Under 23 · Championship · 2022-23

Best U23 Young Midfielders in the Championship

17 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Best Young Midfielders in the Championship (Apr 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Championship Young Midfielders 2022-23

Our database tracked 17 Championship Young Midfielders in the 2022-23 season, representing 11 clubs with a combined market value of €50.9M. The average market value for Championship Young Midfielders was €3.0M, with the average age at 21.4 years old.

The most valuable young midfielder in the Championship was Isaac Price, worth €10.0M and played for West Bromwich Albion at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €7.1M in market value, including Sydie Peck and Jordan James.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Michael Golding (19 years, Leicester City, €2.0M), while the oldest was Luke Cundle (23 years, Millwall FC, €3.2M). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 17 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 Championship market for Young Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 season.

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Market Intelligence

Explore Market Size by Position in Championship

Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Championship Young Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 11 clubs with €50.9M combined value.

Players Tracked

By League

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By Position

GK CB LB RB CDM

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By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: Championship Young Midfielders

The Championship CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (14 players, 82% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €47.9M, averaging €3.4M per player.

U21 years3 players (18%)

€3.0MAvg: €983K

Top player: Michael Golding (€2.0M)

21-23 years14 players (82%)

€47.9MAvg: €3.4M

Top player: Isaac Price (€10.0M)

Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (3 players)

1. Michael Golding(19yo)

€2.0M

2. Daniel Kelly(20yo)

€700K

3. Kai Andrews(19yo)

€250K

21-23 Years (14 players)

1. Isaac Price(22yo)

€10.0M

2. Sydie Peck(21yo)

€10.0M

3. Jordan James(21yo)

€8.0M

4. Bobby Clark(21yo)

€4.5M

5. Luke Cundle(23yo)

€3.2M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

39%of market value

The top 2 Young Midfielders (12% of players) control €20.0M

1. Isaac Price€10.0M

2. Sydie Peck€10.0M

Market Tiers

Mid (€5-15M)3 players (18%)

€28.0M

Emerging (<€5M)14 players (82%)

€22.9M

Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 18% of the Championship CM pool.

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Isaac Price

West Bromwich Albion€10.0M

2. Sydie Peck

Sheffield United€10.0M

3. Jordan James

Leicester City€8.0M

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Bobby Clark

Derby County€4.5M

2. Luke Cundle

Millwall FC€3.2M

3. Andre Brooks

Sheffield United€3.0M

4. Liam Gibbs

Norwich City€2.0M

5. Pierre Dwomoh

Watford FC€2.2M

Club Distribution: Championship Young Midfielders

Among 11 Championship clubs, Sheffield United leads with 4 Young Midfielders worth €15.4M (averaging €3.9M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 94% of tracked Young Midfielders.

Sheffield United

4 players • €15.4M

West Bromwich Albion

1 players • €10.0M

Leicester City

2 players • €10.0M

Derby County

1 players • €4.5M

Millwall FC

3 players • €4.4M

Watford FC

1 players • €2.2M

Norwich City

1 players • €2.0M

Hull City

1 players • €1.8M

Coventry City

1 players • €250K

#10

Airdrieonians FC

1 players • €175K

Sheffield United (4 Young Midfielders)

Sydie Peck(21yo)

€10.0M

Andre Brooks(22yo)

€3.0M

Oliver Arblaster(22yo)

€1.4M

Alex Matos(21yo)

€1.0M

West Bromwich Albion (1 Young Midfielders)

Isaac Price(22yo)

€10.0M

Leicester City (2 Young Midfielders)

Jordan James(21yo)

€8.0M

Michael Golding(19yo)

€2.0M

Derby County (1 Young Midfielders)

Bobby Clark(21yo)

