Best U23 Young Midfielders in the Bundesliga
13 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Midfielders in the Bundesliga (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Bundesliga Young Midfielders 2024-25
Our database tracked 13 Bundesliga Young Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 9 clubs with a combined market value of €161.7M. The average market value for Bundesliga Young Midfielders was €12.4M, with the average age at 21.2 years old.
The most valuable young midfielder in the Bundesliga was Hugo Larsson, worth €40.0M and played for Eintracht Frankfurt at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €23.2M in market value, including Tom Bischof and Carney Chukwuemeka.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Assan Ouédraogo (19 years, RB Leipzig, €7.0M), while the oldest was Rocco Reitz (23 years, Borussia Mönchengladbach, €15.0M). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 13 Young Midfielders (100%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Bundesliga market for Young Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Bundesliga
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Bundesliga Young Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 9 clubs with €161.7M combined value.
Age Distribution: Bundesliga Young Midfielders
The Bundesliga CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (9 players, 69% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €116.0M, averaging €12.9M per player.
Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Midfielders (15% of players) control €70.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 15% of the Bundesliga CM pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Bundesliga Young Midfielders
Among 9 Bundesliga clubs, Eintracht Frankfurt leads with 2 Young Midfielders worth €47.5M (averaging €23.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Midfielders.
Eintracht Frankfurt (2 Young Midfielders)
Bayern Munich (1 Young Midfielders)
Borussia Mönchengladbach (3 Young Midfielders)
RB Leipzig (2 Young Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Hugo Larsson
Eintracht Frankfurt • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
85.0
Tom Bischof
Bayern Munich • 20 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.4M
77.4
Carney Chukwuemeka
Borussia Dortmund • 22 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.1M
72.1
Rocco Reitz
Borussia Mönchengladbach • 23 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.1M
70.4
Ezechiel Banzuzi
RB Leipzig • 21 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.3M
67.4
Ísak Jóhannesson
1.FC Köln • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.4
Johan Manzambi
SC Freiburg • 20 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.2M
57.2
Oscar Højlund
Eintracht Frankfurt • 21 years old
€6.5M
€7.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.3M
57.0
Assan Ouédraogo
RB Leipzig • 19 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.3M
54.9
Jens Castrop
Borussia Mönchengladbach • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.8
Umut Tohumcu
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim • 21 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.6M
54.2
Oscar Fraulo
Borussia Mönchengladbach • 22 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
48.1
Julius Beck
SK Sturm Graz • 20 years old
€562K
€650K
+15.6%
Expected: €745K
22.1
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)
Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.33×. That means Hugo Larsson is valued 5.33× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Bayern Munich's Tom Bischof, who is 20 years old, with a 3.75× PPVE. Third is Carney Chukwuemeka of Borussia Dortmund, who is 22 years old with a 2.40× 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 5.33× means the player is worth 433% 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 | Hugo Larsson Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €7.5M | 5.33× |
| #2 | Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | 20 | U21 | €30.0M | €8.0M | 3.75× |
| #3 | Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund | 22 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €7.5M | 2.40× |
| #4 | Rocco Reitz Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €7.5M | 2.00× |
| #5 | Ezechiel Banzuzi RB Leipzig | 21 | 21-23 | €13.0M | €7.5M | 1.73× |
| #6 | Oscar Højlund Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | 21-23 | €7.5M | €7.5M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Johan Manzambi SC Freiburg | 20 | U21 | €8.0M | €8.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Ísak Jóhannesson 1.FC Köln | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €7.5M | 0.93× |
| #9 | Assan Ouédraogo RB Leipzig | 19 | U21 | €7.0M | €8.0M | 0.88× |
| #10 | Umut Tohumcu TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 21 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €7.5M | 0.80× |
| #11 | Jens Castrop Borussia Mönchengladbach | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €7.5M | 0.80× |
| #12 | Oscar Fraulo Borussia Mönchengladbach | 22 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €7.5M | 0.47× |
| #13 | Julius Beck SK Sturm Graz | 20 | U21 | €650K | €8.0M | 0.08× |
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)
RB Leipzig's Assan Ouédraogo at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Assan Ouédraogo is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Bayern Munich's Tom Bischof, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Johan Manzambi of SC Freiburg, 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 | Assan Ouédraogo RB Leipzig | 19 | 7 | €7.0M | €11.6M | +40% |
