Best U23 Young Players in the Liga Argentina
193 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Players in the Liga Argentina (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Argentina Young Players 2022-23
Our database tracked 193 Liga Argentina Young Players in the 2022-23 season, representing 50 clubs with a combined market value of €255.9M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Young Players was €1.3M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young player in the Liga Argentina was Juan Ignacio Nardoni, worth €10.0M and played for Racing Club at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Players averaged €9.4M in market value, including Valentín Carboni and Maher Carrizo.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young player was Kendry Páez (19 years, CA River Plate, €10.0M), while the oldest was Juan Ignacio Nardoni (23 years, Racing Club, €10.0M). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 193 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 Liga Argentina market for Young Players remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 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 Liga Argentina
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Argentina Young Players. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 50 clubs with €255.9M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Argentina Young Players
The Liga Argentina ALL market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (164 players, 85% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €204.7M, averaging €1.2M per player.
Top Young Players by Age Bracket
U21 Years (29 players)
21-23 Years (164 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 20 Young Players (10% of players) control €111.6M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 4% of the Liga Argentina ALL pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Young Players
Among 50 Liga Argentina clubs, Racing Club leads with 6 Young Players worth €28.2M (averaging €4.7M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 34% of tracked Young Players.
Racing Club (6 Young Players)
CA River Plate (5 Young Players)
CA Boca Juniors (6 Young Players)
CA Rosario Central (8 Young Players)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Juan Ignacio Nardoni
Racing Club • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
61.5
Valentín Carboni
Racing Club • 21 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.0M
60.1
Maher Carrizo
CA Vélez Sarsfield • 20 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.5M
59.7
Kendry Páez
CA River Plate • 19 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.9M
58.8
Lautaro Rivero
CA River Plate • 22 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
56.4
Lautaro Di Lollo
CA Boca Juniors • 22 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
54.5
Leonel Pérez
CA Huracán • 21 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.9M
54.5
Milton Delgado
CA Boca Juniors • 20 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.1M
54.1
Sheyko Studer
CS Independiente Rivadavia • 23 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
51.6
Baltasar Rodríguez
Racing Club • 22 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
50.9
Agustín Medina
CA Lanús • 19 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.6M
50.0
Julián Fernández
CA Rosario Central • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Mateo Del Blanco
CA Unión (Santa Fe) • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Brian Aguirre
Club Estudiantes de La Plata • 23 years old
€3.3M
€3.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
49.5
Marco Pellegrino
CA Boca Juniors • 23 years old
€3.3M
€3.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.1M
49.5
Alex Luna
Instituto ACC • 22 years old
€3.3M
€3.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.0M
48.9
Tomás Palacios
Club Estudiantes de La Plata • 23 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
48.4
Matías Abaldo
CA Independiente • 22 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
47.8
Alejo Veliz
CA Rosario Central • 22 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
47.8
Alan Velasco
CA Boca Juniors • 23 years old
€2.8M
€3.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.4M
47.3
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)
CA River Plate's Kendry Páez at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 22.22×. That means Maher Carrizo is valued 22.22× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is CA Vélez Sarsfield's Maher Carrizo, who is 20 years old, with a 22.22× PPVE. Third is Juan Ignacio Nardoni of Racing Club, who is 23 years old with a 20.00× 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 22.22× means the player is worth 2122% 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 | Kendry Páez CA River Plate | 19 | U21 | €10.0M | €450K | 22.22× |
| #2 | Maher Carrizo CA Vélez Sarsfield | 20 | U21 | €10.0M | €450K | 22.22× |
| #3 | Juan Ignacio Nardoni Racing Club | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €500K | 20.00× |
| #4 | Valentín Carboni Racing Club | 21 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €500K | 20.00× |
| #5 | Lautaro Rivero CA River Plate | 22 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €500K | 14.00× |
