Best U23 Young Players in the Eredivisie
144 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Players in the Eredivisie (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Eredivisie Young Players 2026-27
Our database tracked 144 Eredivisie Young Players in the 2026-27 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €444.0M. The average market value for Eredivisie Young Players was €3.1M, with the average age at 21.7 years old.
The most valuable young player in the Eredivisie was Kenneth Taylor, worth €28.0M and played for Ajax Amsterdam at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Players averaged €20.4M in market value, including Ryan Flamingo and Givairo Read.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young player was Jorthy Mokio (18 years, Ajax Amsterdam, €8.0M), while the oldest was Kenneth Taylor (23 years, Ajax Amsterdam, €28.0M). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 144 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 2026-27 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 Eredivisie
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 €444.0M 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 (120 players, 83% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €347.4M, averaging €2.9M per player.
Top Young Players by Age Bracket
U21 Years (24 players)
21-23 Years (120 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 15 Young Players (10% of players) control €210.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 4% of the Eredivisie ALL pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Young Players
Among 18 Eredivisie clubs, Ajax Amsterdam leads with 11 Young Players worth €93.8M (averaging €8.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 69% of tracked Young Players.
Ajax Amsterdam (11 Young Players)
PSV Eindhoven (9 Young Players)
Feyenoord Rotterdam (9 Young Players)
AZ Alkmaar (13 Young Players)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Kenneth Taylor
Ajax Amsterdam • 23 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.0M
77.9
Ryan Flamingo
PSV Eindhoven • 23 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.4M
73.7
Givairo Read
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 19 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €23.8M
71.3
Ricardo Pepi
PSV Eindhoven • 23 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €17.1M
70.9
Paul Wanner
PSV Eindhoven • 20 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.5M
70.4
Youri Baas
Ajax Amsterdam • 23 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.1M
70.1
Mika Godts
Ajax Amsterdam • 20 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.9M
66.5
Ruben van Bommel
PSV Eindhoven • 21 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.2M
66.1
Kiliann Sildillia
PSV Eindhoven • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
61.5
Mexx Meerdink
AZ Alkmaar • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.9
Luciano Valente
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.7
Wouter Goes
AZ Alkmaar • 21 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.0M
60.3
Yarek Gasiorowski
PSV Eindhoven • 21 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.0M
60.3
Kees Smit
AZ Alkmaar • 20 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.5M
59.7
Yoann Cathline
FC Utrecht • 23 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.6M
58.7
Raúl Moro
Ajax Amsterdam • 23 years old
€6.5M
€7.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.0M
57.9
Anton Gaaei
Ajax Amsterdam • 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
Oussama Targhalline
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 23 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
55.3
Leo Sauer
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 20 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.0M
55.2
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)
Ajax Amsterdam's Kenneth Taylor at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 28.00×. That means Kenneth Taylor is valued 28.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is PSV Eindhoven's Ryan Flamingo, who is 23 years old, with a 20.00× PPVE. Third is Ricardo Pepi of PSV Eindhoven, who is 23 years old with a 16.00× 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 28.00× means the player is worth 2700% 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 | Kenneth Taylor Ajax Amsterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €28.0M | €1.0M | 28.00× |
| #2 | Ryan Flamingo PSV Eindhoven | 23 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €1.0M | 20.00× |
| #3 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | 23 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €1.0M | 16.00× |
| #4 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | 19 | U21 | €20.0M | €1.3M | 15.38× |
| #5 | Youri Baas Ajax Amsterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.0M | 15.00× |
| #6 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | 20 | U21 | €18.0M | €1.3M | 13.85× |
| #7 | Ruben van Bommel PSV Eindhoven | 21 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €1.0M | 12.00× |
| #8 | Kiliann Sildillia PSV Eindhoven | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.0M | 10.00× |
| #9 | Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.0M | 10.00× |
| #10 | Wouter Goes AZ Alkmaar | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.0M | 10.00× |
| #11 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.0M | 10.00× |
| #12 | Mika Godts Ajax Amsterdam | 20 | U21 | €13.0M | €1.3M | 10.00× |
| #13 | Yarek Gasiorowski PSV Eindhoven | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.0M | 10.00× |
| #14 | Yoann Cathline FC Utrecht | 23 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.0M | 8.00× |
| #15 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 20 | U21 | €10.0M | €1.3M | 7.69× |
| #16 | Raúl Moro Ajax Amsterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €7.5M | €1.0M | 7.50× |
| #17 | Anton Gaaei Ajax Amsterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #18 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | 18 | U21 | €8.0M | €1.3M | 6.15× |
| #19 | Youri Regeer Ajax Amsterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.0M | 6.00× |
| #20 | Denso Kasius AZ Alkmaar | 23 | 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 | €300K | €576K | +48% |
