Best U23 Young Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2
15 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders 2023-24
Our database tracked 14 Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 9 clubs with a combined market value of €10.0M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders was €716K, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 was Diogo Prioste, worth €2.0M and played for SL Benfica B at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €1.3M in market value, including Kauê and Samuel Justo.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Federico Coletta (19 years, SL Benfica B, €1.0M), while the oldest was Miguel Menino (23 years, SC Farense, €800K). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 14 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 Portugal 2 market for Young Midfielders 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 Portugal 2
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 9 clubs with €10.0M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders
The Liga Portugal 2 CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (10 players, 71% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €7.3M, averaging €728K per player.
Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (10 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Midfielders (14% of players) control €4.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 CM pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders
Among 9 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, SL Benfica B leads with 4 Young Midfielders worth €4.0M (averaging €1.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Midfielders.
SL Benfica B (4 Young Midfielders)
FC Porto B (2 Young Midfielders)
Sporting CP B (2 Young Midfielders)
SC Farense (1 Young Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Diogo Prioste
SL Benfica B • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.3
Kauê
FC Porto B • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Samuel Justo
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €953K
27.3
Federico Coletta
SL Benfica B • 19 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
26.8
Miguel Menino
SC Farense • 23 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €857K
26.5
João Teixeira
FC Porto B • 20 years old
€649K
€750K
+15.6%
Expected: €860K
23.8
Tiago Freitas
SL Benfica B • 19 years old
€476K
€550K
+15.6%
Expected: €655K
19.4
Tomás Moreira
SL Benfica B • 20 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €516K
17.5
Miguel Teixeira
Lusitânia FC Lourosa • 22 years old
€324K
€375K
+15.6%
Expected: €397K
16.4
Cláudio Araújo
Leixões SC • 23 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €321K
14.3
André Simões
SC União Torreense • 22 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €318K
13.6
Bernardo Gomes
UD Leiria • 22 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €265K
11.4
Rafael Besugo
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €212K
8.6
Tomás Silva
Académico Viseu FC • 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)
SL Benfica B's Diogo Prioste at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.33×. That means Diogo Prioste is valued 5.33× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Porto B's Kauê, who is 21 years old, with a 5.33× PPVE. Third is Samuel Justo of Sporting CP B, who is 22 years old with a 2.40× 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 5.33× means the player is worth 433% 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 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €375K | 5.33× |
| #2 | Kauê FC Porto B | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €375K | 5.33× |
| #3 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €900K | €375K | 2.40× |
| #4 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €375K | 2.13× |
| #5 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | 19 | U21 | €1.0M | €750K | 1.33× |
| #6 | João Teixeira FC Porto B | 20 | U21 | €750K | €750K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Miguel Teixeira Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 22 | 21-23 | €375K | €375K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Cláudio Araújo Leixões SC | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €375K | 0.80× |
| #9 | André Simões SC União Torreense | 22 | 21-23 | €300K | €375K | 0.80× |
| #10 | Tiago Freitas SL Benfica B | 19 | U21 | €550K | €750K | 0.73× |
| #11 | Bernardo Gomes UD Leiria | 22 | 21-23 | €250K | €375K | 0.67× |
| #12 | Tomás Moreira SL Benfica B | 20 | U21 | €450K | €750K | 0.60× |
| #13 | Rafael Besugo Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €200K | €375K | 0.53× |
| #14 | Tomás Silva Académico Viseu FC | 22 | 21-23 | €150K | €375K | 0.40× |
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)
SL Benfica B's Federico Coletta at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Federico Coletta is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is SL Benfica B's Tiago Freitas, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is João Teixeira of FC Porto 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 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #2 | Tiago Freitas SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €550K | €914K | +40% |
| #3 | João Teixeira FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €750K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #4 | Tomás Moreira SL Benfica B | 20 | 6 | €450K | €696K | +35% |
