Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Liga Argentina
14 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Right-Backs in the Liga Argentina (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Argentina Young Right-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 14 Liga Argentina Young Right-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 12 clubs with a combined market value of €12.3M. The average market value for Liga Argentina Young Right-Backs was €880K, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Liga Argentina was Lautaro Vargas, worth €3.0M and played for CA Unión (Santa Fe) at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs averaged €1.8M in market value, including Ezequiel Herrera and Ezequiel Cannavo.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young right-back was Enzo Cardozo (20 years, Club Almirante Brown, €200K), while the oldest was Ezequiel Herrera (23 years, CA San Lorenzo de Almagro, €2.0M). Research shows Young Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 14 Young Right-Backs (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 Right-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Argentina
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Argentina Young Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 12 clubs with €12.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Argentina Young Right-Backs
The Liga Argentina RB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (13 players, 93% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €12.1M, averaging €933K per player.
Top Young Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (13 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Right-Backs (14% of players) control €5.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Argentina RB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Argentina Young Right-Backs
Among 12 Liga Argentina clubs, CA Unión (Santa Fe) leads with 1 Young Right-Backs worth €3.0M (averaging €3.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 86% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
CA Unión (Santa Fe) (1 Young Right-Backs)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro (3 Young Right-Backs)
Defensa y Justicia (1 Young Right-Backs)
CA Vélez Sarsfield (1 Young Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Lautaro Vargas
CA Unión (Santa Fe) • 21 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.3M
41.7
Ezequiel Herrera
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Ezequiel Cannavo
Defensa y Justicia • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Jano Gordon
CA Vélez Sarsfield • 21 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
30.3
Thiago Santamaría
CA Sarmiento (Junin) • 23 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
29.2
Ulises Ciccioli
CA Rosario Central • 22 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
28.6
Fabricio López
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 23 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €428K
17.8
Tobías Rubio
Racing Club • 21 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €441K
16.6
Nahuel Arias
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • 21 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €386K
15.0
Luciano Paredes
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza • 23 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €268K
12.0
Valentín Fenoglio
AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) • 22 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €212K
8.6
Kevin Coronel
AA Argentinos Juniors • 21 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €221K
8.0
Enzo Cardozo
Club Almirante Brown • 20 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €229K
7.4
Franco Cortés
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 Lautaro Vargas at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 7.50×. That means Lautaro Vargas is valued 7.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Defensa y Justicia's Ezequiel Cannavo, who is 23 years old, with a 5.00× PPVE. Third is Ezequiel Herrera of CA San Lorenzo de Almagro, who is 23 years old with a 5.00× 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 7.50× means the player is worth 650% 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 | Lautaro Vargas CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 21 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €400K | 7.50× |
| #2 | Ezequiel Cannavo Defensa y Justicia | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €400K | 5.00× |
| #3 | Ezequiel Herrera CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €400K | 5.00× |
| #4 | Jano Gordon CA Vélez Sarsfield | 21 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €400K | 3.00× |
| #5 | Thiago Santamaría CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €400K | 2.50× |
| #6 | Ulises Ciccioli CA Rosario Central | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €400K | 2.50× |
| #7 | Fabricio López CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 23 | 21-23 | €400K | €400K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Enzo Cardozo Club Almirante Brown | 20 | U21 | €200K | €200K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Tobías Rubio Racing Club | 21 | 21-23 | €400K | €400K | 1.00× |
| #10 | Nahuel Arias CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21 | 21-23 | €350K | €400K | 0.87× |
| #11 | Luciano Paredes Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 23 | 21-23 | €250K | €400K | 0.63× |
| #12 | Valentín Fenoglio AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | 22 | 21-23 | €200K | €400K | 0.50× |
| #13 | Kevin Coronel AA Argentinos Juniors | 21 | 21-23 | €200K | €400K | 0.50× |
| #14 | Franco Cortés CA Nueva Chicago | 23 | 21-23 | €125K | €400K | 0.31× |
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)
Club Almirante Brown's Enzo Cardozo at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Enzo Cardozo is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is CA San Lorenzo de Almagro's Nahuel Arias, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Jano Gordon of CA Vélez Sarsfield, 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 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 | Enzo Cardozo Club Almirante Brown | 20 | 6 | €200K | €309K | +35% |
| #2 | Nahuel Arias CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21 | 5 | €350K | €503K | +30% |
| #3 | Jano Gordon CA Vélez Sarsfield | 21 | 5 | €1.2M | €1.7M | +30% |
