Best U23 Young Goalkeepers in the Liga Portugal 2
10 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Goalkeepers in the Liga Portugal 2 (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Young Goalkeepers 2024-25
Our database tracked 10 Liga Portugal 2 Young Goalkeepers in the 2024-25 season, representing 7 clubs with a combined market value of €5.5M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Young Goalkeepers was €550K, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young goalkeeper in the Liga Portugal 2 was Diego Callai, worth €1.2M and played for Sporting CP B at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Goalkeepers averaged €810K in market value, including Diogo Fernandes and Diogo Ferreira.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young goalkeeper was Diogo Ferreira (19 years, SL Benfica B, €800K), while the oldest was Manuel Baldé (23 years, FC Penafiel, €650K). Research shows Young Goalkeepers typically peak at age 29.
Historical analysis showed 10 Young Goalkeepers (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 Goalkeepers 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 Goalkeepers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 7 clubs with €5.5M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Goalkeepers
The Liga Portugal 2 GK market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (7 players, 70% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €3.8M, averaging €543K per player.
Top Young Goalkeepers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (3 players)
21-23 Years (7 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Goalkeepers (10% of players) control €1.2M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 GK pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Goalkeepers
Among 7 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, Sporting CP B leads with 3 Young Goalkeepers worth €1.7M (averaging €567K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Goalkeepers.
Sporting CP B (3 Young Goalkeepers)
FC Porto B (2 Young Goalkeepers)
SL Benfica B (1 Young Goalkeepers)
FC Penafiel (1 Young Goalkeepers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Diego Callai
Sporting CP B • 21 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
30.5
Diogo Fernandes
FC Porto B • 21 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €988K
25.3
Diogo Ferreira
SL Benfica B • 19 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
24.9
Manuel Baldé
FC Penafiel • 23 years old
€562K
€650K
+15.6%
Expected: €745K
23.0
Gonçalo Ribeiro
FC Porto B • 20 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €767K
21.4
Antonio Gomis
FC Vizela • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
19.6
Marko Gudžulić
GD Chaves • 23 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €344K
13.0
Francisco Silva
Sporting CP B • 20 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €384K
12.4
Guilherme Pires
Sporting CP B • 21 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €247K
7.3
Nitai Greis
UD Oliveirense • 21 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €185K
3.6
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)
Sporting CP B's Diego Callai at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.40×. That means Diego Callai 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 FC Porto B's Diogo Fernandes, who is 21 years old, with a 1.60× PPVE. Third is Diogo Ferreira of SL Benfica B, who is 19 years old with a 1.33× 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 | Diego Callai Sporting CP B | 21 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €500K | 2.40× |
| #2 | Diogo Fernandes FC Porto B | 21 | 21-23 | €800K | €500K | 1.60× |
| #3 | Diogo Ferreira SL Benfica B | 19 | U21 | €800K | €600K | 1.33× |
| #4 | Manuel Baldé FC Penafiel | 23 | 21-23 | €650K | €500K | 1.30× |
| #5 | Gonçalo Ribeiro FC Porto B | 20 | U21 | €600K | €600K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Antonio Gomis FC Vizela | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Marko Gudžulić GD Chaves | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €500K | 0.60× |
| #8 | Francisco Silva Sporting CP B | 20 | U21 | €300K | €600K | 0.50× |
| #9 | Guilherme Pires Sporting CP B | 21 | 21-23 | €200K | €500K | 0.40× |
| #10 | Nitai Greis UD Oliveirense | 21 | 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)
SL Benfica B's Diogo Ferreira at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +52%. That means Diogo Ferreira is projected to appreciate 52% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Sporting CP B's Francisco Silva, who is 20 years old, with a +48% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Gonçalo Ribeiro of FC Porto B, who is 20 years old with a +48% 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 52% RPP means the player is expected to gain 52% 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 | Diogo Ferreira SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €800K | €1.7M | +52% |
