Best U23 Young Left-Backs in the Liga Argentina
15 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Left-Backs in the Liga Argentina (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Argentina Young Left-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 15 Liga Argentina Young Left-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 14 clubs with a combined market value of €14.1M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Young Left-Backs is €942K, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young left-back in the Liga Argentina is Mateo Del Blanco, worth €4.0M and playing for CA Unión (Santa Fe) at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Left-Backs average €2.2M in market value, including Elías Báez and Juan Velázquez.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young left-back is Juan Morán (19 years, CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba, €700K), while the oldest is Tomás Silva (23 years, Club Atlético Platense, €1.0M). Research shows Young Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 15 Young Left-Backs (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 Left-Backs 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.
Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Argentina
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Argentina Young Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 14 clubs with €14.1M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Argentina Young Left-Backs
The Liga Argentina LB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (13 players, 87% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €13.2M, averaging €1.0M per player.
Top Young Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (13 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Left-Backs (13% of players) control €7.3M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Argentina LB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Young Left-Backs
Among 14 Liga Argentina clubs, CA Unión (Santa Fe) leads with 1 Young Left-Backs worth €4.0M (averaging €4.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 73% of tracked Young Left-Backs.
CA Unión (Santa Fe) (1 Young Left-Backs)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro (2 Young Left-Backs)
Club Atlético Belgrano (1 Young Left-Backs)
Club Atlético Platense (1 Young Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Mateo Del Blanco
CA Unión (Santa Fe) • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Elías Báez
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 21 years old
€2.9M
€3.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
46.5
Juan Velázquez
Club Atlético Belgrano • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Tomás Silva
Club Atlético Platense • 23 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
29.2
Mathías De Ritis
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 23 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €749K
24.8
Joel Godoy
CA Sarmiento (Junin) • 21 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €772K
23.6
Juan Morán
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba • 19 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €833K
22.4
Hernán Zuliani
CA San Martín (San Juan) • 23 years old
€324K
€375K
+15.6%
Expected: €401K
17.0
Franco Saavedra
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza • 22 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €370K
15.6
Leandro Lescano
CA Huracán • 23 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €214K
9.2
Marco Campagnaro
Club Deportivo Maipú • 23 years old
€151K
€175K
+15.6%
Expected: €187K
7.5
Octavio Ontivero
CA Lanús • 20 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €229K
7.4
Ignacio Galván
Club Atlético Tucumán • 23 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €161K
5.6
Nahuel Genez
CA Patronato • 22 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €159K
5.0
Diego Arroyo
CA Nueva Chicago • 23 years old
€108K
€125K
+15.6%
Expected: €134K
3.4
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)
CA Unión (Santa Fe)'s Mateo Del Blanco at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.67×. That means Mateo Del Blanco is valued 10.67× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is CA San Lorenzo de Almagro's Elías Báez, who is 21 years old, with a 8.80× PPVE. Third is Juan Velázquez of Club Atlético Belgrano, who is 21 years old with a 5.33× 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 10.67× means the player is worth 967% 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 | Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €375K | 10.67× |
| #2 | Elías Báez CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21 | 21-23 | €3.3M | €375K | 8.80× |
| #3 | Juan Velázquez Club Atlético Belgrano | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €375K | 5.33× |
| #4 | Tomás Silva Club Atlético Platense | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €375K | 2.67× |
| #5 | Joel Godoy CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 21 | 21-23 | €700K | €375K | 1.87× |
| #6 | Mathías De Ritis CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €375K | 1.87× |
| #7 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 19 | U21 | €700K | €700K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Hernán Zuliani CA San Martín (San Juan) | 23 | 21-23 | €375K | €375K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Franco Saavedra Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 22 | 21-23 | €350K | €375K | 0.93× |
| #10 | Leandro Lescano CA Huracán | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €375K | 0.53× |
| #11 | Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | 23 | 21-23 | €175K | €375K | 0.47× |
| #12 | Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | 23 | 21-23 | €150K | €375K | 0.40× |
| #13 | Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | 22 | 21-23 | €150K | €375K | 0.40× |
| #14 | Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | 23 | 21-23 | €125K | €375K | 0.33× |
| #15 | Octavio Ontivero CA Lanús | 20 | U21 | €200K | €700K | 0.29× |
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)
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba's Juan Morán at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Juan Morán is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is CA Lanús's Octavio Ontivero, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Juan Velázquez of Club Atlético Belgrano, who is 21 years old with a +30% RPP (5 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
