Best U23 Young Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2
7 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Midfielders in the Liga Portugal 2 (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders 2025-26
Our database tracks 7 Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders in the 2025-26 season, representing 7 clubs with a combined market value of €6.0M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Young Midfielders is €850K, with the average age at 22.0 years old.
The most valuable young midfielder in the Liga Portugal 2 is Kauê, worth €2.0M and playing for FC Porto B at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders average €1.1M in market value, including Diogo Prioste and Miguel Menino.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young midfielder is Marco Ribeiro (20 years, FC Felgueiras 1932, €200K), while the oldest is Miguel Menino (23 years, SC Farense, €1.0M). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 7 Young Midfielders (100%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga Portugal 2 market for Young Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 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 7 clubs with €6.0M 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 (6 players, 86% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €5.8M, averaging €958K per player.
Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Midfielders (14% of players) control €2.0M
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 7 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, FC Porto B leads with 1 Young Midfielders worth €2.0M (averaging €2.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Midfielders.
FC Porto B (1 Young Midfielders)
SL Benfica B (1 Young Midfielders)
SC Farense (1 Young Midfielders)
Sporting CP B (1 Young Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Kauê
FC Porto B • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Diogo Prioste
SL Benfica B • 22 years old
€1.6M
€1.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.9M
35.9
Miguel Menino
SC Farense • 23 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
29.2
Samuel Justo
Sporting CP B • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €423K
17.2
Nile John
CD Feirense • 23 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €321K
14.3
Alejandro Alfaro
SC União Torreense • 23 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €268K
12.0
Marco Ribeiro
FC Felgueiras 1932 • 20 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €229K
7.4
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 Kauê at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.00×. That means Kauê is valued 2.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SL Benfica B's Diogo Prioste, who is 22 years old, with a 1.80× PPVE. Third is Marco Ribeiro of FC Felgueiras 1932, who is 20 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 2.00× means the player is worth 100% 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 | Kauê FC Porto B | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.0M | 2.00× |
| #2 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | 22 | 21-23 | €1.8M | €1.0M | 1.80× |
| #3 | Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | 20 | U21 | €200K | €200K | 1.00× |
| #4 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €1.0M | 0.40× |
| #6 | Nile John CD Feirense | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €1.0M | 0.30× |
| #7 | Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | 23 | 21-23 | €250K | €1.0M | 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)
FC Felgueiras 1932's Marco Ribeiro at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Marco Ribeiro is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is FC Porto B's Kauê, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Diogo Prioste of SL Benfica B, 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 | Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | 20 | 6 | €200K | €309K | +35% |
| #2 | Kauê FC Porto B | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #3 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | 22 | 4 | €1.8M | €2.4M | +25% |
| #4 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | 22 | 4 | €400K | €535K | +25% |
| #5 | Nile John CD Feirense | 23 | 3 | €300K | €373K | +20% |
| #6 | Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | 23 | 3 | €250K | €311K | +20% |
| #7 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | 23 | 3 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
FC Felgueiras 1932's Marco Ribeiro has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means Marco Ribeiro has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Porto B's Kauê with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Alejandro Alfaro of SC União Torreense 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 | Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | €229K | €198K-261K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Kauê FC Porto B | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | €268K | €236K-300K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | €1.1M | €942K-1.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Nile John CD Feirense | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | €423K | €373K-474K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #7 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | €1.9M | €1.7M-2.1M | +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
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)
CD Feirense's Nile John in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +10.9%. That means Kauê captures 96.6% of total market value while representing only 85.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is SL Benfica B's Diogo Prioste with a +10.9% ASC (96.6% value share vs 85.7% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Alejandro Alfaro of SC União Torreense with a +10.9% ASC (96.6% value vs 85.7% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +10.9% ASC means the player captures 10.9% 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 | Nile John CD Feirense | 21-23 | 96.6% | 85.7% | +10.9% |
| #2 | Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | 21-23 | 96.6% | 85.7% | +10.9% |
| #3 | Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | 21-23 | 96.6% | 85.7% | +10.9% |
| #4 | Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 96.6% | 85.7% | +10.9% |
| #5 | Miguel Menino SC Farense | 21-23 | 96.6% | 85.7% | +10.9% |
| #6 | Kauê FC Porto B | 21-23 | 96.6% | 85.7% | +10.9% |
| #7 | Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | U21 | 3.4% | 14.3% | -10.9% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 7 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 €1.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alejandro Alfaro SC União Torreense | €250K | €400K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Nile John CD Feirense | €300K | €400K | -0.47 | Fair Value |
Samuel Justo Sporting CP B | €400K | €400K | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Marco Ribeiro FC Felgueiras 1932 | €200K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Miguel Menino SC Farense | €1.0M | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Diogo Prioste SL Benfica B | €1.8M | €400K | +0.53 | Above Market |
Kauê FC Porto B | €2.0M | €400K | +0.67 | Above Market |