| #2 | Francisco Silva Sporting CP B | 20 | 6 | €300K | €576K | +48% |
| #3 | Gonçalo Ribeiro FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €600K | €1.2M | +48% |
| #4 | Diogo Fernandes FC Porto B | 21 | 5 | €800K | €1.4M | +44% |
| #5 | Guilherme Pires Sporting CP B | 21 | 5 | €200K | €357K | +44% |
| #6 | Nitai Greis UD Oliveirense | 21 | 5 | €150K | €268K | +44% |
| #7 | Diego Callai Sporting CP B | 21 | 5 | €1.2M | €2.1M | +44% |
| #8 | Antonio Gomis FC Vizela | 23 | 3 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #9 | Manuel Baldé FC Penafiel | 23 | 3 | €650K | €1.0M | +35% |
| #10 | Marko Gudžulić GD Chaves | 23 | 3 | €300K | €464K | +35% |
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 Diogo Ferreira has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 154.3. That means Diogo Ferreira has 40% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Sporting CP B's Francisco Silva with a 118.5 RAU (28% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Gonçalo Ribeiro of FC Porto B with a 118.5 RAU (28% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 154.3 means the upside is 154.3× 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 | Diogo Ferreira SL Benfica B | €1.1M | €1.0M-1.2M | +40% | 154.3 |
| #2 | Francisco Silva Sporting CP B | €384K | €348K-419K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #3 | Gonçalo Ribeiro FC Porto B | €767K | €697K-838K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #4 | Nitai Greis UD Oliveirense | €185K | €168K-202K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #5 | Diego Callai Sporting CP B | €1.5M | €1.3M-1.6M | +23% | 103.3 |
| #6 | Diogo Fernandes FC Porto B | €988K | €897K-1.1M | +23% | 103.3 |
| #7 | Guilherme Pires Sporting CP B | €247K | €224K-270K | +23% | 103.3 |
| #8 | Marko Gudžulić GD Chaves | €344K | €316K-371K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #9 | Antonio Gomis FC Vizela | €573K | €527K-619K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #10 | Manuel Baldé FC Penafiel | €745K | €686K-805K | +15% | 79.9 |
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 goalkeeper 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)
UD Oliveirense's Nitai Greis in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-0.9%. That means Diego Callai captures 69.1% of total market value while representing only 70.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Penafiel's Manuel Baldé with a +-0.9% ASC (69.1% value share vs 70.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Marko Gudžulić of GD Chaves with a +-0.9% ASC (69.1% value vs 70.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-0.9% ASC means the player captures -0.9% 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 | Nitai Greis UD Oliveirense | 21-23 | 69.1% | 70.0% | -0.9% |
| #2 | Manuel Baldé FC Penafiel | 21-23 | 69.1% | 70.0% | -0.9% |
| #3 | Marko Gudžulić GD Chaves | 21-23 | 69.1% | 70.0% | -0.9% |
| #4 | Diego Callai Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 69.1% | 70.0% | -0.9% |
| #5 | Diogo Fernandes FC Porto B | 21-23 | 69.1% | 70.0% | -0.9% |
| #6 | Antonio Gomis FC Vizela | 21-23 | 69.1% | 70.0% | -0.9% |
| #7 | Guilherme Pires Sporting CP B | 21-23 | 69.1% | 70.0% | -0.9% |
| #8 | Francisco Silva Sporting CP B | U21 | 30.9% | 30.0% | +0.9% |
| #9 | Diogo Ferreira SL Benfica B | U21 | 30.9% | 30.0% | +0.9% |
| #10 | Gonçalo Ribeiro FC Porto B | U21 | 30.9% | 30.0% | +0.9% |
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: 7 immediate targets, 3 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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 €600K. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Francisco Silva Sporting CP B | €300K | €600K | -0.60 | Good Value |
Nitai Greis UD Oliveirense | €150K | €600K | -0.58 | Good Value |
Guilherme Pires Sporting CP B | €200K | €600K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Marko Gudžulić GD Chaves | €300K | €600K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Gonçalo Ribeiro FC Porto B | €600K | €600K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Antonio Gomis FC Vizela | €500K | €600K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Manuel Baldé FC Penafiel | €650K | €600K | +0.25 | Fair Value |
Diogo Ferreira SL Benfica B | €800K | €600K | +0.40 | Fair Value |
Diogo Fernandes FC Porto B | €800K | €600K | +0.50 | Fair Value |
Diego Callai Sporting CP B | €1.2M | €600K | +1.17 | Above Market |