Best U23 Young Centre-Backs in the Brasileirão
12 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Centre-Backs in the Brasileirão (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Brasileirão Young Centre-Backs 2022-23
Our database tracked 12 Brasileirão Young Centre-Backs in the 2022-23 season, representing 11 clubs with a combined market value of €30.0M. The average market value for Brasileirão Young Centre-Backs was €2.5M, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young centre-back in the Brasileirão was Robert Renan, worth €9.0M and played for Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Centre-Backs averaged €4.7M in market value, including Victor Gabriel and Luis Benedetti.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young centre-back was Iván Román (19 years, Clube Atlético Mineiro, €1.5M), while the oldest was Gustavo Martins (23 years, Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, €3.0M). Research shows Young Centre-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 12 Young Centre-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 Brasileirão market for Young Centre-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 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 Centre-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 11 clubs with €30.0M combined value.
Age Distribution: Brasileirão Young Centre-Backs
The Brasileirão CB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (9 players, 75% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €24.2M, averaging €2.7M per player.
Top Young Centre-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (3 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Centre-Backs (17% of players) control €14.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 17% of the Brasileirão CB pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Brasileirão Young Centre-Backs
Among 11 Brasileirão clubs, Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama leads with 1 Young Centre-Backs worth €9.0M (averaging €9.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 92% of tracked Young Centre-Backs.
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Sport Club Internacional (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense (2 Young Centre-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Robert Renan
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 22 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.5M
59.6
Victor Gabriel
Sport Club Internacional • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.3
Luis Benedetti
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 20 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.6M
48.3
Gustavo Martins
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense • 23 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.2M
42.9
Jonathan Jesus
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 22 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
40.0
Tchoca
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.3
Iván Román
Clube Atlético Mineiro • 19 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.8M
31.8
Lucas Belezi
Club Athletico Paranaense • 23 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
31.5
Kayky Almeida
Clube do Remo (PA) • 21 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €882K
25.2
Tiago Cóser
Coritiba Foot Ball Club • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €423K
17.2
Viery
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense • 21 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €331K
13.0
Luiz Gustavo
Esporte Clube Bahia • 20 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €344K
12.4
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 Robert Renan at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.50×. That means Robert Renan is valued 4.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras's Luis Benedetti, who is 20 years old, with a 2.67× PPVE. Third is Victor Gabriel of Sport Club Internacional, who is 22 years old with a 2.50× 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 4.50× means the player is worth 350% 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 | Robert Renan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 22 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €2.0M | 4.50× |
| #2 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 20 | U21 | €4.0M | €1.5M | 2.67× |
| #3 | Victor Gabriel Sport Club Internacional | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €2.0M | 2.50× |
| #4 | Gustavo Martins Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 23 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €2.0M | 1.50× |
| #5 | Jonathan Jesus Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 22 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €2.0M | 1.25× |
| #6 | Tchoca Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Iván Román Clube Atlético Mineiro | 19 | U21 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Lucas Belezi Club Athletico Paranaense | 23 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €2.0M | 0.60× |
| #9 | Kayky Almeida Clube do Remo (PA) | 21 | 21-23 | €800K | €2.0M | 0.40× |
| #10 | Tiago Cóser Coritiba Foot Ball Club | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €2.0M | 0.20× |
| #11 | Luiz Gustavo Esporte Clube Bahia | 20 | U21 | €300K | €1.5M | 0.20× |
| #12 | Viery Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 21 | 21-23 | €300K | €2.0M | 0.15× |
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)
Clube Atlético Mineiro's Iván Román at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Iván Román is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras's Luis Benedetti, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Luiz Gustavo of Esporte Clube Bahia, who is 20 years old with a +35% RPP (6 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 | Iván Román Clube Atlético Mineiro | 19 | 7 | €1.5M | €2.5M | +40% |