| #3 | Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro AZ Alkmaar | 21 | 5 | €6.0M | €10.7M | +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 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | 19 | 7 | €800K | €1.3M | +40% |
| #9 | Niek Schiks PSV Eindhoven | 22 | 4 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #10 | Kayne van Oevelen FC Volendam | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #11 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | 19 | 7 | €20.0M | €33.2M | +40% |
| #12 | Travis Hernes FC Groningen | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #13 | Ayoub Oufkir Sparta Rotterdam | 20 | 6 | €750K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #14 | Aymen Sliti Feyenoord Rotterdam | 20 | 6 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #15 | Mats Rots Twente Enschede FC | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #16 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #17 | Leo Sauer Feyenoord Rotterdam | 20 | 6 | €7.0M | €10.8M | +35% |
| #18 | Jaden Slory Feyenoord Rotterdam | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #19 | Mika Godts Ajax Amsterdam | 20 | 6 | €13.0M | €20.1M | +35% |
| #20 | Dies Janse FC Groningen | 20 | 6 | €2.0M | €3.1M | +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 | €384K | €348K-419K | +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 | €7.4M | €6.7M-8.1M | +23% | 103.3 |
| #5 | Niek Schiks PSV Eindhoven | €298K | €274K-321K | +19% | 100.1 |
| #6 | Kayne van Oevelen FC Volendam | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.3M | +19% | 100.1 |
| #7 | Kevin Gadellaa FC Utrecht | €172K | €158K-186K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #8 | Daniël Virginio 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 | Givairo Read Feyenoord Rotterdam | €23.8M | €20.5M-27.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | €953K | €821K-1.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | €21.5M | €17.8M-25.2M | +19% | 47.0 |
| #15 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #16 | Jaden Slory Feyenoord Rotterdam | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #17 | Dies Janse FC Groningen | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #18 | Tygo Land FC Groningen | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #19 | Marvin Young Sparta Rotterdam | €4.6M | €4.0M-5.2M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | Travis Hernes FC Groningen | €401K | €346K-457K | +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 Mateo Chávez in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-5.1%. That means Kenneth Taylor captures 78.2% of total market value while representing only 83.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Feyenoord Rotterdam's Malcolm Jeng with a +-5.1% ASC (78.2% value share vs 83.3% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Kento Shiogai of NEC Nijmegen with a +-5.1% ASC (78.2% value vs 83.3% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-5.1% ASC means the player captures -5.1% 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 | Mateo Chávez AZ Alkmaar | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #2 | Malcolm Jeng Feyenoord Rotterdam | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #3 | Kento Shiogai NEC Nijmegen | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #4 | Kenneth Taylor Ajax Amsterdam | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #5 | Thibo Baeten Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #6 | Xander Blomme Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #7 | Naci Ünüvar Twente Enschede FC | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #8 | Kiliann Sildillia PSV Eindhoven | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #9 | Noah Ohio FC Utrecht | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #10 | Noam Emeran FC Groningen | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #11 | Youri Regeer Ajax Amsterdam | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #12 | Youri Baas Ajax Amsterdam | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #13 | Kian Fitz-Jim Ajax Amsterdam | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #14 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #15 | Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #16 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #17 | Shunsuke Mito Sparta Rotterdam | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #18 | Julius Dirksen Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #19 | Gjivai Zechiël FC Utrecht | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
| #20 | Denso Kasius AZ Alkmaar | 21-23 | 78.2% | 83.3% | -5.1% |
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: 12 immediate targets, 132 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 €750K. 0 undervalued, 14 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | €18.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Daniël Virginio Deen AZ Alkmaar | €125K | €1.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Leo Sauer Feyenoord Rotterdam | €7.0M | €1.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | €150K | €1.0M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Kevin Gadellaa FC Utrecht | €150K | €1.0M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Sven Bouland FC Groningen | €150K | €1.0M | -0.57 | Good Value |
Noam Emeran FC Groningen | €200K | €1.0M | -0.54 | Good Value |
Billy van Duijl AZ Alkmaar | €200K | €1.0M | -0.52 | Good Value |
Robbin Weijenberg Go Ahead Eagles | €250K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Silvinho Esajas FC Volendam | €250K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Niek Schiks PSV Eindhoven | €250K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Mike Kleijn Sparta Rotterdam | €250K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Brahim Ghalidi NAC Breda | €250K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Argyris Darelas NEC Nijmegen | €250K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Justin Hubner Fortuna Sittard | €300K | €1.0M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Lovro Stubljar FC Groningen | €300K | €1.0M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Giovanni van Zwam Go Ahead Eagles | €300K | €1.0M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Mats Egbring SC Heerenveen | €300K | €1.0M | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Bernt Klaverboer SC Heerenveen | €300K | €1.0M | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Youri Baas Ajax Amsterdam | €15.0M | €1.0M | -0.42 | Fair Value |