Best U23 Young Left Wingers in the Liga Portugal
12 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Left Wingers in the Liga Portugal (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Young Left Wingers 2026-27
Our database tracked 12 Liga Portugal Young Left Wingers in the 2026-27 season, representing 9 clubs with a combined market value of €33.9M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Young Left Wingers was €2.8M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young left winger in the Liga Portugal was Andreas Schjelderup, worth €14.0M and played for SL Benfica at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Left Wingers averaged €5.2M in market value, including Alisson Santos and Gabri Martínez.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young left winger was Sandro Vidigal (18 years, SC Braga, €1.5M), while the oldest was Alisson Santos (23 years, Sporting CP, €4.0M). Research shows Young Left Wingers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 12 Young Left Wingers (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 Left Wingers remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2026-27 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Liga Portugal
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal Young Left Wingers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 9 clubs with €33.9M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Left Wingers
The Liga Portugal LW market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (10 players, 83% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €30.4M, averaging €3.0M per player.
Top Young Left Wingers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (10 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Left Wingers (17% of players) control €18.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 8% of the Liga Portugal LW pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Left Wingers
Among 9 Liga Portugal clubs, SL Benfica leads with 1 Young Left Wingers worth €14.0M (averaging €14.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Left Wingers.
SL Benfica (1 Young Left Wingers)
SC Braga (2 Young Left Wingers)
Sporting CP (1 Young Left Wingers)
Avs Futebol (2 Young Left Wingers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Andreas Schjelderup
SL Benfica • 22 years old
€12.1M
€14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.8M
68.7
Alisson Santos
Sporting CP • 23 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.3M
50.1
Gabri Martínez
SC Braga • 23 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
48.4
Tiago Morais
Casa Pia AC • 22 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
40.0
Antoine Joujou
FC Famalicão • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Óscar Perea
Avs Futebol • 20 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.3M
36.0
Joelson Fernandes
Gil Vicente FC • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
34.3
Sandro Vidigal
SC Braga • 18 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.9M
31.2
Fabio Blanco
Vitória Guimarães SC • 22 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
28.6
Tunde Akinsola
Avs Futebol • 23 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €857K
26.5
Tobías Medina
Rio Ave FC • 22 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €847K
25.9
Tidjany Touré
Gil Vicente FC • 23 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €321K
14.3
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 Andreas Schjelderup at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 7.00×. That means Andreas Schjelderup 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 Sporting CP's Alisson Santos, who is 23 years old, with a 2.00× PPVE. Third is Gabri Martínez of SC Braga, who is 23 years old with a 1.75× 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 | Andreas Schjelderup SL Benfica | 22 | 21-23 | €14.0M | €2.0M | 7.00× |
| #2 | Alisson Santos Sporting CP | 23 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €2.0M | 2.00× |
| #3 | Gabri Martínez SC Braga | 23 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €2.0M | 1.75× |
| #4 | Tiago Morais Casa Pia AC | 22 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €2.0M | 1.25× |
| #5 | Óscar Perea Avs Futebol | 20 | U21 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Antoine Joujou FC Famalicão | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Sandro Vidigal SC Braga | 18 | U21 | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.75× |
| #8 | Joelson Fernandes Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.75× |
| #9 | Fabio Blanco Vitória Guimarães SC | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €2.0M | 0.50× |
| #10 | Tobías Medina Rio Ave FC | 22 | 21-23 | €800K | €2.0M | 0.40× |
| #11 | Tunde Akinsola Avs Futebol | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €2.0M | 0.40× |
| #12 | Tidjany Touré Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €2.0M | 0.15× |
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)
SC Braga's Sandro Vidigal at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Sandro Vidigal is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Avs Futebol's Óscar Perea, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Tiago Morais of Casa Pia AC, who is 22 years old with a +25% RPP (4 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 44% RPP means the player is expected to gain 44% 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 | Sandro Vidigal SC Braga | 18 | 8 | €1.5M | €2.7M | +44% |