| #6 | Milton Delgado CA Boca Juniors | 20 | U21 | €6.0M | €450K | 13.33× |
| #7 | Lautaro Di Lollo CA Boca Juniors | 22 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €500K | 12.00× |
| #8 | Leonel Pérez CA Huracán | 21 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €500K | 12.00× |
| #9 | Agustín Medina CA Lanús | 19 | U21 | €4.5M | €450K | 10.00× |
| #10 | Baltasar Rodríguez Racing Club | 22 | 21-23 | €4.5M | €500K | 9.00× |
| #11 | Sheyko Studer CS Independiente Rivadavia | 23 | 21-23 | €4.5M | €500K | 9.00× |
| #12 | Julián Fernández CA Rosario Central | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €500K | 8.00× |
| #13 | Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €500K | 8.00× |
| #14 | Brian Aguirre Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 23 | 21-23 | €3.8M | €500K | 7.60× |
| #15 | Marco Pellegrino CA Boca Juniors | 23 | 21-23 | €3.8M | €500K | 7.60× |
| #16 | Alex Luna Instituto ACC | 22 | 21-23 | €3.8M | €500K | 7.60× |
| #17 | Mateo Mendoza CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 21 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €500K | 7.00× |
| #18 | Javier Ruiz CA Independiente | 21 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €500K | 7.00× |
| #19 | Alejo Veliz CA Rosario Central | 22 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €500K | 7.00× |
| #20 | Matías Abaldo CA Independiente | 22 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €500K | 7.00× |
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)
CA Lanús's Agustín Medina at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Agustín Medina is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is CA Newell's Old Boys's Luca Regiardo, who is 19 years old, with a +44% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Valentino Acuña of CA Newell's Old Boys, who is 20 years old with a +40% 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 44% RPP means the player is expected to gain 44% 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 | Agustín Medina CA Lanús | 19 | 7 | €4.5M | €8.0M | +44% |
| #2 | Luca Regiardo CA Newell's Old Boys | 19 | 7 | €500K | €894K | +44% |
| #3 | Valentino Acuña CA Newell's Old Boys | 20 | 6 | €1.7M | €2.8M | +40% |
| #4 | Santiago Segovia CA Rosario Central | 19 | 7 | €250K | €415K | +40% |
| #5 | Nazareno Roselli Defensa y Justicia | 19 | 7 | €150K | €249K | +40% |
| #6 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #7 | Camilo Rey Domenech CA Boca Juniors | 20 | 6 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #8 | Facundo Di Biasi Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata | 20 | 6 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #9 | Randall Rodríguez CA Vélez Sarsfield | 22 | 4 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #10 | Tobías Ramírez AA Argentinos Juniors | 19 | 7 | €2.5M | €4.2M | +40% |
| #11 | Kendry Páez CA River Plate | 19 | 7 | €10.0M | €16.6M | +40% |
| #12 | Ian Subiabre CA River Plate | 19 | 7 | €1.5M | €2.5M | +40% |
| #13 | Osmar Giménez CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 19 | 7 | €750K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #14 | Milton Delgado CA Boca Juniors | 20 | 6 | €6.0M | €10.0M | +40% |
| #15 | Jeremías Lucco Club Atlético Belgrano | 20 | 6 | €175K | €270K | +35% |
| #16 | Fabricio Pérez Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #17 | Gerónimo Heredia Club Atlético Belgrano | 21 | 5 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #18 | Leonel Pérez CA Huracán | 21 | 5 | €6.0M | €9.3M | +35% |
| #19 | Juan Giménez CA Rosario Central | 20 | 6 | €2.5M | €3.9M | +35% |
| #20 | Santiago López Club Atlético Tigre | 20 | 6 | €2.0M | €3.1M | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
CA Vélez Sarsfield's Randall Rodríguez has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 100.1. That means Randall Rodríguez has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is AA Argentinos Juniors's Gonzalo Siri with a 79.9 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Leandro Brey of CA Boca Juniors with a 79.9 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 100.1 means the upside is 100.1× 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 | Randall Rodríguez CA Vélez Sarsfield | €357K | €329K-386K | +19% | 100.1 |
| #2 | Gonzalo Siri AA Argentinos Juniors | €344K | €316K-371K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #3 | Leandro Brey CA Boca Juniors | €1.5M | €1.4M-1.6M | +15% | 79.9 |
| #4 | Agustín Medina CA Lanús | €5.6M | €4.8M-6.3M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Luca Regiardo CA Newell's Old Boys | €617K | €532K-703K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #6 | Nazareno Roselli Defensa y Justicia | €179K | €154K-203K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #7 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #8 | Tobías Ramírez AA Argentinos Juniors | €3.0M | €2.6M-3.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #9 | Valentino Acuña CA Newell's Old Boys | €2.0M | €1.7M-2.3M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #10 | Ian Subiabre CA River Plate | €1.8M | €1.5M-2.0M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #11 | Milton Delgado CA Boca Juniors | €7.1M | €6.2M-8.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Camilo Rey Domenech CA Boca Juniors | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Facundo Di Biasi Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Santiago Segovia CA Rosario Central | €298K | €246K-349K | +19% | 46.4 |
