Best U23 Young Players in the Eredivisie
127 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Players in the Eredivisie (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Eredivisie Young Players 2022-23
Our database tracked 127 Eredivisie Young Players in the 2022-23 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €398.3M. The average market value for Eredivisie Young Players was €3.1M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young player in the Eredivisie was Givairo Read, worth €25.0M and played for Feyenoord Rotterdam at 20 years old. The top 5 Young Players averaged €19.4M in market value, including Kees Smit and Luciano Valente.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young player was Jorthy Mokio (18 years, Ajax Amsterdam, €8.0M), while the oldest was Ryan Flamingo (23 years, PSV Eindhoven, €17.0M). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 127 Young Players (100%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Eredivisie market for Young Players remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 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.
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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Eredivisie Young Players. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 18 clubs with €398.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: Eredivisie Young Players
The Eredivisie ALL market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (104 players, 82% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €295.3M, averaging €2.8M per player.
Top Young Players by Age Bracket
U21 Years (23 players)
21-23 Years (104 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 13 Young Players (10% of players) control €190.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 6% of the Eredivisie ALL pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Young Players
Among 18 Eredivisie clubs, PSV Eindhoven leads with 6 Young Players worth €79.0M (averaging €13.2M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 66% of tracked Young Players.
PSV Eindhoven (6 Young Players)
AZ Alkmaar (12 Young Players)
Feyenoord Rotterdam (7 Young Players)
Ajax Amsterdam (6 Young Players)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Givairo Read
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 20 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €28.7M
74.7
Kees Smit
AZ Alkmaar • 20 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €25.2M
73.1
Luciano Valente
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 22 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €19.1M
71.8
Ryan Flamingo
PSV Eindhoven • 23 years old
€14.7M
€17.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.2M
71.7
Ricardo Pepi
PSV Eindhoven • 23 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.1M
70.1
Yarek Gasiorowski
PSV Eindhoven • 21 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €17.6M
69.7
Mika Godts
Ajax Amsterdam • 21 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.5M
68.9
Paul Wanner
PSV Eindhoven • 20 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.7M
67.3
Wouter Goes
AZ Alkmaar • 22 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.7M
66.8
Ruben van Bommel
PSV Eindhoven • 21 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.2M
66.1
Mexx Meerdink
AZ Alkmaar • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.9
Alonzo Engwanda
FC Utrecht • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
57.3
Stije Resink
FC Groningen • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
57.3
Yoann Cathline
FC Utrecht • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.1
Jorthy Mokio
Ajax Amsterdam • 18 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.2M
56.9
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro
AZ Alkmaar • 21 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.6M
56.7
Gjivai Zechiël
FC Utrecht • 22 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
56.4
Miguel Rodríguez
FC Utrecht • 23 years old
€5.6M
€6.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.0M
56.1
Leo Sauer
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 20 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.0M
55.2
Denso Kasius
AZ Alkmaar • 23 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
55.1
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)
Feyenoord Rotterdam's Givairo Read at 20 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 20.83×. That means Givairo Read is valued 20.83× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit, who is 20 years old, with a 18.33× PPVE. Third is Luciano Valente of Feyenoord Rotterdam, who is 22 years old with a 18.00× 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 20.83× means the player is worth 1983% 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 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | 20 | U21 | €25.0M | €1.2M | 20.83× |
| #2 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 20 | U21 | €22.0M | €1.2M | 18.33× |
| #3 | Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €1.0M | 18.00× |
| #4 | Ryan Flamingo PSV Eindhoven | 23 | 21-23 | €17.0M | €1.0M | 17.00× |
| #5 | Yarek Gasiorowski PSV Eindhoven | 21 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €1.0M | 16.00× |
| #6 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.0M | 15.00× |
| #7 | Mika Godts Ajax Amsterdam | 21 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.0M | 15.00× |
| #8 | Wouter Goes AZ Alkmaar | 22 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €1.0M | 12.00× |
| #9 | Ruben van Bommel PSV Eindhoven | 21 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €1.0M | 12.00× |
| #10 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | 20 | U21 | €14.0M | €1.2M | 11.67× |
| #11 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.0M | 10.00× |
| #12 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #13 | Gjivai Zechiël FC Utrecht | 22 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #14 | Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro AZ Alkmaar | 21 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #15 | Yoann Cathline FC Utrecht | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #16 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #17 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | 18 | U21 | €8.0M | €1.2M | 6.67× |
| #18 | Miguel Rodríguez FC Utrecht | 23 | 21-23 | €6.5M | €1.0M | 6.50× |
| #19 | Denso Kasius AZ Alkmaar | 23 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.0M | 6.00× |
| #20 | Kodai Sano NEC Nijmegen | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.0M | 6.00× |
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)
Ajax Amsterdam's Jorthy Mokio at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Jorthy Mokio is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is SC Heerenveen's Bernt Klaverboer, who is 20 years old, with a +48% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro of AZ Alkmaar, who is 21 years old with a +44% 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 48% RPP means the player is expected to gain 48% 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 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | 18 | 8 | €8.0M | €15.4M | +48% |
| #2 | Bernt Klaverboer SC Heerenveen | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.9M | +48% |
| #3 | Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro AZ Alkmaar | 21 | 5 | €7.0M | €12.5M | +44% |
| #4 | Lovro Stubljar FC Groningen | 21 | 5 | €300K | €536K | +44% |
| #5 | Tom de Graaff PEC Zwolle | 21 | 5 | €600K | €1.1M | +44% |
