Under 23 · Liga Portugal · 2026-27

Best U23 Young Players in the Liga Portugal

137 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Best Young Players in the Liga Portugal (Apr 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Liga Portugal Young Players 2026-27

Our database tracked 137 Liga Portugal Young Players in the 2026-27 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €671.1M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Young Players was €4.9M, with the average age at 21.8 years old.

The most valuable young player in the Liga Portugal was Samu Aghehowa, worth €50.0M and played for FC Porto at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Players averaged €40.8M in market value, including Ousmane Diomande and Geovany Quenda.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young player was Geovany Quenda (18 years, Sporting CP, €45.0M), while the oldest was Tomás Araújo (23 years, SL Benfica, €32.0M). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 137 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.

💡 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.

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137

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 (110 players, 80% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €478.6M, averaging €4.4M per player.

U21 years27 players (20%)

€192.5MAvg: €7.1M

Top player: Geovany Quenda (€45.0M)

21-23 years110 players (80%)

€478.6MAvg: €4.4M

Top player: Samu Aghehowa (€50.0M)

Top Young Players by Age Bracket

U21 Years (27 players)

1. Geovany Quenda(18yo)

€45.0M

2. Rodrigo Mora(18yo)

€40.0M

3. Victor Froholdt(20yo)

€22.0M

4. William Gomes(20yo)

€15.0M

5. Martim Fernandes(20yo)

€12.0M

21-23 Years (110 players)

1. Samu Aghehowa(21yo)

€50.0M

2. Ousmane Diomande(22yo)

€45.0M

3. Tomás Araújo(23yo)

€32.0M

4. António Silva(22yo)

€32.0M

5. Georgiy Sudakov(23yo)

€32.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

62%of market value

The top 14 Young Players (10% of players) control €414.0M

1. Samu Aghehowa€50.0M

2. Ousmane Diomande€45.0M

3. Geovany Quenda€45.0M

4. Tomás Araújo€32.0M

5. António Silva€32.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)1 players (1%)

€50.0M

Premium (€30-50M)7 players (5%)

€256.0M

High (€15-30M)7 players (5%)

€123.0M

Mid (€5-15M)13 players (9%)

€103.0M

Emerging (<€5M)109 players (80%)

€139.2M

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. Tomás Araújo

SL Benfica€32.0M

4. António Silva

SL Benfica€32.0M

5. Georgiy Sudakov

SL Benfica€32.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Gabri Veiga

FC Porto€20.0M

2. Franjo Ivanović

SL Benfica€20.0M

3. Victor Froholdt

FC Porto€22.0M

4. Gustavo Sá

FC Famalicão€16.0M

5. Alberto Costa

FC Porto€15.0M

Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Players

Among 18 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 10 Young Players worth €186.0M (averaging €18.6M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 69% of tracked Young Players.

FC Porto

10 players • €186.0M

SL Benfica

12 players • €171.0M

Sporting CP

7 players • €139.0M

SC Braga

7 players • €45.5M

FC Famalicão

11 players • €34.1M

FC Alverca

10 players • €15.8M

Rio Ave FC

11 players • €13.7M

Gil Vicente FC

10 players • €10.8M

CD Tondela

10 players • €9.8M

#10

Moreirense FC

6 players • €7.6M

FC Porto (10 Young Players)

Samu Aghehowa(21yo)

€50.0M

Rodrigo Mora(18yo)

€40.0M

Victor Froholdt(20yo)

€22.0M

Gabri Veiga(23yo)

€20.0M

Alberto Costa(22yo)

€15.0M

SL Benfica (12 Young Players)

Tomás Araújo(23yo)

€32.0M

António Silva(22yo)

€32.0M

Georgiy Sudakov(23yo)

€32.0M

Franjo Ivanović(22yo)

€20.0M

Andreas Schjelderup(21yo)

€15.0M

Sporting CP (7 Young Players)

Ousmane Diomande(22yo)

€45.0M

Geovany Quenda(18yo)

€45.0M

Zeno Debast(22yo)

€30.0M

Iván Fresneda(21yo)

€8.0M

João Simões(19yo)

€6.0M

SC Braga (7 Young Players)

Mario Dorgeles(21yo)

€10.0M

Lukas Hornicek(23yo)

€8.0M

Gabriel Moscardo(20yo)