| #5 | Kauê FC Porto B | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #6 | Tomás Silva Académico Viseu FC | 22 | 4 | €150K | €201K | +25% |
| #7 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | 22 | 4 | €2.0M | €2.7M | +25% |
| #8 | André Simões SC União Torreense | 22 | 4 | €300K | €401K | +25% |
| #9 | Bernardo Gomes UD Leiria | 22 | 4 | €250K | €334K | +25% |
| #10 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | 22 | 4 | €900K | €1.2M | +25% |
| #11 | Rafael Besugo Sporting CP B | 22 | 4 | €200K | €267K | +25% |
| #12 | Miguel Teixeira Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 22 | 4 | €375K | €501K | +25% |
| #13 | Cláudio Araújo Leixões SC | 23 | 3 | €300K | €373K | +20% |
| #14 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | 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)
SL Benfica B's Federico Coletta has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Federico Coletta has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is SL Benfica B's Tiago Freitas with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Tomás Moreira of SL Benfica B with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× 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 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Tiago Freitas SL Benfica B | €655K | €565K-745K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Tomás Moreira SL Benfica B | €516K | €445K-587K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | João Teixeira FC Porto B | €860K | €741K-979K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #5 | Kauê FC Porto B | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Cláudio Araújo Leixões SC | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | €857K | €754K-959K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Tomás Silva Académico Viseu FC | €159K | €140K-178K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #9 | André Simões SC União Torreense | €318K | €279K-356K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Bernardo Gomes UD Leiria | €265K | €233K-296K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | Rafael Besugo Sporting CP B | €212K | €186K-237K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #13 | Miguel Teixeira Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €397K | €349K-445K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #14 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP 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 midfielder 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)
Académico Viseu FC's Tomás Silva in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +1.1%. That means Diogo Prioste captures 72.6% of total market value while representing only 71.4% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Leixões SC's Cláudio Araújo with a +1.1% ASC (72.6% value share vs 71.4% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Diogo Prioste of SL Benfica B with a +1.1% ASC (72.6% value vs 71.4% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +1.1% ASC means the player captures 1.1% 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 | Tomás Silva Académico Viseu FC | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #2 | Cláudio Araújo Leixões SC | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #3 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #4 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #5 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #6 | Kauê FC Porto B | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #7 | André Simões SC União Torreense | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #8 | Bernardo Gomes UD Leiria | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #9 | Rafael Besugo Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #10 | Miguel Teixeira Lusitânia FC Lourosa | 21-23 | 72.6% | 71.4% | +1.1% |
| #11 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | U21 | 27.4% | 28.6% | -1.1% |
| #12 | João Teixeira FC Porto B | U21 | 27.4% | 28.6% | -1.1% |
| #13 | Tomás Moreira SL Benfica B | U21 | 27.4% | 28.6% | -1.1% |
| #14 | Tiago Freitas SL Benfica B | U21 | 27.4% | 28.6% | -1.1% |
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: 2 immediate targets, 12 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - 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 €750K. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tomás Moreira SL Benfica B | €450K | €550K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Tiago Freitas SL Benfica B | €550K | €550K | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Tomás Silva Académico Viseu FC | €150K | €550K | -0.35 | Fair Value |
Rafael Besugo Sporting CP B | €200K | €550K | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Bernardo Gomes UD Leiria | €250K | €550K | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Cláudio Araújo Leixões SC | €300K | €550K | -0.12 | Fair Value |
André Simões SC União Torreense | €300K | €550K | -0.12 | Fair Value |
João Teixeira FC Porto B | €750K | €550K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Miguel Teixeira Lusitânia FC Lourosa | €375K | €550K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | €1.0M | €550K | +0.56 | Above Market |
Miguel Menino SC Farense | €800K | €550K | +0.65 | Above Market |
Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | €900K | €550K | +0.81 | Above Market |
Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | €2.0M | €550K | +2.50 | Premium |
Kauê FC Porto B | €2.0M | €550K | +2.50 | Premium |