Best U23 Young Midfielders in the Liga Portugal
18 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Midfielders in the Liga Portugal (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Young Midfielders 2022-23
Our database tracked 18 Liga Portugal Young Midfielders in the 2022-23 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €61.5M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Young Midfielders was €3.4M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young midfielder in the Liga Portugal was Victor Froholdt, worth €30.0M and played for FC Porto at 20 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €10.0M in market value, including Gorby and Mathias de Amorim.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Victor Froholdt (20 years, FC Porto, €30.0M), while the oldest was Gorby (23 years, SC Braga, €7.0M). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 18 Young 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 Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 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 Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €61.5M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Midfielders
The Liga Portugal CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (17 players, 94% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €31.4M, averaging €1.8M per player.
Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (17 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Midfielders (11% of players) control €37.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 6% of the Liga Portugal CM pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Midfielders
Among 10 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 1 Young Midfielders worth €30.0M (averaging €30.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Midfielders.
FC Porto (1 Young Midfielders)
SC Braga (2 Young Midfielders)
FC Famalicão (3 Young Midfielders)
FC Arouca (4 Young Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Victor Froholdt
FC Porto • 20 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.4M
76.9
Gorby
SC Braga • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.1
Mathias de Amorim
FC Famalicão • 21 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.6M
53.9
Diego Rodrigues
SC Braga • 21 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.0M
50.3
Vasco Sousa
Moreirense FC • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.7M
40.6
Brandon Aguilera
Rio Ave FC • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.3
Taichi Fukui
FC Arouca • 21 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
36.6
Marcos Peña
FC Famalicão • 21 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.7M
33.1
Mateo Flores
FC Arouca • 22 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
28.6
Espen van Ee
FC Arouca • 22 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
28.6
Yellu Santiago
FC Arouca • 22 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €953K
27.3
Otar Mamageishvili
FC Famalicão • 23 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €749K
24.8
Gonçalo Nogueira
Vitória Guimarães SC • 22 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €635K
22.3
Robinho
CF Estrela Amadora • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €535K
20.6
Joel Silva
CD Nacional • 23 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €428K
17.8
Nile John
Moreirense FC • 23 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €375K
16.2
Rodri Alonso
Moreirense FC • 23 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €321K
14.3
Gustavo Mendonça
Avs Futebol • 23 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €214K
9.2
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)
SC Braga's Gorby at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 7.00×. That means Gorby is valued 7.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Famalicão's Mathias de Amorim, who is 21 years old, with a 6.00× PPVE. Third is Diego Rodrigues of SC Braga, who is 21 years old with a 4.50× 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 7.00× means the player is worth 600% 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 | Gorby SC Braga | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €1.0M | 7.00× |
| #2 | Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | 21 | 21-23 | €6.0M | €1.0M | 6.00× |
| #3 | Diego Rodrigues SC Braga | 21 | 21-23 | €4.5M | €1.0M | 4.50× |
| #4 | Vasco Sousa Moreirense FC | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €1.0M | 2.50× |
| #5 | Brandon Aguilera Rio Ave FC | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.0M | 2.00× |
| #6 | Taichi Fukui FC Arouca | 21 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.0M | 2.00× |
| #7 | Marcos Peña FC Famalicão | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.0M | 1.50× |
| #8 | Mateo Flores FC Arouca | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Espen van Ee FC Arouca | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #10 | Victor Froholdt FC Porto | 20 | U21 | €30.0M | €30.0M | 1.00× |
| #11 | Yellu Santiago FC Arouca | 22 | 21-23 | €900K | €1.0M | 0.90× |
| #12 | Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.0M | 0.70× |
| #13 | Gonçalo Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | 22 | 21-23 | €600K | €1.0M | 0.60× |
| #14 | Robinho CF Estrela Amadora | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.0M | 0.50× |
| #15 | Joel Silva CD Nacional | 23 | 21-23 | €400K | €1.0M | 0.40× |
| #16 | Nile John Moreirense FC | 23 | 21-23 | €350K | €1.0M | 0.35× |
| #17 | Rodri Alonso Moreirense FC | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €1.0M | 0.30× |
| #18 | Gustavo Mendonça Avs Futebol | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €1.0M | 0.20× |
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 Porto's Victor Froholdt at 20 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +35%. That means Victor Froholdt is projected to appreciate 35% as they reach their peak age in 6 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is FC Arouca's Taichi Fukui, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Diego Rodrigues of SC Braga, who is 21 years old with a +30% 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 35% RPP means the player is expected to gain 35% 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 | Victor Froholdt FC Porto | 20 | 6 | €30.0M | €46.4M | +35% |
| #2 | Taichi Fukui FC Arouca | 21 | 5 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #3 | Diego Rodrigues SC Braga | 21 | 5 | €4.5M | €6.5M | +30% |
| #4 | Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | 21 | 5 | €6.0M | €8.6M | +30% |
| #5 | Marcos Peña FC Famalicão | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.2M | +30% |
| #6 | Mateo Flores FC Arouca | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.3M | +25% |