€4.5M

Player Rankings

Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Isaac Price

West Bromwich Albion • 22 years old

€8.6M

€10.0M

+15.6%

€9.3M€11.9M

Expected: €10.6M

60.9

Sydie Peck

Sheffield United • 21 years old

€8.6M

€10.0M

+15.6%

€9.5M€12.5M

Expected: €11.0M

60.3

Jordan James

Leicester City • 21 years old

€6.9M

€8.0M

+15.6%

€7.6M€10.0M

Expected: €8.8M

57.5

Bobby Clark

Derby County • 21 years old

€3.9M

€4.5M

+15.6%

€4.3M€5.6M

Expected: €5.0M

50.3

Luke Cundle

Millwall FC • 23 years old

€2.8M

€3.2M

+15.6%

€3.0M€3.8M

Expected: €3.4M

47.3

Andre Brooks

Sheffield United • 22 years old

€2.6M

€3.0M

+15.6%

€2.8M€3.6M

Expected: €3.2M

42.3

Liam Gibbs

Norwich City • 23 years old

€1.7M

€2.0M

+15.6%

€1.9M€2.4M

Expected: €2.1M

37.9

Pierre Dwomoh

Watford FC • 21 years old

€1.9M

€2.2M

+15.6%

€2.1M€2.8M

Expected: €2.4M

37.8

Darko Gyabi

Hull City • 22 years old

€1.6M

€1.8M

+15.6%

€1.7M€2.1M

Expected: €1.9M

35.9

#10

Michael Golding

Leicester City • 19 years old

€1.7M

€2.0M

+15.6%

€2.1M€2.7M

Expected: €2.4M

35.4

#11

Oliver Arblaster

Sheffield United • 22 years old

€1.2M

€1.4M

+15.6%

€1.3M€1.7M

Expected: €1.5M

32.8

#12

Alex Matos

Sheffield United • 21 years old

€865K

€1.0M

+15.6%

€950K€1.3M

Expected: €1.1M

28.0

#13

Daniel Kelly

Millwall FC • 20 years old

€605K

€700K

+15.6%

€692K€913K

Expected: €803K

23.0

#14

Derek Mazou-Sacko

Millwall FC • 21 years old

€432K

€500K

+15.6%

€475K€627K

Expected: €551K

19.4

#15

Kai Andrews

Coventry City • 19 years old

€216K

€250K

+15.6%

€257K€339K

Expected: €298K

9.6

#16

Cole McKinnon

Airdrieonians FC • 23 years old

€151K

€175K

+15.6%

€165K€210K

Expected: €187K

7.5

#17

Kane Ritchie-Hosler

Dunfermline Athletic FC • 23 years old

€130K

€150K

+15.6%

€141K€180K

Expected: €161K

5.6

Scout Tools

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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)

West Bromwich Albion's Isaac Price at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.55×. That means Isaac Price is valued 4.55× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Sheffield United's Sydie Peck, who is 21 years old, with a 4.55× PPVE. Third is Jordan James of Leicester City, who is 21 years old with a 3.64× 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 4.55× means the player is worth 355% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Isaac PriceWest Bromwich Albion

