Best U23 Young Defensive Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2
17 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Defensive Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Young Defensive Midfielders 2024-25
Our database tracked 17 Liga Portugal 2 Young Defensive Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €12.8M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Young Defensive Midfielders was €751K, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young defensive midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 was Tomás Pérez, worth €3.0M and played for FC Porto B at 20 years old. The top 5 Young Defensive Midfielders averaged €1.7M in market value, including Eduardo Felicíssimo and Nuno Félix.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young defensive midfielder was Eduardo Felicíssimo (19 years, Sporting CP B, €2.0M), while the oldest was Domingos Andrade (23 years, FC Porto B, €900K). Research shows Young Defensive Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 17 Young Defensive 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 Defensive Midfielders 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 Defensive Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €12.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Defensive Midfielders
The Liga Portugal 2 CDM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (12 players, 71% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €6.6M, averaging €550K per player.
Top Young Defensive Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (5 players)
21-23 Years (12 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Defensive Midfielders (12% of players) control €5.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 CDM pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Defensive Midfielders
Among 10 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, FC Porto B leads with 3 Young Defensive Midfielders worth €4.5M (averaging €1.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Defensive Midfielders.
FC Porto B (3 Young Defensive Midfielders)
Sporting CP B (3 Young Defensive Midfielders)
SC União Torreense (2 Young Defensive Midfielders)
SL Benfica B (2 Young Defensive Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Tomás Pérez
FC Porto B • 20 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
41.7
Eduardo Felicíssimo
Sporting CP B • 19 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.5M
36.1
Nuno Félix
SL Benfica B • 22 years old
€1.1M
€1.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.4M
31.9
Léo Azevedo
SC União Torreense • 22 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
30.9
Domingos Andrade
FC Porto B • 23 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €953K
27.7
Mateo Tanlongo
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €882K
25.8
André Oliveira
FC Porto B • 20 years old
€562K
€650K
+15.6%
Expected: €774K
22.3
Dani Borges
UD Leiria • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €529K
20.2
Arnau Casas
SC União Torreense • 22 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €551K
19.8
Rayan Lucas
Sporting CP B • 21 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €459K
16.5
Dokou Dodo
Leixões SC • 22 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €331K
13.3
Martim Ferreira
SL Benfica B • 20 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €357K
12.5
Fernandinho
FC Paços de Ferreira • 22 years old
€195K
€225K
+15.6%
Expected: €248K
9.7
Tomoya Takahashi
UD Oliveirense • 19 years old
€195K
€225K
+15.6%
Expected: €278K
8.4
Tiago Brito
UD Oliveirense • 22 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €221K
8.2
Samad Popoola
CD Feirense • 21 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €172K
4.1
Mateus Sarará
Portimonense SAD • 23 years old
€108K
€125K
+15.6%
Expected: €132K
2.6
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)
FC Porto B's Tomás Pérez at 20 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.62×. That means Tomás Pérez is valued 4.62× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Sporting CP B's Eduardo Felicíssimo, who is 19 years old, with a 3.08× PPVE. Third is Nuno Félix of SL Benfica B, who is 22 years old with a 2.60× 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 4.62× means the player is worth 362% 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 | Tomás Pérez FC Porto B | 20 | U21 | €3.0M | €650K | 4.62× |
| #2 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | 19 | U21 | €2.0M | €650K | 3.08× |
| #3 | Nuno Félix SL Benfica B | 22 | 21-23 | €1.3M | €500K | 2.60× |
| #4 | Léo Azevedo SC União Torreense | 22 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €500K | 2.40× |
| #5 | Domingos Andrade FC Porto B | 23 | 21-23 | €900K | €500K | 1.80× |
| #6 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €800K | €500K | 1.60× |
| #7 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #8 | André Oliveira FC Porto B | 20 | U21 | €650K | €650K | 1.00× |
| #9 | Arnau Casas SC União Torreense | 22 | 21-23 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #10 | Rayan Lucas Sporting CP B | 21 | 21-23 | €400K | €500K | 0.80× |
| #11 | Dokou Dodo Leixões SC | 22 | 21-23 | €300K | €500K | 0.60× |
| #12 | Martim Ferreira SL Benfica B | 20 | U21 | €300K | €650K | 0.46× |
| #13 | Fernandinho FC Paços de Ferreira | 22 | 21-23 | €225K | €500K | 0.45× |
| #14 | Tiago Brito UD Oliveirense | 22 | 21-23 | €200K | €500K | 0.40× |
| #15 | Tomoya Takahashi UD Oliveirense | 19 | U21 | €225K | €650K | 0.35× |
| #16 | Samad Popoola CD Feirense | 21 | 21-23 | €150K | €500K | 0.30× |
| #17 | Mateus Sarará Portimonense SAD | 23 | 21-23 | €125K | €500K | 0.25× |
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)
UD Oliveirense's Tomoya Takahashi at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Tomoya Takahashi is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Sporting CP B's Eduardo Felicíssimo, who is 19 years old, with a +44% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is André Oliveira of FC Porto B, who is 20 years old with a +40% 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 44% RPP means the player is expected to gain 44% 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 | Tomoya Takahashi UD Oliveirense | 19 | 7 | €225K | €402K | +44% |
| #2 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | 19 | 7 | €2.0M | €3.6M | +44% |
| #3 | André Oliveira FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €650K | €1.1M | +40% |
| #4 | Martim Ferreira SL Benfica B | 20 | 6 | €300K | €499K | +40% |
| #5 | Tomás Pérez FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €5.0M | +40% |
