Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal
10 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Liga Portugal (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders 2023-24
Our database tracked 10 Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 8 clubs with a combined market value of €107.3M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders was €10.7M, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Liga Portugal was Rodrigo Mora, worth €40.0M and played for FC Porto at 19 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders averaged €20.8M in market value, including Georgiy Sudakov and Gustavo Sá.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder was Rodrigo Mora (19 years, FC Porto, €40.0M), while the oldest was Georgiy Sudakov (23 years, SL Benfica, €30.0M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 10 Young Attacking Midfielders (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 Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 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.
Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Portugal
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 8 clubs with €107.3M combined value.
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 (6 players, 60% of market). The U21 age group holds the most value at €58.5M, averaging €14.6M per player.
Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Attacking Midfielders (10% of players) control €40.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 20% of the Liga Portugal CAM pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Attacking Midfielders
Among 8 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 1 Young Attacking Midfielders worth €40.0M (averaging €40.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.
FC Porto (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
SL Benfica (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
FC Famalicão (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Sporting CP (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
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
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €49.6M
82.6
Georgiy Sudakov
SL Benfica • 23 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €33.4M
78.5
Gustavo Sá
FC Famalicão • 21 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.4M
69.6
João Simões
Sporting CP • 19 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €18.6M
67.6
João Rego
SL Benfica • 20 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.4M
41.0
Hugo Félix
CD Tondela • 22 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
28.8
Otso Liimatta
FC Famalicão • 21 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €882K
25.4
Miguel Nogueira
Vitória Guimarães SC • 21 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €551K
19.7
Antonis Papakanellos
Rio Ave FC • 20 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €573K
19.0
Martín Fernández
Gil Vicente FC • 22 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €476K
19.0
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's Georgiy Sudakov at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 30.00×. That means Georgiy Sudakov is valued 30.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Famalicão's Gustavo Sá, who is 21 years old, with a 16.00× PPVE. Third is Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto, who is 19 years old with a 2.67× 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 30.00× means the player is worth 2900% 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 | Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | 23 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €1.0M | 30.00× |
| #2 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | 21 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €1.0M | 16.00× |
| #3 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | 19 | U21 | €40.0M | €15.0M | 2.67× |
| #4 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | João Simões Sporting CP | 19 | U21 | €15.0M | €15.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Otso Liimatta FC Famalicão | 21 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.0M | 0.80× |
| #7 | Miguel Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | 21 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.0M | 0.50× |
| #8 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | 22 | 21-23 | €450K | €1.0M | 0.45× |
| #9 | João Rego SL Benfica | 20 | U21 | €3.0M | €15.0M | 0.20× |
| #10 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | 20 | U21 | €500K | €15.0M | 0.03× |
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)
Sporting CP's João Simões at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means João Simões is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is FC Porto's Rodrigo Mora, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is João Rego of SL Benfica, who is 20 years old with a +35% 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 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% 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 | João Simões Sporting CP | 19 | 7 | €15.0M | €24.9M | +40% |
| #2 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | 19 | 7 | €40.0M | €66.5M | +40% |
| #3 | João Rego SL Benfica | 20 | 6 | €3.0M | €4.6M | +35% |
| #4 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | 20 | 6 | €500K | €773K | +35% |
| #5 | Miguel Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | 21 | 5 | €500K | €719K | +30% |
| #6 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | 21 | 5 | €16.0M | €23.0M | +30% |
| #7 | Otso Liimatta FC Famalicão | 21 | 5 | €800K | €1.1M | +30% |
| #8 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.3M | +25% |
| #9 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | 22 | 4 | €450K | €602K | +25% |
| #10 | Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | 23 | 3 | €30.0M | €37.3M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Sporting CP's João Simões has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 56.0. That means João Simões has 24% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Porto's Rodrigo Mora with a 56.0 RAU (24% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Gustavo Sá of FC Famalicão with a 37.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 56.0 means the upside is 56.0× 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 | João Simões Sporting CP | €18.6M | €15.4M-21.8M | +24% | 56.0 |
| #2 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | €49.6M | €41.0M-58.1M | +24% | 56.0 |
| #3 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | €18.4M | €15.2M-21.5M | +15% | 37.3 |
| #4 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | €573K | €474K-672K | +15% | 37.1 |
| #5 | João Rego SL Benfica | €3.4M | €2.8M-4.0M | +15% | 37.1 |
| #6 | Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | €33.4M | €28.4M-38.4M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #7 | Miguel Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | €551K | €456K-646K | +10% | 26.9 |
| #8 | Otso Liimatta FC Famalicão | €882K | €730K-1.0M | +10% | 26.9 |
| #9 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | €1.1M | €900K-1.2M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #10 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | €476K | €405K-548K | +6% | 18.4 |
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 attacking midfielder position shows strong 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)
Vitória Guimarães SC's Miguel Nogueira in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-14.5%. That means Georgiy Sudakov captures 45.5% of total market value while representing only 60.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is SL Benfica's Georgiy Sudakov with a +-14.5% ASC (45.5% value share vs 60.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Hugo Félix of CD Tondela with a +-14.5% ASC (45.5% value vs 60.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-14.5% ASC means the player captures -14.5% 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 | Miguel Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | 21-23 | 45.5% | 60.0% | -14.5% |
| #2 | Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | 21-23 | 45.5% | 60.0% | -14.5% |
| #3 | Hugo Félix CD Tondela | 21-23 | 45.5% | 60.0% | -14.5% |
| #4 | Otso Liimatta FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 45.5% | 60.0% | -14.5% |
| #5 | Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | 21-23 | 45.5% | 60.0% | -14.5% |
| #6 | Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 45.5% | 60.0% | -14.5% |
| #7 | João Rego SL Benfica | U21 | 54.5% | 40.0% | +14.5% |
| #8 | Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | U21 | 54.5% | 40.0% | +14.5% |
| #9 | Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | U21 | 54.5% | 40.0% | +14.5% |
| #10 | João Simões Sporting CP | U21 | 54.5% | 40.0% | +14.5% |
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: 2 immediate targets, 8 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 €40.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Antonis Papakanellos Rio Ave FC | €500K | €3.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Martín Fernández Gil Vicente FC | €450K | €3.0M | -0.70 | Good Value |
Miguel Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | €500K | €3.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Georgiy Sudakov SL Benfica | €30.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Otso Liimatta FC Famalicão | €800K | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
João Rego SL Benfica | €3.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rodrigo Mora FC Porto | €40.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
João Simões Sporting CP | €15.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Gustavo Sá FC Famalicão | €16.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Hugo Félix CD Tondela | €1.0M | €3.0M | +0.40 | Fair Value |