21-23 • 22yo4.55×

€10.0M • 355% above median

Sydie PeckSheffield United

21-23 • 21yo4.55×

€10.0M • 355% above median

Jordan JamesLeicester City

21-23 • 21yo3.64×

€8.0M • 264% above median

Michael GoldingLeicester City

U21 • 19yo2.86×

€2.0M • 186% above median

Bobby ClarkDerby County

21-23 • 21yo2.05×

€4.5M • 105% above median

Luke CundleMillwall FC

21-23 • 23yo1.45×

€3.2M • 45% above median

Andre BrooksSheffield United

21-23 • 22yo1.36×

€3.0M • 36% above median

Pierre DwomohWatford FC

21-23 • 21yo1.00×

€2.2M • 0% above median

Daniel KellyMillwall FC

U21 • 20yo1.00×

€700K • 0% above median

Liam GibbsNorwich City

21-23 • 23yo0.91×

€2.0M • -9% above median

Darko GyabiHull City

21-23 • 22yo0.82×

€1.8M • -18% above median

Oliver ArblasterSheffield United

21-23 • 22yo0.64×

€1.4M • -36% above median

Alex MatosSheffield United

21-23 • 21yo0.45×

€1.0M • -55% above median

Kai AndrewsCoventry City

U21 • 19yo0.36×

€250K • -64% above median

Derek Mazou-SackoMillwall FC

21-23 • 21yo0.23×

€500K • -77% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Isaac Price West Bromwich Albion	22	21-23	€10.0M	€2.2M	4.55×
#2	Sydie Peck Sheffield United	21	21-23	€10.0M	€2.2M	4.55×
#3	Jordan James Leicester City	21	21-23	€8.0M	€2.2M	3.64×
#4	Michael Golding Leicester City	19	U21	€2.0M	€700K	2.86×
#5	Bobby Clark Derby County	21	21-23	€4.5M	€2.2M	2.05×
#6	Luke Cundle Millwall FC	23	21-23	€3.2M	€2.2M	1.45×
#7	Andre Brooks Sheffield United	22	21-23	€3.0M	€2.2M	1.36×
#8	Pierre Dwomoh Watford FC	21	21-23	€2.2M	€2.2M	1.00×
#9	Daniel Kelly Millwall FC	20	U21	€700K	€700K	1.00×
#10	Liam Gibbs Norwich City	23	21-23	€2.0M	€2.2M	0.91×
#11	Darko Gyabi Hull City	22	21-23	€1.8M	€2.2M	0.82×
#12	Oliver Arblaster Sheffield United	22	21-23	€1.4M	€2.2M	0.64×
#13	Alex Matos Sheffield United	21	21-23	€1.0M	€2.2M	0.45×
#14	Kai Andrews Coventry City	19	U21	€250K	€700K	0.36×
#15	Derek Mazou-Sacko Millwall FC	21	21-23	€500K	€2.2M	0.23×
#16	Cole McKinnon Airdrieonians FC	23	21-23	€175K	€2.2M	0.08×
#17	Kane Ritchie-Hosler Dunfermline Athletic FC	23	21-23	€150K	€2.2M	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)

Leicester City's Michael Golding at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Michael Golding is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Coventry City's Kai Andrews, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Daniel Kelly of Millwall FC, 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

Michael GoldingLeicester City

7yr to peak+40%

€2.0M → €3.3M

Kai AndrewsCoventry City

7yr to peak+40%

€250K → €415K

Daniel KellyMillwall FC

6yr to peak+35%

€700K → €1.1M

Jordan JamesLeicester City

5yr to peak+30%

€8.0M → €11.5M

Alex MatosSheffield United

5yr to peak+30%

€1.0M → €1.4M

Bobby ClarkDerby County

5yr to peak+30%

€4.5M → €6.5M

Derek Mazou-SackoMillwall FC

5yr to peak+30%

€500K → €719K

Sydie PeckSheffield United

5yr to peak+30%

€10.0M → €14.4M

Pierre DwomohWatford FC

5yr to peak+30%

€2.2M → €3.2M

Isaac PriceWest Bromwich Albion

4yr to peak+25%

€10.0M → €13.4M

Oliver ArblasterSheffield United

4yr to peak+25%

€1.4M → €1.9M

Darko GyabiHull City

4yr to peak+25%

€1.8M → €2.4M

Andre BrooksSheffield United

4yr to peak+25%

€3.0M → €4.0M

Cole McKinnonAirdrieonians FC

3yr to peak+20%

€175K → €218K

Kane Ritchie-HoslerDunfermline Athletic FC

3yr to peak+20%

€150K → €186K

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Michael Golding Leicester City	19	7	€2.0M	€3.3M	+40%
#2	Kai Andrews Coventry City	19	7	€250K	€415K	+40%
#3	Daniel Kelly Millwall FC	20	6	€700K	€1.1M	+35%
#4	Jordan James Leicester City	21	5	€8.0M	€11.5M	+30%
#5	Alex Matos Sheffield United	21	5	€1.0M	€1.4M	+30%
#6	Bobby Clark Derby County	21	5	€4.5M	€6.5M	+30%
#7	Derek Mazou-Sacko Millwall FC	21	5	€500K	€719K	+30%
#8	Sydie Peck Sheffield United	21	5	€10.0M	€14.4M	+30%
#9	Pierre Dwomoh Watford FC	21	5	€2.2M	€3.2M	+30%
#10	Isaac Price West Bromwich Albion	22	4	€10.0M	€13.4M	+25%
#11	Oliver Arblaster Sheffield United	22	4	€1.4M	€1.9M	+25%
#12	Darko Gyabi Hull City	22	4	€1.8M	€2.4M	+25%
#13	Andre Brooks Sheffield United	22	4	€3.0M	€4.0M	+25%
#14	Cole McKinnon Airdrieonians FC	23	3	€175K	€218K	+20%
#15	Kane Ritchie-Hosler Dunfermline Athletic FC	23	3	€150K	€186K	+20%
#16	Liam Gibbs Norwich City	23	3	€2.0M	€2.5M	+20%
#17	Luke Cundle Millwall FC	23	3	€3.2M	€4.0M	+20%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Leicester City's Michael Golding has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Michael Golding has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Coventry City's Kai Andrews with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Daniel Kelly of Millwall FC 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

