Under 23 · Liga Portugal · 2026-27

Best U23 Young Players in the Liga Portugal

117 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Best Young Players in the Liga Portugal (Jun 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Market Overview: Liga Portugal Young Players 2026-27

Our database tracked 117 Liga Portugal Young Players in the 2026-27 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €636.3M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Young Players was €5.4M, with the average age at 22 years old.

The most valuable young player in the Liga Portugal was Samu Aghehowa, worth €50.0M and played for FC Porto at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Players averaged €42.0M in market value, including Ousmane Diomande and Geovany Quenda.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young player was Sandro Vidigal (18 years, SC Braga, €1.5M), while the oldest was Georgiy Sudakov (23 years, SL Benfica, €30.0M). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 117 Young Players (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 market for Young Players remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2026-27 season.

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117

Players Tracked

By League

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By Position

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By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Players

The Liga Portugal ALL market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (97 players, 83% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €429.0M, averaging €4.4M per player.

U21 years20 players (17%)

€207.3MAvg: €10.4M

Top player: Geovany Quenda (€45.0M)

21-23 years97 players (83%)

€429.0MAvg: €4.4M

Top player: Samu Aghehowa (€50.0M)

Top Young Players by Age Bracket

U21 Years (20 players)

1. Geovany Quenda(19yo)

€45.0M

2. Rodrigo Mora(19yo)

€40.0M

3. Victor Froholdt(20yo)

€30.0M

4. William Gomes(20yo)

€20.0M

5. João Simões(19yo)

€15.0M

21-23 Years (97 players)

1. Samu Aghehowa(22yo)

€50.0M

2. Ousmane Diomande(22yo)

€45.0M

3. Georgiy Sudakov(23yo)

€30.0M

4. Zeno Debast(22yo)

€30.0M

5. António Silva(22yo)

€30.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

58%of market value

The top 12 Young Players (10% of players) control €371.0M

1. Samu Aghehowa€50.0M

2. Ousmane Diomande€45.0M

3. Geovany Quenda€45.0M

4. Rodrigo Mora€40.0M

5. Georgiy Sudakov€30.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)1 players (1%)

€50.0M

Premium (€30-50M)7 players (6%)

€250.0M

High (€15-30M)5 players (4%)

€86.0M

Mid (€5-15M)15 players (13%)

€133.0M

Emerging (<€5M)89 players (76%)

€117.3M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 1% of the Liga Portugal ALL pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. Samu Aghehowa

FC Porto€50.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Ousmane Diomande

Sporting CP€45.0M

2. Geovany Quenda

Sporting CP€45.0M

3. Rodrigo Mora

FC Porto€40.0M

4. Georgiy Sudakov

SL Benfica€30.0M

5. Zeno Debast

Sporting CP€30.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Franjo Ivanović

SL Benfica€20.0M

2. William Gomes

FC Porto€20.0M

3. Gustavo Sá

FC Famalicão€16.0M

4. Alberto Costa

FC Porto€15.0M

5. João Simões

Sporting CP€15.0M

Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Players

Among 18 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 7 Young Players worth €173.0M (averaging €24.7M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 70% of tracked Young Players.

FC Porto

7 players • €173.0M

Sporting CP

7 players • €161.0M

SL Benfica

8 players • €122.0M

SC Braga

10 players • €57.5M

FC Famalicão

11 players • €38.1M

FC Alverca

8 players • €15.7M

Rio Ave FC

8 players • €10.7M

Gil Vicente FC

9 players • €10.3M

Moreirense FC

8 players • €8.5M

#10

CD Tondela

6 players • €7.6M

FC Porto (7 Young Players)

Samu Aghehowa(22yo)

€50.0M

Rodrigo Mora(19yo)

€40.0M

Victor Froholdt(20yo)

€30.0M

William Gomes(20yo)

€20.0M

Alberto Costa(22yo)

€15.0M

Sporting CP (7 Young Players)

Ousmane Diomande(22yo)

