Best U23 Young Strikers in the Eredivisie
10 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Strikers in the Eredivisie (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Eredivisie Young Strikers 2023-24
Our database tracked 10 Eredivisie Young Strikers in the 2023-24 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €31.0M. The average market value for Eredivisie Young Strikers was €3.1M, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young striker in the Eredivisie was Ricardo Pepi, worth €15.0M and played for PSV Eindhoven at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Strikers averaged €5.7M in market value, including Mexx Meerdink and Thom van Bergen.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young striker was Don-Angelo Konadu (20 years, Ajax Amsterdam, €800K), while the oldest was Ricardo Pepi (23 years, PSV Eindhoven, €15.0M). Research shows Young Strikers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 10 Young Strikers (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 Strikers remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 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 Strikers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €31.0M combined value.
Age Distribution: Eredivisie Young Strikers
The Eredivisie ST market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (7 players, 70% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €29.1M, averaging €4.2M per player.
Top Young Strikers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (3 players)
21-23 Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Strikers (10% of players) control €15.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 10% of the Eredivisie ST pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Eredivisie Young Strikers
Among 10 Eredivisie clubs, PSV Eindhoven leads with 1 Young Strikers worth €15.0M (averaging €15.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Strikers.
PSV Eindhoven (1 Young Strikers)
AZ Alkmaar (1 Young Strikers)
FC Groningen (1 Young Strikers)
Heracles Almelo (1 Young Strikers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Ricardo Pepi
PSV Eindhoven • 23 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.1M
70.1
Mexx Meerdink
AZ Alkmaar • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.9
Thom van Bergen
FC Groningen • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.3
Lequincio Zeefuik
Heracles Almelo • 21 years old
€735K
€850K
+15.6%
Expected: €937K
26.0
Don-Angelo Konadu
Ajax Amsterdam • 20 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €917K
24.6
Moussa Soumano
NAC Breda • 20 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €917K
24.6
Anthony Descotte
FC Volendam • 22 years old
€476K
€550K
+15.6%
Expected: €582K
21.2
Sem van Duijn
SC Telstar • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €423K
17.2
Jesse van de Haar
FC Utrecht • 21 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €331K
13.0
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
Twente Enschede FC • 20 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €344K
12.4
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)
PSV Eindhoven's Ricardo Pepi at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 17.65×. That means Ricardo Pepi is valued 17.65× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is AZ Alkmaar's Mexx Meerdink, who is 22 years old, with a 11.76× PPVE. Third is Thom van Bergen of FC Groningen, who is 22 years old with a 2.35× 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 17.65× means the player is worth 1665% 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 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €850K | 17.65× |
| #2 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €850K | 11.76× |
| #3 | Thom van Bergen FC Groningen | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €850K | 2.35× |
| #4 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | 20 | U21 | €800K | €800K | 1.00× |
| #5 | Lequincio Zeefuik Heracles Almelo | 21 | 21-23 | €850K | €850K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | 20 | U21 | €800K | €800K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | 22 | 21-23 | €550K | €850K | 0.65× |
| #8 | Sem van Duijn SC Telstar | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €850K | 0.47× |
| #9 | Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink Twente Enschede FC | 20 | U21 | €300K | €800K | 0.37× |
| #10 | Jesse van de Haar FC Utrecht | 21 | 21-23 | €300K | €850K | 0.35× |
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)
NAC Breda's Moussa Soumano at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Don-Angelo Konadu is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Ajax Amsterdam's Don-Angelo Konadu, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink of Twente Enschede FC, who is 20 years old with a +35% RPP (6 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 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | 20 | 6 | €800K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #2 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | 20 | 6 | €800K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #3 | Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink Twente Enschede FC | 20 | 6 | €300K | €464K | +35% |
| #4 | Lequincio Zeefuik Heracles Almelo | 21 | 5 | €850K | €1.2M | +30% |
| #5 | Jesse van de Haar FC Utrecht | 21 | 5 | €300K | €431K | +30% |
| #6 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | 22 | 4 | €10.0M | €13.4M | +25% |
| #7 | Thom van Bergen FC Groningen | 22 | 4 | €2.0M | €2.7M | +25% |
| #8 | Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | 22 | 4 | €550K | €735K | +25% |
| #9 | Sem van Duijn SC Telstar | 22 | 4 | €400K | €535K | +25% |
| #10 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | 23 | 3 | €15.0M | €18.6M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Twente Enschede FC's Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is NAC Breda's Moussa Soumano with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Don-Angelo Konadu of Ajax Amsterdam 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 46.3 means the upside is 46.3× 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 | Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink Twente Enschede FC | €344K | €297K-391K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | €917K | €791K-1.0M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | €917K | €791K-1.0M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | Jesse van de Haar FC Utrecht | €331K | €285K-376K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Lequincio Zeefuik Heracles Almelo | €937K | €808K-1.1M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | €16.1M | €14.1M-18.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Thom van Bergen FC Groningen | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #8 | Sem van Duijn SC Telstar | €423K | €373K-474K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #9 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | €10.6M | €9.3M-11.9M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | €582K | €512K-652K | +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 striker 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)
NAC Breda's Moussa Soumano in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-23.9%. That means Don-Angelo Konadu captures 6.1% of total market value while representing only 30.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Ajax Amsterdam's Don-Angelo Konadu with a +-23.9% ASC (6.1% value share vs 30.0% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink of Twente Enschede FC with a +-23.9% ASC (6.1% value vs 30.0% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-23.9% ASC means the player captures -23.9% 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 | Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | U21 | 6.1% | 30.0% | -23.9% |
| #2 | Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | U21 | 6.1% | 30.0% | -23.9% |
| #3 | Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink Twente Enschede FC | U21 | 6.1% | 30.0% | -23.9% |
| #4 | Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | 21-23 | 93.9% | 70.0% | +23.9% |
| #5 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | 21-23 | 93.9% | 70.0% | +23.9% |
| #6 | Thom van Bergen FC Groningen | 21-23 | 93.9% | 70.0% | +23.9% |
| #7 | Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | 21-23 | 93.9% | 70.0% | +23.9% |
| #8 | Lequincio Zeefuik Heracles Almelo | 21-23 | 93.9% | 70.0% | +23.9% |
| #9 | Sem van Duijn SC Telstar | 21-23 | 93.9% | 70.0% | +23.9% |
| #10 | Jesse van de Haar FC Utrecht | 21-23 | 93.9% | 70.0% | +23.9% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 10 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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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 €15.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink Twente Enschede FC | €300K | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jesse van de Haar FC Utrecht | €300K | €800K | -0.56 | Good Value |
Sem van Duijn SC Telstar | €400K | €800K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Moussa Soumano NAC Breda | €800K | €800K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Anthony Descotte FC Volendam | €550K | €800K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | €15.0M | €800K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mexx Meerdink AZ Alkmaar | €10.0M | €800K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Don-Angelo Konadu Ajax Amsterdam | €800K | €800K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Lequincio Zeefuik Heracles Almelo | €850K | €800K | +0.67 | Above Market |
Thom van Bergen FC Groningen | €2.0M | €800K | +3.22 | Premium |