Best U23 Young Left-Backs in the Liga Portugal 2
13 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Left-Backs in the Liga Portugal 2 (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Young Left-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 13 Liga Portugal 2 Young Left-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €7.5M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Young Left-Backs was €577K, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young left-back in the Liga Portugal 2 was José Neto, worth €3.0M and played for SL Benfica B at 18 years old. The top 5 Young Left-Backs averaged €1.0M in market value, including Kaio Henrique and David Kusso.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young left-back was José Neto (18 years, SL Benfica B, €3.0M), while the oldest was Leandro Dias (23 years, FC Paços de Ferreira, €250K). Research shows Young Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 13 Young Left-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 Left-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 Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €7.5M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Left-Backs
The Liga Portugal 2 LB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the U21 bracket (8 players, 62% of market). The U21 age group holds the most value at €5.9M, averaging €731K per player.
Top Young Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (8 players)
21-23 Years (5 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Left-Backs (15% of players) control €3.6M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 LB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Young Left-Backs
Among 10 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, SL Benfica B leads with 3 Young Left-Backs worth €3.7M (averaging €1.2M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Left-Backs.
SL Benfica B (3 Young Left-Backs)
FC Porto B (2 Young Left-Backs)
GD Chaves (1 Young Left-Backs)
Sporting CP B (1 Young Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
José Neto
SL Benfica B • 18 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
39.9
Kaio Henrique
FC Porto B • 20 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €688K
21.1
David Kusso
GD Chaves • 22 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €529K
20.0
Rodrigo Dias
Sporting CP B • 20 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
18.8
Tiago Parente
SL Benfica B • 19 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €595K
18.2
Thauan Lara
Portimonense SAD • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €423K
17.2
Gu Costa
Académico Viseu FC • 20 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €459K
16.0
Ivan Cvijanovic
FC Vizela • 22 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €370K
15.6
Martim Cunha
FC Porto B • 19 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €476K
15.4
Leandro Dias
FC Paços de Ferreira • 23 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €268K
12.0
Serif Nhaga
Leixões SC • 20 years old
€216K
€250K
+15.6%
Expected: €287K
10.2
Leandro Martins
SL Benfica B • 20 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €229K
7.4
Afonso Peixoto
SC União Torreense • 23 years old
€130K
€150K
+15.6%
Expected: €161K
5.6
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)
SL Benfica B's José Neto at 18 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 6.00×. That means José Neto is valued 6.00× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is GD Chaves's David Kusso, who is 22 years old, with a 1.43× PPVE. Third is Kaio Henrique of FC Porto B, who is 20 years old with a 1.20× 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 6.00× means the player is worth 500% 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 | José Neto SL Benfica B | 18 | U21 | €3.0M | €500K | 6.00× |
| #2 | David Kusso GD Chaves | 22 | 21-23 | €500K | €350K | 1.43× |
| #3 | Kaio Henrique FC Porto B | 20 | U21 | €600K | €500K | 1.20× |
| #4 | Thauan Lara Portimonense SAD | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €350K | 1.14× |
| #5 | Rodrigo Dias Sporting CP B | 20 | U21 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | 19 | U21 | €500K | €500K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Ivan Cvijanovic FC Vizela | 22 | 21-23 | €350K | €350K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Martim Cunha FC Porto B | 19 | U21 | €400K | €500K | 0.80× |
| #9 | Gu Costa Académico Viseu FC | 20 | U21 | €400K | €500K | 0.80× |
| #10 | Leandro Dias FC Paços de Ferreira | 23 | 21-23 | €250K | €350K | 0.71× |
| #11 | Serif Nhaga Leixões SC | 20 | U21 | €250K | €500K | 0.50× |
| #12 | Afonso Peixoto SC União Torreense | 23 | 21-23 | €150K | €350K | 0.43× |
| #13 | Leandro Martins SL Benfica B | 20 | U21 | €200K | €500K | 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 José Neto at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means José Neto is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is SL Benfica B's Tiago Parente, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Martim Cunha of FC Porto B, who is 19 years old with a +40% RPP (7 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 | José Neto SL Benfica B | 18 | 8 | €3.0M | €5.4M | +44% |
| #2 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €500K | €831K | +40% |
