Best U23 Young Players in the Jupiler Pro League
147 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Players in the Jupiler Pro League (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Jupiler Pro League Young Players 2023-24
Our database tracked 146 Jupiler Pro League Young Players in the 2023-24 season, representing 16 clubs with a combined market value of €399.6M. The average market value for Jupiler Pro League Young Players was €2.7M, with the average age at 21.4 years old.
The most valuable young player in the Jupiler Pro League was Joel Ordóñez, worth €28.0M and played for Club Brugge KV at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Players averaged €18.4M in market value, including Konstantinos Karetsas and Joaquin Seys.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young player was Konstantinos Karetsas (18 years, KRC Genk, €23.0M), while the oldest was Killian Sardella (23 years, RSC Anderlecht, €5.0M). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 146 Young Players (100%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Jupiler Pro League market for Young Players 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.
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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Jupiler Pro League Young Players. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 16 clubs with €399.6M combined value.
Age Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Young Players
The Jupiler Pro League ALL market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (111 players, 76% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €321.4M, averaging €2.9M per player.
Top Young Players by Age Bracket
U21 Years (35 players)
21-23 Years (111 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 15 Young Players (10% of players) control €175.5M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 2% of the Jupiler Pro League ALL pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Jupiler Pro League Young Players
Among 16 Jupiler Pro League clubs, Club Brugge KV leads with 15 Young Players worth €101.9M (averaging €6.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 79% of tracked Young Players.
Club Brugge KV (15 Young Players)
KRC Genk (8 Young Players)
RSC Anderlecht (13 Young Players)
Cercle Brugge (17 Young Players)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Joel Ordóñez
Club Brugge KV • 22 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €29.6M
77.3
Konstantinos Karetsas
KRC Genk • 18 years old
€19.9M
€23.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €29.6M
72.2
Joaquin Seys
Club Brugge KV • 21 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.5M
68.9
Matte Smets
KRC Genk • 22 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.8M
67.8
Aleksandar Stanković
Club Brugge KV • 20 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.5M
67.5
Carlos Forbs
Club Brugge KV • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.9
Zeno Van Den Bosch
Royal Antwerp FC • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
60.9
Anan Khalaili
Union Saint-Gilloise • 21 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.0M
60.3
Mario Stroeykens
RSC Anderlecht • 21 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.0M
60.1
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
KRC Genk • 22 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.8M
58.5
Romeo Vermant
Club Brugge KV • 22 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.5M
58.1
Mathias Delorge
KAA Gent • 21 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.8M
57.5
Yasin Özcan
RSC Anderlecht • 20 years old
€6.5M
€7.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.6M
56.1
Oumar Diakité
Cercle Brugge • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.5
Fedde Leysen
Union Saint-Gilloise • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.5
Kyriani Sabbe
Club Brugge KV • 21 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.6M
53.9
Mamadou Diakhon
Club Brugge KV • 20 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.9M
53.3
Killian Sardella
RSC Anderlecht • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.4M
52.9
Nazinho
Cercle Brugge • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.3
Yassine Titraoui
Royal Charleroi SC • 22 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.3M
52.3
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)
KRC Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas at 18 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 32.86×. That means Konstantinos Karetsas is valued 32.86× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Club Brugge KV's Aleksandar Stanković, who is 20 years old, with a 18.57× PPVE. Third is Joel Ordóñez of Club Brugge KV, who is 22 years old with a 15.56× 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 32.86× means the player is worth 3186% 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 | Konstantinos Karetsas KRC Genk | 18 | U21 | €23.0M | €700K | 32.86× |
| #2 | Aleksandar Stanković Club Brugge KV | 20 | U21 | €13.0M | €700K | 18.57× |
| #3 | Joel Ordóñez Club Brugge KV | 22 | 21-23 | €28.0M | €1.8M | 15.56× |
| #4 | Yasin Özcan RSC Anderlecht | 20 | U21 | €7.5M | €700K | 10.71× |