| #2 | Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | 20 | 6 | €30.0M | €46.4M | +35% |
| #3 | Johan Manzambi SC Freiburg | 20 | 6 | €8.0M | €12.4M | +35% |
| #4 | Julius Beck SK Sturm Graz | 20 | 6 | €650K | €1.0M | +35% |
| #5 | Oscar Højlund Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | 5 | €7.5M | €10.8M | +30% |
| #6 | Ezechiel Banzuzi RB Leipzig | 21 | 5 | €13.0M | €18.7M | +30% |
| #7 | Hugo Larsson Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | 5 | €40.0M | €57.5M | +30% |
| #8 | Umut Tohumcu TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 21 | 5 | €6.0M | €8.6M | +30% |
| #9 | Oscar Fraulo Borussia Mönchengladbach | 22 | 4 | €3.5M | €4.7M | +25% |
| #10 | Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund | 22 | 4 | €18.0M | €24.1M | +25% |
| #11 | Jens Castrop Borussia Mönchengladbach | 22 | 4 | €6.0M | €8.0M | +25% |
| #12 | Ísak Jóhannesson 1.FC Köln | 23 | 3 | €7.0M | €8.7M | +20% |
| #13 | Rocco Reitz Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 3 | €15.0M | €18.6M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
RB Leipzig's Assan Ouédraogo has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Assan Ouédraogo has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson with a 46.6 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Johan Manzambi of SC Freiburg 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 | Assan Ouédraogo RB Leipzig | €8.3M | €7.2M-9.5M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Hugo Larsson Eintracht Frankfurt | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #3 | Johan Manzambi SC Freiburg | €9.2M | €7.9M-10.4M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | €34.4M | €29.7M-39.1M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #5 | Julius Beck SK Sturm Graz | €745K | €642K-848K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #6 | Umut Tohumcu TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €6.6M | €5.7M-7.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #7 | Ezechiel Banzuzi RB Leipzig | €14.3M | €12.4M-16.3M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #8 | Oscar Højlund Eintracht Frankfurt | €8.3M | €7.1M-9.4M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #9 | Rocco Reitz Borussia Mönchengladbach | €16.1M | €14.1M-18.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Ísak Jóhannesson 1.FC Köln | €7.5M | €6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund | €19.1M | €16.8M-21.3M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | Oscar Fraulo Borussia Mönchengladbach | €3.7M | €3.3M-4.1M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #13 | Jens Castrop Borussia Mönchengladbach | €6.4M | €5.6M-7.1M | +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 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)
Borussia Mönchengladbach's Rocco Reitz in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +2.5%. That means Hugo Larsson captures 71.8% of total market value while representing only 69.2% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's Umut Tohumcu with a +2.5% ASC (71.8% value share vs 69.2% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Ísak Jóhannesson of 1.FC Köln with a +2.5% ASC (71.8% value vs 69.2% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +2.5% ASC means the player captures 2.5% 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 | Rocco Reitz Borussia Mönchengladbach | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #2 | Umut Tohumcu TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #3 | Ísak Jóhannesson 1.FC Köln | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #4 | Oscar Fraulo Borussia Mönchengladbach | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #5 | Jens Castrop Borussia Mönchengladbach | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #6 | Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #7 | Oscar Højlund Eintracht Frankfurt | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #8 | Ezechiel Banzuzi RB Leipzig | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #9 | Hugo Larsson Eintracht Frankfurt | 21-23 | 71.8% | 69.2% | +2.5% |
| #10 | Julius Beck SK Sturm Graz | U21 | 28.2% | 30.8% | -2.5% |
| #11 | Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | U21 | 28.2% | 30.8% | -2.5% |
| #12 | Assan Ouédraogo RB Leipzig | U21 | 28.2% | 30.8% | -2.5% |
| #13 | Johan Manzambi SC Freiburg | U21 | 28.2% | 30.8% | -2.5% |
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 €40.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rocco Reitz Borussia Mönchengladbach | €15.0M | €7.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Assan Ouédraogo RB Leipzig | €7.0M | €7.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Umut Tohumcu TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €6.0M | €7.5M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Jens Castrop Borussia Mönchengladbach | €6.0M | €7.5M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Ísak Jóhannesson 1.FC Köln | €7.0M | €7.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Oscar Fraulo Borussia Mönchengladbach | €3.5M | €7.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund | €18.0M | €7.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Julius Beck SK Sturm Graz | €650K | €7.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | €30.0M | €7.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Johan Manzambi SC Freiburg | €8.0M | €7.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Hugo Larsson Eintracht Frankfurt | €40.0M | €7.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Oscar Højlund Eintracht Frankfurt | €7.5M | €7.5M | +0.33 | Fair Value |
Ezechiel Banzuzi RB Leipzig | €13.0M | €7.5M | +4.00 | Premium |