Under 23 · Liga Argentina · 2025-26

Best U23 Young Players in the Liga Argentina

49 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Best Young Players in the Liga Argentina (Apr 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Liga Argentina Young Players 2025-26

Our database tracks 49 Liga Argentina Young Players in the 2025-26 season, representing 28 clubs with a combined market value of €10.2M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Young Players is €207K, with the average age at 22.2 years old.

The most valuable young player in the Liga Argentina is Santiago Kubiszyn, worth €450K and playing for Club Deportivo Morón at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Players average €420K in market value, including Ignacio Lago and Hernán Zuliani.

Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young player is Alejandro Almaraz (19 years, EC Vitória U20, €150K), while the oldest is Santiago Kubiszyn (23 years, Club Deportivo Morón, €450K). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.

Our 1-year forecast model projects 49 Young Players (100%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga Argentina market for Young Players remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 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.

Market Intelligence

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 28 clubs with €10.2M combined value.

Players Tracked

By League

Premier League La Liga Bundesliga Serie A Ligue 1

By Position

GK CB LB RB CDM

More Positions

CM CAM LW RW ST

By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

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 (44 players, 90% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €9.2M, averaging €208K per player.

U21 years5 players (10%)

€1.0MAvg: €200K

Top player: Tiziano Dornell (€300K)

21-23 years44 players (90%)

€9.2MAvg: €208K

Top player: Santiago Kubiszyn (€450K)

Top Young Players by Age Bracket

U21 Years (5 players)

1. Tiziano Dornell(20yo)

€300K

2. Joel Orlando(20yo)

€250K

3. Mateo Benegas(20yo)

€150K

4. Alejandro Almaraz(19yo)

€150K

5. Tomás Pérez(19yo)

€150K

21-23 Years (44 players)

1. Santiago Kubiszyn(23yo)

€450K

2. Ignacio Lago(23yo)

€450K

3. Hernán Zuliani(22yo)

€400K

4. Maximiliano Meléndez(21yo)

€400K

5. Julián Ceballos(21yo)

€400K

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

21%of market value

The top 5 Young Players (10% of players) control €2.1M

1. Santiago Kubiszyn€450K

2. Ignacio Lago€450K

3. Hernán Zuliani€400K

4. Maximiliano Meléndez€400K

5. Julián Ceballos€400K

Market Tiers

Emerging (<€5M)49 players (100%)

€10.2M

Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Argentina ALL pool.

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Santiago Kubiszyn

Club Deportivo Morón€450K

2. Ignacio Lago

CA Colón€450K

3. Hernán Zuliani

Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)€400K

4. Maximiliano Meléndez

CA Chacarita Juniors€400K

5. Julián Ceballos

CA All Boys€400K

Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Young Players

Among 28 Liga Argentina clubs, Arsenal FC leads with 4 Young Players worth €850K (averaging €213K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 47% of tracked Young Players.

Arsenal FC

4 players • €850K

Club Deportivo Morón

3 players • €850K

CA Defensores de Belgrano

3 players • €700K

Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)

2 players • €650K

Club Deportivo Maipú

3 players • €625K

Club Almagro

2 players • €550K

CA Colón

1 players • €450K

Club Ferro Carril Oeste

3 players • €425K

CA Chacarita Juniors

1 players • €400K

#10

CA All Boys

1 players • €400K

Arsenal FC (4 Young Players)

Tomás González(22yo)

€300K

Valentín Serrano(22yo)

€225K

Axel Batista(23yo)

€200K

Iván Cabrera(23yo)

€125K

Club Deportivo Morón (3 Young Players)

Santiago Kubiszyn(23yo)

€450K

Jonathan Berón(23yo)

€250K

Pablo Ferreira(21yo)

€150K

CA Defensores de Belgrano (3 Young Players)

Patricio Moyano(22yo)

€250K

Agustín Massaccesi(23yo)

€225K

Ignacio Gutiérrez(23yo)

€225K

Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) (2 Young Players)

Hernán Zuliani(22yo)

€400K

Guillermo Rodríguez(23yo)

