Under 23 · Premier League · 2025-26

Best U23 Young Players in the Premier League

139 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Best Young Players in the Premier League (Jun 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Market Overview: Premier League Young Players 2025-26

Our database tracks 139 Premier League Young Players in the 2025-26 season, representing 24 clubs with a combined market value of £3.3B. The average market value for Premier League Young Players is £23.9M, with the average age at 21 years old.

The most valuable young player in the Premier League is Florian Wirtz, worth £110.0M and playing for Liverpool FC at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Players average £77.0M in market value, including Hugo Ekitiké and Morgan Rogers.

Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young player is Trey Nyoni (18 years, Liverpool FC, £6.0M), while the oldest is Florian Wirtz (23 years, Liverpool FC, £110.0M). Research shows Young Players typically peak at age 26-27.

Our 1-year forecast model projects 139 Young Players (100%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Premier League market for Young Players remains highly competitive with significant transfer activity expected in the 2025-26 season.

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Age Distribution: Premier League Young Players

The Premier League ALL market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (105 players, 76% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at £2.7B, averaging £25.7M per player.

U21 years34 players (24%)

£622.4MAvg: £18.3M

Top player: Estêvão (£80.0M)

21-23 years105 players (76%)

£2.7BAvg: £25.7M

Top player: Florian Wirtz (£110.0M)

Top Young Players by Age Bracket

U21 Years (34 players)

1. Estêvão(19yo)

£80.0M

2. Leny Yoro(20yo)

£55.0M

3. Lucas Bergvall(20yo)

£40.0M

4. Myles Lewis-Skelly(19yo)

£40.0M

5. Jorrel Hato(20yo)

£35.0M

21-23 Years (105 players)

1. Florian Wirtz(23yo)

£110.0M

2. Hugo Ekitiké(23yo)

£85.0M

3. Morgan Rogers(23yo)

£70.0M

4. Adam Wharton(22yo)

£60.0M

5. Carlos Baleba(22yo)

£60.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

27%of market value

The top 14 Young Players (10% of players) control £900.0M

1. Florian Wirtz£110.0M

2. Hugo Ekitiké£85.0M

3. Morgan Rogers£70.0M

4. Adam Wharton£60.0M

5. Carlos Baleba£60.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)14 players (10%)

£905.0M

Premium (€30-50M)38 players (27%)

£1.3B

High (€15-30M)38 players (27%)

£785.0M

Mid (€5-15M)28 players (20%)

£252.0M

Emerging (<€5M)21 players (15%)

£32.4M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 10% of the Premier League ALL pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. Florian Wirtz

Liverpool FC£110.0M

2. Hugo Ekitiké

Liverpool FC£85.0M

3. Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa£70.0M

4. Adam Wharton

Crystal Palace£60.0M

5. Carlos Baleba

Brighton & Hove Albion£60.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Jarrad Branthwaite

Everton FC£45.0M

2. Savinho

Manchester City£45.0M

3. Alejandro Garnacho

Chelsea FC£45.0M

4. Tino Livramento

Newcastle United£40.0M

5. Destiny Udogie

Tottenham Hotspur£40.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. James Trafford

Manchester City£25.0M

2. Senne Lammens

Manchester United£25.0M

3. Lesley Ugochukwu

Burnley FC£25.0M

4. Diego Gómez

Brighton & Hove Albion£25.0M

5. Michael Kayode

Brentford FC£27.0M

Club Distribution: Premier League Young Players

Among 24 Premier League clubs, Chelsea FC leads with 15 Young Players worth £462.5M (averaging £30.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 65% of tracked Young Players.

