Best U23 Young Goalkeepers in the Liga Portugal
12 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Goalkeepers in the Liga Portugal (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Young Goalkeepers 2026-27
Our database tracked 12 Liga Portugal Young Goalkeepers in the 2026-27 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of €19.4M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Young Goalkeepers was €1.6M, with the average age at 22.2 years old.
The most valuable young goalkeeper in the Liga Portugal was Lukas Hornicek, worth €8.0M and played for SC Braga at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Goalkeepers averaged €3.4M in market value, including Samuel Soares and André Gomes.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young goalkeeper was Jakub Vinarčík (20 years, FC Arouca, €300K), while the oldest was Lukas Hornicek (23 years, SC Braga, €8.0M). Research shows Young Goalkeepers typically peak at age 29.
Historical analysis showed 12 Young Goalkeepers (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 Goalkeepers remained actively developing with emerging talent 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.
Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Portugal
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal Young Goalkeepers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 10 clubs with €19.4M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Goalkeepers
The Liga Portugal GK market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (11 players, 92% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €19.1M, averaging €1.7M per player.
Top Young Goalkeepers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (11 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Goalkeepers (17% of players) control €12.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 8% of the Liga Portugal GK pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Goalkeepers
Among 10 Liga Portugal clubs, SC Braga leads with 1 Young Goalkeepers worth €8.0M (averaging €8.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Goalkeepers.
SC Braga (1 Young Goalkeepers)
SL Benfica (1 Young Goalkeepers)
FC Alverca (1 Young Goalkeepers)
CD Tondela (2 Young Goalkeepers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Lukas Hornicek
SC Braga • 23 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.2M
58.8
Samuel Soares
SL Benfica • 23 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.6M
49.8
André Gomes
FC Alverca • 21 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.1M
40.0
Bernardo
CD Tondela • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.7M
33.8
Juan Castillo
Vitória Guimarães SC • 23 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €917K
25.7
Kaique Pereira
CD Nacional • 23 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €688K
21.9
Lucas Cañizares
CD Tondela • 23 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €459K
16.7
Martin Turk
GD Estoril Praia • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €476K
16.5
Neneca
CD Santa Clara • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €476K
16.5
Diogo Pinto
CF Estrela Amadora • 21 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €370K
12.6
Jakub Vinarčík
FC Arouca • 20 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €384K
12.4
Diogo Dias
GD Estoril Praia • 22 years old
€173K
€200K
+15.6%
Expected: €238K
7.5
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 Lukas Hornicek at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 13.33×. That means Lukas Hornicek is valued 13.33× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SL Benfica's Samuel Soares, who is 23 years old, with a 6.67× PPVE. Third is André Gomes of FC Alverca, who is 21 years old with a 4.17× 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 13.33× means the player is worth 1233% 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 | Lukas Hornicek SC Braga | 23 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €600K | 13.33× |
| #2 | Samuel Soares SL Benfica | 23 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €600K | 6.67× |
| #3 | André Gomes FC Alverca | 21 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €600K | 4.17× |
| #4 | Bernardo CD Tondela | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €600K | 2.50× |
| #5 | Juan Castillo Vitória Guimarães SC | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €600K | 1.33× |
| #6 | Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca | 20 | U21 | €300K | €300K | 1.00× |
| #7 | Kaique Pereira CD Nacional | 23 | 21-23 | €600K | €600K | 1.00× |
| #8 | Lucas Cañizares CD Tondela | 23 | 21-23 | €400K | €600K | 0.67× |
| #9 | Martin Turk GD Estoril Praia | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €600K | 0.67× |
