Best U23 Young Left-Backs in the Brasileirão
11 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Left-Backs in the Brasileirão (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Brasileirão Young Left-Backs 2026-27
Our database tracked 10 Brasileirão Young Left-Backs in the 2026-27 season, representing 9 clubs with a combined market value of €28.2M. The average market value for Brasileirão Young Left-Backs was €2.8M, with the average age at 21.6 years old.
The most valuable young left-back in the Brasileirão was Cuiabano, worth €7.0M and played for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Left-Backs averaged €4.7M in market value, including Kaiki and Jefté.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young left-back was Vinicius Lira (18 years, Santos FC, €700K), while the oldest was Cuiabano (23 years, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, €7.0M). Research shows Young Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 10 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 Brasileirão market for Young Left-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent 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 Brasileirão
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Brasileirão Young Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 9 clubs with €28.2M combined value.
Age Distribution: Brasileirão Young Left-Backs
The Brasileirão LB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (7 players, 70% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €24.0M, averaging €3.4M per player.
Top Young Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (3 players)
21-23 Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Left-Backs (10% of players) control €7.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 20% of the Brasileirão LB pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Brasileirão Young Left-Backs
Among 9 Brasileirão clubs, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas leads with 1 Young Left-Backs worth €7.0M (averaging €7.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Left-Backs.
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas (1 Young Left-Backs)
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (1 Young Left-Backs)
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (1 Young Left-Backs)
Santos FC (2 Young Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Cuiabano
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.1
Kaiki
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube • 23 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
55.1
Jefté
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Vanderlan
Red Bull Bragantino • 23 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
48.4
Souza
Santos FC • 19 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
40.5
Patryck
São Paulo Futebol Clube • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
34.3
Riquelme
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama • 23 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
31.5
Kevyson
Sport Club do Recife • 22 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €847K
25.9
Vinicius Lira
Santos FC • 18 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €864K
21.8
Maykon Jesus
Esporte Clube Vitória • 20 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
18.8
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)
Santos FC's Souza at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.29×. That means Souza is valued 4.29× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's Cuiabano, who is 23 years old, with a 2.00× PPVE. Third is Kaiki of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, who is 23 years old with a 1.71× 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 4.29× means the player is worth 329% 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 | Souza Santos FC | 19 | U21 | €3.0M | €700K | 4.29× |
| #2 | Cuiabano Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €3.5M | 2.00× |
| #3 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 23 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €3.5M | 1.71× |
| #4 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €3.5M | 1.14× |
| #5 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | U21 | €700K | €700K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €3.5M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | 20 | U21 | €500K | €700K | 0.71× |
| #8 | Patryck São Paulo Futebol Clube | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €3.5M | 0.43× |
| #9 | Riquelme Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 23 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €3.5M | 0.34× |
| #10 | Kevyson Sport Club do Recife | 22 | 21-23 | €800K | €3.5M | 0.23× |
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)
Santos FC's Vinicius Lira at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Vinicius Lira 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 Souza, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Maykon Jesus of Esporte Clube Vitória, 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 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 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | 18 | 8 | €700K | €1.3M | +44% |
| #2 | Souza Santos FC | 19 | 7 | €3.0M | €5.0M | +40% |
| #3 | Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #4 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #5 | Kevyson Sport Club do Recife | 22 | 4 | €800K | €1.1M | +25% |
| #6 | Patryck São Paulo Futebol Clube | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #7 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 23 | 3 | €6.0M | €7.5M | +20% |
| #8 | Riquelme Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 23 | 3 | €1.2M | €1.5M | +20% |
| #9 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 3 | €3.5M | €4.4M | +20% |
| #10 | Cuiabano Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 23 | 3 | €7.0M | €8.7M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Santos FC's Vinicius Lira has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Vinicius Lira has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Santos FC's Souza with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Maykon Jesus of Esporte Clube Vitória 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 68.9 means the upside is 68.9× 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 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €864K | €745K-984K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Souza Santos FC | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | Riquelme Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | €3.7M | €3.3M-4.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Cuiabano Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €7.5M | €6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Patryck São Paulo Futebol Clube | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €6.4M | €5.7M-7.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Kevyson Sport Club do Recife | €847K | €745K-948K | +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 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)
Sport Club do Recife's Kevyson in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +15.1%. That means Cuiabano captures 85.1% of total market value while representing only 70.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama's Riquelme with a +15.1% ASC (85.1% value share vs 70.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Patryck of São Paulo Futebol Clube with a +15.1% ASC (85.1% value vs 70.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +15.1% ASC means the player captures 15.1% 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 | Kevyson Sport Club do Recife | 21-23 | 85.1% | 70.0% | +15.1% |
| #2 | Riquelme Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | 21-23 | 85.1% | 70.0% | +15.1% |
| #3 | Patryck São Paulo Futebol Clube | 21-23 | 85.1% | 70.0% | +15.1% |
| #4 | Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | 21-23 | 85.1% | 70.0% | +15.1% |
| #5 | Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 21-23 | 85.1% | 70.0% | +15.1% |
| #6 | Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 21-23 | 85.1% | 70.0% | +15.1% |
| #7 | Cuiabano Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 21-23 | 85.1% | 70.0% | +15.1% |
| #8 | Souza Santos FC | U21 | 14.9% | 30.0% | -15.1% |
| #9 | Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | U21 | 14.9% | 30.0% | -15.1% |
| #10 | Vinicius Lira Santos FC | U21 | 14.9% | 30.0% | -15.1% |
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: 2 immediate targets, 8 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
No players in this category
BUY NOW - Medium Upside
PEAK Players
No players in this category
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 €500K. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kaiki Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | €6.0M | €3.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Kevyson Sport Club do Recife | €800K | €3.0M | -0.30 | Fair Value |
Riquelme Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama | €1.2M | €3.0M | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Maykon Jesus Esporte Clube Vitória | €500K | €3.0M | -0.08 | Fair Value |
Vinicius Lira Santos FC | €700K | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Patryck São Paulo Futebol Clube | €1.5M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Cuiabano Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €7.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Vanderlan Red Bull Bragantino | €3.5M | €3.0M | +0.87 | Above Market |
Souza Santos FC | €3.0M | €3.0M | +0.92 | Above Market |
Jefté Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | €4.0M | €3.0M | +1.09 | Above Market |