€45.0M

Geovany Quenda(19yo)

€45.0M

Zeno Debast(22yo)

€30.0M

João Simões(19yo)

€15.0M

Iván Fresneda(21yo)

€12.0M

SL Benfica (8 Young Players)

Georgiy Sudakov(23yo)

€30.0M

António Silva(22yo)

€30.0M

Franjo Ivanović(22yo)

€20.0M

Andreas Schjelderup(22yo)

€14.0M

Gianluca Prestianni(20yo)

€12.0M

SC Braga (10 Young Players)

Lukas Hornicek(23yo)

€10.0M

Mario Dorgeles(21yo)

€10.0M

Bright Arrey-Mbi(23yo)

€7.0M

Gorby(23yo)

€7.0M

Gabriel Moscardo(20yo)

€7.0M

Player Rankings

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Samu Aghehowa

FC Porto • 22 years old

€43.2M

€50.0M

+15.6%

€48.5M€61.7M

Expected: €55.1M

88.1

Ousmane Diomande

Sporting CP • 22 years old

€38.9M

€45.0M

+15.6%

€43.6M€55.5M

Expected: €49.6M

86.8

Geovany Quenda

Sporting CP • 19 years old

€38.9M

€45.0M

+15.6%

€48.1M€63.5M

Expected: €55.8M

85.0

Rodrigo Mora

FC Porto • 19 years old

€34.6M

€40.0M

+15.6%

€41.0M€58.1M

Expected: €49.6M

82.6

Georgiy Sudakov

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€25.9M

€30.0M

+15.6%

€28.4M€38.4M

Expected: €33.4M

78.5

Zeno Debast

Sporting CP • 22 years old

€25.9M

€30.0M

+15.6%

€27.9M€35.6M

Expected: €31.8M

78.2

António Silva

SL Benfica • 22 years old

€25.9M

€30.0M

+15.6%

€27.9M€35.6M

Expected: €31.8M

78.2

Victor Froholdt

FC Porto • 20 years old

€25.9M

€30.0M

+15.6%

€29.7M€39.1M

Expected: €34.4M

76.9

Franjo Ivanović

SL Benfica • 22 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€18.6M€23.7M

Expected: €21.2M

73.1

#10

William Gomes

FC Porto • 20 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€19.8M€26.1M

Expected: €22.9M

71.9

#11

Gustavo Sá

FC Famalicão • 21 years old

€13.8M

€16.0M

+15.6%

€15.2M€21.5M

Expected: €18.4M

69.6

#12

Alberto Costa

FC Porto • 22 years old

€13.0M

€15.0M

+15.6%

€14.0M€17.8M

Expected: €15.9M

69.5

#13

Andreas Schjelderup

SL Benfica • 22 years old

€12.1M

€14.0M

+15.6%

€13.0M€16.6M

Expected: €14.8M

68.7

#14

João Simões

Sporting CP • 19 years old

€13.0M

€15.0M

+15.6%

€15.4M€21.8M

Expected: €18.6M

67.6

#15

Iván Fresneda

Sporting CP • 21 years old

€10.4M

€12.0M

+15.6%

€11.4M€15.1M

Expected: €13.2M

66.1

#16

Gianluca Prestianni

SL Benfica • 20 years old

€10.4M

€12.0M

+15.6%

€11.9M€15.7M

Expected: €13.8M

65.5

#17

Martim Fernandes

FC Porto • 20 years old

€10.4M

€12.0M

+15.6%

€11.9M€15.7M

Expected: €13.8M

65.5

#18

Lukas Hornicek

SC Braga • 23 years old

€8.6M

€10.0M

+15.6%

€10.5M€12.4M

Expected: €11.5M

61.7

#19

Mario Dorgeles

SC Braga • 21 years old

€8.6M

€10.0M

+15.6%

€9.5M€12.5M

Expected: €11.0M

60.3

#20

Samuel Dahl

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€7.8M

€9.0M

+15.6%

€8.5M€10.8M

Expected: €9.6M

60.2

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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's Samu Aghehowa at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 50.00×. That means Samu Aghehowa is valued 50.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Sporting CP's Ousmane Diomande, who is 22 years old, with a 45.00× PPVE. Third is Zeno Debast of Sporting CP, who is 22 years old with a 30.00× 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 50.00× means the player is worth 4900% more than typical players their age-making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Samu AghehowaFC Porto