€8.0M

Bright Arrey-Mbi(23yo)

€6.0M

Gorby(23yo)

€5.0M

Player Rankings

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

Samu Aghehowa

FC Porto • 21 years old

€43.2M

€50.0M

+15.6%

€49.5M€65.3M

Expected: €57.4M

87.5

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 • 18 years old

€38.9M

€45.0M

+15.6%

€49.9M€65.8M

Expected: €57.8M

84.4

Tomás Araújo

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€27.7M

€32.0M

+15.6%

€31.4M€39.9M

Expected: €35.7M

83.2

António Silva

SL Benfica • 22 years old

€27.7M

€32.0M

+15.6%

€31.0M€39.5M

Expected: €35.3M

82.6

Georgiy Sudakov

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€27.7M

€32.0M

+15.6%

€30.3M€41.0M

Expected: €35.7M

82.3

Rodrigo Mora

FC Porto • 18 years old

€34.6M

€40.0M

+15.6%

€42.5M€60.3M

Expected: €51.4M

81.9

Zeno Debast

Sporting CP • 22 years old

€25.9M

€30.0M

+15.6%

€27.9M€35.6M

Expected: €31.8M

78.2

Gabri Veiga

FC Porto • 23 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€18.9M€25.6M

Expected: €22.3M

73.5

#10

Franjo Ivanović

SL Benfica • 22 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€18.6M€23.7M

Expected: €21.2M

73.1

#11

Victor Froholdt

FC Porto • 20 years old

€19.0M

€22.0M

+15.6%

€21.7M€28.7M

Expected: €25.2M

73.1

#12

Gustavo Sá

FC Famalicão • 21 years old

€13.8M

€16.0M

+15.6%

€15.2M€21.5M

Expected: €18.4M

69.6

#13

Alberto Costa

FC Porto • 22 years old

€13.0M

€15.0M

+15.6%

€14.0M€17.8M

Expected: €15.9M

69.5

#14

Andreas Schjelderup

SL Benfica • 21 years old

€13.0M

€15.0M

+15.6%

€14.3M€18.8M

Expected: €16.5M

68.9

#15

Amar Dedić

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€11.2M

€13.0M

+15.6%

€12.2M€15.6M

Expected: €13.9M

68.4

#16

William Gomes

FC Porto • 20 years old

€13.0M

€15.0M

+15.6%

€14.8M€19.6M

Expected: €17.2M

68.3

#17

Martim Fernandes

FC Porto • 20 years old

€10.4M

€12.0M

+15.6%

€11.9M€15.7M

Expected: €13.8M

65.5

#18

Mario Dorgeles

SC Braga • 21 years old

€8.6M

€10.0M

+15.6%

€9.5M€12.5M

Expected: €11.0M

60.3

#19

Samuel Dahl

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€7.8M

€9.0M

+15.6%

€8.5M€10.8M

Expected: €9.6M

60.2

#20

Lukas Hornicek

SC Braga • 23 years old

€6.9M

€8.0M

+15.6%

€8.4M€9.9M

Expected: €9.2M

58.8

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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 21 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 Tomás Araújo of SL Benfica, who is 23 years old with a 32.00× 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 • 21yo50.00×

