Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Eredivisie
12 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Eredivisie (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders 2023-24
Our database tracked 12 Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €32.9M. The average market value for Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders was €2.7M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Eredivisie was Paul Wanner, worth €14.0M and played for PSV Eindhoven at 20 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders averaged €5.7M in market value, including Jakob Breum and Ringo Meerveld.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder was Paul Wanner (20 years, PSV Eindhoven, €14.0M), while the oldest was Ringo Meerveld (23 years, SC Heerenveen, €4.0M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 12 Young Attacking 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 Eredivisie market for Young Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Eredivisie
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €32.9M combined value.
Age Distribution: Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders
The Eredivisie CAM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (10 players, 83% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €18.4M, averaging €1.8M per player.
Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (10 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Attacking Midfielders (17% of players) control €18.5M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 8% of the Eredivisie CAM pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders
Among 10 Eredivisie clubs, PSV Eindhoven leads with 1 Young Attacking Midfielders worth €14.0M (averaging €14.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.
PSV Eindhoven (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
SC Heerenveen (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Go Ahead Eagles (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Twente Enschede FC (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Paul Wanner
PSV Eindhoven • 20 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.7M
67.3
Jakob Breum
Go Ahead Eagles • 22 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
50.9
Ringo Meerveld
SC Heerenveen • 23 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.3M
50.1
Kristian Hlynsson
Twente Enschede FC • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Levi Smans
SC Heerenveen • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp
SC Telstar • 22 years old
€822K
€950K
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
28.1
Mohamed Nassoh
NAC Breda • 23 years old
€735K
€850K
+15.6%
Expected: €910K
27.4
David van der Werff
FC Groningen • 21 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €992K
26.9
Shiloh 't Zand
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 23 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €642K
23.1
Raul Paula
NAC Breda • 22 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €529K
20.3
Luka Tunjic
Fortuna Sittard • 20 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
19.0
Samir Lagsir
PEC Zwolle • 23 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €161K
6.2
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)
Go Ahead Eagles's Jakob Breum at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.74×. That means Jakob Breum is valued 4.74× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SC Heerenveen's Ringo Meerveld, who is 23 years old, with a 4.21× PPVE. Third is Kristian Hlynsson of Twente Enschede FC, who is 22 years old with a 4.21× 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 4.74× means the player is worth 374% 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 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | 22 | 21-23 | €4.5M | €950K | 4.74× |
| #2 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 23 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €950K | 4.21× |
| #3 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €950K | 4.21× |
| #4 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €950K | 2.11× |
| #5 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | 22 | 21-23 | €950K | €950K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | 20 | U21 | €14.0M | €14.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | 21 | 21-23 | €900K | €950K | 0.95× |
| #8 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | 23 | 21-23 | €850K | €950K | 0.89× |
| #9 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €600K | €950K | 0.63× |
| #10 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | 22 | 21-23 | €500K | €950K | 0.53× |
| #11 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 23 | 21-23 | €150K | €950K | 0.16× |
| #12 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | 20 | U21 | €500K | €14.0M | 0.04× |
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)
PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Paul Wanner is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Fortuna Sittard's Luka Tunjic, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is David van der Werff of FC Groningen, 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 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | 20 | 6 | €14.0M | €21.6M | +35% |
| #2 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #3 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | 21 | 5 | €900K | €1.3M | +30% |
| #4 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | 22 | 4 | €950K | €1.3M | +25% |
| #5 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #6 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | 22 | 4 | €500K | €668K | +25% |
| #7 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | 22 | 4 | €4.5M | €6.0M | +25% |
| #8 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | 23 | 3 | €850K | €1.1M | +20% |
| #9 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 23 | 3 | €150K | €186K | +20% |
| #10 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 23 | 3 | €600K | €746K | +20% |
| #11 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 23 | 3 | €4.0M | €5.0M | +20% |
| #12 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 47.0. That means Paul Wanner has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Fortuna Sittard's Luka Tunjic with a 37.1 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is David van der Werff of FC Groningen with a 26.9 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 47.0 means the upside is 47.0× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | €16.7M | €13.8M-19.6M | +19% | 47.0 |
| #2 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | €573K | €474K-672K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #3 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | €992K | €821K-1.2M | +10% | 26.9 |
| #4 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | €4.3M | €3.6M-4.9M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #5 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | €2.1M | €1.8M-2.5M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #6 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | €161K | €137K-185K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #7 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | €642K | €546K-739K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #8 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | €910K | €774K-1.0M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #9 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | €4.8M | €4.0M-5.5M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #10 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | €4.2M | €3.6M-4.9M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #11 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | €529K | €450K-609K | +6% | 18.4 |
| #12 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | €1.0M | €855K-1.2M | +6% | 18.4 |
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 attacking midfielder 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)
PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +27.3%. That means Paul Wanner captures 44.0% of total market value while representing only 16.7% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Fortuna Sittard's Luka Tunjic with a +27.3% ASC (44.0% value share vs 16.7% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Samir Lagsir of PEC Zwolle with a +-27.3% ASC (56.0% value vs 83.3% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +27.3% ASC means the player captures 27.3% 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 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | U21 | 44.0% | 16.7% | +27.3% |
| #2 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | U21 | 44.0% | 16.7% | +27.3% |
| #3 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #4 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #5 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #6 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #7 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #8 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #9 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #10 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #11 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
| #12 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | 21-23 | 56.0% | 83.3% | -27.3% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 11 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
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BUY NOW - Medium Upside
PEAK Players
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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 €850K. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | €150K | €950K | -0.24 | Fair Value |
Raul Paula NAC Breda | €500K | €950K | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | €600K | €950K | -0.10 | Fair Value |
Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | €850K | €950K | -0.03 | Fair Value |
David van der Werff FC Groningen | €900K | €950K | -0.01 | Fair Value |
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp SC Telstar | €950K | €950K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | €14.0M | €950K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | €500K | €950K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | €2.0M | €950K | +0.31 | Fair Value |
Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | €4.0M | €950K | +0.90 | Above Market |
Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | €4.0M | €950K | +0.90 | Above Market |
Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | €4.5M | €950K | +1.04 | Above Market |