Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Liga Portugal
16 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Right-Backs in the Liga Portugal (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Liga Portugal Young Right-Backs 2022-23
Our database tracked 16 Liga Portugal Young Right-Backs in the 2022-23 season, representing 12 clubs with a combined market value of €64.8M. The average market value for Liga Portugal Young Right-Backs was €4.0M, with the average age at 21.6 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Liga Portugal was Alberto Costa, worth €15.0M and played for FC Porto at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs averaged €10.6M in market value, including Amar Dedić and Martim Fernandes.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young right-back was Pedro Lima (19 years, FC Porto, €5.0M), while the oldest was Amar Dedić (23 years, SL Benfica, €13.0M). Research shows Young Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 16 Young Right-Backs (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 Right-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 season.
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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Liga Portugal Young Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 12 clubs with €64.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Right-Backs
The Liga Portugal RB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (12 players, 75% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €45.8M, averaging €3.8M per player.
Top Young Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (12 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Right-Backs (13% of players) control €28.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 6% of the Liga Portugal RB pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Liga Portugal Young Right-Backs
Among 12 Liga Portugal clubs, FC Porto leads with 3 Young Right-Backs worth €32.0M (averaging €10.7M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 88% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
FC Porto (3 Young Right-Backs)
SL Benfica (2 Young Right-Backs)
Sporting CP (1 Young Right-Backs)
FC Famalicão (1 Young Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Alberto Costa
FC Porto • 22 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.9M
69.5
Amar Dedić
SL Benfica • 23 years old
€11.2M
€13.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.9M
68.4
Martim Fernandes
FC Porto • 20 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €13.8M
65.5
Iván Fresneda
Sporting CP • 21 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.8M
57.5
Pedro Lima
FC Porto • 19 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.0M
50.4
Rodrigo Pinheiro
FC Famalicão • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.7M
40.6
Maga
Vitória Guimarães SC • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Diogo Travassos
Moreirense FC • 22 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
33.7
Leandro Santos
SL Benfica • 20 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
27.4
Diogo Spencer
Avs Futebol • 22 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €953K
27.3
Eric da Silva Moreira
Rio Ave FC • 19 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
26.8
Alan Núñez
CD Nacional • 21 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €882K
25.2
João Tomé
Rio Ave FC • 23 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €642K
22.9
Jonathan Mutombo
Gil Vicente FC • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €535K
20.6
Pedro Carvalho
GD Estoril Praia • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €535K
20.6
Gonçalo Esteves
FC Alverca • 22 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €529K
20.0
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)
FC Porto's Alberto Costa at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.00×. That means Alberto Costa is valued 10.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is SL Benfica's Amar Dedić, who is 23 years old, with a 8.67× PPVE. Third is Iván Fresneda of Sporting CP, who is 21 years old with a 5.33× 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 10.00× means the player is worth 900% 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 | Alberto Costa FC Porto | 22 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €1.5M | 10.00× |
| #2 | Amar Dedić SL Benfica | 23 | 21-23 | €13.0M | €1.5M | 8.67× |
| #3 | Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | 21 | 21-23 | €8.0M | €1.5M | 5.33× |
| #4 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | 20 | U21 | €12.0M | €5.0M | 2.40× |
| #5 | Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €1.5M | 1.67× |
| #6 | Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #7 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | 19 | U21 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Diogo Travassos Moreirense FC | 22 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Diogo Spencer Avs Futebol | 22 | 21-23 | €900K | €1.5M | 0.60× |
| #10 | Alan Núñez CD Nacional | 21 | 21-23 | €800K | €1.5M | 0.53× |
| #11 | João Tomé Rio Ave FC | 23 | 21-23 | €600K | €1.5M | 0.40× |
| #12 | Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.5M | 0.33× |
| #13 | Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.5M | 0.33× |
| #14 | Gonçalo Esteves FC Alverca | 22 | 21-23 | €500K | €1.5M | 0.33× |
| #15 | Leandro Santos SL Benfica | 20 | U21 | €1.0M | €5.0M | 0.20× |
| #16 | Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC | 19 | U21 | €1.0M | €5.0M | 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)
Rio Ave FC's Eric da Silva Moreira at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Eric da Silva Moreira 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 Pedro Lima, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Martim Fernandes of FC Porto, 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 | Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #2 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #3 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | 20 | 6 | €12.0M | €18.5M | +35% |