Chelsea FC

15 players • £462.5M

Liverpool FC

7 players • £303.0M

Tottenham Hotspur

9 players • £280.0M

Manchester United

10 players • £277.1M

Brighton & Hove Albion

9 players • £262.5M

Nottingham Forest

10 players • £236.3M

Manchester City

7 players • £230.8M

Everton FC

8 players • £177.0M

Crystal Palace

8 players • £157.0M

#10

Sunderland AFC

8 players • £130.0M

Chelsea FC (15 Young Players)

Estêvão(19yo)

£80.0M

Levi Colwill(23yo)

£50.0M

Alejandro Garnacho(21yo)

£45.0M

Andrey Santos(22yo)

£40.0M

Jamie Gittens(21yo)

£40.0M

Liverpool FC (7 Young Players)

Florian Wirtz(23yo)

£110.0M

Hugo Ekitiké(23yo)

£85.0M

Milos Kerkez(22yo)

£40.0M

Conor Bradley(22yo)

£30.0M

Giovanni Leoni(19yo)

£25.0M

Tottenham Hotspur (9 Young Players)

Xavi Simons(23yo)

£60.0M

Destiny Udogie(23yo)

£40.0M

Lucas Bergvall(20yo)

£40.0M

Pape Matar Sarr(23yo)

£35.0M

Archie Gray(20yo)

£35.0M

Manchester United (10 Young Players)

Benjamin Sesko(23yo)

£60.0M

Leny Yoro(20yo)

£55.0M

Amad Diallo(23yo)

£50.0M

Kobbie Mainoo(21yo)

£40.0M

Patrick Dorgu(21yo)

£30.0M

Player Rankings

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Florian Wirtz

Liverpool FC • 23 years old

£95.1M

£110.0M

+15.6%

£104.2M£141.0M

Expected: £122.6M

95.5

Hugo Ekitiké

Liverpool FC • 23 years old

£73.5M

£85.0M

+15.6%

£83.4M£106.1M

Expected: £94.7M

95.2

Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa • 23 years old

£60.5M

£70.0M

+15.6%

£66.3M£89.7M

Expected: £78.0M

92.2

Adam Wharton

Crystal Palace • 22 years old

£51.9M

£60.0M

+15.6%

£60.6M£77.1M

Expected: £68.8M

91.6

Carlos Baleba

Brighton & Hove Albion • 22 years old

£51.9M

£60.0M

+15.6%

£60.6M£77.1M

Expected: £68.8M

91.6

Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United • 23 years old

£51.9M

£60.0M

+15.6%

£58.8M£74.9M

Expected: £66.9M

91.5

Elliot Anderson

Nottingham Forest • 23 years old

£51.9M

£60.0M

+15.6%

£58.8M£74.9M

Expected: £66.9M

91.3

Estêvão

Chelsea FC • 19 years old

£69.2M

£80.0M

+15.6%

£85.5M£112.8M

Expected: £99.1M

91.1

Xavi Simons

Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old

£51.9M

£60.0M

+15.6%

£56.8M£76.9M

Expected: £66.9M

90.3

#10

Murillo

Nottingham Forest • 23 years old

£47.6M

£55.0M

+15.6%

£53.9M£68.6M

Expected: £61.3M

90.2

#12

Levi Colwill

Chelsea FC • 23 years old

£43.2M

£50.0M

+15.6%

£49.0M£62.4M

Expected: £55.7M

89.2

#11

Amad Diallo

Manchester United • 23 years old

£43.2M

£50.0M

+15.6%

£49.0M£62.4M

Expected: £55.7M

89.2

#13

Leny Yoro

Manchester United • 20 years old

£47.6M

£55.0M

+15.6%

£56.6M£74.7M

Expected: £65.6M

88.5

#14

Jarrad Branthwaite

Everton FC • 23 years old

£38.9M

£45.0M

+15.6%

£44.1M£56.2M

Expected: £50.1M

87.7

#15

Rayan Cherki

Manchester City • 22 years old

£43.2M

£50.0M

+15.6%

£46.8M£63.3M

Expected: £55.1M

87.6

#16

Savinho

Manchester City • 22 years old

£38.9M

£45.0M

+15.6%

£43.6M£55.5M

Expected: £49.6M

87.3

#17

Alejandro Garnacho

Chelsea FC • 21 years old

£38.9M

£45.0M

+15.6%

£44.5M£58.8M

Expected: £51.6M

86.7

#18

Tino Livramento

Newcastle United • 23 years old

£34.6M

£40.0M

+15.6%

£39.2M£49.9M

Expected: £44.6M

86.2

#19

Destiny Udogie

Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old

£34.6M

£40.0M

+15.6%

£39.2M£49.9M

Expected: £44.6M

86.2

#20

Bart Verbruggen

Brighton & Hove Albion • 23 years old

£30.3M

£35.0M

+15.6%

£38.4M£45.1M

Expected: £41.8M

86.2

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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)

