Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal
16 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal (Oct 2026)
16 players tracked across 14 clubs. Updated October 2026.
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
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Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Rodrigo Mora
FC Porto • 19 years old
€32.9M
€38.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €40.1M
83.2
Gustavo Sá
FC Famalicão • 21 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €25.4M
75.2
João Rego
SL Benfica • 21 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.0M
41.6
Hyun-ju Lee
FC Arouca • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.4M
40.2
Vasconcelos
SC Braga • 21 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.5M
33.0
Hugo Félix
CD Tondela • 22 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
25.6
Antonis Papakanellos
Rio Ave FC • 21 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
19.3
Martín Fernández
Gil Vicente FC • 23 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
18.9
Marco Cruz
Vitória Guimarães SC • 22 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
18.4
Foe Ondoa
GD Estoril Praia • 20 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
16.1
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Sign up freeRodrigo Mora
FC Porto · 19 years old
83.2
ASI
Current Value
€38.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€34.1M - €46.1M
Gustavo Sá
FC Famalicão · 21 years old
75.2
ASI
Current Value
€25.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€21.6M - €29.1M
João Rego
SL Benfica · 21 years old
41.6
ASI
Current Value
€3.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€2.6M - €3.5M
Hyun-ju Lee
FC Arouca · 23 years old
40.2
ASI
Current Value
€2.5M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€2.1M - €2.7M
Vasconcelos
SC Braga · 21 years old
33.0
ASI
Current Value
€1.5M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€1.3M - €1.7M
Hugo Félix
CD Tondela · 22 years old
25.6
ASI
Current Value
€800K
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Antonis Papakanellos
Rio Ave FC · 21 years old
19.3
ASI
Current Value
€500K
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Martín Fernández
Gil Vicente FC · 23 years old
18.9
ASI
Current Value
€450K
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Marco Cruz
Vitória Guimarães SC · 22 years old
18.4
ASI
Current Value
€450K
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Foe Ondoa
GD Estoril Praia · 20 years old
16.1
ASI
Current Value
€400K
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
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Sign up freeMarket Overview: Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders (updated October 2026)
Our database tracks 16 Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders as of October 2026, representing 14 clubs with a combined market value of €74.0M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders is €4.6M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Liga Portugal is Rodrigo Mora, worth €38.0M and playing for FC Porto at 19 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders average €14.0M in market value, including Gustavo Sá and João Rego.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder is Rodrigo Mora (19 years, FC Porto, €38.0M), while the oldest is Hyun-ju Lee (23 years, FC Arouca, €2.5M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 11 Young Attacking Midfielders (69%) 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 market for Young Attacking Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent as of October 2026.
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Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders
The Liga Portugal CAM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (12 players, 75% of market). The U21 age group holds the most value at €38.9M, averaging €9.7M per player.
Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (12 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Attacking Midfielders (13% of players) control €63.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 6% of the Liga Portugal CAM pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders
Among 14 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 1 Young Attacking Midfielders worth €38.0M (averaging €38.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 75% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.
FC Porto (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
FC Famalicão (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
SL Benfica (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
FC Arouca (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
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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 Rodrigo Mora at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 95.00×. That means Rodrigo Mora is valued 95.00× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Famalicão's Gustavo Sá, who is 21 years old, with a 50.00× PPVE. Third is João Rego of SL Benfica, who is 21 years old with a 6.00× 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 95.00× means the player is worth 9400% 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 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | 19 | U21 | €38.0M | €400K | 95.00x |
| #2 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | 21 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €500K | 50.00x |
| #3 | João Rego SL Benfica | 21 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €500K | 6.00x |
| #4 | Hyun-ju Lee FC Arouca | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €500K | 5.00x |
| #5 | Vasconcelos SC Braga | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €500K | 3.00x |
| #6 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | 22 | 21-23 | €800K | €500K | 1.60x |
| #7 | Foe Ondoa GD Estoril Praia | 20 | U21 | €400K | €400K | 1.00x |
| #8 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | 21 | 21-23 | €500K | €500K | 1.00x |
| #9 | Marco Cruz Vitória Guimarães SC | 22 | 21-23 | €450K | €500K | 0.90x |
| #10 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 21-23 | €450K | €500K | 0.90x |
| #11 | Rafinha SC Farense | 20 | U21 | €300K | €400K | 0.75x |
| #12 | Berna Boavista FC | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €500K | 0.60x |
| #13 | Gil Martins Gil Vicente FC | 20 | U21 | €200K | €400K | 0.50x |
| #14 | Kauã Oliveira Sporting CP | 22 | 21-23 | €200K | €500K | 0.40x |
| #15 | Monsuru Opeyemi FC Vizela | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €500K | 0.40x |
| #16 | André Simões Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 21-23 | €150K | €500K | 0.30x |
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Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
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How We Rank Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders
Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for young attacking midfielders, using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).
Scoring Components for CAM
Historical Achievement Index (35%)
Peak career market value for Liga Portugal young attacking midfielders, reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.
Current Performance Proxy (30%)
Present market value for Liga Portugal young attacking midfielders, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.
Playing Time Utilization (18%)
Midfielders with 2,400+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.
Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)
Midfielders peak at 27 with 6.0%/year decline. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.
Competition Level Adjustment (3%)
Liga Portugal competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.
Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)
Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.
CAM Performance Benchmarks
Peak Age: 27 years (technical skill and tactical awareness)
Decline Rate: Widening steps, not a flat rate: about -5% at 28, -10% at 29, steeper from 30 (technical skills age better than physical attributes)
Optimal Minutes: 2,400-2,500 per season (balance of involvement and recovery)
1-Year Market Value Forecast
Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:
• Age Factor: Compounding and banded around a peak of 27: +25%/year through age 21, +15% at 22-23, +10% up to the year before peak, then -5%, -10% and steeper with each later band. Growth is damped above €30M.
• Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%
• Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)
• Forecast Range: ±12-15% confidence interval
Research Foundation
• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for young attacking midfielders
• Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues
• Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation
• Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders, updated October 2026
Who are the most valuable Young Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal right now?
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Liga Portugal today is Rodrigo Mora, who is worth €38.0M and plays for FC Porto. The second most valuable is Gustavo Sá (€25.0M, FC Famalicão), followed by João Rego (€3.0M, SL Benfica). Our database tracks 16 Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders with comprehensive market valuations updated in October 2026.
How are Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders ranked?
Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Young Attacking Midfielders. The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Liga Portugal competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.
What age do Young Attacking Midfielders peak?
Attacking midfielders typically peak at age 27, in line with other midfielders. In our valuation model, value then falls in widening steps rather than at a flat annual rate: around -5% at 28, -10% at 29, and steeper from 30. This position demands high technical ability, creativity, and burst acceleration. The optimal playing time is around 2,400 minutes per season.
How much does it cost to sign a top young attacking midfielder from the Liga Portugal?
Transfer fees for Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked young attacking midfielder Rodrigo Mora (market value: €38.0M), estimated transfer fees would range from €30.4M to €53.2M depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Liga Portugal transactions.
What is the value forecast for Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders?
Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players compound gains toward their position's peak age, up to +25% a year through age 21 and easing as they approach it, while post-peak players fall in widening steps), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-midfielders have ±12-15% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.
Where does the Liga Portugal young attacking midfielder data come from?
Our Liga Portugal young attacking midfielder data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Liga Portugal sources and updated monthly (last update October 2026) to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.