| #7 | Espen van Ee FC Arouca | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.3M | +25% |
| #8 | Brandon Aguilera Rio Ave FC | 22 | 4 | €2.0M | €2.7M | +25% |
| #9 | Gonçalo Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | 22 | 4 | €600K | €802K | +25% |
| #10 | Yellu Santiago FC Arouca | 22 | 4 | €900K | €1.2M | +25% |
| #11 | Nile John Moreirense FC | 23 | 3 | €350K | €435K | +20% |
| #12 | Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | 23 | 3 | €700K | €870K | +20% |
| #13 | Vasco Sousa Moreirense FC | 23 | 3 | €2.5M | €3.1M | +20% |
| #14 | Rodri Alonso Moreirense FC | 23 | 3 | €300K | €373K | +20% |
| #15 | Robinho CF Estrela Amadora | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
| #16 | Gorby SC Braga | 23 | 3 | €7.0M | €8.7M | +20% |
| #17 | Gustavo Mendonça Avs Futebol | 23 | 3 | €200K | €249K | +20% |
| #18 | Joel Silva CD Nacional | 23 | 3 | €400K | €497K | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
FC Porto's Victor Froholdt has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.3. That means Victor Froholdt has 15% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Famalicão's Mathias de Amorim with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Marcos Peña of FC Famalicão with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 46.3 means the upside is 46.3× 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 | Victor Froholdt FC Porto | €34.4M | €29.7M-39.1M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #2 | Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | €6.6M | €5.7M-7.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Marcos Peña FC Famalicão | €1.7M | €1.4M-1.9M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Diego Rodrigues SC Braga | €5.0M | €4.3M-5.6M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #5 | Taichi Fukui FC Arouca | €2.2M | €1.9M-2.5M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Robinho CF Estrela Amadora | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Rodri Alonso Moreirense FC | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Vasco Sousa Moreirense FC | €2.7M | €2.4M-3.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Gorby SC Braga | €7.5M | €6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Nile John Moreirense FC | €375K | €330K-420K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | €749K | €660K-839K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #12 | Gustavo Mendonça Avs Futebol | €214K | €188K-240K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #13 | Joel Silva CD Nacional | €428K | €377K-480K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #14 | Gonçalo Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | €635K | €559K-711K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #15 | Mateo Flores FC Arouca | €1.1M | €931K-1.2M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #16 | Espen van Ee FC Arouca | €1.1M | €931K-1.2M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #17 | Brandon Aguilera Rio Ave FC | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #18 | Yellu Santiago FC Arouca | €953K | €838K-1.1M | +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 midfielder 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)
FC Arouca's Mateo Flores in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-43.3%. That means Gorby captures 51.2% of total market value while representing only 94.4% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Famalicão's Mathias de Amorim with a +-43.3% ASC (51.2% value share vs 94.4% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Marcos Peña of FC Famalicão with a +-43.3% ASC (51.2% value vs 94.4% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-43.3% ASC means the player captures -43.3% 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 | Mateo Flores FC Arouca | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #2 | Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #3 | Marcos Peña FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #4 | Robinho CF Estrela Amadora | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #5 | Vasco Sousa Moreirense FC | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #6 | Nile John Moreirense FC | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #7 | Espen van Ee FC Arouca | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #8 | Gorby SC Braga | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #9 | Brandon Aguilera Rio Ave FC | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #10 | Gustavo Mendonça Avs Futebol | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #11 | Rodri Alonso Moreirense FC | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #12 | Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #13 | Taichi Fukui FC Arouca | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #14 | Gonçalo Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #15 | Joel Silva CD Nacional | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #16 | Yellu Santiago FC Arouca | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #17 | Diego Rodrigues SC Braga | 21-23 | 51.2% | 94.4% | -43.3% |
| #18 | Victor Froholdt FC Porto | U21 | 48.8% | 5.6% | +43.3% |
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: 0 immediate targets, 18 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
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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 €30.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mathias de Amorim FC Famalicão | €6.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Gustavo Mendonça Avs Futebol | €200K | €1.0M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Rodri Alonso Moreirense FC | €300K | €1.0M | -0.38 | Fair Value |
Nile John Moreirense FC | €350K | €1.0M | -0.34 | Fair Value |
Joel Silva CD Nacional | €400K | €1.0M | -0.31 | Fair Value |
Robinho CF Estrela Amadora | €500K | €1.0M | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Gonçalo Nogueira Vitória Guimarães SC | €600K | €1.0M | -0.19 | Fair Value |
Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | €700K | €1.0M | -0.13 | Fair Value |
Gorby SC Braga | €7.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Victor Froholdt FC Porto | €30.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Yellu Santiago FC Arouca | €900K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mateo Flores FC Arouca | €1.0M | €1.0M | +0.06 | Fair Value |
Espen van Ee FC Arouca | €1.0M | €1.0M | +0.06 | Fair Value |
Marcos Peña FC Famalicão | €1.5M | €1.0M | +0.37 | Fair Value |
Brandon Aguilera Rio Ave FC | €2.0M | €1.0M | +0.69 | Above Market |
Taichi Fukui FC Arouca | €2.0M | €1.0M | +0.69 | Above Market |
Vasco Sousa Moreirense FC | €2.5M | €1.0M | +1.00 | Above Market |
Diego Rodrigues SC Braga | €4.5M | €1.0M | +2.25 | Premium |