Liverpool FC's Florian Wirtz at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.40×. That means Florian Wirtz is valued 4.40× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Chelsea FC's Estêvão, who is 19 years old, with a 4.00× PPVE. Third is Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool FC, who is 23 years old with a 3.40× 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 4.40× means the player is worth 340% more than typical players their age-making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Florian WirtzLiverpool FC

21-23 • 23yo4.40×

£110.0M • 340% above median

EstêvãoChelsea FC

U21 • 19yo4.00×

£80.0M • 300% above median

Hugo EkitikéLiverpool FC

21-23 • 23yo3.40×

£85.0M • 240% above median

Morgan RogersAston Villa

21-23 • 23yo2.80×

£70.0M • 180% above median

Leny YoroManchester United

U21 • 20yo2.75×

£55.0M • 175% above median

Xavi SimonsTottenham Hotspur

21-23 • 23yo2.40×

£60.0M • 140% above median

Elliot AndersonNottingham Forest

21-23 • 23yo2.40×

£60.0M • 140% above median

Benjamin SeskoManchester United

21-23 • 23yo2.40×

£60.0M • 140% above median

Adam WhartonCrystal Palace

21-23 • 22yo2.40×

£60.0M • 140% above median

Carlos BalebaBrighton & Hove Albion

21-23 • 22yo2.40×

£60.0M • 140% above median

MurilloNottingham Forest

21-23 • 23yo2.20×

£55.0M • 120% above median

Amad DialloManchester United

21-23 • 23yo2.00×

£50.0M • 100% above median

Rayan CherkiManchester City

21-23 • 22yo2.00×

£50.0M • 100% above median

Levi ColwillChelsea FC

21-23 • 23yo2.00×

£50.0M • 100% above median

Lucas BergvallTottenham Hotspur

U21 • 20yo2.00×

£40.0M • 100% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Florian Wirtz Liverpool FC	23	21-23	£110.0M	£25.0M	4.40×
#2	Estêvão Chelsea FC	19	U21	£80.0M	£20.0M	4.00×
#3	Hugo Ekitiké Liverpool FC	23	21-23	£85.0M	£25.0M	3.40×
#4	Morgan Rogers Aston Villa	23	21-23	£70.0M	£25.0M	2.80×
#5	Leny Yoro Manchester United	20	U21	£55.0M	£20.0M	2.75×
#6	Xavi Simons Tottenham Hotspur	23	21-23	£60.0M	£25.0M	2.40×
#7	Elliot Anderson Nottingham Forest	23	21-23	£60.0M	£25.0M	2.40×
#8	Benjamin Sesko Manchester United	23	21-23	£60.0M	£25.0M	2.40×
#9	Adam Wharton Crystal Palace	22	21-23	£60.0M	£25.0M	2.40×
#10	Carlos Baleba Brighton & Hove Albion	22	21-23	£60.0M	£25.0M	2.40×
#11	Murillo Nottingham Forest	23	21-23	£55.0M	£25.0M	2.20×
#12	Amad Diallo Manchester United	23	21-23	£50.0M	£25.0M	2.00×
#13	Rayan Cherki Manchester City	22	21-23	£50.0M	£25.0M	2.00×
#14	Levi Colwill Chelsea FC	23	21-23	£50.0M	£25.0M	2.00×
#15	Lucas Bergvall Tottenham Hotspur	20	U21	£40.0M	£20.0M	2.00×
#16	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	19	U21	£40.0M	£20.0M	2.00×
#17	Jarrad Branthwaite Everton FC	23	21-23	£45.0M	£25.0M	1.80×
#18	Savinho Manchester City	22	21-23	£45.0M	£25.0M	1.80×
#19	Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea FC	21	21-23	£45.0M	£25.0M	1.80×
#20	Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC	20	U21	£35.0M	£20.0M	1.75×