| #5 | Mamadou Diakhon Club Brugge KV | 20 | U21 | €6.0M | €700K | 8.57× |
| #6 | Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | 21 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.8M | 8.33× |
| #7 | Matte Smets KRC Genk | 22 | 21-23 | €13.0M | €1.8M | 7.22× |
| #8 | Noah Adedeji-Sternberg KRC Genk | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €700K | 7.14× |
| #9 | Mario Stroeykens RSC Anderlecht | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.8M | 5.56× |
| #10 | Zeno Van Den Bosch Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.8M | 5.56× |
| #11 | Carlos Forbs Club Brugge KV | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.8M | 5.56× |
| #12 | Anan Khalaili Union Saint-Gilloise | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €1.8M | 5.56× |
| #13 | Ibrahima Sory Bangoura KRC Genk | 22 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.8M | 4.44× |
| #14 | Romeo Vermant Club Brugge KV | 22 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.8M | 4.44× |
| #15 | Mathias Delorge KAA Gent | 21 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.8M | 4.44× |
| #16 | Jovan Mijatović Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 20 | U21 | €3.0M | €700K | 4.29× |
| #17 | Fedde Leysen Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.8M | 3.33× |
| #18 | Kyriani Sabbe Club Brugge KV | 21 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.8M | 3.33× |
| #19 | Oumar Diakité Cercle Brugge | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.8M | 3.33× |
| #20 | Keisuke Goto Sint-Truidense VV | 20 | U21 | €2.0M | €700K | 2.86× |
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)
Sint-Truidense VV's Matt Lendfers at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Matt Lendfers is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Royal Antwerp FC's Semm Renders, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Konstantinos Karetsas of KRC Genk, who is 18 years old with a +44% RPP (8 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 | Matt Lendfers Sint-Truidense VV | 20 | 6 | €150K | €288K | +48% |
| #2 | Semm Renders Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €1.5M | €2.7M | +44% |
| #3 | Konstantinos Karetsas KRC Genk | 18 | 8 | €23.0M | €41.1M | +44% |
| #4 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €250K | €447K | +44% |
| #5 | Amine Boukamir Royal Charleroi SC | 19 | 7 | €300K | €536K | +44% |
| #6 | Kjell Peersman KAA Gent | 21 | 5 | €500K | €894K | +44% |
| #7 | Matthieu Epolo Standard Liège | 21 | 5 | €4.0M | €7.1M | +44% |
| #8 | Gilles De Meyer KAA Gent | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #9 | Elyèss Dao RSC Anderlecht | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #10 | Hugo Lambotte Sint-Truidense VV | 19 | 7 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #11 | Farouck Adekami Royal Antwerp FC | 19 | 7 | €600K | €997K | +40% |
| #12 | Orseer Achihi Royal Antwerp FC | 19 | 7 | €150K | €249K | +40% |
| #13 | Gabriel Jesus David Royal Antwerp FC | 19 | 7 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #14 | Christ Souanga Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 19 | 7 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #15 | Hakim Sahabo Standard Liège | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #16 | Dani van den Heuvel Club Brugge KV | 22 | 4 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #17 | Aleksandar Stanković Club Brugge KV | 20 | 6 | €13.0M | €21.6M | +40% |
| #18 | Martin Delavallée Royal Charleroi SC | 22 | 4 | €1.5M | €2.5M | +40% |
| #19 | Mamadou Diakhon Club Brugge KV | 20 | 6 | €6.0M | €9.3M | +35% |
| #20 | Hyllarion Goore KAA Gent | 20 | 6 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Sint-Truidense VV's Matt Lendfers has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 118.5. That means Matt Lendfers has 28% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is KAA Gent's Kjell Peersman with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Matthieu Epolo of Standard Liège with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 118.5 means the upside is 118.5× 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 | Matt Lendfers Sint-Truidense VV | €192K | €174K-209K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #2 | Kjell Peersman KAA Gent | €617K | €561K-674K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #3 | Matthieu Epolo Standard Liège | €4.9M | €4.5M-5.4M | +23% | 103.3 |
| #4 | Dani van den Heuvel Club Brugge KV | €238K | €219K-257K | +19% | 100.1 |
| #5 | Martin Delavallée Royal Charleroi SC | €1.8M | €1.6M-1.9M | +19% | 100.1 |
| #6 | Vic Chambaere Union Saint-Gilloise | €344K | €316K-371K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #7 | Semm Renders Royal Antwerp FC | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #8 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | €309K | €266K-351K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #9 | Amine Boukamir Royal Charleroi SC | €370K | €319K-422K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #10 | Konstantinos Karetsas KRC Genk | €29.6M | €24.5M-34.7M | +29% | 64.3 |