€250K

Player Rankings

Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Santiago Kubiszyn

Club Deportivo Morón • 23 years old

€389K

€450K

+15.6%

€410K€554K

Expected: €482K

19.6

Ignacio Lago

CA Colón • 23 years old

€389K

€450K

+15.6%

€424K€540K

Expected: €482K

19.3

Hernán Zuliani

Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) • 22 years old

€346K

€400K

+15.6%

€373K€474K

Expected: €423K

17.2

Maximiliano Meléndez

CA Chacarita Juniors • 21 years old

€346K

€400K

+15.6%

€380K€502K

Expected: €441K

16.6

Julián Ceballos

CA All Boys • 21 years old

€346K

€400K

+15.6%

€380K€502K

Expected: €441K

16.6

Tomás González

Arsenal FC • 22 years old

€259K

€300K

+15.6%

€279K€356K

Expected: €318K

13.8

Tiziano Dornell

Club Almagro • 20 years old

€259K

€300K

+15.6%

€297K€391K

Expected: €344K

12.4

Guillermo Rodríguez

Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán) • 23 years old

€216K

€250K

+15.6%

€236K€300K

Expected: €268K

12.0

Jonathan Berón

Club Deportivo Morón • 23 years old

€216K

€250K

+15.6%

€236K€300K

Expected: €268K

12.0

#10

Marco Campagnaro

Club Deportivo Maipú • 23 years old

€216K

€250K

+15.6%

€236K€300K

Expected: €268K

12.0

#11

Patricio Moyano

CA Defensores de Belgrano • 22 years old

€216K

€250K

+15.6%

€233K€296K

Expected: €265K

11.4

#12

Gabriel Díaz

CA Patronato • 22 years old

€216K

€250K

+15.6%

€248K€303K

Expected: €276K

11.0

#14

Agustín Massaccesi

CA Defensores de Belgrano • 23 years old

€195K

€225K

+15.6%

€212K€270K

Expected: €241K

10.7

#13

Ignacio Gutiérrez

CA Defensores de Belgrano • 23 years old

€195K

€225K

+15.6%

€212K€270K

Expected: €241K

10.7

#15

Valentín Serrano

Arsenal FC • 22 years old

€195K

€225K

+15.6%

€210K€267K

Expected: €238K

10.2

#16

Joel Orlando

Club Almagro • 20 years old

€216K

€250K

+15.6%

€247K€326K

Expected: €287K

10.2

#17

Iñaki Larthirigoyen

CA San Telmo • 22 years old

€195K

€225K

+15.6%

€210K€267K

Expected: €238K

10.1

#18

Axel Batista

Arsenal FC • 23 years old

€173K

€200K

+15.6%

€182K€246K

Expected: €214K

9.8

#21

Tomás Rojas

CA Atlanta • 23 years old

€173K

€200K

+15.6%

€188K€240K

Expected: €214K

9.2

#20

Luciano Paredes

Club Deportivo Maipú • 23 years old

€173K

€200K

+15.6%

€188K€240K

Expected: €214K

9.2

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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 Colón's Ignacio Lago at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.25×. That means Santiago Kubiszyn is valued 2.25× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Club Deportivo Morón's Santiago Kubiszyn, who is 23 years old, with a 2.25× PPVE. Third is Tiziano Dornell of Club Almagro, who is 20 years old with a 2.00× 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 2.25× means the player is worth 125% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Ignacio LagoCA Colón

21-23 • 23yo2.25×

€450K • 125% above median

Santiago KubiszynClub Deportivo Morón

21-23 • 23yo2.25×

€450K • 125% above median

Tiziano DornellClub Almagro

U21 • 20yo2.00×

€300K • 100% above median

Julián CeballosCA All Boys

21-23 • 21yo2.00×

€400K • 100% above median

Maximiliano MeléndezCA Chacarita Juniors

21-23 • 21yo2.00×

€400K • 100% above median

Hernán ZulianiClub Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)

21-23 • 22yo2.00×

€400K • 100% above median

Joel OrlandoClub Almagro

U21 • 20yo1.67×

€250K • 67% above median

Tomás GonzálezArsenal FC

21-23 • 22yo1.50×

€300K • 50% above median

Patricio MoyanoCA Defensores de Belgrano

21-23 • 22yo1.25×

€250K • 25% above median

Jonathan BerónClub Deportivo Morón

21-23 • 23yo1.25×

€250K • 25% above median

Guillermo RodríguezClub Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)

