Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Eredivisie
14 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Eredivisie (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 14 Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 11 clubs with a combined market value of €46.4M. The average market value for Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders is €3.3M, with the average age at 21.9 years old.
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Eredivisie is Paul Wanner, worth €18.0M and playing for PSV Eindhoven at 20 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders average €8.0M in market value, including Luciano Valente and Jakob Breum.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder is Paul Wanner (20 years, PSV Eindhoven, €18.0M), while the oldest is Ringo Meerveld (23 years, SC Heerenveen, €3.0M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 14 Young Attacking Midfielders (100%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Eredivisie market for Young Attacking Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 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 11 clubs with €46.4M 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 (12 players, 86% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €27.8M, averaging €2.3M per player.
Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (12 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Attacking Midfielders (14% of players) control €28.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 7% of the Eredivisie CAM pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Young Attacking Midfielders
Among 11 Eredivisie clubs, PSV Eindhoven leads with 1 Young Attacking Midfielders worth €18.0M (averaging €18.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 93% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.
PSV Eindhoven (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Feyenoord Rotterdam (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Go Ahead Eagles (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
SC Heerenveen (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Paul Wanner
PSV Eindhoven • 20 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.5M
70.4
Luciano Valente
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.7
Jakob Breum
Go Ahead Eagles • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.2
Kristian Hlynsson
Twente Enschede FC • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Ringo Meerveld
SC Heerenveen • 23 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.2M
42.8
Levi Smans
SC Heerenveen • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Shiloh 't Zand
Feyenoord Rotterdam • 22 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €953K
27.5
Mohamed Nassoh
NAC Breda • 23 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €749K
25.0
Noah Naujoks
Excelsior Rotterdam • 23 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €642K
23.1
Raul Paula
NAC Breda • 22 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €635K
22.5
David van der Werff
FC Groningen • 21 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €662K
21.9
Luka Tunjic
Fortuna Sittard • 20 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €688K
21.3
Argyris Darelas
NEC Nijmegen • 22 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €265K
11.8
Samir Lagsir
PEC Zwolle • 22 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €159K
5.5
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 Luciano Valente at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 11.11×. That means Luciano Valente is valued 11.11× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Go Ahead Eagles's Jakob Breum, who is 22 years old, with a 5.56× PPVE. Third is Kristian Hlynsson of Twente Enschede FC, who is 22 years old with a 4.44× 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 11.11× means the player is worth 1011% 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 | Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €900K | 11.11× |
| #2 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | 22 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €900K | 5.56× |
| #3 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €900K | 4.44× |
| #4 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 23 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €900K | 3.33× |
| #5 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €900K | 2.22× |
| #6 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 22 | 21-23 | €900K | €900K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | 20 | U21 | €18.0M | €18.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €900K | 0.78× |
| #9 | Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €600K | €900K | 0.67× |
| #10 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | 21 | 21-23 | €600K | €900K | 0.67× |
| #11 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | 22 | 21-23 | €600K | €900K | 0.67× |
| #12 | Argyris Darelas NEC Nijmegen | 22 | 21-23 | €250K | €900K | 0.28× |
| #13 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 22 | 21-23 | €150K | €900K | 0.17× |
| #14 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | 20 | U21 | €600K | €18.0M | 0.03× |
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 | €18.0M | €27.8M | +35% |
| #2 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | 20 | 6 | €600K | €927K | +35% |
| #3 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | 21 | 5 | €600K | €862K | +30% |
| #4 | Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | 22 | 4 | €10.0M | €13.4M | +25% |
| #5 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | 22 | 4 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #6 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #7 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #8 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | 22 | 4 | €600K | €802K | +25% |
| #9 | Argyris Darelas NEC Nijmegen | 22 | 4 | €250K | €334K | +25% |
| #10 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 22 | 4 | €900K | €1.2M | +25% |
| #11 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #12 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 23 | 3 | €3.0M | €3.7M | +20% |
| #13 | Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | 23 | 3 | €600K | €746K | +20% |
| #14 | 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 | €21.5M | €17.8M-25.2M | +19% | 47.0 |
| #2 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | €688K | €569K-807K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #3 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | €662K | €547K-776K | +10% | 26.9 |
| #4 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | €2.1M | €1.8M-2.5M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #5 | Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | €642K | €546K-739K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #6 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | €749K | €637K-862K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #7 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | €3.2M | €2.7M-3.7M | +7% | 22.0 |
| #8 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | €159K | €135K-183K | +6% | 18.4 |
| #9 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | €635K | €540K-730K | +6% | 18.4 |
| #10 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | €4.2M | €3.6M-4.9M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #11 | Argyris Darelas NEC Nijmegen | €265K | €225K-304K | +6% | 18.4 |
| #12 | Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | €10.6M | €9.0M-12.2M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #13 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | €5.3M | €4.5M-6.1M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #14 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | €953K | €810K-1.1M | +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 weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
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Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
PEC Zwolle's Samir Lagsir in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-25.8%. That means Luciano Valente captures 59.9% of total market value while representing only 85.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is SC Heerenveen's Ringo Meerveld with a +-25.8% ASC (59.9% value share vs 85.7% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Noah Naujoks of Excelsior Rotterdam with a +-25.8% ASC (59.9% value vs 85.7% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-25.8% ASC means the player captures -25.8% 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 | Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #2 | Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #3 | Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #4 | Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #5 | Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #6 | Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #7 | Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #8 | David van der Werff FC Groningen | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #9 | Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #10 | Raul Paula NAC Breda | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #11 | Argyris Darelas NEC Nijmegen | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #12 | Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | 21-23 | 59.9% | 85.7% | -25.8% |
| #13 | Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | U21 | 40.1% | 14.3% | +25.8% |
| #14 | Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | U21 | 40.1% | 14.3% | +25.8% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 13 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
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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 €600K. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jakob Breum Go Ahead Eagles | €5.0M | €900K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Samir Lagsir PEC Zwolle | €150K | €900K | -0.39 | Fair Value |
Argyris Darelas NEC Nijmegen | €250K | €900K | -0.32 | Fair Value |
Noah Naujoks Excelsior Rotterdam | €600K | €900K | -0.07 | Fair Value |
David van der Werff FC Groningen | €600K | €900K | -0.07 | Fair Value |
Raul Paula NAC Breda | €600K | €900K | -0.07 | Fair Value |
Luciano Valente Feyenoord Rotterdam | €10.0M | €900K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mohamed Nassoh NAC Breda | €700K | €900K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Paul Wanner PSV Eindhoven | €18.0M | €900K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Luka Tunjic Fortuna Sittard | €600K | €900K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Shiloh 't Zand Feyenoord Rotterdam | €900K | €900K | +0.14 | Fair Value |
Levi Smans SC Heerenveen | €2.0M | €900K | +0.93 | Above Market |
Ringo Meerveld SC Heerenveen | €3.0M | €900K | +1.64 | Premium |
Kristian Hlynsson Twente Enschede FC | €4.0M | €900K | +2.36 | Premium |