Best U23 Young Right Wingers in the Ligue 1
11 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Right Wingers in the Ligue 1 (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Ligue 1 Young Right Wingers 2026-27
Our database tracked 11 Ligue 1 Young Right Wingers in the 2026-27 season, representing 9 clubs with a combined market value of €172.8M. The average market value for Ligue 1 Young Right Wingers was €15.7M, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young right winger in the Ligue 1 was Désiré Doué, worth €90.0M and played for Paris Saint-Germain at 21 years old. The top 5 Young Right Wingers averaged €29.6M in market value, including Ibrahim Mbaye and Ernest Nuamah.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young right winger was Ibrahim Mbaye (18 years, Paris Saint-Germain, €25.0M), while the oldest was Lasso Coulibaly (23 years, AJ Auxerre, €900K). Research shows Young Right Wingers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 11 Young Right 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 Ligue 1 market for Young Right Wingers remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2026-27 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Ligue 1
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Ligue 1 Young Right Wingers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 9 clubs with €172.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Ligue 1 Young Right Wingers
The Ligue 1 RW market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (6 players, 55% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €119.3M, averaging €19.9M per player.
Top Young Right Wingers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (5 players)
21-23 Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Right Wingers (18% of players) control €115.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 9% of the Ligue 1 RW pool.
Elite (€50M+)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Ligue 1 Young Right Wingers
Among 9 Ligue 1 clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 2 Young Right Wingers worth €115.0M (averaging €57.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Right Wingers.
Paris Saint-Germain (2 Young Right Wingers)
RC Strasbourg Alsace (2 Young Right Wingers)
Olympique Lyon (1 Young Right Wingers)
OGC Nice (1 Young Right Wingers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Désiré Doué
Paris Saint-Germain • 21 years old
€77.8M
€90.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €103.3M
93.3
Ibrahim Mbaye
Paris Saint-Germain • 18 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.9M
73.9
Ernest Nuamah
Olympique Lyon • 22 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.7M
67.1
Mohamed-Ali Cho
OGC Nice • 22 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.7M
67.1
Abdoul Ouattara
RC Strasbourg Alsace • 20 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.3M
58.7
Ethan Mbappé
LOSC Lille • 19 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
58.0
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
RC Strasbourg Alsace • 19 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.5M
56.6
Luca Koleosho
Paris FC • 21 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.4M
49.2
Noah Edjouma
FC Toulouse • 20 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.9M
39.1
Lasso Coulibaly
AJ Auxerre • 23 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €964K
28.2
Malick Mbaye
FC Metz • 22 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €423K
17.5
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)
Paris Saint-Germain's Désiré Doué at 21 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 7.50×. That means Désiré Doué is valued 7.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Paris Saint-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye, who is 18 years old, with a 2.78× PPVE. Third is Mohamed-Ali Cho of OGC Nice, who is 22 years old with a 1.00× 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 7.50× means the player is worth 650% 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 | Désiré Doué Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | 21-23 | €90.0M | €12.0M | 7.50× |
| #2 | Ibrahim Mbaye Paris Saint-Germain | 18 | U21 | €25.0M | €9.0M | 2.78× |
| #3 | Mohamed-Ali Cho OGC Nice | 22 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €12.0M | 1.00× |
| #4 | Ethan Mbappé LOSC Lille | 19 | U21 | €9.0M | €9.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Ernest Nuamah Olympique Lyon | 22 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €12.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Abdoul Ouattara RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | U21 | €9.0M | €9.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Samuel Amo-Ameyaw RC Strasbourg Alsace | 19 | U21 | €8.0M | €9.0M | 0.89× |
| #8 | Luca Koleosho Paris FC | 21 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €12.0M | 0.33× |
| #9 | Noah Edjouma FC Toulouse | 20 | U21 | €2.5M | €9.0M | 0.28× |
| #10 | Lasso Coulibaly AJ Auxerre | 23 | 21-23 | €900K | €12.0M | 0.07× |
| #11 | Malick Mbaye FC Metz | 22 | 21-23 | €400K | €12.0M | 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)
