Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Brasileirão
13 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Brasileirão (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Brasileirão Young Attacking Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 13 Brasileirão Young Attacking Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €55.9M. The average market value for Brasileirão Young Attacking Midfielders is €4.3M, with the average age at 21.8 years old.
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Brasileirão is Matheus França, worth €10.0M and playing for Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders average €7.6M in market value, including Jhon Jhon and Álvaro Montoro.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder is Álvaro Montoro (19 years, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, €8.0M), while the oldest is Jhon Jhon (23 years, Red Bull Bragantino, €9.0M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 13 Young Attacking Midfielders (100%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Brasileirão market for Young Attacking Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Brasileirão
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Brasileirão Young Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €55.9M combined value.
Age Distribution: Brasileirão Young Attacking Midfielders
The Brasileirão CAM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (11 players, 85% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €46.9M, averaging €4.3M per player.
Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (11 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Attacking Midfielders (15% of players) control €19.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 38% of the Brasileirão CAM pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Brasileirão Young Attacking Midfielders
Among 10 Brasileirão clubs, Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama leads with 2 Young Attacking Midfielders worth €11.0M (averaging €5.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Red Bull Bragantino (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
São Paulo Futebol Clube (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Matheus França
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.7
Jhon Jhon
Red Bull Bragantino • 23 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.6M
60.0
Álvaro Montoro
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 19 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.5M
56.1
Rodriguinho
São Paulo Futebol Clube • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.4
Miguel Monsalve
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.2
Rubén Lezcano
Fluminense Football Club • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Allan
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Victor Hugo
Santos FC • 21 years old
€3.6M
€4.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.6M
49.5
Matheus Araújo
Ceará Sporting Club • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Bruninho
Red Bull Bragantino • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
34.3
Guilherme Estrella
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 21 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
28.1
Jordan Barrera
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 20 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
27.5
Rafinha
Esporte Clube Juventude • 23 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €214K
9.7
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)
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama's Matheus França at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.50×. That means Matheus França is valued 2.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Red Bull Bragantino's Jhon Jhon, who is 23 years old, with a 2.25× PPVE. Third is Rodriguinho of São Paulo Futebol Clube, who is 22 years old with a 1.50× 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 2.50× means the player is worth 150% 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 | Matheus França Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €4.0M | 2.50× |
| #2 | Jhon Jhon Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €4.0M | 2.25× |
| #3 | Rodriguinho São Paulo Futebol Clube | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €4.0M | 1.50× |
| #4 | Miguel Monsalve Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €4.0M | 1.25× |
| #5 | Victor Hugo Santos FC | 21 | 21-23 | €4.2M | €4.0M | 1.05× |
| #6 | Rubén Lezcano Fluminense Football Club | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €4.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Allan Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €4.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 19 | U21 | €8.0M | €8.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Matheus Araújo Ceará Sporting Club | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €4.0M | 0.50× |
| #10 | Bruninho Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €4.0M | 0.38× |
| #11 | Guilherme Estrella Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €4.0M | 0.25× |
| #12 | Jordan Barrera Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 20 | U21 | €1.0M | €8.0M | 0.13× |
| #13 | Rafinha Esporte Clube Juventude | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €4.0M | 0.05× |
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 Álvaro Montoro at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Álvaro Montoro is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Jordan Barrera, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Guilherme Estrella of Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama, who is 21 years old with a +30% RPP (5 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 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% 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 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 19 | 7 | €8.0M | €13.3M | +40% |
| #2 | Jordan Barrera Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #3 | Guilherme Estrella Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21 | 5 | €1.0M | €1.4M | +30% |
