Best U23 Young Defensive Midfielders in the Eredivisie
9 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Defensive Midfielders in the Eredivisie (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders 2024-25
Our database tracked 9 Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 7 clubs with a combined market value of €26.9M. The average market value for Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders was €3.0M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young defensive midfielder in the Eredivisie was Alonzo Engwanda, worth €7.0M and played for FC Utrecht at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Defensive Midfielders averaged €4.9M in market value, including Stije Resink and Jorthy Mokio.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young defensive midfielder was Jorthy Mokio (18 years, Ajax Amsterdam, €8.0M), while the oldest was Alonzo Engwanda (23 years, FC Utrecht, €7.0M). Research shows Young Defensive Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 9 Young Defensive 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 Defensive Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 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 Defensive Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 7 clubs with €26.9M combined value.
Age Distribution: Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders
The Eredivisie CDM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (8 players, 89% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €18.9M, averaging €2.4M per player.
Top Young Defensive Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Defensive Midfielders (11% of players) control €7.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 33% of the Eredivisie CDM pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders
Among 7 Eredivisie clubs, FC Groningen leads with 2 Young Defensive Midfielders worth €8.5M (averaging €4.3M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Defensive Midfielders.
FC Groningen (2 Young Defensive Midfielders)
Ajax Amsterdam (1 Young Defensive Midfielders)
FC Utrecht (1 Young Defensive Midfielders)
SC Telstar (2 Young Defensive Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
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
Jorthy Mokio
Ajax Amsterdam • 18 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.2M
56.9
Jorg Schreuders
FC Groningen • 21 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.7M
33.3
Cedric Hatenboer
SC Telstar • 21 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
28.2
Calvin Twigt
Go Ahead Eagles • 23 years old
€649K
€750K
+15.6%
Expected: €794K
25.4
Sem Scheperman
Heracles Almelo • 23 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €741K
24.5
Nils Rossen
SC Telstar • 21 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
19.4
Nick Fichtinger
PEC Zwolle • 22 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €496K
18.5
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)
FC Utrecht's Alonzo Engwanda at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 7.00×. That means Alonzo Engwanda is valued 7.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Groningen's Stije Resink, who is 23 years old, with a 7.00× PPVE. Third is Jorg Schreuders of FC Groningen, who is 21 years old with a 1.50× 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 7.00× means the player is worth 600% 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 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #2 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #3 | Jorg Schreuders FC Groningen | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.0M | 1.50× |
| #4 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | 18 | U21 | €8.0M | €8.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Cedric Hatenboer SC Telstar | 21 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | 21-23 | €750K | €1.0M | 0.75× |
| #7 | Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.0M | 0.70× |
| #8 | Nils Rossen SC Telstar | 21 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.0M | 0.50× |
| #9 | Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | 22 | 21-23 | €450K | €1.0M | 0.45× |
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 FC Groningen's Jorg Schreuders, who is 21 years old, with a +35% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Cedric Hatenboer of SC Telstar, who is 21 years old with a +35% 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 | Jorg Schreuders FC Groningen | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #3 | Cedric Hatenboer SC Telstar | 21 | 5 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #4 | Nils Rossen SC Telstar | 21 | 5 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #5 | Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | 22 | 4 | €450K | €647K | +30% |
| #6 | Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | 23 | 3 | €700K | €936K | +25% |
| #7 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | 23 | 3 | €7.0M | €9.4M | +25% |
| #8 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | 23 | 3 | €7.0M | €9.4M | +25% |
| #9 | Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | 3 | €750K | €1.0M | +25% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Ajax Amsterdam's Jorthy Mokio has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 79.0. That means Jorthy Mokio has 28% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is SC Telstar's Cedric Hatenboer with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Nils Rossen of SC Telstar 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 79.0 means the upside is 79.0× 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 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | €10.2M | €8.8M-11.6M | +28% | 79.0 |
| #2 | Cedric Hatenboer SC Telstar | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Nils Rossen SC Telstar | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | Jorg Schreuders FC Groningen | €1.7M | €1.5M-2.0M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #5 | Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | €496K | €437K-556K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #6 | Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | €741K | €652K-830K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #7 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | €7.4M | €6.5M-8.3M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #8 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | €7.4M | €6.5M-8.3M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #9 | Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | €794K | €699K-889K | +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 defensive midfielder position shows weak 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)
FC Utrecht's Alonzo Engwanda in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-18.6%. That means Alonzo Engwanda captures 70.3% of total market value while representing only 88.9% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Go Ahead Eagles's Calvin Twigt with a +-18.6% ASC (70.3% value share vs 88.9% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Sem Scheperman of Heracles Almelo with a +-18.6% ASC (70.3% value vs 88.9% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-18.6% ASC means the player captures -18.6% 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 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | 21-23 | 70.3% | 88.9% | -18.6% |
| #2 | Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 70.3% | 88.9% | -18.6% |
| #3 | Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | 21-23 | 70.3% | 88.9% | -18.6% |
| #4 | Jorg Schreuders FC Groningen | 21-23 | 70.3% | 88.9% | -18.6% |
| #5 | Cedric Hatenboer SC Telstar | 21-23 | 70.3% | 88.9% | -18.6% |
| #6 | Nils Rossen SC Telstar | 21-23 | 70.3% | 88.9% | -18.6% |
| #7 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | 21-23 | 70.3% | 88.9% | -18.6% |
| #8 | Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | 21-23 | 70.3% | 88.9% | -18.6% |
| #9 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | U21 | 29.7% | 11.1% | +18.6% |
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, 8 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 €7.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | €450K | €1.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Nils Rossen SC Telstar | €500K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | €700K | €1.0M | -0.10 | Fair Value |
Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | €8.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | €7.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | €750K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Stije Resink FC Groningen | €7.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Cedric Hatenboer SC Telstar | €1.0M | €1.0M | +0.50 | Fair Value |
Jorg Schreuders FC Groningen | €1.5M | €1.0M | +1.50 | Above Market |