Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Bundesliga
10 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Right-Backs in the Bundesliga (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Bundesliga Young Right-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 10 Bundesliga Young Right-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €44.3M. The average market value for Bundesliga Young Right-Backs was €4.4M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Bundesliga was Saël Kumbedi, worth €9.0M and played for VfL Wolfsburg at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs averaged €7.2M in market value, including Joe Scally and Arthur.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young right-back was Kosta Nedeljkovic (20 years, RB Leipzig, €8.0M), while the oldest was Joe Scally (23 years, Borussia Mönchengladbach, €7.0M). Research shows Young Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 10 Young Right-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 Bundesliga market for Young Right-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 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 Bundesliga
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Bundesliga Young Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €44.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: Bundesliga Young Right-Backs
The Bundesliga RB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (8 players, 80% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €31.3M, averaging €3.9M per player.
Top Young Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Right-Backs (10% of players) control €9.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 50% of the Bundesliga RB pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Bundesliga Young Right-Backs
Among 10 Bundesliga clubs, VfL Wolfsburg leads with 1 Young Right-Backs worth €9.0M (averaging €9.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
VfL Wolfsburg (1 Young Right-Backs)
RB Leipzig (1 Young Right-Backs)
Borussia Mönchengladbach (1 Young Right-Backs)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1 Young Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Saël Kumbedi
VfL Wolfsburg • 21 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.9M
59.3
Joe Scally
Borussia Mönchengladbach • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.4
Arthur
Bayer 04 Leverkusen • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.4
Kosta Nedeljkovic
RB Leipzig • 20 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.2M
57.2
Elias Baum
Eintracht Frankfurt • 20 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.7M
51.3
Tim Drexler
Red Bull Salzburg • 21 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.8M
39.4
William Mikelbrencis
Hamburger SV • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.6
Jeyland Mitchell
SK Sturm Graz • 21 years old
€1.6M
€1.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.0M
35.3
Nikolas Veratschnig
1.FSV Mainz 05 • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
34.6
Fin Stevens
FC St. Pauli • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €535K
20.9
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)
VfL Wolfsburg's Saël Kumbedi at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 3.60×. That means Saël Kumbedi is valued 3.60× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Borussia Mönchengladbach's Joe Scally, who is 23 years old, with a 2.80× PPVE. Third is Arthur of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who is 23 years old with a 2.80× 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 3.60× means the player is worth 260% 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 | Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €2.5M | 3.60× |
| #2 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €2.5M | 2.80× |
| #3 | Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €2.5M | 2.80× |
| #4 | Tim Drexler Red Bull Salzburg | 21 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €2.5M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | 20 | U21 | €8.0M | €8.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €2.5M | 0.80× |
| #7 | Jeyland Mitchell SK Sturm Graz | 21 | 21-23 | €1.8M | €2.5M | 0.72× |
| #8 | Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €8.0M | 0.63× |
| #9 | Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €2.5M | 0.60× |
| #10 | Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €2.5M | 0.20× |
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)
Eintracht Frankfurt's Elias Baum at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Kosta Nedeljkovic is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is RB Leipzig's Kosta Nedeljkovic, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Saël Kumbedi of VfL Wolfsburg, 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 35% RPP means the player is expected to gain 35% 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 | Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | 6 | €5.0M | €7.7M | +35% |
| #2 | Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | 20 | 6 | €8.0M | €12.4M | +35% |
| #3 | Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | 5 | €9.0M | €12.9M | +30% |
| #4 | Tim Drexler Red Bull Salzburg | 21 | 5 | €2.5M | €3.6M | +30% |
| #5 | Jeyland Mitchell SK Sturm Graz | 21 | 5 | €1.8M | €2.6M | +30% |
| #6 | William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | 22 | 4 | €2.0M | €2.7M | +25% |
| #7 | Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #8 | Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
| #9 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 3 | €7.0M | €8.7M | +20% |
| #10 | Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 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)
RB Leipzig's Kosta Nedeljkovic has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means Kosta Nedeljkovic has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Eintracht Frankfurt's Elias Baum with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Tim Drexler of Red Bull Salzburg with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 46.3 means the upside is 46.3× 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 | Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | €9.2M | €7.9M-10.4M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | €5.7M | €4.9M-6.5M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Tim Drexler Red Bull Salzburg | €2.8M | €2.4M-3.1M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | €9.9M | €8.6M-11.3M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Jeyland Mitchell SK Sturm Graz | €2.0M | €1.7M-2.3M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | €7.5M | €6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | €7.5M | €6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +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 right-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)
Eintracht Frankfurt's Elias Baum in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +9.3%. That means Kosta Nedeljkovic captures 29.3% of total market value while representing only 20.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is RB Leipzig's Kosta Nedeljkovic with a +9.3% ASC (29.3% value share vs 20.0% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Joe Scally of Borussia Mönchengladbach with a +-9.3% ASC (70.7% value vs 80.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +9.3% ASC means the player captures 9.3% 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 | Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | U21 | 29.3% | 20.0% | +9.3% |
| #2 | Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | U21 | 29.3% | 20.0% | +9.3% |
| #3 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | 21-23 | 70.7% | 80.0% | -9.3% |
| #4 | Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | 21-23 | 70.7% | 80.0% | -9.3% |
| #5 | Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 21-23 | 70.7% | 80.0% | -9.3% |
| #6 | William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | 21-23 | 70.7% | 80.0% | -9.3% |
| #7 | Tim Drexler Red Bull Salzburg | 21-23 | 70.7% | 80.0% | -9.3% |
| #8 | Jeyland Mitchell SK Sturm Graz | 21-23 | 70.7% | 80.0% | -9.3% |
| #9 | Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | 21-23 | 70.7% | 80.0% | -9.3% |
| #10 | Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21-23 | 70.7% | 80.0% | -9.3% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 10 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
No players in this category
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 €7.0M. 1 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | €500K | €5.0M | -2.60 | Undervalued |
Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | €5.0M | €5.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | €1.5M | €5.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | €7.0M | €5.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | €8.0M | €5.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jeyland Mitchell SK Sturm Graz | €1.8M | €5.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | €7.0M | €5.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | €2.0M | €5.0M | +0.40 | Fair Value |
Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | €9.0M | €5.0M | +1.00 | Above Market |
Tim Drexler Red Bull Salzburg | €2.5M | €5.0M | +1.40 | Above Market |