| #2 | Óscar Perea Avs Futebol | 20 | 6 | €2.0M | €3.1M | +35% |
| #3 | Tiago Morais Casa Pia AC | 22 | 4 | €2.5M | €3.3M | +25% |
| #4 | Fabio Blanco Vitória Guimarães SC | 22 | 4 | €1.0M | €1.3M | +25% |
| #5 | Andreas Schjelderup SL Benfica | 22 | 4 | €14.0M | €18.7M | +25% |
| #6 | Tobías Medina Rio Ave FC | 22 | 4 | €800K | €1.1M | +25% |
| #7 | Joelson Fernandes Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #8 | Tidjany Touré Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 3 | €300K | €373K | +20% |
| #9 | Antoine Joujou FC Famalicão | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #10 | Alisson Santos Sporting CP | 23 | 3 | €4.0M | €5.0M | +20% |
| #11 | Gabri Martínez SC Braga | 23 | 3 | €3.5M | €4.4M | +20% |
| #12 | Tunde Akinsola Avs Futebol | 23 | 3 | €800K | €995K | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
SC Braga's Sandro Vidigal has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Sandro Vidigal has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Avs Futebol's Óscar Perea with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Antoine Joujou of FC Famalicão with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 68.9 means the upside is 68.9× 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 | Sandro Vidigal SC Braga | €1.9M | €1.6M-2.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Óscar Perea Avs Futebol | €2.3M | €2.0M-2.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Antoine Joujou FC Famalicão | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Alisson Santos Sporting CP | €4.3M | €3.8M-4.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Tidjany Touré Gil Vicente FC | €321K | €283K-360K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Gabri Martínez SC Braga | €3.7M | €3.3M-4.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Joelson Fernandes Gil Vicente FC | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Tunde Akinsola Avs Futebol | €857K | €754K-959K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Andreas Schjelderup SL Benfica | €14.8M | €13.0M-16.6M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Fabio Blanco Vitória Guimarães SC | €1.1M | €931K-1.2M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Tobías Medina Rio Ave FC | €847K | €745K-948K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | Tiago Morais Casa Pia AC | €2.6M | €2.3M-3.0M | +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 left winger 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)
FC Famalicão's Antoine Joujou in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +6.3%. That means Andreas Schjelderup captures 89.7% of total market value while representing only 83.3% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Gil Vicente FC's Joelson Fernandes with a +6.3% ASC (89.7% value share vs 83.3% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Tidjany Touré of Gil Vicente FC with a +6.3% ASC (89.7% value vs 83.3% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +6.3% ASC means the player captures 6.3% 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 | Antoine Joujou FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #2 | Joelson Fernandes Gil Vicente FC | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #3 | Tidjany Touré Gil Vicente FC | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #4 | Fabio Blanco Vitória Guimarães SC | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #5 | Andreas Schjelderup SL Benfica | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #6 | Tiago Morais Casa Pia AC | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #7 | Alisson Santos Sporting CP | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #8 | Tobías Medina Rio Ave FC | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #9 | Gabri Martínez SC Braga | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #10 | Tunde Akinsola Avs Futebol | 21-23 | 89.7% | 83.3% | +6.3% |
| #11 | Sandro Vidigal SC Braga | U21 | 10.3% | 16.7% | -6.3% |
| #12 | Óscar Perea Avs Futebol | U21 | 10.3% | 16.7% | -6.3% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 11 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
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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 €14.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sandro Vidigal SC Braga | €1.5M | €2.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Tidjany Touré Gil Vicente FC | €300K | €2.0M | -0.71 | Good Value |
Tobías Medina Rio Ave FC | €800K | €2.0M | -0.41 | Fair Value |
Tunde Akinsola Avs Futebol | €800K | €2.0M | -0.41 | Fair Value |
Fabio Blanco Vitória Guimarães SC | €1.0M | €2.0M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Óscar Perea Avs Futebol | €2.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Joelson Fernandes Gil Vicente FC | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Andreas Schjelderup SL Benfica | €14.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Antoine Joujou FC Famalicão | €2.0M | €2.0M | +0.29 | Fair Value |
Tiago Morais Casa Pia AC | €2.5M | €2.0M | +0.59 | Above Market |
Gabri Martínez SC Braga | €3.5M | €2.0M | +1.18 | Above Market |
Alisson Santos Sporting CP | €4.0M | €2.0M | +1.47 | Above Market |