Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Bundesliga
10 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Right-Backs in the Bundesliga (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Bundesliga Young Right-Backs 2026-27
Our database tracked 10 Bundesliga Young Right-Backs in the 2026-27 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €71.0M. The average market value for Bundesliga Young Right-Backs was €7.1M, with the average age at 22.0 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Bundesliga was Yan Couto, worth €20.0M and played for Borussia Dortmund at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs averaged €11.0M in market value, including Joe Scally and Kosta Nedeljkovic.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young right-back was Kosta Nedeljkovic (20 years, RB Leipzig, €10.0M), while the oldest was Yan Couto (23 years, Borussia Dortmund, €20.0M). 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 2026-27 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 Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €71.0M 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 €53.0M, averaging €6.6M 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 €20.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 10% of the Bundesliga RB pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Bundesliga Young Right-Backs
Among 10 Bundesliga clubs, Borussia Dortmund leads with 1 Young Right-Backs worth €20.0M (averaging €20.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
Borussia Dortmund (1 Young Right-Backs)
Borussia Mönchengladbach (1 Young Right-Backs)
RB Leipzig (1 Young Right-Backs)
Eintracht Frankfurt (1 Young Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Yan Couto
Borussia Dortmund • 23 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.4M
74.0
Joe Scally
Borussia Mönchengladbach • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
61.8
Kosta Nedeljkovic
RB Leipzig • 20 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.5M
60.0
Arthur
Bayer 04 Leverkusen • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.4
Elias Baum
Eintracht Frankfurt • 20 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.2M
57.2
Saël Kumbedi
VfL Wolfsburg • 21 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.7M
56.1
Tim Oermann
SK Sturm Graz • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.3
William Mikelbrencis
Hamburger SV • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.6
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)
Borussia Dortmund's Yan Couto at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.86×. That means Yan Couto is valued 2.86× 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 1.43× PPVE. Third is Kosta Nedeljkovic of RB Leipzig, who is 20 years old with a 1.00× 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 2.86× means the player is worth 186% 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 | Yan Couto Borussia Dortmund | 23 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €7.0M | 2.86× |
| #2 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €7.0M | 1.43× |
| #3 | Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | 20 | U21 | €10.0M | €10.0M | 1.00× |
| #4 | Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €7.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €7.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | U21 | €8.0M | €10.0M | 0.80× |
| #7 | Tim Oermann SK Sturm Graz | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €7.0M | 0.71× |
| #8 | William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €7.0M | 0.29× |
| #9 | Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €7.0M | 0.21× |
| #10 | Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €7.0M | 0.07× |
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 | €8.0M | €12.4M | +35% |
| #2 | Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | 20 | 6 | €10.0M | €15.5M | +35% |
| #3 | Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | 5 | €7.0M | €10.1M | +30% |
| #4 | Tim Oermann SK Sturm Graz | 22 | 4 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #5 | William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | 22 | 4 | €2.0M | €2.7M | +25% |
| #6 | Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #7 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 3 | €10.0M | €12.4M | +20% |
| #8 | Yan Couto Borussia Dortmund | 23 | 3 | €20.0M | €24.9M | +20% |
| #9 | Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +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)
Eintracht Frankfurt's Elias Baum has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means Elias Baum has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is RB Leipzig's Kosta Nedeljkovic with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Saël Kumbedi of VfL Wolfsburg 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 | Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | €9.2M | €7.9M-10.4M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | €11.5M | €9.9M-13.0M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | €7.7M | €6.7M-8.8M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | €10.7M | €9.4M-12.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Yan Couto Borussia Dortmund | €21.4M | €18.8M-24.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | €7.5M | €6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Tim Oermann SK Sturm Graz | €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 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)
Borussia Mönchengladbach's Joe Scally in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-5.4%. That means Yan Couto captures 74.6% of total market value while representing only 80.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC St. Pauli's Fin Stevens with a +-5.4% ASC (74.6% value share vs 80.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Nikolas Veratschnig of 1.FSV Mainz 05 with a +-5.4% ASC (74.6% value vs 80.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-5.4% ASC means the player captures -5.4% 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 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | 21-23 | 74.6% | 80.0% | -5.4% |
| #2 | Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | 21-23 | 74.6% | 80.0% | -5.4% |
| #3 | Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 21-23 | 74.6% | 80.0% | -5.4% |
| #4 | Yan Couto Borussia Dortmund | 21-23 | 74.6% | 80.0% | -5.4% |
| #5 | Tim Oermann SK Sturm Graz | 21-23 | 74.6% | 80.0% | -5.4% |
| #6 | William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | 21-23 | 74.6% | 80.0% | -5.4% |
| #7 | Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | 21-23 | 74.6% | 80.0% | -5.4% |
| #8 | Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21-23 | 74.6% | 80.0% | -5.4% |
| #9 | Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | U21 | 25.4% | 20.0% | +5.4% |
| #10 | Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | U21 | 25.4% | 20.0% | +5.4% |
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 €20.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Elias Baum Eintracht Frankfurt | €8.0M | €7.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Fin Stevens FC St. Pauli | €500K | €7.0M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Tim Oermann SK Sturm Graz | €5.0M | €7.0M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Nikolas Veratschnig 1.FSV Mainz 05 | €1.5M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Yan Couto Borussia Dortmund | €20.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kosta Nedeljkovic RB Leipzig | €10.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Saël Kumbedi VfL Wolfsburg | €7.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Arthur Bayer 04 Leverkusen | €7.0M | €7.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
William Mikelbrencis Hamburger SV | €2.0M | €7.0M | +0.33 | Fair Value |
Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | €10.0M | €7.0M | +1.00 | Above Market |