| #4 | Victor Hugo Santos FC | 21 | 5 | €4.2M | €6.0M | +30% |
| #5 | Matheus França Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 22 | 4 | €10.0M | €13.4M | +25% |
| #6 | Miguel Monsalve Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 22 | 4 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #7 | Rubén Lezcano Fluminense Football Club | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #8 | Allan Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #9 | Rodriguinho São Paulo Futebol Clube | 22 | 4 | €6.0M | €8.0M | +25% |
| #10 | Bruninho Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #11 | Matheus Araújo Ceará Sporting Club | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #12 | Jhon Jhon Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 3 | €9.0M | €11.2M | +20% |
| #13 | Rafinha Esporte Clube Juventude | 23 | 3 | €200K | €249K | +20% |
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 Álvaro Montoro has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.4. That means Álvaro Montoro has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Jordan Barrera with a 37.1 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Guilherme Estrella of Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama with a 26.9 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 46.4 means the upside is 46.4× 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 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €9.5M | €7.9M-11.2M | +19% | 46.4 |
| #2 | Jordan Barrera Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €1.1M | €949K-1.3M | +15% | 37.1 |
| #3 | Guilherme Estrella Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €1.1M | €912K-1.3M | +10% | 26.9 |
| #4 | Victor Hugo Santos FC | €4.6M | €3.8M-5.4M | +10% | 26.9 |
| #5 | Matheus Araújo Ceará Sporting Club | €2.1M | €1.8M-2.5M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #6 | Jhon Jhon Red Bull Bragantino | €9.6M | €8.2M-11.1M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #7 | Bruninho Red Bull Bragantino | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #8 | Rafinha Esporte Clube Juventude | €214K | €182K-246K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #9 | Rubén Lezcano Fluminense Football Club | €4.2M | €3.6M-4.9M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #10 | Allan Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €4.2M | €3.6M-4.9M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #11 | Matheus França Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €10.6M | €9.0M-12.2M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #12 | Miguel Monsalve Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €5.3M | €4.5M-6.1M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #13 | Rodriguinho São Paulo Futebol Clube | €6.4M | €5.4M-7.3M | +6% | 18.4 |
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 attacking midfielder 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)
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Jordan Barrera in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +0.7%. That means Álvaro Montoro captures 16.1% of total market value while representing only 15.4% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Álvaro Montoro with a +0.7% ASC (16.1% value share vs 15.4% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Rubén Lezcano of Fluminense Football Club with a +-0.7% ASC (83.9% value vs 84.6% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +0.7% ASC means the player captures 0.7% 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 | Jordan Barrera Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | U21 | 16.1% | 15.4% | +0.7% |
| #2 | Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | U21 | 16.1% | 15.4% | +0.7% |
| #3 | Rubén Lezcano Fluminense Football Club | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #4 | Rafinha Esporte Clube Juventude | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #5 | Allan Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #6 | Guilherme Estrella Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #7 | Bruninho Red Bull Bragantino | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #8 | Matheus Araújo Ceará Sporting Club | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #9 | Rodriguinho São Paulo Futebol Clube | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #10 | Matheus França Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #11 | Victor Hugo Santos FC | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #12 | Miguel Monsalve Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
| #13 | Jhon Jhon Red Bull Bragantino | 21-23 | 83.9% | 84.6% | -0.7% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 12 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 €9.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miguel Monsalve Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €5.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Rodriguinho São Paulo Futebol Clube | €6.0M | €4.0M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Rafinha Esporte Clube Juventude | €200K | €4.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Guilherme Estrella Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €1.0M | €4.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Bruninho Red Bull Bragantino | €1.5M | €4.0M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Jordan Barrera Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €1.0M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Álvaro Montoro Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €8.0M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Matheus Araújo Ceará Sporting Club | €2.0M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jhon Jhon Red Bull Bragantino | €9.0M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Matheus França Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €10.0M | €4.0M | +0.25 | Fair Value |
Rubén Lezcano Fluminense Football Club | €4.0M | €4.0M | +0.67 | Above Market |
Allan Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €4.0M | €4.0M | +0.67 | Above Market |
Victor Hugo Santos FC | €4.2M | €4.0M | +0.73 | Above Market |