Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Liga MX
9 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Right-Backs in the Liga MX (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga MX Young Right-Backs 2023-24
Our database tracked 9 Liga MX Young Right-Backs in the 2023-24 season, representing 8 clubs with a combined market value of €14.7M. The average market value for Liga MX Young Right-Backs was €1.6M, with the average age at 23 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Liga MX was Santiago Simón, worth €4.5M and played for Deportivo Toluca at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs averaged €2.3M in market value, including Dagoberto Espinoza and Sebastián Santos.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young right-back was Román Torres (21 years, Atlético de San Luis, €700K), while the oldest was Santiago Simón (23 years, Deportivo Toluca, €4.5M). Research shows Young Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 9 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 MX market for Young Right-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 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 MX
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga MX Young Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 8 clubs with €14.7M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga MX Young Right-Backs
The Liga MX RB market shows 1 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (9 players, 100% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €14.7M, averaging €1.6M per player.
Top Young Right-Backs by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Right-Backs (11% of players) control €4.5M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga MX RB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga MX Young Right-Backs
Among 8 Liga MX clubs, Deportivo Toluca leads with 1 Young Right-Backs worth €4.5M (averaging €4.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
Deportivo Toluca (1 Young Right-Backs)
CF América (1 Young Right-Backs)
UNAM Pumas (2 Young Right-Backs)
Mazatlán FC (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.
Santiago Simón
Deportivo Toluca • 23 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.8M
51.6
Dagoberto Espinoza
CF América • 22 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.2M
42.3
Sebastián Santos
Mazatlán FC • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
34.3
Emilio Martínez
Club Necaxa • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
34.3
Pablo Monroy
UNAM Pumas • 23 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
31.5
Miguel Gómez
Deportivo Guadalajara • 23 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
31.5
Jesús Rivas
UNAM Pumas • 23 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €857K
26.5
Román Torres
Atlético de San Luis • 21 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €772K
23.6
Bayron Duarte
Querétaro FC • 23 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €375K
16.2
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)
Deportivo Toluca's Santiago Simón at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 3.75×. That means Santiago Simón is valued 3.75× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is CF América's Dagoberto Espinoza, who is 22 years old, with a 2.50× PPVE. Third is Sebastián Santos of Mazatlán FC, who is 23 years old with a 1.25× 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 3.75× means the player is worth 275% 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 | Santiago Simón Deportivo Toluca | 23 | 21-23 | €4.5M | €1.2M | 3.75× |
| #2 | Dagoberto Espinoza CF América | 22 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €1.2M | 2.50× |
| #3 | Sebastián Santos Mazatlán FC | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.2M | 1.25× |
| #4 | Emilio Martínez Club Necaxa | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.2M | 1.25× |
| #5 | Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | 23 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €1.2M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | 23 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €1.2M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Jesús Rivas UNAM Pumas | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.2M | 0.67× |
| #8 | Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | 21 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.2M | 0.58× |
| #9 | Bayron Duarte Querétaro FC | 23 | 21-23 | €350K | €1.2M | 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)
Atlético de San Luis's Román Torres at 21 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +30%. That means Román Torres is projected to appreciate 30% as they reach their peak age in 5 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is CF América's Dagoberto Espinoza, who is 22 years old, with a +25% RPP (4 years to peak). Third is Bayron Duarte of Querétaro FC, who is 23 years old with a +20% RPP (3 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 30% RPP means the player is expected to gain 30% 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 | Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | 21 | 5 | €700K | €1.0M | +30% |
| #2 | Dagoberto Espinoza CF América | 22 | 4 | €3.0M | €4.0M | +25% |
| #3 | Bayron Duarte Querétaro FC | 23 | 3 | €350K | €435K | +20% |
| #4 | Sebastián Santos Mazatlán FC | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #5 | Emilio Martínez Club Necaxa | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #6 | Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | 23 | 3 | €1.2M | €1.5M | +20% |
| #7 | Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | 23 | 3 | €1.2M | €1.5M | +20% |
| #8 | Santiago Simón Deportivo Toluca | 23 | 3 | €4.5M | €5.6M | +20% |
| #9 | Jesús Rivas UNAM Pumas | 23 | 3 | €800K | €995K | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Atlético de San Luis's Román Torres has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 33.7. That means Román Torres has 10% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is UNAM Pumas's Pablo Monroy with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Miguel Gómez of Deportivo Guadalajara with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 33.7 means the upside is 33.7× 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 | Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | €772K | €665K-878K | +10% | 33.7 |
| #2 | Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #3 | Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Santiago Simón Deportivo Toluca | €4.8M | €4.2M-5.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Bayron Duarte Querétaro FC | €375K | €330K-420K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Sebastián Santos Mazatlán FC | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Emilio Martínez Club Necaxa | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Jesús Rivas UNAM Pumas | €857K | €754K-959K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Dagoberto Espinoza CF América | €3.2M | €2.8M-3.6M | +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
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)
Mazatlán FC's Sebastián Santos in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +0.0%. That means Santiago Simón captures 100.0% of total market value while representing only 100.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is UNAM Pumas's Pablo Monroy with a +0.0% ASC (100.0% value share vs 100.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Bayron Duarte of Querétaro FC with a +0.0% ASC (100.0% value vs 100.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +0.0% ASC means the player captures 0.0% 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 | Sebastián Santos Mazatlán FC | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| #2 | Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| #3 | Bayron Duarte Querétaro FC | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| #4 | Santiago Simón Deportivo Toluca | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| #5 | Jesús Rivas UNAM Pumas | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| #6 | Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| #7 | Emilio Martínez Club Necaxa | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| #8 | Dagoberto Espinoza CF América | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| #9 | Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | 21-23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 9 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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WATCH LIST - High Upside
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BUY NOW - Medium Upside
PEAK Players
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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 €1.2M. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bayron Duarte Querétaro FC | €350K | €1.2M | -1.21 | Good Value |
Román Torres Atlético de San Luis | €700K | €1.2M | -0.71 | Good Value |
Jesús Rivas UNAM Pumas | €800K | €1.2M | -0.57 | Good Value |
Pablo Monroy UNAM Pumas | €1.2M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Miguel Gómez Deportivo Guadalajara | €1.2M | €1.2M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Sebastián Santos Mazatlán FC | €1.5M | €1.2M | +0.43 | Fair Value |
Emilio Martínez Club Necaxa | €1.5M | €1.2M | +0.43 | Fair Value |
Dagoberto Espinoza CF América | €3.0M | €1.2M | +2.57 | Premium |
Santiago Simón Deportivo Toluca | €4.5M | €1.2M | +4.71 | Premium |