Paranaense | 22 | 4 | €2.5M | €4.2M | +40% |
| #14 | Pedro Morisco Coritiba Foot Ball Club | 22 | 4 | €3.0M | €5.0M | +40% |
| #15 | JP Chermont Santos FC | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #16 | Dudu Club Athletico Paranaense | 20 | 6 | €2.0M | €3.1M | +35% |
| #17 | Jordan Barrera Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #18 | Luighi Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 20 | 6 | €5.0M | €7.7M | +35% |
| #19 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 20 | 6 | €4.0M | €6.2M | +35% |
| #20 | Kaique Kenji Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Cristhian Loor has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 118.5. That means Cristhian Loor has 28% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Otávio Costa with a 118.5 RAU (28% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Felipe Longo of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 118.5 means the upside is 118.5× 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 | Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €448K | €406K-489K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #2 | Otávio Costa Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €384K | €348K-419K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #3 | Felipe Longo Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | €617K | €561K-674K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #4 | Dyogo Alves CR Flamengo | €476K | €438K-514K | +19% | 100.1 |
| #5 | Mycael Club Athletico Paranaense | €3.0M | €2.7M-3.2M | +19% | 100.1 |
| #6 | Pedro Morisco Coritiba Foot Ball Club | €3.6M | €3.3M-3.9M | +19% | 100.1 |
| #7 | Gabriel Delfim Clube Atlético Mineiro | €344K | €316K-371K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #8 | Marcelo Pitaluga Fluminense Football Club | €229K | €211K-248K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #9 | Lucca São Paulo Futebol Clube | €2.5M | €2.1M-2.8M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #10 | Mateus Xavier Santos FC | €494K | €426K-562K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #11 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €864K | €745K-984K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #12 | Murilo Rhikman Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €298K | €257K-339K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Iván Román Clube Atlético Mineiro | €1.8M | €1.5M-2.0M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Ryan Francisco São Paulo Futebol Clube | €7.1M | €6.2M-8.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Riquelme Fluminense Football Club | €7.1M | €6.2M-8.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Vitor Roque Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €40.2M | €34.6M-45.7M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #17 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €11.9M | €9.9M-14.0M | +19% | 46.4 |
| #18 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €4.6M | €4.0M-5.2M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #19 | Kaique Kenji Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | João Cruz Club Athletico Paranaense | €1.4M | €1.2M-1.6M | +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 player position shows weak 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)
Red Bull Bragantino's Arthur Sousa in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +3.7%. That means Vitor Roque captures 82.5% of total market value while representing only 78.7% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Sport Club Corinthians Paulista's Tchoca with a +3.7% ASC (82.5% value share vs 78.7% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Felipe Longo of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista with a +3.7% ASC (82.5% value vs 78.7% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +3.7% ASC means the player captures 3.7% 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 | Arthur Sousa Red Bull Bragantino | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #2 | Tchoca Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #3 | Felipe Longo Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #4 | Maik São Paulo Futebol Clube | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #5 | Breno Bidon Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #6 | Rubén Lezcano Fluminense Football Club | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #7 | Robert Santos Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #8 | Miguelito Santos FC | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #9 | Vitinho Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #10 | Dyogo Alves CR Flamengo | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #11 | Vinicinho Red Bull Bragantino | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #12 | Wallace Yan CR Flamengo | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #13 | Patrick Clube Atlético Mineiro | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #14 | Allan Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #15 | Kayke Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #16 | Italo Vargas Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #17 | Cadu Clube Atlético Mineiro | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #18 | Jonathan Jesus Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #19 | Nathan Fernandes Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
| #20 | Paulinho Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21-23 | 82.5% | 78.7% | +3.7% |
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, 80 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 €35.0M. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Felipe Cardoso Esporte Clube Vitória | €200K | €2.5M | -0.54 | Good Value |
Marcelo Pitaluga Fluminense Football Club | €200K | €2.5M | -0.54 | Good Value |
Renan Viana Club Athletico Paranaense | €225K | €2.5M | -0.53 | Good Value |
Vitinho Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €275K | €2.5M | -0.51 | Good Value |
Viery Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €300K | €2.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Gabriel Delfim Clube Atlético Mineiro | €300K | €2.5M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Dyogo Alves CR Flamengo | €400K | €2.5M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Paulinho Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €400K | €2.5M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Jhosefer Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €400K | €2.5M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Tiago Cóser Coritiba Foot Ball Club | €400K | €2.5M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Murilo Rhikman Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €250K | €2.5M | -0.45 | Fair Value |
Luiz Gustavo Esporte Clube Bahia | €300K | €2.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Otávio Costa Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €300K | €2.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Felipe Longo Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | €500K | €2.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Vitinho Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €500K | €2.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Cadu Clube Atlético Mineiro | €500K | €2.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Japa Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €500K | €2.5M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €350K | €2.5M | -0.39 | Fair Value |
Italo Vargas Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | €600K | €2.5M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Rodriguinho Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €600K | €2.5M | -0.38 | Fair Value |