Under 23 · Liga MX · 2024-25

Best U23 Young Midfielders in the Liga MX

2 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Best Young Midfielders in the Liga MX (Jun 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Market Overview: Liga MX Young Midfielders 2024-25

Our database tracked 2 Liga MX Young Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 1 clubs with a combined market value of €650K. The average market value for Liga MX Young Midfielders was €325K, with the average age at 20 years old.

The most valuable young midfielder in the Liga MX was Érik Dueñas, worth €400K and played for Querétaro FC at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €325K in market value, including Edison Gruezo.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Edison Gruezo (19 years, Querétaro FC, €250K), while the oldest was Érik Dueñas (21 years, Querétaro FC, €400K). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 2 Young Midfielders (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 MX market for Young Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 season.

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Market Intelligence

Explore Market Size by Position in Liga MX

Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga MX Young Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 1 clubs with €650K 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 MX Young Midfielders

The Liga MX CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the U21 bracket (1 players, 50% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €400K, averaging €400K per player.

U21 years1 players (50%)

€250KAvg: €250K

Top player: Edison Gruezo (€250K)

21-23 years1 players (50%)

€400KAvg: €400K

Top player: Érik Dueñas (€400K)

Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (1 players)

1. Edison Gruezo(19yo)

€250K

21-23 Years (1 players)

1. Érik Dueñas(21yo)

€400K

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

62%of market value

The top 1 Young Midfielders (50% of players) control €400K

1. Érik Dueñas€400K

Market Tiers

Emerging (<€5M)2 players (100%)

€650K

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

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Érik Dueñas

Querétaro FC€400K

2. Edison Gruezo

Querétaro FC€250K

Club Distribution: Liga MX Young Midfielders

Among 1 Liga MX clubs, Querétaro FC leads with 2 Young Midfielders worth €650K (averaging €325K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Midfielders.

Querétaro FC

2 players • €650K

Querétaro FC (2 Young Midfielders)

Érik Dueñas(21yo)

€400K

Edison Gruezo(19yo)

€250K

Player Rankings

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

Érik Dueñas

Querétaro FC • 21 years old

€346K

€400K

+15.6%

€380K€502K

Expected: €441K

16.6

Edison Gruezo

Querétaro FC • 19 years old

€216K

€250K

+15.6%

€257K€339K

Expected: €298K

9.6

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)

2 pre-peak players found. PPVE compares market value to age bracket median to identify exceptional value opportunities.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Edison GruezoQuerétaro FC

U21 • 19yo1.00×

€250K • 0% above median

Érik DueñasQuerétaro FC

21-23 • 21yo1.00×

€400K • 0% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC	19	U21	€250K	€250K	1.00×
#2	Érik Dueñas Querétaro FC	21	21-23	€400K	€400K	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)

Querétaro FC's Edison Gruezo leads with +40% RPP, projected to appreciate 40% over 7 years to peak.

How RPP is calculated: RPP compares current market value to forecasted peak value. Target players with RPP ≥50% who are 2-3 years from peak for significant value appreciation potential.

Recovery Potential by Player

Edison GruezoQuerétaro FC

7yr to peak+40%

€250K → €415K

Érik DueñasQuerétaro FC

5yr to peak+30%

€400K → €575K

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC	19	7	€250K	€415K	+40%
#2	Érik Dueñas Querétaro FC	21	5	€400K	€575K	+30%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Querétaro FC's Edison Gruezo leads with 58.0 RAU (19% upside vs 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %. Higher RAU means better risk-reward. Target RAU ≥2.0 for strong appreciation with manageable risk.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Edison GruezoQuerétaro FC

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €257K - €339K

Érik DueñasQuerétaro FC

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €380K - €502K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC	€298K	€257K-339K	+19%	58.0
#2	Érik Dueñas Querétaro FC	€441K	€380K-502K	+10%	33.7

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 midfielder position shows strong 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

Érik Dueñas+1.00

Edison Gruezo+-1.00

Lowest Z-Scores

Edison Gruezo-1.00

Érik Dueñas1.00

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Querétaro FC's Érik Dueñas leads with +11.5% ASC (61.5% value share vs 50.0% player share in 21-23 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. ASC > +15% indicates elite players dominating their age group-marquee signings.