21-23 • 23yo1.25×

€250K • 25% above median

Gabriel DíazCA Patronato

21-23 • 22yo1.25×

€250K • 25% above median

Marco CampagnaroClub Deportivo Maipú

21-23 • 23yo1.25×

€250K • 25% above median

Ignacio GutiérrezCA Defensores de Belgrano

21-23 • 23yo1.13×

€225K • 13% above median

Valentín SerranoArsenal FC

21-23 • 22yo1.13×

€225K • 13% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Ignacio Lago CA Colón	23	21-23	€450K	€200K	2.25×
#2	Santiago Kubiszyn Club Deportivo Morón	23	21-23	€450K	€200K	2.25×
#3	Tiziano Dornell Club Almagro	20	U21	€300K	€150K	2.00×
#4	Julián Ceballos CA All Boys	21	21-23	€400K	€200K	2.00×
#5	Maximiliano Meléndez CA Chacarita Juniors	21	21-23	€400K	€200K	2.00×
#6	Hernán Zuliani Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)	22	21-23	€400K	€200K	2.00×
#7	Joel Orlando Club Almagro	20	U21	€250K	€150K	1.67×
#8	Tomás González Arsenal FC	22	21-23	€300K	€200K	1.50×
#9	Patricio Moyano CA Defensores de Belgrano	22	21-23	€250K	€200K	1.25×
#10	Jonathan Berón Club Deportivo Morón	23	21-23	€250K	€200K	1.25×
#11	Guillermo Rodríguez Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)	23	21-23	€250K	€200K	1.25×
#12	Gabriel Díaz CA Patronato	22	21-23	€250K	€200K	1.25×
#13	Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú	23	21-23	€250K	€200K	1.25×
#14	Ignacio Gutiérrez CA Defensores de Belgrano	23	21-23	€225K	€200K	1.13×
#15	Valentín Serrano Arsenal FC	22	21-23	€225K	€200K	1.13×
#16	Agustín Massaccesi CA Defensores de Belgrano	23	21-23	€225K	€200K	1.13×
#17	Iñaki Larthirigoyen CA San Telmo	22	21-23	€225K	€200K	1.13×
#18	Alexis Steimbach CSD Tristan Suarez	23	21-23	€200K	€200K	1.00×
#19	Luciano Paredes Club Deportivo Maipú	23	21-23	€200K	€200K	1.00×
#20	Tomás Rojas CA Atlanta	23	21-23	€200K	€200K	1.00×

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 Los Andes's Tomás Pérez at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Alejandro Almaraz is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is EC Vitória U20's Alejandro Almaraz, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Joel Orlando of Club Almagro, 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 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Tomás PérezCA Los Andes

7yr to peak+40%

€150K → €249K

Alejandro AlmarazEC Vitória U20

7yr to peak+40%

€150K → €249K

Joel OrlandoClub Almagro

6yr to peak+35%

€250K → €386K

Lucas RuizClub Ferro Carril Oeste

3yr to peak+35%

€125K → €193K

Tiziano DornellClub Almagro

6yr to peak+35%

€300K → €464K

Mateo BenegasClub Ferro Carril Oeste

6yr to peak+35%

€150K → €232K

Gabriel DíazCA Patronato

4yr to peak+30%

€250K → €359K

Pablo FerreiraClub Deportivo Morón

5yr to peak+30%

€150K → €216K

Ignacio RodríguezCA Nueva Chicago

5yr to peak+30%

€150K → €216K

Julián CeballosCA All Boys

5yr to peak+30%

€400K → €575K

Maximiliano MeléndezCA Chacarita Juniors

5yr to peak+30%

€400K → €575K

Marcos EcheverríaCA Atlanta

4yr to peak+25%

€175K → €234K

Francisco MarcoCA Los Andes

4yr to peak+25%

€125K → €167K

Patricio MoyanoCA Defensores de Belgrano

4yr to peak+25%

€250K → €334K

Tomás RambertCA Los Andes

4yr to peak+25%

€125K → €167K

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Tomás Pérez CA Los Andes	19	7	€150K	€249K	+40%
#2	Alejandro Almaraz EC Vitória U20	19	7	€150K	€249K	+40%
#3	Joel Orlando Club Almagro	20	6	€250K	€386K	+35%
#4	Lucas Ruiz Club Ferro Carril Oeste	23	3	€125K	€193K	+35%
#5	Tiziano Dornell Club Almagro	20	6	€300K	€464K	+35%
#6	Mateo Benegas Club Ferro Carril Oeste	20	6	€150K	€232K	+35%
#7	Gabriel Díaz CA Patronato	22	4	€250K	€359K	+30%
#8	Pablo Ferreira Club Deportivo Morón	21	5	€150K	€216K	+30%
#9	Ignacio Rodríguez CA Nueva Chicago	21	5	€150K	€216K	+30%
#10	Julián Ceballos CA All Boys	21	5	€400K	€575K	+30%
#11	Maximiliano Meléndez CA Chacarita Juniors	21	5	€400K	€575K	+30%
#12	Marcos Echeverría CA Atlanta	22	4	€175K	€234K	+25%
#13	Francisco Marco CA Los Andes	22	4	€125K	€167K	+25%
#14	Patricio Moyano CA Defensores de Belgrano	22	4	€250K	€334K	+25%
#15	Tomás Rambert CA Los Andes	22	4	€125K	€167K	+25%
#16	Leonel Pollacchi CA San Telmo	22	4	€150K	€201K	+25%
#17	Gonzalo Álvez CA Central Norte	22	4	€150K	€201K	+25%
#18	Nahuel Genez CA Temperley	22	4	€150K	€201K	+25%
#19	Tomás González Arsenal FC	22	4	€300K	€401K	+25%
#20	Santiago Gauna Club Almirante Brown	23	3	€150K	€201K	+25%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Club Ferro Carril Oeste's Lucas Ruiz has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 79.9. That means Lucas Ruiz has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is CA Los Andes's Tomás Pérez with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Alejandro Almaraz of EC Vitória U20 with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 79.9 means the upside is 79.9× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Lucas RuizClub Ferro Carril Oeste