21-23 • 22yo50.00×

€50.0M • 4900% above median

Ousmane DiomandeSporting CP

21-23 • 22yo45.00×

€45.0M • 4400% above median

Zeno DebastSporting CP

21-23 • 22yo30.00×

€30.0M • 2900% above median

Georgiy SudakovSL Benfica

21-23 • 23yo30.00×

€30.0M • 2900% above median

António SilvaSL Benfica

21-23 • 22yo30.00×

€30.0M • 2900% above median

Franjo IvanovićSL Benfica

21-23 • 22yo20.00×

€20.0M • 1900% above median

Gustavo SáFC Famalicão

21-23 • 21yo16.00×

€16.0M • 1500% above median

Alberto CostaFC Porto

21-23 • 22yo15.00×

€15.0M • 1400% above median

Andreas SchjelderupSL Benfica

21-23 • 22yo14.00×

€14.0M • 1300% above median

Iván FresnedaSporting CP

21-23 • 21yo12.00×

€12.0M • 1100% above median

Geovany QuendaSporting CP

U21 • 19yo11.25×

€45.0M • 1025% above median

Mario DorgelesSC Braga

21-23 • 21yo10.00×

€10.0M • 900% above median

Lukas HornicekSC Braga

21-23 • 23yo10.00×

€10.0M • 900% above median

Rodrigo MoraFC Porto

U21 • 19yo10.00×

€40.0M • 900% above median

Samuel DahlSL Benfica

21-23 • 23yo9.00×

€9.0M • 800% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Samu Aghehowa FC Porto	22	21-23	€50.0M	€1.0M	50.00×
#2	Ousmane Diomande Sporting CP	22	21-23	€45.0M	€1.0M	45.00×
#3	Zeno Debast Sporting CP	22	21-23	€30.0M	€1.0M	30.00×
#4	Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica	23	21-23	€30.0M	€1.0M	30.00×
#5	António Silva SL Benfica	22	21-23	€30.0M	€1.0M	30.00×
#6	Franjo Ivanović SL Benfica	22	21-23	€20.0M	€1.0M	20.00×
#7	Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão	21	21-23	€16.0M	€1.0M	16.00×
#8	Alberto Costa FC Porto	22	21-23	€15.0M	€1.0M	15.00×
#9	Andreas Schjelderup SL Benfica	22	21-23	€14.0M	€1.0M	14.00×
#10	Iván Fresneda Sporting CP	21	21-23	€12.0M	€1.0M	12.00×
#11	Geovany Quenda Sporting CP	19	U21	€45.0M	€4.0M	11.25×
#12	Mario Dorgeles SC Braga	21	21-23	€10.0M	€1.0M	10.00×
#13	Lukas Hornicek SC Braga	23	21-23	€10.0M	€1.0M	10.00×
#14	Rodrigo Mora FC Porto	19	U21	€40.0M	€4.0M	10.00×
#15	Samuel Dahl SL Benfica	23	21-23	€9.0M	€1.0M	9.00×
#16	Victor Froholdt FC Porto	20	U21	€30.0M	€4.0M	7.50×
#17	Bright Arrey-Mbi SC Braga	23	21-23	€7.0M	€1.0M	7.00×
#18	Gorby SC Braga	23	21-23	€7.0M	€1.0M	7.00×
#19	Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão	21	21-23	€6.0M	€1.0M	6.00×
#20	Deniz Gül FC Porto	21	21-23	€6.0M	€1.0M	6.00×