| #10 | Neneca CD Santa Clara | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €600K | 0.67× |
| #11 | Diogo Pinto CF Estrela Amadora | 21 | 21-23 | €300K | €600K | 0.50× |
| #12 | Diogo Dias GD Estoril Praia | 22 | 21-23 | €200K | €600K | 0.33× |
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 FC Alverca's André Gomes, who is 21 years old, with a +44% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Diogo Pinto of CF Estrela Amadora, 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
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca | 20 | 6 | €300K | €576K | +48% |
| #2 | André Gomes FC Alverca | 21 | 5 | €2.5M | €4.5M | +44% |
| #3 | Diogo Pinto CF Estrela Amadora | 21 | 5 | €300K | €536K | +44% |
| #4 | Martin Turk GD Estoril Praia | 22 | 4 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #5 | Diogo Dias GD Estoril Praia | 22 | 4 | €200K | €332K | +40% |
| #6 | Neneca CD Santa Clara | 22 | 4 | €400K | €665K | +40% |
| #7 | Bernardo CD Tondela | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #8 | Samuel Soares SL Benfica | 23 | 3 | €4.0M | €6.2M | +35% |
| #9 | Lukas Hornicek SC Braga | 23 | 3 | €8.0M | €12.4M | +35% |
| #10 | Lucas Cañizares CD Tondela | 23 | 3 | €400K | €618K | +35% |
| #11 | Juan Castillo Vitória Guimarães SC | 23 | 3 | €800K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #12 | Kaique Pereira CD Nacional | 23 | 3 | €600K | €927K | +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
| 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 | Kaique Pereira CD Nacional | €688K | €633K-743K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #8 | Samuel Soares SL Benfica | €4.6M | €4.2M-5.0M | +15% | 79.9 |
| #9 | Lukas Hornicek SC Braga | €9.2M | €8.4M-9.9M | +15% | 79.9 |
| #10 | Lucas Cañizares CD Tondela | €459K | €422K-495K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #11 | Juan Castillo Vitória Guimarães SC | €917K | €844K-991K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #12 | Bernardo CD Tondela | €1.7M | €1.6M-1.9M | +15% | 79.9 |
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 goalkeeper 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)
SL Benfica's Samuel Soares in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +6.8%. That means Lukas Hornicek captures 98.5% of total market value while representing only 91.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is CD Tondela's Lucas Cañizares with a +6.8% ASC (98.5% value share vs 91.7% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Lukas Hornicek of SC Braga with a +6.8% ASC (98.5% value vs 91.7% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +6.8% ASC means the player captures 6.8% 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 | Samuel Soares SL Benfica | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #2 | Lucas Cañizares CD Tondela | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #3 | Lukas Hornicek SC Braga | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #4 | Juan Castillo Vitória Guimarães SC | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #5 | André Gomes FC Alverca | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #6 | Diogo Pinto CF Estrela Amadora | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #7 | Martin Turk GD Estoril Praia | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #8 | Bernardo CD Tondela | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #9 | Diogo Dias GD Estoril Praia | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #10 | Kaique Pereira CD Nacional | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #11 | Neneca CD Santa Clara | 21-23 | 98.5% | 91.7% | +6.8% |
| #12 | Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca | U21 | 1.5% | 8.3% | -6.8% |
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: 6 immediate targets, 6 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 €8.0M. 0 undervalued, 2 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diogo Dias GD Estoril Praia | €200K | €600K | -0.36 | Fair Value |
Diogo Pinto CF Estrela Amadora | €300K | €600K | -0.27 | Fair Value |
Lucas Cañizares CD Tondela | €400K | €600K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Martin Turk GD Estoril Praia | €400K | €600K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Neneca CD Santa Clara | €400K | €600K | -0.18 | Fair Value |
Lukas Hornicek SC Braga | €8.0M | €600K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca | €300K | €600K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kaique Pereira CD Nacional | €600K | €600K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Juan Castillo Vitória Guimarães SC | €800K | €600K | +0.18 | Fair Value |
Bernardo CD Tondela | €1.5M | €600K | +0.82 | Above Market |
André Gomes FC Alverca | €2.5M | €600K | +1.73 | Premium |
Samuel Soares SL Benfica | €4.0M | €600K | +3.09 | Premium |