| #11 | Orseer Achihi Royal Antwerp FC | €179K | €154K-203K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Gilles De Meyer KAA Gent | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Elyèss Dao RSC Anderlecht | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Aleksandar Stanković Club Brugge KV | €15.5M | €13.3M-17.6M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Hakim Sahabo Standard Liège | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #16 | Hugo Lambotte Sint-Truidense VV | €238K | €205K-271K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #17 | Gabriel Jesus David Royal Antwerp FC | €238K | €205K-271K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #18 | Christ Souanga Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €238K | €205K-271K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #19 | Farouck Adekami Royal Antwerp FC | €714K | €591K-838K | +19% | 46.4 |
| #20 | Adam Nhaili Sint-Truidense VV | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
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 player 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)
KRC Genk's Matte Smets in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +4.4%. That means Joel Ordóñez captures 80.4% of total market value while representing only 76.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is KVC Westerlo's Amando Lapage with a +4.4% ASC (80.4% value share vs 76.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Ibrahima Sory Bangoura of KRC Genk with a +4.4% ASC (80.4% value vs 76.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +4.4% ASC means the player captures 4.4% 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 | Matte Smets KRC Genk | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #2 | Amando Lapage KVC Westerlo | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #3 | Ibrahima Sory Bangoura KRC Genk | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #4 | Adrián Palacios KRC Genk | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #5 | Raymond Asante Royal Charleroi SC | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #6 | Mahamadou Diawara Royal Antwerp FC | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #7 | Mauricio Benítez Royal Antwerp FC | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #8 | Marwan Al-Sahafi Royal Antwerp FC | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #9 | Bilal Bafdili KV Mechelen | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #10 | Erick Nunes Cercle Brugge | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #11 | Mamadou Thierno Barry Union Saint-Gilloise | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #12 | Killian Sardella RSC Anderlecht | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #13 | Marco Kana RSC Anderlecht | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #14 | Maksim Paskotsi KAA Gent | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #15 | Christopher Scott Royal Antwerp FC | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #16 | Anosike Ementa Zulte Waregem | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #17 | Dani van den Heuvel Club Brugge KV | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #18 | Alexandro Calut Standard Liège | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #19 | Vic Chambaere Union Saint-Gilloise | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
| #20 | Nils De Wilde Cercle Brugge | 21-23 | 80.4% | 76.0% | +4.4% |
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: 18 immediate targets, 128 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 €1.3M. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Joaquin Seys Club Brugge KV | €15.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Killian Sardella RSC Anderlecht | €5.0M | €1.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Nazinho Cercle Brugge | €5.0M | €1.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Yassine Titraoui Royal Charleroi SC | €5.0M | €1.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Orseer Achihi Royal Antwerp FC | €150K | €1.5M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Matt Lendfers Sint-Truidense VV | €150K | €1.5M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Raymond Asante Royal Charleroi SC | €200K | €1.5M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Dani van den Heuvel Club Brugge KV | €200K | €1.5M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Guilherme Smith Union Saint-Gilloise | €200K | €1.5M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Beni Mpanzu Cercle Brugge | €200K | €1.5M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Dalangunypole Gomis Cercle Brugge | €200K | €1.5M | -0.58 | Good Value |
Alouis Diriken Sint-Truidense VV | €250K | €1.5M | -0.56 | Good Value |
Massimo Decoene KV Mechelen | €250K | €1.5M | -0.56 | Good Value |
Alama Bayo Cercle Brugge | €200K | €1.5M | -0.53 | Good Value |
Hugo Lambotte Sint-Truidense VV | €200K | €1.5M | -0.53 | Good Value |
Gabriel Jesus David Royal Antwerp FC | €200K | €1.5M | -0.53 | Good Value |
Vic Chambaere Union Saint-Gilloise | €300K | €1.5M | -0.53 | Good Value |
Desmond Acquah FCV Dender EH | €300K | €1.5M | -0.53 | Good Value |
Darío Benavides RAAL La Louvière | €300K | €1.5M | -0.53 | Good Value |
Christ Souanga Oud-Heverlee Leuven | €200K | €1.5M | -0.53 | Good Value |