| #2 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 20 | 6 | €4.0M | €6.2M | +35% |
| #3 | Luiz Gustavo Esporte Clube Bahia | 20 | 6 | €300K | €464K | +35% |
| #4 | Viery Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 21 | 5 | €300K | €431K | +30% |
| #5 | Kayky Almeida Clube do Remo (PA) | 21 | 5 | €800K | €1.1M | +30% |
| #6 | Jonathan Jesus Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 22 | 4 | €2.5M | €3.3M | +25% |
| #7 | Victor Gabriel Sport Club Internacional | 22 | 4 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #8 | Tchoca Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 4 | €2.0M | €2.7M | +25% |
| #9 | Tiago Cóser Coritiba Foot Ball Club | 22 | 4 | €400K | €535K | +25% |
| #10 | Robert Renan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 22 | 4 | €9.0M | €12.0M | +25% |
| #11 | Gustavo Martins Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 23 | 3 | €3.0M | €3.7M | +20% |
| #12 | Lucas Belezi Club Athletico Paranaense | 23 | 3 | €1.2M | €1.5M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Clube Atlético Mineiro's Iván Román has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Iván Román has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras's Luis Benedetti with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Luiz Gustavo of Esporte Clube Bahia with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× 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 | Iván Román Clube Atlético Mineiro | €1.8M | €1.5M-2.0M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €4.6M | €4.0M-5.2M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Luiz Gustavo Esporte Clube Bahia | €344K | €297K-391K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | Viery Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €331K | €285K-376K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Kayky Almeida Clube do Remo (PA) | €882K | €760K-1.0M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Lucas Belezi Club Athletico Paranaense | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Gustavo Martins Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €3.2M | €2.8M-3.6M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Robert Renan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €9.5M | €8.4M-10.7M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #9 | Tchoca Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Tiago Cóser Coritiba Foot Ball Club | €423K | €373K-474K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Jonathan Jesus Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €2.6M | €2.3M-3.0M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | Victor Gabriel Sport Club Internacional | €5.3M | €4.7M-5.9M | +6% | 23.0 |
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 centre-back position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
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Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Clube Atlético Mineiro's Iván Román in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-5.7%. That means Luis Benedetti captures 19.3% of total market value while representing only 25.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Esporte Clube Bahia's Luiz Gustavo with a +-5.7% ASC (19.3% value share vs 25.0% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Luis Benedetti of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras with a +-5.7% ASC (19.3% value vs 25.0% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-5.7% ASC means the player captures -5.7% 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 | Iván Román Clube Atlético Mineiro | U21 | 19.3% | 25.0% | -5.7% |
| #2 | Luiz Gustavo Esporte Clube Bahia | U21 | 19.3% | 25.0% | -5.7% |
| #3 | Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | U21 | 19.3% | 25.0% | -5.7% |
| #4 | Tchoca Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
| #5 | Jonathan Jesus Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
| #6 | Kayky Almeida Clube do Remo (PA) | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
| #7 | Lucas Belezi Club Athletico Paranaense | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
| #8 | Tiago Cóser Coritiba Foot Ball Club | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
| #9 | Victor Gabriel Sport Club Internacional | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
| #10 | Gustavo Martins Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
| #11 | Viery Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
| #12 | Robert Renan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21-23 | 80.7% | 75.0% | +5.7% |
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, 11 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Victor Gabriel Sport Club Internacional | €5.0M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Viery Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €300K | €2.0M | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Tiago Cóser Coritiba Foot Ball Club | €400K | €2.0M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Luiz Gustavo Esporte Clube Bahia | €300K | €2.0M | -0.32 | Fair Value |
Kayky Almeida Clube do Remo (PA) | €800K | €2.0M | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Iván Román Clube Atlético Mineiro | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Lucas Belezi Club Athletico Paranaense | €1.2M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Robert Renan Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €9.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Tchoca Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | €2.0M | €2.0M | +0.38 | Fair Value |
Jonathan Jesus Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €2.5M | €2.0M | +0.62 | Above Market |
Luis Benedetti Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €4.0M | €2.0M | +0.68 | Above Market |
Gustavo Martins Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | €3.0M | €2.0M | +0.86 | Above Market |