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 Arouca's Jakub Vinarčík at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Jakub Vinarčík is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 6 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is SC Braga's Sandro Vidigal, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is André Gomes of FC Alverca, who is 21 years old with a +44% RPP (5 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 48% RPP means the player is expected to gain 48% value as they enter their prime-making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Jakub VinarčíkFC Arouca

6yr to peak+48%

€300K → €576K

Sandro VidigalSC Braga

8yr to peak+44%

€1.5M → €2.7M

André GomesFC Alverca

5yr to peak+44%

€2.5M → €4.5M

Diogo PintoCF Estrela Amadora

5yr to peak+44%

€300K → €536K

Geovany QuendaSporting CP

7yr to peak+40%

€45.0M → €74.8M

Samy Jr. MerhegSC Braga

7yr to peak+40%

€1.0M → €1.7M

João SimõesSporting CP

7yr to peak+40%

€15.0M → €24.9M

Juanse RodríguezCD Tondela

6yr to peak+40%

€1.0M → €1.7M

Gabriel MoscardoSC Braga

6yr to peak+40%

€7.0M → €11.6M

Martin TurkGD Estoril Praia

4yr to peak+40%

€300K → €499K

Diogo DiasGD Estoril Praia

4yr to peak+40%

€200K → €332K

NenecaCD Santa Clara

4yr to peak+40%

€400K → €665K

Rodrigo MoraFC Porto

7yr to peak+40%

€40.0M → €66.5M

Gianluca PrestianniSL Benfica

6yr to peak+35%

€12.0M → €18.5M

João RegoSL Benfica

6yr to peak+35%

€3.0M → €4.6M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca	20	6	€300K	€576K	+48%
#2	Sandro Vidigal SC Braga	18	8	€1.5M	€2.7M	+44%
#3	André Gomes FC Alverca	21	5	€2.5M	€4.5M	+44%
#4	Diogo Pinto CF Estrela Amadora	21	5	€300K	€536K	+44%
#5	Geovany Quenda Sporting CP	19	7	€45.0M	€74.8M	+40%
#6	Samy Jr. Merheg SC Braga	19	7	€1.0M	€1.7M	+40%
#7	João Simões Sporting CP	19	7	€15.0M	€24.9M	+40%
#8	Juanse Rodríguez CD Tondela	20	6	€1.0M	€1.7M	+40%
#9	Gabriel Moscardo SC Braga	20	6	€7.0M	€11.6M	+40%
#10	Martin Turk GD Estoril Praia	22	4	€300K	€499K	+40%
#11	Diogo Dias GD Estoril Praia	22	4	€200K	€332K	+40%
#12	Neneca CD Santa Clara	22	4	€400K	€665K	+40%
#13	Rodrigo Mora FC Porto	19	7	€40.0M	€66.5M	+40%
#14	Gianluca Prestianni SL Benfica	20	6	€12.0M	€18.5M	+35%
#15	João Rego SL Benfica	20	6	€3.0M	€4.6M	+35%
#16	Martim Fernandes FC Porto	20	6	€12.0M	€18.5M	+35%
#17	Mohamed Bamba Gil Vicente FC	21	5	€3.0M	€4.6M	+35%
#18	Demir Ege Tıknaz SC Braga	21	5	€6.0M	€9.3M	+35%
#19	William Gomes FC Porto	20	6	€20.0M	€30.9M	+35%
#20	Óscar Perea Avs Futebol	20	6	€2.0M	€3.1M	+35%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

FC Arouca's Jakub Vinarčík has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 118.5. That means Jakub Vinarčík has 28% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is CF Estrela Amadora's Diogo Pinto with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is André Gomes of FC Alverca with a 103.3 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 118.5 means the upside is 118.5× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Jakub VinarčíkFC Arouca