| #15 | Kendry Páez CA River Plate | €11.9M | €9.9M-14.0M | +19% | 46.4 |
| #16 | Osmar Giménez CA Sarmiento (Junin) | €893K | €739K-1.0M | +19% | 46.4 |
| #17 | Santiago López Club Atlético Tigre | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #18 | Agustín Ruberto CA River Plate | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #19 | Bautista Dadín CS Independiente Rivadavia | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #20 | Joaquín Mosqueira Club Atlético Tigre | €2.1M | €1.8M-2.3M | +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)
CA Lanús's Octavio Ontivero in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +5.0%. That means Maher Carrizo captures 20.0% of total market value while representing only 15.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is CA Boca Juniors's Camilo Rey Domenech with a +5.0% ASC (20.0% value share vs 15.0% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Tobías Ramírez of AA Argentinos Juniors with a +5.0% ASC (20.0% value vs 15.0% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +5.0% ASC means the player captures 5.0% 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 | Octavio Ontivero CA Lanús | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #2 | Camilo Rey Domenech CA Boca Juniors | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #3 | Tobías Ramírez AA Argentinos Juniors | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #4 | Juan Giménez CA Rosario Central | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #5 | Santiago López Club Atlético Tigre | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #6 | Agustín Ruberto CA River Plate | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #7 | Bautista Dadín CS Independiente Rivadavia | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #8 | Juan Villalba Club Atlético Tigre | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #9 | Kendry Páez CA River Plate | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #10 | Valentino Acuña CA Newell's Old Boys | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #11 | Ian Subiabre CA River Plate | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #12 | Tiziano Dornell Club Almagro | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #13 | Joel Orlando Club Almagro | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #14 | Maher Carrizo CA Vélez Sarsfield | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #15 | Jeremías Lucco Club Atlético Belgrano | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #16 | Santiago Segovia CA Rosario Central | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #17 | Osmar Giménez CA Sarmiento (Junin) | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #18 | Milton Delgado CA Boca Juniors | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #19 | Lautaro Millán CA Independiente | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
| #20 | Nazareno Roselli Defensa y Justicia | U21 | 20.0% | 15.0% | +5.0% |
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: 14 immediate targets, 179 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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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 €300K. 0 undervalued, 20 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Milton Delgado CA Boca Juniors | €6.0M | €500K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Lautaro Di Lollo CA Boca Juniors | €6.0M | €500K | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Leonel Pérez CA Huracán | €6.0M | €500K | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Juan Pérez Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Santiago Villalba CA Chaco For Ever | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Daniel Zabala CA Huracán | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Braian Aranda CA Agropecuario | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Tomás Guiacobini CA Sarmiento (Junin) | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Leandro Quiroz CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Ezequiel Almirón CSD Tristan Suarez | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Santiago Monzón CA Estudiantes | €150K | €500K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Martiniano Moreno AMSD Atlético de Rafaela | €175K | €500K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Tomás Castro Club Atlético Belgrano | €175K | €500K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Franco Vázquez Club Deportivo Morón | €175K | €500K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | €175K | €500K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Lautaro Ovando Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) | €175K | €500K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Juan Cardozo AA Argentinos Juniors | €175K | €500K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Nazareno Roselli Defensa y Justicia | €150K | €500K | -0.17 | Fair Value |