| #4 | Lautaro Vargas CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 21 | 5 | €3.0M | €4.3M | +30% |
| #5 | Kevin Coronel AA Argentinos Juniors | 21 | 5 | €200K | €287K | +30% |
| #6 | Tobías Rubio Racing Club | 21 | 5 | €400K | €575K | +30% |
| #7 | Ulises Ciccioli CA Rosario Central | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.3M | +25% |
| #8 | Valentín Fenoglio AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | 22 | 4 | €200K | €267K | +25% |
| #9 | Luciano Paredes Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 23 | 3 | €250K | €311K | +20% |
| #10 | Thiago Santamaría CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 23 | 3 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +20% |
| #11 | Franco Cortés CA Nueva Chicago | 23 | 3 | €125K | €155K | +20% |
| #12 | Ezequiel Cannavo Defensa y Justicia | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #13 | Ezequiel Herrera CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #14 | Fabricio López CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 23 | 3 | €400K | €497K | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Club Almirante Brown's Enzo Cardozo has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means Enzo Cardozo has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is CA San Lorenzo de Almagro's Nahuel Arias with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Lautaro Vargas of CA Unión (Santa Fe) 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 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 | Enzo Cardozo Club Almirante Brown | €229K | €198K-261K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Nahuel Arias CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €386K | €333K-439K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Lautaro Vargas CA Unión (Santa Fe) | €3.3M | €2.9M-3.8M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Jano Gordon CA Vélez Sarsfield | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Kevin Coronel AA Argentinos Juniors | €221K | €190K-251K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Tobías Rubio Racing Club | €441K | €380K-502K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #7 | Luciano Paredes Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | €268K | €236K-300K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Thiago Santamaría CA Sarmiento (Junin) | €1.1M | €942K-1.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Franco Cortés CA Nueva Chicago | €134K | €118K-150K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Ezequiel Cannavo Defensa y Justicia | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Ezequiel Herrera CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #12 | Fabricio López CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €428K | €377K-480K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #13 | Ulises Ciccioli CA Rosario Central | €1.1M | €931K-1.2M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #14 | Valentín Fenoglio AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | €212K | €186K-237K | +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 right-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)
Club Almirante Brown's Enzo Cardozo in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-5.5%. That means Enzo Cardozo captures 1.6% of total market value while representing only 7.1% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza's Luciano Paredes with a +5.5% ASC (98.4% value share vs 92.9% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Fabricio López of CA San Lorenzo de Almagro with a +5.5% ASC (98.4% value vs 92.9% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-5.5% ASC means the player captures -5.5% 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 | Enzo Cardozo Club Almirante Brown | U21 | 1.6% | 7.1% | -5.5% |
| #2 | Luciano Paredes Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #3 | Fabricio López CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #4 | Nahuel Arias CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #5 | Valentín Fenoglio AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #6 | Lautaro Vargas CA Unión (Santa Fe) | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #7 | Kevin Coronel AA Argentinos Juniors | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #8 | Thiago Santamaría CA Sarmiento (Junin) | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #9 | Jano Gordon CA Vélez Sarsfield | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #10 | Franco Cortés CA Nueva Chicago | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #11 | Ezequiel Cannavo Defensa y Justicia | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #12 | Tobías Rubio Racing Club | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #13 | Ulises Ciccioli CA Rosario Central | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
| #14 | Ezequiel Herrera CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 21-23 | 98.4% | 92.9% | +5.5% |
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, 14 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 €350K. 0 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Franco Cortés CA Nueva Chicago | €125K | €400K | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Valentín Fenoglio AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) | €200K | €400K | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Kevin Coronel AA Argentinos Juniors | €200K | €400K | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Luciano Paredes Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | €250K | €400K | -0.16 | Fair Value |
Nahuel Arias CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €350K | €400K | -0.05 | Fair Value |
Fabricio López CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €400K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Enzo Cardozo Club Almirante Brown | €200K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Tobías Rubio Racing Club | €400K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Thiago Santamaría CA Sarmiento (Junin) | €1.0M | €400K | +0.63 | Above Market |
Ulises Ciccioli CA Rosario Central | €1.0M | €400K | +0.63 | Above Market |
Jano Gordon CA Vélez Sarsfield | €1.2M | €400K | +0.84 | Above Market |
Ezequiel Cannavo Defensa y Justicia | €2.0M | €400K | +1.68 | Premium |
Ezequiel Herrera CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | €2.0M | €400K | +1.68 | Premium |
Lautaro Vargas CA Unión (Santa Fe) | €3.0M | €400K | +2.74 | Premium |