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €348K - €419K

Diogo PintoCF Estrela Amadora

↑23% / ±0%103.3

Range: €336K - €405K

André GomesFC Alverca

↑23% / ±0%103.3

Range: €2.8M - €3.4M

Martin TurkGD Estoril Praia

↑19% / ±0%100.1

Range: €329K - €386K

Diogo DiasGD Estoril Praia

↑19% / ±0%100.1

Range: €219K - €257K

NenecaCD Santa Clara

↑19% / ±0%100.1

Range: €438K - €514K

Samuel SoaresSL Benfica

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €4.2M - €5.0M

Juan CastilloVitória Guimarães SC

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €1.1M - €1.2M

Kaique PereiraCD Nacional

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €1.1M - €1.2M

Lukas HornicekSC Braga

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €10.5M - €12.4M

BernardoCD Tondela

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €2.6M - €3.1M

Geovany QuendaSporting CP

↑24% / ±0%70.0

Range: €48.1M - €63.5M

Sandro VidigalSC Braga

↑23% / ±0%68.9

Range: €1.6M - €2.1M

Juanse RodríguezCD Tondela

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €1.0M - €1.4M

Samy Jr. MerhegSC Braga

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €1.0M - €1.4M

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca	€384K	€348K-419K	+28%	118.5
#2	Diogo Pinto CF Estrela Amadora	€370K	€336K-405K	+23%	103.3
#3	André Gomes FC Alverca	€3.1M	€2.8M-3.4M	+23%	103.3
#4	Martin Turk GD Estoril Praia	€357K	€329K-386K	+19%	100.1
#5	Diogo Dias GD Estoril Praia	€238K	€219K-257K	+19%	100.1
#6	Neneca CD Santa Clara	€476K	€438K-514K	+19%	100.1
#7	Samuel Soares SL Benfica	€4.6M	€4.2M-5.0M	+15%	79.9
#8	Juan Castillo Vitória Guimarães SC	€1.1M	€1.1M-1.2M	+15%	79.9
#9	Kaique Pereira CD Nacional	€1.1M	€1.1M-1.2M	+15%	79.9
#10	Lukas Hornicek SC Braga	€11.5M	€10.5M-12.4M	+15%	79.9
#11	Bernardo CD Tondela	€2.9M	€2.6M-3.1M	+15%	79.9
#12	Geovany Quenda Sporting CP	€55.8M	€48.1M-63.5M	+24%	70.0
#13	Sandro Vidigal SC Braga	€1.9M	€1.6M-2.1M	+23%	68.9
#14	Juanse Rodríguez CD Tondela	€1.2M	€1.0M-1.4M	+19%	58.0
#15	Samy Jr. Merheg SC Braga	€1.2M	€1.0M-1.4M	+19%	58.0
#16	Gabriel Moscardo SC Braga	€8.3M	€7.2M-9.5M	+19%	58.0
#17	João Simões Sporting CP	€18.6M	€15.4M-21.8M	+24%	56.0
#18	Rodrigo Mora FC Porto	€49.6M	€41.0M-58.1M	+24%	56.0
#19	Óscar Perea Avs Futebol	€2.3M	€2.0M-2.6M	+15%	46.3
#20	Leandro Santos Moreirense FC	€1.1M	€988K-1.3M	+15%	46.3

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 player position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

117

Total Players

0.00

Avg Z-Score

0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Samu Aghehowa+4.52

Ousmane Diomande+4.02

Geovany Quenda+4.02

Rodrigo Mora+3.51

Georgiy Sudakov+2.49

Lowest Z-Scores

Diogo Dias-0.53

Gustavo Mendonça-0.53

Kaly-0.53

Jakub Vinarčík-0.52

Diogo Pinto-0.52

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

SL Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +15.5%. That means Geovany Quenda captures 32.6% of total market value while representing only 17.1% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.

In second is FC Porto's William Gomes with a +15.5% ASC (32.6% value share vs 17.1% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Sandro Vidigal of SC Braga with a +15.5% ASC (32.6% value vs 17.1% players in U21 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +15.5% ASC means the player captures 15.5% more market value than their numerical representation-indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.