| #6 | Rayan Lucas Sporting CP B | 21 | 5 | €400K | €618K | +35% |
| #7 | Samad Popoola CD Feirense | 21 | 5 | €150K | €232K | +35% |
| #8 | Arnau Casas SC União Torreense | 22 | 4 | €500K | €719K | +30% |
| #9 | Dokou Dodo Leixões SC | 22 | 4 | €300K | €431K | +30% |
| #10 | Léo Azevedo SC União Torreense | 22 | 4 | €1.2M | €1.7M | +30% |
| #11 | Fernandinho FC Paços de Ferreira | 22 | 4 | €225K | €323K | +30% |
| #12 | Nuno Félix SL Benfica B | 22 | 4 | €1.3M | €1.9M | +30% |
| #13 | Tiago Brito UD Oliveirense | 22 | 4 | €200K | €287K | +30% |
| #14 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | 22 | 4 | €800K | €1.1M | +30% |
| #15 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | 23 | 3 | €500K | €668K | +25% |
| #16 | Mateus Sarará Portimonense SAD | 23 | 3 | €125K | €167K | +25% |
| #17 | Domingos Andrade FC Porto B | 23 | 3 | €900K | €1.2M | +25% |
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 Eduardo Felicíssimo has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Eduardo Felicíssimo has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is UD Oliveirense's Tomoya Takahashi with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Martim Ferreira of SL Benfica B with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 68.9 means the upside is 68.9× 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 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | €2.5M | €2.1M-2.8M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Tomoya Takahashi UD Oliveirense | €278K | €239K-316K | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Martim Ferreira SL Benfica B | €357K | €308K-407K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #4 | Tomás Pérez FC Porto B | €3.6M | €3.1M-4.1M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #5 | André Oliveira FC Porto B | €774K | €667K-881K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #6 | Samad Popoola CD Feirense | €172K | €148K-196K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #7 | Rayan Lucas Sporting CP B | €459K | €395K-522K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #8 | Dokou Dodo Leixões SC | €331K | €291K-370K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #9 | Léo Azevedo SC União Torreense | €1.3M | €1.2M-1.5M | +10% | 38.7 |
| #10 | Fernandinho FC Paços de Ferreira | €248K | €218K-278K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #11 | Arnau Casas SC União Torreense | €551K | €485K-617K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #12 | Tiago Brito UD Oliveirense | €221K | €194K-247K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #13 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | €882K | €776K-988K | +10% | 38.7 |
| #14 | Nuno Félix SL Benfica B | €1.4M | €1.3M-1.6M | +10% | 38.7 |
| #15 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | €529K | €466K-593K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #16 | Mateus Sarará Portimonense SAD | €132K | €116K-148K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #17 | Domingos Andrade FC Porto B | €953K | €838K-1.1M | +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 defensive midfielder position shows weak 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)
UD Oliveirense's Tiago Brito in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-18.9%. That means Nuno Félix captures 51.7% of total market value while representing only 70.6% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Leixões SC's Dokou Dodo with a +-18.9% ASC (51.7% value share vs 70.6% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Léo Azevedo of SC União Torreense with a +-18.9% ASC (51.7% value vs 70.6% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-18.9% ASC means the player captures -18.9% 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 | Tiago Brito UD Oliveirense | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #2 | Dokou Dodo Leixões SC | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #3 | Léo Azevedo SC União Torreense | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #4 | Dani Borges UD Leiria | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #5 | Rayan Lucas Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #6 | Fernandinho FC Paços de Ferreira | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #7 | Samad Popoola CD Feirense | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #8 | Domingos Andrade FC Porto B | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #9 | Arnau Casas SC União Torreense | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #10 | Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #11 | Nuno Félix SL Benfica B | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #12 | Mateus Sarará Portimonense SAD | 21-23 | 51.7% | 70.6% | -18.9% |
| #13 | Tomoya Takahashi UD Oliveirense | U21 | 48.3% | 29.4% | +18.9% |
| #14 | Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | U21 | 48.3% | 29.4% | +18.9% |
| #15 | Tomás Pérez FC Porto B | U21 | 48.3% | 29.4% | +18.9% |
| #16 | André Oliveira FC Porto B | U21 | 48.3% | 29.4% | +18.9% |
| #17 | Martim Ferreira SL Benfica B | U21 | 48.3% | 29.4% | +18.9% |
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: 5 immediate targets, 12 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 €650K. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mateus Sarará Portimonense SAD | €125K | €500K | -0.56 | Good Value |
Samad Popoola CD Feirense | €150K | €500K | -0.52 | Good Value |
Tiago Brito UD Oliveirense | €200K | €500K | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Fernandinho FC Paços de Ferreira | €225K | €500K | -0.41 | Fair Value |
Dokou Dodo Leixões SC | €300K | €500K | -0.30 | Fair Value |
Tomoya Takahashi UD Oliveirense | €225K | €500K | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Martim Ferreira SL Benfica B | €300K | €500K | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Rayan Lucas Sporting CP B | €400K | €500K | -0.15 | Fair Value |
Dani Borges UD Leiria | €500K | €500K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
André Oliveira FC Porto B | €650K | €500K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Arnau Casas SC União Torreense | €500K | €500K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mateo Tanlongo Sporting CP B | €800K | €500K | +0.44 | Fair Value |
Domingos Andrade FC Porto B | €900K | €500K | +0.59 | Above Market |
Eduardo Felicíssimo Sporting CP B | €2.0M | €500K | +0.79 | Above Market |
Léo Azevedo SC União Torreense | €1.2M | €500K | +1.04 | Above Market |
Nuno Félix SL Benfica B | €1.3M | €500K | +1.19 | Above Market |
Tomás Pérez FC Porto B | €3.0M | €500K | +1.38 | Above Market |