Best U23 Young Defensive Midfielders in the Eredivisie
8 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Defensive Midfielders in the Eredivisie (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders 2026-27
Our database tracked 8 Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders in the 2026-27 season, representing 7 clubs with a combined market value of €27.4M. The average market value for Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders was €3.4M, with the average age at 22.1 years old.
The most valuable young defensive midfielder in the Eredivisie was Jorthy Mokio, worth €8.0M and played for Ajax Amsterdam at 18 years old. The top 5 Young Defensive Midfielders averaged €5.2M in market value, including Oussama Targhalline and Stije Resink.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young defensive midfielder was Jorthy Mokio (18 years, Ajax Amsterdam, €8.0M), while the oldest was Oussama Targhalline (23 years, Feyenoord Rotterdam, €6.0M). Research shows Young Defensive Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 8 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 2026-27 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 €27.4M 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 (7 players, 88% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €19.4M, averaging €2.8M per player.
Top Young Defensive Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Defensive Midfielders (13% of players) control €8.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 50% of the Eredivisie CDM pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Young Defensive Midfielders
Among 7 Eredivisie clubs, Ajax Amsterdam leads with 1 Young Defensive Midfielders worth €8.0M (averaging €8.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Defensive Midfielders.
Ajax Amsterdam (1 Young Defensive Midfielders)
Feyenoord Rotterdam (1 Young Defensive Midfielders)
FC Groningen (1 Young Defensive Midfielders)
FC Utrecht (1 Young Defensive Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
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
Stije Resink
FC Groningen • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.6M
54.9
Alonzo Engwanda
FC Utrecht • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
53.0
Sem Scheperman
Heracles Almelo • 23 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €953K
27.7
Calvin Twigt
Go Ahead Eagles • 23 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €635K
22.5
Xander Blomme
Go Ahead Eagles • 23 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €476K
18.9
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)
Feyenoord Rotterdam's Oussama Targhalline at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 6.67×. That means Oussama Targhalline is valued 6.67× 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 22 years old, with a 6.67× PPVE. Third is Alonzo Engwanda of FC Utrecht, who is 23 years old with a 5.56× 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 6.67× means the player is worth 567% 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 | Oussama Targhalline Feyenoord Rotterdam | 23 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €900K | 6.67× |
| #2 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €900K | 6.67× |
| #3 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | 23 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €900K | 5.56× |
| #4 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | 18 | U21 | €8.0M | €8.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | 23 | 21-23 | €900K | €900K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | 21-23 | €600K | €900K | 0.67× |
| #7 | Xander Blomme Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | 21-23 | €450K | €900K | 0.50× |
| #8 | Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | 22 | 21-23 | €450K | €900K | 0.50× |
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 PEC Zwolle's Nick Fichtinger, who is 22 years old, with a +30% RPP (4 years to peak). Third is Stije Resink of FC Groningen, who is 22 years old with a +30% RPP (4 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 | Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | 22 | 4 | €450K | €647K | +30% |
| #3 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | 22 | 4 | €6.0M | €8.6M | +30% |
| #4 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | 23 | 3 | €5.0M | €6.7M | +25% |
| #5 | Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | 3 | €600K | €802K | +25% |
| #6 | Xander Blomme Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | 3 | €450K | €602K | +25% |
| #7 | Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | 23 | 3 | €900K | €1.2M | +25% |
| #8 | Oussama Targhalline Feyenoord Rotterdam | 23 | 3 | €6.0M | €8.0M | +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 FC Groningen's Stije Resink with a 38.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Nick Fichtinger of PEC Zwolle with a 38.7 RAU (10% 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 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | €6.6M | €5.8M-7.4M | +10% | 38.7 |
| #3 | Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | €496K | €437K-556K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #4 | Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | €635K | €559K-711K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #5 | Oussama Targhalline Feyenoord Rotterdam | €6.4M | €5.6M-7.1M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #6 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | €5.3M | €4.7M-5.9M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #7 | Xander Blomme Go Ahead Eagles | €476K | €419K-533K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #8 | Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | €953K | €838K-1.1M | +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 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)
Go Ahead Eagles's Xander Blomme in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-16.7%. That means Jorthy Mokio captures 29.2% of total market value while representing only 12.5% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Utrecht's Alonzo Engwanda with a +-16.7% ASC (70.8% value share vs 87.5% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Calvin Twigt of Go Ahead Eagles with a +-16.7% ASC (70.8% value vs 87.5% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +16.7% ASC means the player captures 16.7% 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 | Xander Blomme Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 70.8% | 87.5% | -16.7% |
| #2 | Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | 21-23 | 70.8% | 87.5% | -16.7% |
| #3 | Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | 21-23 | 70.8% | 87.5% | -16.7% |
| #4 | Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | 21-23 | 70.8% | 87.5% | -16.7% |
| #5 | Oussama Targhalline Feyenoord Rotterdam | 21-23 | 70.8% | 87.5% | -16.7% |
| #6 | Stije Resink FC Groningen | 21-23 | 70.8% | 87.5% | -16.7% |
| #7 | Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | 21-23 | 70.8% | 87.5% | -16.7% |
| #8 | Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | U21 | 29.2% | 12.5% | +16.7% |
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, 7 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 €8.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alonzo Engwanda FC Utrecht | €5.0M | €5.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Xander Blomme Go Ahead Eagles | €450K | €5.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Nick Fichtinger PEC Zwolle | €450K | €5.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Jorthy Mokio Ajax Amsterdam | €8.0M | €5.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Calvin Twigt Go Ahead Eagles | €600K | €5.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Oussama Targhalline Feyenoord Rotterdam | €6.0M | €5.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Stije Resink FC Groningen | €6.0M | €5.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Sem Scheperman Heracles Almelo | €900K | €5.0M | +0.67 | Above Market |