Best U23 Young Centre-Backs in the Liga Portugal 2
7 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Centre-Backs in the Liga Portugal 2 (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Young Centre-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 7 Liga Portugal 2 Young Centre-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 5 clubs with a combined market value of €3.8M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Young Centre-Backs was €536K, with the average age at 22.0 years old.
The most valuable young centre-back in the Liga Portugal 2 was Gabriel Brás, worth €1.2M and played for FC Porto B at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Centre-Backs averaged €660K in market value, including Víctor Rofino and Rômulo.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young centre-back was João Muniz (20 years, Sporting CP B, €500K), while the oldest was Víctor Rofino (23 years, UD Leiria, €750K). Research shows Young Centre-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 7 Young Centre-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 Portugal 2 market for Young Centre-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 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 Centre-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 5 clubs with €3.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Centre-Backs
The Liga Portugal 2 CB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (6 players, 86% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €3.3M, averaging €542K per player.
Top Young Centre-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Centre-Backs (14% of players) control €1.2M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 CB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Centre-Backs
Among 5 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, Sporting CP B leads with 3 Young Centre-Backs worth €1.3M (averaging €433K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Centre-Backs.
Sporting CP B (3 Young Centre-Backs)
FC Porto B (1 Young Centre-Backs)
UD Leiria (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Leixões SC (1 Young Centre-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Gabriel Brás
FC Porto B • 22 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
30.9
Víctor Rofino
UD Leiria • 23 years old
€649K
€750K
+15.6%
Expected: €803K
25.7
Rômulo
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €529K
20.0
João Muniz
Sporting CP B • 20 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
18.8
Leo Díaz
Leixões SC • 22 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €370K
15.6
Rafael Pontelo
Sporting CP B • 23 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €321K
14.3
Meireles Injai
FC Penafiel • 22 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €159K
5.0
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)
FC Porto B's Gabriel Brás at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.40×. That means Gabriel Brás is valued 2.40× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is UD Leiria's Víctor Rofino, who is 23 years old, with a 1.50× PPVE. Third is Rômulo of Sporting CP B, who is 22 years old with a 1.00× 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 2.40× means the player is worth 140% 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 | Gabriel Brás FC Porto B | 22 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €500K | 2.40× |
| #2 | Víctor Rofino UD Leiria | 23 | 21-23 | €750K | €500K | 1.50× |
| #3 | Rômulo Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #4 | João Muniz Sporting CP B | 20 | U21 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #5 | Leo Díaz Leixões SC | 22 | 21-23 | €350K | €500K | 0.70× |
| #6 | Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €500K | 0.60× |
| #7 | Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | 22 | 21-23 | €150K | €500K | 0.30× |
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 João Muniz at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means João Muniz is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Leixões SC's Leo Díaz, who is 22 years old, with a +25% RPP (4 years to peak). Third is Meireles Injai of FC Penafiel, who is 22 years old with a +25% RPP (4 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 | João Muniz Sporting CP B | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #2 | Leo Díaz Leixões SC | 22 | 4 | €350K | €468K | +25% |
| #3 | Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #4 | Gabriel Brás FC Porto B | 22 | 4 | €1.2M | €1.6M | +25% |
| #5 | Rômulo Sporting CP B | 22 | 4 | €500K | €668K | +25% |
| #6 | Víctor Rofino UD Leiria | 23 | 3 | €750K | €932K | +20% |
| #7 | Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | 23 | 3 | €300K | €373K | +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 João Muniz has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means João Muniz has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Sporting CP B's Rafael Pontelo with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Víctor Rofino of UD Leiria 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 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 | João Muniz Sporting CP B | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #3 | Víctor Rofino UD Leiria | €803K | €707K-899K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | €159K | €140K-178K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #5 | Gabriel Brás FC Porto B | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #6 | Leo Díaz Leixões SC | €370K | €326K-415K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #7 | Rômulo Sporting CP B | €529K | €466K-593K | +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 centre-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)
FC Penafiel's Meireles Injai in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +1.0%. That means Gabriel Brás captures 86.7% of total market value while representing only 85.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Porto B's Gabriel Brás with a +1.0% ASC (86.7% value share vs 85.7% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Víctor Rofino of UD Leiria with a +1.0% ASC (86.7% value vs 85.7% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +1.0% ASC means the player captures 1.0% 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 | Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | 21-23 | 86.7% | 85.7% | +1.0% |
| #2 | Gabriel Brás FC Porto B | 21-23 | 86.7% | 85.7% | +1.0% |
| #3 | Víctor Rofino UD Leiria | 21-23 | 86.7% | 85.7% | +1.0% |
| #4 | Rômulo Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 86.7% | 85.7% | +1.0% |
| #5 | Leo Díaz Leixões SC | 21-23 | 86.7% | 85.7% | +1.0% |
| #6 | Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 86.7% | 85.7% | +1.0% |
| #7 | João Muniz Sporting CP B | U21 | 13.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% |
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, 7 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 €500K. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Meireles Injai FC Penafiel | €150K | €500K | -0.78 | Good Value |
Rafael Pontelo Sporting CP B | €300K | €500K | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Leo Díaz Leixões SC | €350K | €500K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Rômulo Sporting CP B | €500K | €500K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
João Muniz Sporting CP B | €500K | €500K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Víctor Rofino UD Leiria | €750K | €500K | +0.56 | Above Market |
Gabriel Brás FC Porto B | €1.2M | €500K | +1.56 | Premium |