Michael GoldingLeicester City

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €2.1M - €2.7M

Kai AndrewsCoventry City

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €257K - €339K

Daniel KellyMillwall FC

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €692K - €913K

Sydie PeckSheffield United

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €9.5M - €12.5M

Bobby ClarkDerby County

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €4.3M - €5.6M

Jordan JamesLeicester City

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €7.6M - €10.0M

Alex MatosSheffield United

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €950K - €1.3M

Derek Mazou-SackoMillwall FC

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €475K - €627K

Pierre DwomohWatford FC

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €2.1M - €2.8M

Liam GibbsNorwich City

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €1.9M - €2.4M

Kane Ritchie-HoslerDunfermline Athletic FC

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €141K - €180K

Cole McKinnonAirdrieonians FC

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €165K - €210K

Luke CundleMillwall FC

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €3.0M - €3.8M

Oliver ArblasterSheffield United

↑6% / ±0%23.0

Range: €1.3M - €1.7M

Andre BrooksSheffield United

↑6% / ±0%23.0

Range: €2.8M - €3.6M

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Michael Golding Leicester City	€2.4M	€2.1M-2.7M	+19%	58.0
#2	Kai Andrews Coventry City	€298K	€257K-339K	+19%	58.0
#3	Daniel Kelly Millwall FC	€803K	€692K-913K	+15%	46.3
#4	Sydie Peck Sheffield United	€11.0M	€9.5M-12.5M	+10%	33.7
#5	Bobby Clark Derby County	€5.0M	€4.3M-5.6M	+10%	33.7
#6	Jordan James Leicester City	€8.8M	€7.6M-10.0M	+10%	33.7
#7	Alex Matos Sheffield United	€1.1M	€950K-1.3M	+10%	33.7
#8	Derek Mazou-Sacko Millwall FC	€551K	€475K-627K	+10%	33.7
#9	Pierre Dwomoh Watford FC	€2.4M	€2.1M-2.8M	+10%	33.7
#10	Liam Gibbs Norwich City	€2.1M	€1.9M-2.4M	+7%	27.5
#11	Kane Ritchie-Hosler Dunfermline Athletic FC	€161K	€141K-180K	+7%	27.5
#12	Cole McKinnon Airdrieonians FC	€187K	€165K-210K	+7%	27.5
#13	Luke Cundle Millwall FC	€3.4M	€3.0M-3.8M	+7%	27.5
#14	Oliver Arblaster Sheffield United	€1.5M	€1.3M-1.7M	+6%	23.0
#15	Andre Brooks Sheffield United	€3.2M	€2.8M-3.6M	+6%	23.0
#16	Isaac Price West Bromwich Albion	€10.6M	€9.3M-11.9M	+6%	23.0
#17	Darko Gyabi Hull City	€1.9M	€1.7M-2.1M	+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

Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Isaac Price+2.21

Sydie Peck+2.21

Jordan James+1.58

Bobby Clark+0.48

Luke Cundle+0.07

Lowest Z-Scores

Kane Ritchie-Hosler-0.90

Cole McKinnon-0.89

Kai Andrews-0.86

Derek Mazou-Sacko-0.79

Daniel Kelly-0.72

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Millwall FC's Luke Cundle in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +11.8%. That means Isaac Price captures 94.2% of total market value while representing only 82.4% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Dunfermline Athletic FC's Kane Ritchie-Hosler with a +11.8% ASC (94.2% value share vs 82.4% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Isaac Price of West Bromwich Albion with a +11.8% ASC (94.2% value vs 82.4% players in 21-23 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +11.8% ASC means the player captures 11.8% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.