| #6 | Mats Egbring SC Heerenveen | 19 | 7 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #7 | Eser Gürbüz SC Heerenveen | 19 | 7 | €600K | €997K | +40% |
| #8 | Timo Jansink Heracles Almelo | 22 | 4 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #9 | Kayne van Oevelen FC Volendam | 22 | 4 | €1.3M | €2.2M | +40% |
| #10 | Aymen Sliti Feyenoord Rotterdam | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #11 | Tygo Land FC Groningen | 20 | 6 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #12 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 20 | 6 | €22.0M | €34.0M | +35% |
| #13 | Adrian Blake FC Utrecht | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #14 | Cherrion Valerius NAC Breda | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
| #15 | Jorg Schreuders FC Groningen | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #16 | Travis Hernes FC Groningen | 20 | 6 | €250K | €386K | +35% |
| #17 | Leo Sauer Feyenoord Rotterdam | 20 | 6 | €7.0M | €10.8M | +35% |
| #18 | Dies Janse FC Groningen | 20 | 6 | €3.5M | €5.4M | +35% |
| #19 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | 20 | 6 | €14.0M | €21.6M | +35% |
| #20 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
SC Heerenveen's Bernt Klaverboer has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 118.5. That means Bernt Klaverboer has 28% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Groningen's Lovro Stubljar with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Tom de Graaff of PEC Zwolle with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 118.5 means the upside is 118.5× 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 | Bernt Klaverboer SC Heerenveen | €1.3M | €1.2M-1.4M | +28% | 118.5 |
| #2 | Lovro Stubljar FC Groningen | €370K | €336K-405K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #3 | Tom de Graaff PEC Zwolle | €741K | €673K-809K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #4 | Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro AZ Alkmaar | €8.6M | €7.8M-9.4M | +23% | 103.3 |
| #5 | Timo Jansink Heracles Almelo | €357K | €329K-386K | +19% | 100.1 |
| #6 | Kayne van Oevelen FC Volendam | €1.5M | €1.4M-1.7M | +19% | 100.1 |
| #7 | Kevin Gadellaa FC Utrecht | €287K | €264K-310K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #8 | Daniël Deen AZ Alkmaar | €143K | €132K-155K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #9 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | €10.2M | €8.8M-11.6M | +28% | 79.0 |
| #10 | Mats Egbring SC Heerenveen | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Eser Gürbüz SC Heerenveen | €714K | €616K-813K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | €16.7M | €13.8M-19.6M | +19% | 47.0 |
| #13 | Travis Hernes FC Groningen | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #14 | Cedric Hatenboer SC Telstar | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #15 | Nils Rossen SC Telstar | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #16 | Marvin Young Sparta Rotterdam | €4.6M | €4.0M-5.2M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #17 | Cherrion Valerius NAC Breda | €803K | €692K-913K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #18 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | €28.7M | €24.7M-32.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #19 | Ayoub Oufkir AZ Alkmaar | €1.4M | €1.2M-1.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | Sven Bouland FC Groningen | €172K | €148K-196K | +15% | 46.3 |
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 player 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)
AZ Alkmaar's Billy van Duijl in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +7.8%. That means Givairo Read captures 25.9% of total market value while representing only 18.1% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is SC Heerenveen's Mats Egbring with a +7.8% ASC (25.9% value share vs 18.1% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Moussa Soumano of NAC Breda with a +7.8% ASC (25.9% value vs 18.1% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +7.8% ASC means the player captures 7.8% 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 | Billy van Duijl AZ Alkmaar | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #2 | Mats Egbring SC Heerenveen | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #3 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #4 | Travis Hernes FC Groningen | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #5 | Ayoub Oufkir AZ Alkmaar | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #6 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #7 | Eser Gürbüz SC Heerenveen | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #8 | Leo Sauer Feyenoord Rotterdam | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #9 | Bernt Klaverboer SC Heerenveen | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #10 | Dies Janse FC Groningen | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #11 | Aymen Sliti Feyenoord Rotterdam | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #12 | Tygo Land FC Groningen | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #13 | Sven Bouland FC Groningen | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #14 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #15 | Adrian Blake FC Utrecht | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #16 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #17 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #18 | Marvin Young Sparta Rotterdam | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #19 | Cherrion Valerius NAC Breda | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| #20 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | U21 | 25.9% | 18.1% | +7.8% |
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: 10 immediate targets, 117 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - 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 €700K. 0 undervalued, 18 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Youri Regeer Ajax Amsterdam | €5.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ahmetcan Kaplan NEC Nijmegen | €5.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Anton Gaaei Ajax Amsterdam | €5.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jordan Bos Feyenoord Rotterdam | €5.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | €22.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Esmir Bajraktarevic PSV Eindhoven | €5.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Daniël Deen AZ Alkmaar | €125K | €1.0M | -0.68 | Good Value |
Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | €150K | €1.0M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Noam Emeran FC Groningen | €200K | €1.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Silvinho Esajas FC Volendam | €200K | €1.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Brahim Ghalidi NAC Breda | €200K | €1.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Sven Bouland FC Groningen | €150K | €1.0M | -0.59 | Good Value |
Kevin Gadellaa FC Utrecht | €250K | €1.0M | -0.55 | Good Value |
Robbin Weijenberg Go Ahead Eagles | €250K | €1.0M | -0.55 | Good Value |
Mike Kleijn Sparta Rotterdam | €250K | €1.0M | -0.55 | Good Value |
Travis Hernes FC Groningen | €250K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Denso Kasius AZ Alkmaar | €6.0M | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | €15.0M | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Timo Jansink Heracles Almelo | €300K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Lovro Stubljar FC Groningen | €300K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |