Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2
16 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Young Attacking Midfielders 2023-24
Our database tracked 16 Liga Portugal 2 Young Attacking Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 11 clubs with a combined market value of €8.2M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Young Attacking Midfielders was €513K, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 was Manuel Mendonça, worth €1.2M and played for Sporting CP B at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders averaged €980K in market value, including Gonçalo Moreira and Martín Tejón.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder was Flávio Gonçalves (19 years, Sporting CP B, €1.0M), while the oldest was Nikita Demchenko (23 years, FC Vizela, €500K). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 16 Young Attacking 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 Portugal 2 market for Young Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Portugal 2
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal 2 Young Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 11 clubs with €8.2M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Attacking Midfielders
The Liga Portugal 2 CAM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (9 players, 56% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €4.6M, averaging €511K per player.
Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (7 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Attacking Midfielders (13% of players) control €2.4M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 CAM pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Attacking Midfielders
Among 11 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, Sporting CP B leads with 3 Young Attacking Midfielders worth €2.4M (averaging €800K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 94% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.
Sporting CP B (3 Young Attacking Midfielders)
CS Marítimo (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
SL Benfica B (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
UD Oliveirense (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Manuel Mendonça
Sporting CP B • 21 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
30.4
Gonçalo Moreira
SL Benfica B • 20 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.4M
29.8
Martín Tejón
CS Marítimo • 22 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
28.8
Flávio Gonçalves
Sporting CP B • 19 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
26.9
Nikita Demchenko
FC Vizela • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €535K
20.9
David Costa
FC Paços de Ferreira • 22 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €529K
20.3
Marco Cruz
CS Marítimo • 22 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €476K
19.0
Benjamin Kanuric
Leixões SC • 23 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €375K
16.5
Foe Ondoa
UD Oliveirense • 20 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €459K
16.3
Kotaro Nagata
UD Oliveirense • 20 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €401K
14.7
Rafinha
SC Farense • 20 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €344K
12.8
Beni Jetour
FC Felgueiras 1932 • 21 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €276K
11.2
Kauã Oliveira
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €212K
9.1
Gil Martins
FC Porto B • 20 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €229K
7.8
Gui Meira
CD Feirense • 21 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €165K
4.9
Gal Kranjcic
SC Farense • 20 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €172K
4.3
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)
SL Benfica B's Gonçalo Moreira at 20 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 3.43×. That means Gonçalo Moreira is valued 3.43× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Sporting CP B's Flávio Gonçalves, who is 19 years old, with a 2.86× PPVE. Third is Manuel Mendonça of Sporting CP B, who is 21 years old with a 2.67× 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 3.43× means the player is worth 243% 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 | Gonçalo Moreira SL Benfica B | 20 | U21 | €1.2M | €350K | 3.43× |
| #2 | Flávio Gonçalves Sporting CP B | 19 | U21 | €1.0M | €350K | 2.86× |
| #3 | Manuel Mendonça Sporting CP B | 21 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €450K | 2.67× |
| #4 | Martín Tejón CS Marítimo | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €450K | 2.22× |
| #5 | Foe Ondoa UD Oliveirense | 20 | U21 | €400K | €350K | 1.14× |
| #6 | David Costa FC Paços de Ferreira | 22 | 21-23 | €500K | €450K | 1.11× |
| #7 | Nikita Demchenko FC Vizela | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €450K | 1.11× |
| #8 | Marco Cruz CS Marítimo | 22 | 21-23 | €450K | €450K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | 20 | U21 | €350K | €350K | 1.00× |
| #10 | Rafinha SC Farense | 20 | U21 | €300K | €350K | 0.86× |
| #11 | Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | 23 | 21-23 | €350K | €450K | 0.78× |
| #12 | Gil Martins FC Porto B | 20 | U21 | €200K | €350K | 0.57× |
| #13 | Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | 21 | 21-23 | €250K | €450K | 0.56× |
| #14 | Kauã Oliveira Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €200K | €450K | 0.44× |
| #15 | Gal Kranjcic SC Farense | 20 | U21 | €150K | €350K | 0.43× |
| #16 | Gui Meira CD Feirense | 21 | 21-23 | €150K | €450K | 0.33× |
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)
Sporting CP B's Flávio Gonçalves at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Flávio Gonçalves is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is UD Oliveirense's Kotaro Nagata, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Gonçalo Moreira of SL Benfica B, 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
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Flávio Gonçalves Sporting CP B | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #2 | Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #3 | Gonçalo Moreira SL Benfica B | 20 | 6 | €1.2M | €1.9M | +35% |
| #4 | Foe Ondoa UD Oliveirense | 20 | 6 | €400K | €618K | +35% |
| #5 | Rafinha SC Farense | 20 | 6 | €300K | €464K | +35% |
| #6 | Gil Martins FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €200K | €309K | +35% |
| #7 | Gal Kranjcic SC Farense | 20 | 6 | €150K | €232K | +35% |
| #8 | Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | 21 | 5 | €250K | €359K | +30% |
| #9 | Manuel Mendonça Sporting CP B | 21 | 5 | €1.2M | €1.7M | +30% |
| #10 | Gui Meira CD Feirense | 21 | 5 | €150K | €216K | +30% |
| #11 | David Costa FC Paços de Ferreira | 22 | 4 | €500K | €668K | +25% |
| #12 | Martín Tejón CS Marítimo | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.3M | +25% |
| #13 | Kauã Oliveira Sporting CP B | 22 | 4 | €200K | €267K | +25% |
| #14 | Marco Cruz CS Marítimo | 22 | 4 | €450K | €602K | +25% |
| #15 | Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | 23 | 3 | €350K | €435K | +20% |
| #16 | Nikita Demchenko FC Vizela | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Sporting CP B's Flávio Gonçalves has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.4. That means Flávio Gonçalves has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is SL Benfica B's Gonçalo Moreira with a 37.1 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Rafinha of SC Farense with a 37.1 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 46.4 means the upside is 46.4× 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 | Flávio Gonçalves Sporting CP B | €1.2M | €985K-1.4M | +19% | 46.4 |
| #2 | Gonçalo Moreira SL Benfica B | €1.4M | €1.1M-1.6M | +15% | 37.1 |
| #3 | Rafinha SC Farense | €344K | €285K-403K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #4 | Gal Kranjcic SC Farense | €172K | €142K-202K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #5 | Foe Ondoa UD Oliveirense | €459K | €380K-538K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #6 | Gil Martins FC Porto B | €229K | €190K-269K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #7 | Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | €401K | €332K-471K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #8 | Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | €276K | €228K-323K | +10% | 26.9 |
| #9 | Manuel Mendonça Sporting CP B | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.6M | +10% | 26.9 |
| #10 | Gui Meira CD Feirense | €165K | €137K-194K | +10% | 26.9 |
| #11 | Nikita Demchenko FC Vizela | €535K | €455K-616K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #12 | Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | €375K | €319K-431K | +7% | 22.0 |
| #13 | Kauã Oliveira Sporting CP B | €212K | €180K-243K | +6% | 18.4 |
| #14 | David Costa FC Paços de Ferreira | €529K | €450K-609K | +6% | 18.4 |
| #15 | Martín Tejón CS Marítimo | €1.1M | €900K-1.2M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #16 | Marco Cruz CS Marítimo | €476K | €405K-548K | +6% | 18.4 |
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 attacking midfielder position shows weak 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)
Sporting CP B's Manuel Mendonça in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-0.2%. That means Manuel Mendonça captures 56.1% of total market value while representing only 56.3% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is CD Feirense's Gui Meira with a +-0.2% ASC (56.1% value share vs 56.3% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Kauã Oliveira of Sporting CP B with a +-0.2% ASC (56.1% value vs 56.3% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-0.2% ASC means the player captures -0.2% 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 | Manuel Mendonça Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #2 | Gui Meira CD Feirense | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #3 | Kauã Oliveira Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #4 | David Costa FC Paços de Ferreira | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #5 | Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #6 | Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #7 | Marco Cruz CS Marítimo | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #8 | Nikita Demchenko FC Vizela | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #9 | Martín Tejón CS Marítimo | 21-23 | 56.1% | 56.3% | -0.2% |
| #10 | Gonçalo Moreira SL Benfica B | U21 | 43.9% | 43.8% | +0.2% |
| #11 | Foe Ondoa UD Oliveirense | U21 | 43.9% | 43.8% | +0.2% |
| #12 | Rafinha SC Farense | U21 | 43.9% | 43.8% | +0.2% |
| #13 | Flávio Gonçalves Sporting CP B | U21 | 43.9% | 43.8% | +0.2% |
| #14 | Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | U21 | 43.9% | 43.8% | +0.2% |
| #15 | Gil Martins FC Porto B | U21 | 43.9% | 43.8% | +0.2% |
| #16 | Gal Kranjcic SC Farense | U21 | 43.9% | 43.8% | +0.2% |
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, 15 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 €300K. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gui Meira CD Feirense | €150K | €400K | -1.20 | Good Value |
Kauã Oliveira Sporting CP B | €200K | €400K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Beni Jetour FC Felgueiras 1932 | €250K | €400K | -0.80 | Good Value |
Benjamin Kanuric Leixões SC | €350K | €400K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Gal Kranjcic SC Farense | €150K | €400K | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Gil Martins FC Porto B | €200K | €400K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Rafinha SC Farense | €300K | €400K | -0.06 | Fair Value |
Marco Cruz CS Marítimo | €450K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kotaro Nagata UD Oliveirense | €350K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Foe Ondoa UD Oliveirense | €400K | €400K | +0.06 | Fair Value |
David Costa FC Paços de Ferreira | €500K | €400K | +0.20 | Fair Value |
Nikita Demchenko FC Vizela | €500K | €400K | +0.20 | Fair Value |
Flávio Gonçalves Sporting CP B | €1.0M | €400K | +0.81 | Above Market |
Gonçalo Moreira SL Benfica B | €1.2M | €400K | +1.06 | Above Market |
Martín Tejón CS Marítimo | €1.0M | €400K | +2.20 | Premium |
Manuel Mendonça Sporting CP B | €1.2M | €400K | +3.00 | Premium |