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)

Liverpool FC's Trey Nyoni at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Trey Nyoni is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is AFC Bournemouth's Rayan, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is David Kirakosyan of FC Van, 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

Trey NyoniLiverpool FC

8yr to peak+44%

£6.0M → £10.7M

RayanAFC Bournemouth

7yr to peak+40%

£25.0M → £41.5M

David KirakosyanFC Van

7yr to peak+40%

£175K → £291K

Caleb KporhaCrystal Palace

7yr to peak+40%

£1.0M → £1.7M

Charalampos KostoulasBrighton & Hove Albion

7yr to peak+40%

£25.0M → £41.5M

Giovanni LeoniLiverpool FC

7yr to peak+40%

£25.0M → £41.5M

Pedro LimaWolverhampton Wanderers

7yr to peak+40%

£4.0M → £6.6M

Diego LeónManchester United

7yr to peak+40%

£4.0M → £6.6M

Eli KroupiAFC Bournemouth

7yr to peak+40%

£22.0M → £36.6M

Matai AkinmboniAFC Bournemouth

7yr to peak+40%

£1.0M → £1.7M

Gabriel SloninaChelsea FC

4yr to peak+40%

£3.5M → £5.8M

Jaydee CanvotCrystal Palace

7yr to peak+40%

£20.0M → £33.2M

Josh KingFulham FC

7yr to peak+40%

£20.0M → £33.2M

EstêvãoChelsea FC

7yr to peak+40%

£80.0M → £133.0M

Ayden HeavenManchester United

7yr to peak+40%

£10.0M → £16.6M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC	18	8	£6.0M	£10.7M	+44%
#2	Rayan AFC Bournemouth	19	7	£25.0M	£41.5M	+40%
#3	David Kirakosyan FC Van	19	7	£175K	£291K	+40%
#4	Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace	19	7	£1.0M	£1.7M	+40%
#5	Charalampos Kostoulas Brighton & Hove Albion	19	7	£25.0M	£41.5M	+40%
#6	Giovanni Leoni Liverpool FC	19	7	£25.0M	£41.5M	+40%
#7	Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers	19	7	£4.0M	£6.6M	+40%
#8	Diego León Manchester United	19	7	£4.0M	£6.6M	+40%
#9	Eli Kroupi AFC Bournemouth	19	7	£22.0M	£36.6M	+40%
#10	Matai Akinmboni AFC Bournemouth	19	7	£1.0M	£1.7M	+40%
#11	Gabriel Slonina Chelsea FC	22	4	£3.5M	£5.8M	+40%
#12	Jaydee Canvot Crystal Palace	19	7	£20.0M	£33.2M	+40%
#13	Josh King Fulham FC	19	7	£20.0M	£33.2M	+40%
#14	Estêvão Chelsea FC	19	7	£80.0M	£133.0M	+40%
#15	Ayden Heaven Manchester United	19	7	£10.0M	£16.6M	+40%
#16	Souza Tottenham Hotspur	19	7	£5.0M	£8.3M	+40%
#17	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	19	7	£40.0M	£66.5M	+40%
#18	Tyrique George Everton FC	20	6	£22.0M	£34.0M	+35%
#19	Marc Guiu Chelsea FC	20	6	£12.0M	£18.5M	+35%
#20	Stefanos Tzimas Brighton & Hove Albion	20	6	£22.0M	£34.0M	+35%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 101.3. That means Bart Verbruggen has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Chelsea FC's Gabriel Slonina with a 100.1 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Danila Bokov of FC Van with a 79.9 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 101.3 means the upside is 101.3× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Bart VerbruggenBrighton & Hove Albion