| #4 | Leandro Santos SL Benfica | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #5 | Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | 21 | 5 | €8.0M | €11.5M | +30% |
| #6 | Alan Núñez CD Nacional | 21 | 5 | €800K | €1.1M | +30% |
| #7 | Gonçalo Esteves FC Alverca | 22 | 4 | €500K | €668K | +25% |
| #8 | Alberto Costa FC Porto | 22 | 4 | €15.0M | €20.1M | +25% |
| #9 | Diogo Spencer Avs Futebol | 22 | 4 | €900K | €1.2M | +25% |
| #10 | Diogo Travassos Moreirense FC | 22 | 4 | €1.5M | €2.0M | +25% |
| #11 | Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | 23 | 3 | €2.5M | €3.1M | +20% |
| #12 | João Tomé Rio Ave FC | 23 | 3 | €600K | €746K | +20% |
| #13 | Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
| #14 | Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
| #15 | Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #16 | Amar Dedić SL Benfica | 23 | 3 | €13.0M | €16.2M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Rio Ave FC's Eric da Silva Moreira has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Eric da Silva Moreira has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Porto's Pedro Lima with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Leandro Santos of SL Benfica with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× 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 | Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Leandro Santos SL Benfica | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | €13.8M | €11.9M-15.7M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #5 | Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | €8.8M | €7.6M-10.0M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #6 | Alan Núñez CD Nacional | €882K | €760K-1.0M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #7 | Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | João Tomé Rio Ave FC | €642K | €565K-719K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | €2.7M | €2.4M-3.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #12 | Amar Dedić SL Benfica | €13.9M | €12.2M-15.6M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #13 | Gonçalo Esteves FC Alverca | €529K | €466K-593K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #14 | Alberto Costa FC Porto | €15.9M | €14.0M-17.8M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #15 | Diogo Travassos Moreirense FC | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #16 | Diogo Spencer Avs Futebol | €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 right-back position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
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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 Leandro Santos in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +4.3%. That means Martim Fernandes captures 29.3% of total market value while representing only 25.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is FC Porto's Pedro Lima with a +4.3% ASC (29.3% value share vs 25.0% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Eric da Silva Moreira of Rio Ave FC with a +4.3% ASC (29.3% value vs 25.0% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +4.3% ASC means the player captures 4.3% 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 | Leandro Santos SL Benfica | U21 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #2 | Pedro Lima FC Porto | U21 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #3 | Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC | U21 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #4 | Martim Fernandes FC Porto | U21 | 29.3% | 25.0% | +4.3% |
| #5 | Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #6 | Diogo Travassos Moreirense FC | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #7 | Amar Dedić SL Benfica | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #8 | Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #9 | João Tomé Rio Ave FC | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #10 | Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #11 | Gonçalo Esteves FC Alverca | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #12 | Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #13 | Diogo Spencer Avs Futebol | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #14 | Alberto Costa FC Porto | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #15 | Alan Núñez CD Nacional | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
| #16 | Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | 21-23 | 70.7% | 75.0% | -4.3% |
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: 2 immediate targets, 14 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High 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 €15.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pedro Lima FC Porto | €5.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Iván Fresneda Sporting CP | €8.0M | €1.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Pedro Carvalho GD Estoril Praia | €500K | €1.5M | -0.30 | Fair Value |
Jonathan Mutombo Gil Vicente FC | €500K | €1.5M | -0.30 | Fair Value |
Gonçalo Esteves FC Alverca | €500K | €1.5M | -0.30 | Fair Value |
João Tomé Rio Ave FC | €600K | €1.5M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Leandro Santos SL Benfica | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Amar Dedić SL Benfica | €13.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Alberto Costa FC Porto | €15.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Eric da Silva Moreira Rio Ave FC | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Alan Núñez CD Nacional | €800K | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Martim Fernandes FC Porto | €12.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Diogo Spencer Avs Futebol | €900K | €1.5M | +0.10 | Fair Value |
Diogo Travassos Moreirense FC | €1.5M | €1.5M | +0.70 | Above Market |
Maga Vitória Guimarães SC | €2.0M | €1.5M | +1.20 | Above Market |
Rodrigo Pinheiro FC Famalicão | €2.5M | €1.5M | +1.70 | Premium |