Paris Saint-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Ibrahim Mbaye is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is LOSC Lille's Ethan Mbappé, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Samuel Amo-Ameyaw of RC Strasbourg Alsace, who is 19 years old with a +40% RPP (7 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 | Ibrahim Mbaye Paris Saint-Germain | 18 | 8 | €25.0M | €44.7M | +44% |
| #2 | Ethan Mbappé LOSC Lille | 19 | 7 | €9.0M | €15.0M | +40% |
| #3 | Samuel Amo-Ameyaw RC Strasbourg Alsace | 19 | 7 | €8.0M | €13.3M | +40% |
| #4 | Noah Edjouma FC Toulouse | 20 | 6 | €2.5M | €3.9M | +35% |
| #5 | Abdoul Ouattara RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | 6 | €9.0M | €13.9M | +35% |
| #6 | Luca Koleosho Paris FC | 21 | 5 | €4.0M | €5.7M | +30% |
| #7 | Désiré Doué Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | 5 | €90.0M | €129.4M | +30% |
| #8 | Malick Mbaye FC Metz | 22 | 4 | €400K | €535K | +25% |
| #9 | Mohamed-Ali Cho OGC Nice | 22 | 4 | €12.0M | €16.0M | +25% |
| #10 | Ernest Nuamah Olympique Lyon | 22 | 4 | €12.0M | €16.0M | +25% |
| #11 | Lasso Coulibaly AJ Auxerre | 23 | 3 | €900K | €1.1M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Paris Saint-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Ibrahim Mbaye has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is RC Strasbourg Alsace's Samuel Amo-Ameyaw with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Ethan Mbappé of LOSC Lille with a 58.0 RAU (19% 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 | Ibrahim Mbaye Paris Saint-Germain | €30.9M | €26.6M-35.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Samuel Amo-Ameyaw RC Strasbourg Alsace | €9.5M | €8.2M-10.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Ethan Mbappé LOSC Lille | €10.7M | €9.2M-12.2M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #4 | Désiré Doué Paris Saint-Germain | €103.3M | €89.0M-117.5M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #5 | Abdoul Ouattara RC Strasbourg Alsace | €10.3M | €8.9M-11.7M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #6 | Noah Edjouma FC Toulouse | €2.9M | €2.5M-3.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #7 | Luca Koleosho Paris FC | €4.4M | €3.8M-5.0M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #8 | Lasso Coulibaly AJ Auxerre | €964K | €848K-1.1M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Malick Mbaye FC Metz | €423K | €373K-474K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Mohamed-Ali Cho OGC Nice | €12.7M | €11.2M-14.2M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #11 | Ernest Nuamah Olympique Lyon | €12.7M | €11.2M-14.2M | +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 winger 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)
AJ Auxerre's Lasso Coulibaly in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +14.5%. That means Désiré Doué captures 69.0% of total market value while representing only 54.5% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is OGC Nice's Mohamed-Ali Cho with a +14.5% ASC (69.0% value share vs 54.5% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Malick Mbaye of FC Metz with a +14.5% ASC (69.0% value vs 54.5% 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 | Lasso Coulibaly AJ Auxerre | 21-23 | 69.0% | 54.5% | +14.5% |
| #2 | Mohamed-Ali Cho OGC Nice | 21-23 | 69.0% | 54.5% | +14.5% |
| #3 | Malick Mbaye FC Metz | 21-23 | 69.0% | 54.5% | +14.5% |
| #4 | Luca Koleosho Paris FC | 21-23 | 69.0% | 54.5% | +14.5% |
| #5 | Désiré Doué Paris Saint-Germain | 21-23 | 69.0% | 54.5% | +14.5% |
| #6 | Ernest Nuamah Olympique Lyon | 21-23 | 69.0% | 54.5% | +14.5% |
| #7 | Noah Edjouma FC Toulouse | U21 | 31.0% | 45.5% | -14.5% |
| #8 | Ibrahim Mbaye Paris Saint-Germain | U21 | 31.0% | 45.5% | -14.5% |
| #9 | Ethan Mbappé LOSC Lille | U21 | 31.0% | 45.5% | -14.5% |
| #10 | Samuel Amo-Ameyaw RC Strasbourg Alsace | U21 | 31.0% | 45.5% | -14.5% |
| #11 | Abdoul Ouattara RC Strasbourg Alsace | U21 | 31.0% | 45.5% | -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: 3 immediate targets, 8 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
No players in this category
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 €90.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw RC Strasbourg Alsace | €8.0M | €9.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Malick Mbaye FC Metz | €400K | €9.0M | -0.14 | Fair Value |
Noah Edjouma FC Toulouse | €2.5M | €9.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ibrahim Mbaye Paris Saint-Germain | €25.0M | €9.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Lasso Coulibaly AJ Auxerre | €900K | €9.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mohamed-Ali Cho OGC Nice | €12.0M | €9.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ethan Mbappé LOSC Lille | €9.0M | €9.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Désiré Doué Paris Saint-Germain | €90.0M | €9.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ernest Nuamah Olympique Lyon | €12.0M | €9.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Abdoul Ouattara RC Strasbourg Alsace | €9.0M | €9.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Luca Koleosho Paris FC | €4.0M | €9.0M | +0.86 | Above Market |