↑19% / ±0%101.3

Range: £38.4M - £45.1M

Gabriel SloninaChelsea FC

↑19% / ±0%100.1

Range: £3.8M - £4.5M

Danila BokovFC Van

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £211K - £248K

Robin RoefsSunderland AFC

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £19.0M - £22.3M

Antonín KinskýTottenham Hotspur

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £13.7M - £16.1M

Senne LammensManchester United

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £26.4M - £31.0M

James TraffordManchester City

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £26.4M - £31.0M

EstêvãoChelsea FC

↑24% / ±0%70.0

Range: £85.5M - £112.8M

Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal FC

↑24% / ±0%70.0

Range: £42.7M - £56.4M

Trey NyoniLiverpool FC

↑23% / ±0%68.9

Range: £6.4M - £8.4M

Jorrel HatoChelsea FC

↑19% / ±0%58.7

Range: £36.0M - £47.5M

Archie GrayTottenham Hotspur

↑19% / ±0%58.7

Range: £36.0M - £47.5M

Lucas BergvallTottenham Hotspur

↑19% / ±0%58.7

Range: £41.1M - £54.3M

Leny YoroManchester United

↑19% / ±0%58.7

Range: £56.6M - £74.7M

Eli KroupiAFC Bournemouth

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: £22.6M - £29.8M

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Bart Verbruggen Brighton & Hove Albion	£41.8M	£38.4M-45.1M	+19%	101.3
#2	Gabriel Slonina Chelsea FC	£4.2M	£3.8M-4.5M	+19%	100.1
#3	Danila Bokov FC Van	£229K	£211K-248K	+15%	79.9
#4	Robin Roefs Sunderland AFC	£20.6M	£19.0M-22.3M	+15%	79.9
#5	Antonín Kinský Tottenham Hotspur	£14.9M	£13.7M-16.1M	+15%	79.9
#6	Senne Lammens Manchester United	£28.7M	£26.4M-31.0M	+15%	79.9
#7	James Trafford Manchester City	£28.7M	£26.4M-31.0M	+15%	79.9
#8	Estêvão Chelsea FC	£99.1M	£85.5M-112.8M	+24%	70.0
#9	Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal FC	£49.6M	£42.7M-56.4M	+24%	70.0
#10	Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC	£7.4M	£6.4M-8.4M	+23%	68.9
#11	Jorrel Hato Chelsea FC	£41.8M	£36.0M-47.5M	+19%	58.7
#12	Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur	£41.8M	£36.0M-47.5M	+19%	58.7
#13	Lucas Bergvall Tottenham Hotspur	£47.7M	£41.1M-54.3M	+19%	58.7
#14	Leny Yoro Manchester United	£65.6M	£56.6M-74.7M	+19%	58.7
#15	Eli Kroupi AFC Bournemouth	£26.2M	£22.6M-29.8M	+19%	58.0
#16	Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace	£1.2M	£1.0M-1.4M	+19%	58.0
#17	Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers	£4.8M	£4.1M-5.4M	+19%	58.0
#18	Diego León Manchester United	£4.8M	£4.1M-5.4M	+19%	58.0
#19	Matai Akinmboni AFC Bournemouth	£1.2M	£1.0M-1.4M	+19%	58.0
#20	Jaydee Canvot Crystal Palace	£23.8M	£20.5M-27.1M	+19%	58.0

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 player position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

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Total Players

0.00

Avg Z-Score

0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Florian Wirtz+4.51

Hugo Ekitiké+3.20

Estêvão+2.94

Morgan Rogers+2.42

Adam Wharton+1.89

Lowest Z-Scores

Ethan Wheatley-1.24

David Kirakosyan-1.24

Danila Bokov-1.24

Ifeanyi David Nduka-1.24

Zach Abbott-1.23

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Chelsea FC's Josh Acheampong in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-5.7%. That means Estêvão captures 18.8% of total market value while representing only 24.5% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.

In second is Aston Villa's Alysson with a +-5.7% ASC (18.8% value share vs 24.5% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace with a +-5.7% ASC (18.8% value vs 24.5% players in U21 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-5.7% ASC means the player captures -5.7% more market value than their numerical representation-indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.