€50.0M • 4900% above median

Ousmane DiomandeSporting CP

21-23 • 22yo45.00×

€45.0M • 4400% above median

Tomás AraújoSL Benfica

21-23 • 23yo32.00×

€32.0M • 3100% above median

Georgiy SudakovSL Benfica

21-23 • 23yo32.00×

€32.0M • 3100% above median

António SilvaSL Benfica

21-23 • 22yo32.00×

€32.0M • 3100% above median

Zeno DebastSporting CP

21-23 • 22yo30.00×

€30.0M • 2900% above median

Franjo IvanovićSL Benfica

21-23 • 22yo20.00×

€20.0M • 1900% above median

Gabri VeigaFC Porto

21-23 • 23yo20.00×

€20.0M • 1900% above median

Geovany QuendaSporting CP

U21 • 18yo18.00×

€45.0M • 1700% above median

Rodrigo MoraFC Porto

U21 • 18yo16.00×

€40.0M • 1500% above median

Gustavo SáFC Famalicão

21-23 • 21yo16.00×

€16.0M • 1500% above median

Andreas SchjelderupSL Benfica

21-23 • 21yo15.00×

€15.0M • 1400% above median

Alberto CostaFC Porto

21-23 • 22yo15.00×

€15.0M • 1400% above median

Amar DedićSL Benfica

21-23 • 23yo13.00×

€13.0M • 1200% above median

Mario DorgelesSC Braga

21-23 • 21yo10.00×

€10.0M • 900% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Samu Aghehowa FC Porto	21	21-23	€50.0M	€1.0M	50.00×
#2	Ousmane Diomande Sporting CP	22	21-23	€45.0M	€1.0M	45.00×
#3	Tomás Araújo SL Benfica	23	21-23	€32.0M	€1.0M	32.00×
#4	Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica	23	21-23	€32.0M	€1.0M	32.00×
#5	António Silva SL Benfica	22	21-23	€32.0M	€1.0M	32.00×
#6	Zeno Debast Sporting CP	22	21-23	€30.0M	€1.0M	30.00×
#7	Franjo Ivanović SL Benfica	22	21-23	€20.0M	€1.0M	20.00×
#8	Gabri Veiga FC Porto	23	21-23	€20.0M	€1.0M	20.00×
#9	Geovany Quenda Sporting CP	18	U21	€45.0M	€2.5M	18.00×
#10	Rodrigo Mora FC Porto	18	U21	€40.0M	€2.5M	16.00×
#11	Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão	21	21-23	€16.0M	€1.0M	16.00×
#12	Andreas Schjelderup SL Benfica	21	21-23	€15.0M	€1.0M	15.00×
#13	Alberto Costa FC Porto	22	21-23	€15.0M	€1.0M	15.00×
#14	Amar Dedić SL Benfica	23	21-23	€13.0M	€1.0M	13.00×
#15	Mario Dorgeles SC Braga	21	21-23	€10.0M	€1.0M	10.00×
#16	Samuel Dahl SL Benfica	23	21-23	€9.0M	€1.0M	9.00×
#17	Victor Froholdt FC Porto	20	U21	€22.0M	€2.5M	8.80×
#18	Lukas Hornicek SC Braga	23	21-23	€8.0M	€1.0M	8.00×
#19	Iván Fresneda Sporting CP	21	21-23	€8.0M	€1.0M	8.00×
#20	William Gomes FC Porto	20	U21	€15.0M	€2.5M	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 Sporting CP's Geovany Quenda, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto, who is 18 years old with a +44% RPP (8 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