| #3 | Martim Cunha FC Porto B | 19 | 7 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #4 | Rodrigo Dias Sporting CP B | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #5 | Serif Nhaga Leixões SC | 20 | 6 | €250K | €386K | +35% |
| #6 | Gu Costa Académico Viseu FC | 20 | 6 | €400K | €618K | +35% |
| #7 | Kaio Henrique FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €600K | €927K | +35% |
| #8 | Leandro Martins SL Benfica B | 20 | 6 | €200K | €309K | +35% |
| #9 | Ivan Cvijanovic FC Vizela | 22 | 4 | €350K | €468K | +25% |
| #10 | David Kusso GD Chaves | 22 | 4 | €500K | €668K | +25% |
| #11 | Thauan Lara Portimonense SAD | 22 | 4 | €400K | €535K | +25% |
| #12 | Afonso Peixoto SC União Torreense | 23 | 3 | €150K | €186K | +20% |
| #13 | Leandro Dias FC Paços de Ferreira | 23 | 3 | €250K | €311K | +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 José Neto has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means José Neto has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is SL Benfica B's Tiago Parente with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Martim Cunha of FC Porto 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 | José Neto SL Benfica B | €3.7M | €3.2M-4.2M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | €595K | €513K-678K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Martim Cunha FC Porto B | €476K | €411K-542K | +19% | 58.0 |
| #4 | Rodrigo Dias Sporting CP B | €573K | €494K-652K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #5 | Serif Nhaga Leixões SC | €287K | €247K-326K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #6 | Kaio Henrique FC Porto B | €688K | €593K-783K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #7 | Gu Costa Académico Viseu FC | €459K | €395K-522K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #8 | Leandro Martins SL Benfica B | €229K | €198K-261K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #9 | Leandro Dias FC Paços de Ferreira | €268K | €236K-300K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Afonso Peixoto SC União Torreense | €161K | €141K-180K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Ivan Cvijanovic FC Vizela | €370K | €326K-415K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | David Kusso GD Chaves | €529K | €466K-593K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #13 | Thauan Lara Portimonense SAD | €423K | €373K-474K | +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 left-back 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)
GD Chaves's David Kusso in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-16.5%. That means David Kusso captures 22.0% of total market value while representing only 38.5% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Paços de Ferreira's Leandro Dias with a +-16.5% ASC (22.0% value share vs 38.5% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Ivan Cvijanovic of FC Vizela with a +-16.5% ASC (22.0% value vs 38.5% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-16.5% ASC means the player captures -16.5% 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 | David Kusso GD Chaves | 21-23 | 22.0% | 38.5% | -16.5% |
| #2 | Leandro Dias FC Paços de Ferreira | 21-23 | 22.0% | 38.5% | -16.5% |
| #3 | Ivan Cvijanovic FC Vizela | 21-23 | 22.0% | 38.5% | -16.5% |
| #4 | Thauan Lara Portimonense SAD | 21-23 | 22.0% | 38.5% | -16.5% |
| #5 | Afonso Peixoto SC União Torreense | 21-23 | 22.0% | 38.5% | -16.5% |
| #6 | Rodrigo Dias Sporting CP B | U21 | 78.0% | 61.5% | +16.5% |
| #7 | Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | U21 | 78.0% | 61.5% | +16.5% |
| #8 | Serif Nhaga Leixões SC | U21 | 78.0% | 61.5% | +16.5% |
| #9 | Martim Cunha FC Porto B | U21 | 78.0% | 61.5% | +16.5% |
| #10 | Gu Costa Académico Viseu FC | U21 | 78.0% | 61.5% | +16.5% |
| #11 | Kaio Henrique FC Porto B | U21 | 78.0% | 61.5% | +16.5% |
| #12 | José Neto SL Benfica B | U21 | 78.0% | 61.5% | +16.5% |
| #13 | Leandro Martins SL Benfica B | U21 | 78.0% | 61.5% | +16.5% |
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: 3 immediate targets, 10 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
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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. 1 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leandro Martins SL Benfica B | €200K | €400K | -1.50 | Undervalued |
Afonso Peixoto SC União Torreense | €150K | €400K | -1.33 | Good Value |
Serif Nhaga Leixões SC | €250K | €400K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Leandro Dias FC Paços de Ferreira | €250K | €400K | -0.67 | Good Value |
Martim Cunha FC Porto B | €400K | €400K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Gu Costa Académico Viseu FC | €400K | €400K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Rodrigo Dias Sporting CP B | €500K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Tiago Parente SL Benfica B | €500K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ivan Cvijanovic FC Vizela | €350K | €400K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Thauan Lara Portimonense SAD | €400K | €400K | +0.33 | Fair Value |
Kaio Henrique FC Porto B | €600K | €400K | +0.50 | Fair Value |
David Kusso GD Chaves | €500K | €400K | +1.00 | Above Market |
José Neto SL Benfica B | €3.0M | €400K | +12.50 | Premium |