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 19 | 7 | €700K | €1.2M | +40% |
| #2 | Octavio Ontivero CA Lanús | 20 | 6 | €200K | €309K | +35% |
| #3 | Juan Velázquez Club Atlético Belgrano | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #4 | Joel Godoy CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 21 | 5 | €700K | €1.0M | +30% |
| #5 | Elías Báez CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21 | 5 | €3.3M | €4.7M | +30% |
| #6 | Franco Saavedra Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 22 | 4 | €350K | €468K | +25% |
| #7 | Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #8 | Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #9 | Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | 23 | 3 | €175K | €218K | +20% |
| #10 | Mathías De Ritis CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #11 | Hernán Zuliani CA San Martín (San Juan) | 23 | 3 | €375K | €466K | +20% |
| #12 | Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | 23 | 3 | €150K | €186K | +20% |
| #13 | Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | 23 | 3 | €125K | €155K | +20% |
| #14 | Tomás Silva Club Atlético Platense | 23 | 3 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +20% |
| #15 | Leandro Lescano CA Huracán | 23 | 3 | €200K | €249K | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba's Juan Morán has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Juan Morán has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is CA Lanús's Octavio Ontivero with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Joel Godoy of CA Sarmiento (Junin) with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× 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 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €833K | €718K-949K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Octavio Ontivero CA Lanús | €229K | €198K-261K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Joel Godoy CA Sarmiento (Junin) | €772K | €665K-878K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Elías Báez CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Juan Velázquez Club Atlético Belgrano | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | €134K | €118K-150K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Tomás Silva Club Atlético Platense | €1.1M | €942K-1.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | €161K | €141K-180K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | €187K | €165K-210K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Mathías De Ritis CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €749K | €660K-839K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Hernán Zuliani CA San Martín (San Juan) | €401K | €353K-450K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #12 | Leandro Lescano CA Huracán | €214K | €188K-240K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #13 | Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | €159K | €140K-178K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #14 | Franco Saavedra Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | €370K | €326K-415K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #15 | Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +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 left-back position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
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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 +-7.0%. That means Juan Morán captures 6.4% of total market value while representing only 13.3% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba's Juan Morán with a +-7.0% ASC (6.4% value share vs 13.3% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Diego Arroyo of CA Nueva Chicago with a +7.0% ASC (93.6% value vs 86.7% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-7.0% ASC means the player captures -7.0% 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 | 6.4% | 13.3% | -7.0% |
| #2 | Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | U21 | 6.4% | 13.3% | -7.0% |
| #3 | Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #4 | Elías Báez CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #5 | Leandro Lescano CA Huracán | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #6 | Juan Velázquez Club Atlético Belgrano | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #7 | Joel Godoy CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #8 | Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #9 | Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #10 | Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #11 | Mathías De Ritis CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #12 | Tomás Silva Club Atlético Platense | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #13 | Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #14 | Hernán Zuliani CA San Martín (San Juan) | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
| #15 | Franco Saavedra Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 21-23 | 93.6% | 86.7% | +7.0% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 14 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 €350K. 0 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Octavio Ontivero CA Lanús | €200K | €375K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Diego Arroyo CA Nueva Chicago | €125K | €375K | -0.30 | Fair Value |
Ignacio Galván Club Atlético Tucumán | €150K | €375K | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Nahuel Genez CA Patronato | €150K | €375K | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Marco Campagnaro Club Deportivo Maipú | €175K | €375K | -0.24 | Fair Value |
Leandro Lescano CA Huracán | €200K | €375K | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Franco Saavedra Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | €350K | €375K | -0.03 | Fair Value |
Juan Morán CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | €700K | €375K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Hernán Zuliani CA San Martín (San Juan) | €375K | €375K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Joel Godoy CA Sarmiento (Junin) | €700K | €375K | +0.39 | Fair Value |
Mathías De Ritis CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €700K | €375K | +0.39 | Fair Value |
Tomás Silva Club Atlético Platense | €1.0M | €375K | +0.76 | Above Market |
Juan Velázquez Club Atlético Belgrano | €2.0M | €375K | +1.97 | Premium |
Elías Báez CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €3.3M | €375K | +3.55 | Premium |
Mateo Del Blanco CA Unión (Santa Fe) | €4.0M | €375K | +4.39 | Premium |