Geovany QuendaSporting CP

8yr to peak+44%

€45.0M → €80.4M

Rodrigo MoraFC Porto

8yr to peak+44%

€40.0M → €71.5M

André GomesFC Alverca

5yr to peak+44%

€2.5M → €4.5M

Diogo PintoCF Estrela Amadora

5yr to peak+44%

€300K → €536K

Eric da Silva MoreiraRio Ave FC

7yr to peak+40%

€1.0M → €1.7M

Juan Sebastián RodríguezCD Tondela

6yr to peak+40%

€500K → €831K

Gabriel MoscardoSC Braga

6yr to peak+40%

€8.0M → €13.3M

Martin TurkGD Estoril Praia

4yr to peak+40%

€400K → €665K

Diogo DiasGD Estoril Praia

4yr to peak+40%

€200K → €332K

NenecaCD Santa Clara

4yr to peak+40%

€400K → €665K

Pedro LimaFC Porto

7yr to peak+40%

€5.0M → €8.3M

João SimõesSporting CP

7yr to peak+40%

€6.0M → €10.0M

Karem ZoabiRio Ave FC

7yr to peak+40%

€900K → €1.5M

Tomás PérezFC Porto

6yr to peak+40%

€3.0M → €5.0M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca	20	6	€300K	€576K	+48%
#2	Geovany Quenda Sporting CP	18	8	€45.0M	€80.4M	+44%
#3	Rodrigo Mora FC Porto	18	8	€40.0M	€71.5M	+44%
#4	André Gomes FC Alverca	21	5	€2.5M	€4.5M	+44%
#5	Diogo Pinto CF Estrela Amadora	21	5	€300K	€536K	+44%
#6	Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC	19	7	€1.0M	€1.7M	+40%
#7	Juan Sebastián Rodríguez CD Tondela	20	6	€500K	€831K	+40%
#8	Gabriel Moscardo SC Braga	20	6	€8.0M	€13.3M	+40%
#9	Martin Turk GD Estoril Praia	22	4	€400K	€665K	+40%
#10	Diogo Dias GD Estoril Praia	22	4	€200K	€332K	+40%
#11	Neneca CD Santa Clara	22	4	€400K	€665K	+40%
#12	Pedro Lima FC Porto	19	7	€5.0M	€8.3M	+40%
#13	João Simões Sporting CP	19	7	€6.0M	€10.0M	+40%
#14	Karem Zoabi Rio Ave FC	19	7	€900K	€1.5M	+40%
#15	Tomás Pérez FC Porto	20	6	€3.0M	€5.0M	+40%
#16	Rafael Lobato Rio Ave FC	20	6	€1.5M	€2.3M	+35%
#17	Victor Froholdt FC Porto	20	6	€22.0M	€34.0M	+35%
#18	João Rego SL Benfica	20	6	€3.0M	€4.6M	+35%
#19	Martim Fernandes FC Porto	20	6	€12.0M	€18.5M	+35%
#20	Mohamed Bamba Gil Vicente FC	21	5	€3.0M	€4.6M	+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: €438K - €514K

Diogo DiasGD Estoril Praia

↑19% / ±0%100.1

Range: €219K - €257K

NenecaCD Santa Clara

↑19% / ±0%100.1

Range: €438K - €514K

Geovany QuendaSporting CP

↑29% / ±0%80.4

Range: €49.9M - €65.8M

Kaique PereiraCD Nacional

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €633K - €743K

Samuel SoaresSL Benfica

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €4.2M - €5.0M

Lukas HornicekSC Braga

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €8.4M - €9.9M

Lucas CañizaresCD Tondela

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €422K - €495K

Juan CastilloVitória Guimarães SC

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €844K - €991K

BernardoCD Tondela

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: €1.6M - €1.9M

Rodrigo MoraFC Porto

↑29% / ±0%64.3

Range: €42.5M - €60.3M

Juan Sebastián RodríguezCD Tondela

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €513K - €678K

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	€476K	€438K-514K	+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	Geovany Quenda Sporting CP	€57.8M	€49.9M-65.8M	+29%	80.4
#8	Kaique Pereira CD Nacional	€688K	€633K-743K	+15%	79.9
#9	Samuel Soares SL Benfica	€4.6M	€4.2M-5.0M	+15%	79.9
#10	Lukas Hornicek SC Braga	€9.2M	€8.4M-9.9M	+15%	79.9
#11	Lucas Cañizares CD Tondela	€459K	€422K-495K	+15%	79.9
#12	Juan Castillo Vitória Guimarães SC	€917K	€844K-991K	+15%	79.9
#13	Bernardo CD Tondela	€1.7M	€1.6M-1.9M	+15%	79.9
#14	Rodrigo Mora FC Porto	€51.4M	€42.5M-60.3M	+29%	64.3
#15	Juan Sebastián Rodríguez CD Tondela	€595K	€513K-678K	+19%	58.0
#16	Gabriel Moscardo SC Braga	€9.5M	€8.2M-10.8M	+19%	58.0
#17	Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC	€1.2M	€1.0M-1.4M	+19%	58.0
#18	Pedro Lima FC Porto	€6.0M	€5.1M-6.8M	+19%	58.0
#19	Tomás Pérez FC Porto	€3.6M	€3.1M-4.1M	+19%	58.0
#20	João Simões Sporting CP	€7.1M	€6.2M-8.1M	+19%	58.0

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

Position Depth Analysis

137

Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Samu Aghehowa+4.77

Ousmane Diomande+4.24

Geovany Quenda+4.24

Rodrigo Mora+3.71

Tomás Araújo+2.87

Lowest Z-Scores

Diogo Dias-0.50

Tiago Brito-0.50

Chico Gonçalves-0.50

Gilberto Batista-0.50

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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)

SL Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +9.0%. That means Geovany Quenda captures 28.7% of total market value while representing only 19.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is FC Porto's William Gomes with a +9.0% ASC (28.7% value share vs 19.7% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Óscar Perea of Avs Futebol with a +9.0% ASC (28.7% value vs 19.7% players in U21 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +9.0% ASC means the player captures 9.0% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.