Value Concentration by Player

Érik DueñasQuerétaro FC

21-23+11.5%

61.5% value share / 50.0% player share

Edison GruezoQuerétaro FC

U21-11.5%

38.5% value share / 50.0% player share

Rank	Player	Age Bracket	Value Share	Player Share	ASC
#1	Érik Dueñas Querétaro FC	21-23	61.5%	50.0%	+11.5%
#2	Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC	U21	38.5%	50.0%	-11.5%

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: 1 immediate targets, 1 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.

BUY NOW - High Upside

Edison Gruezo

19yo • Querétaro FC

€250K

WATCH LIST - High Upside

No players in this category

BUY NOW - Medium Upside

Érik Dueñas

21yo • Querétaro FC

€400K

PEAK Players

No players in this category

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 €400K. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.

Value Positioning vs Peers

Edison GruezoQuerétaro FC

€250K0.00

Fair value

Érik DueñasQuerétaro FC

€400K0.00

Fair value

Player	Market Value	Position Median	Z-Score	Assessment
Edison Gruezo Querétaro FC	€250K	€400K	0.00	Fair Value
Érik Dueñas Querétaro FC	€400K	€400K	0.00	Fair Value

How We Rank Liga MX Young Midfielders

Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for young midfielders, using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).

Scoring Components for CM

Historical Achievement Index (35%)

Peak career market value for Liga MX young midfielders, reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.

Current Performance Proxy (30%)

Present market value for Liga MX young midfielders, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.

Playing Time Utilization (18%)

Midfielders with 2,400+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.

Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)

Midfielders peak at 26-27 with 6.0%/year decline. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.

Competition Level Adjustment (3%)

Liga MX competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.

Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)

Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.

CM Performance Benchmarks

Peak Age: 26-27 years (technical skill and tactical awareness)

Decline Rate: 6.0% per year (technical skills age better than physical attributes)

Optimal Minutes: 2,400-2,500 per season (balance of involvement and recovery)

1-Year Market Value Forecast

Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:

• Age Factor: Midfielder -6.0%/year post-peak, +5%/year pre-peak

• Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%

• Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)

• Forecast Range: ±12-15% confidence interval

Research Foundation

• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for young midfielders

• Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues

• Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation

• Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Liga MX Young Midfielders in the 2024-25 season

Who are the most valuable Young Midfielders in the Liga MX in 2024-25?

The most valuable young midfielder in the Liga MX in 2024-25 is Érik Dueñas, who is worth €400K and plays for Querétaro FC. The second most valuable is Edison Gruezo (€250K, Querétaro FC). Our database tracks 2 Liga MX Young Midfielders with comprehensive market valuations updated for the 2024-25 season.

How are Liga MX Young Midfielders ranked?

Liga MX Young Midfielders are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Young Midfielders. The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Liga MX competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.

What age do Young Midfielders peak?

Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27, with a decline rate of 6.0% per year after peak. Central midfielders require a blend of physicality, technical skill, and tactical awareness. The optimal playing time for peak performance is around 2,400-2,500 minutes per season.

How much does it cost to sign a top young midfielder from the Liga MX?

Transfer fees for Liga MX Young Midfielders vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked young midfielder Érik Dueñas (market value: €400K), estimated transfer fees would range from €320K to €560K depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Liga MX transactions.

What is the value forecast for Liga MX Young Midfielders?

Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Liga MX Young Midfielders based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players gain ~5% per year toward peak age, post-peak players decline at position-specific rates), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-midfielders have ±12-15% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.

Where does the Liga MX young midfielder data come from?

Our Liga MX young midfielder data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Liga MX sources and updated monthly for the 2024-25 season to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.