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €132K - €155K

Tomás PérezCA Los Andes

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €154K - €203K

Alejandro AlmarazEC Vitória U20

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €154K - €203K

Gabriel DíazCA Patronato

↑10% / ±0%46.5

Range: €248K - €303K

Joel OrlandoClub Almagro

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €247K - €326K

Tiziano DornellClub Almagro

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €297K - €391K

Mateo BenegasClub Ferro Carril Oeste

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €148K - €196K

Pablo FerreiraClub Deportivo Morón

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €143K - €188K

Ignacio RodríguezCA Nueva Chicago

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €143K - €188K

Julián CeballosCA All Boys

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €380K - €502K

Maximiliano MeléndezCA Chacarita Juniors

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €380K - €502K

Jonathan BerónClub Deportivo Morón

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €236K - €300K

Guillermo RodríguezClub Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €236K - €300K

Diego ArroyoCA Nueva Chicago

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €118K - €150K

Tomás CastroCA Racing (Córdoba)

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €118K - €150K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Lucas Ruiz Club Ferro Carril Oeste	€143K	€132K-155K	+15%	79.9
#2	Tomás Pérez CA Los Andes	€179K	€154K-203K	+19%	58.0
#3	Alejandro Almaraz EC Vitória U20	€179K	€154K-203K	+19%	58.0
#4	Gabriel Díaz CA Patronato	€276K	€248K-303K	+10%	46.5
#5	Joel Orlando Club Almagro	€287K	€247K-326K	+15%	46.3
#6	Tiziano Dornell Club Almagro	€344K	€297K-391K	+15%	46.3
#7	Mateo Benegas Club Ferro Carril Oeste	€172K	€148K-196K	+15%	46.3
#8	Pablo Ferreira Club Deportivo Morón	€165K	€143K-188K	+10%	33.7
#9	Ignacio Rodríguez CA Nueva Chicago	€165K	€143K-188K	+10%	33.7
#10	Julián Ceballos CA All Boys	€441K	€380K-502K	+10%	33.7
#11	Maximiliano Meléndez CA Chacarita Juniors	€441K	€380K-502K	+10%	33.7
#12	Jonathan Berón Club Deportivo Morón	€268K	€236K-300K	+7%	27.5
#13	Guillermo Rodríguez Club Atlético San Martín (Tucumán)	€268K	€236K-300K	+7%	27.5
#14	Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago	€134K	€118K-150K	+7%	27.5
#15	Tomás Castro CA Racing (Córdoba)	€134K	€118K-150K	+7%	27.5
#16	Santiago Postel CS Deportivo Madryn	€134K	€118K-150K	+7%	27.5
#17	Rodrigo Juárez CA Defensores Unidos (Zarate)	€134K	€118K-150K	+7%	27.5
#18	Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú	€268K	€236K-300K	+7%	27.5
#19	Iván Cabrera Arsenal FC	€134K	€118K-150K	+7%	27.5
#20	Franco Ayunta CA Temperley	€161K	€141K-180K	+7%	27.5

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 weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Santiago Kubiszyn+2.82

Ignacio Lago+2.82

Hernán Zuliani+2.24

Maximiliano Meléndez+2.24

Julián Ceballos+2.24

Lowest Z-Scores

Lucas Ruiz-0.96

Francisco Marco-0.96

Tomás Rambert-0.96

Rodrigo Juárez-0.96

Santiago Postel-0.96

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Club Almagro's Tiziano Dornell in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-0.4%. That means Tiziano Dornell captures 9.9% of total market value while representing only 10.2% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is CA Los Andes's Tomás Pérez with a +-0.4% ASC (9.9% value share vs 10.2% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Joel Orlando of Club Almagro with a +-0.4% ASC (9.9% value vs 10.2% players in U21 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-0.4% ASC means the player captures -0.4% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.

Value Concentration by Player

Tiziano DornellClub Almagro

U21-0.4%

9.9% value share / 10.2% player share

Tomás PérezCA Los Andes

U21-0.4%

9.9% value share / 10.2% player share

Joel OrlandoClub Almagro

U21-0.4%

9.9% value share / 10.2% player share

Alejandro AlmarazEC Vitória U20

U21-0.4%

9.9% value share / 10.2% player share

Mateo BenegasClub Ferro Carril Oeste

U21-0.4%

9.9% value share / 10.2% player share

Pablo FerreiraClub Deportivo Morón

21-23+0.4%