Under 23 · Premier League · updated October 2026

Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Premier League

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

Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Premier League (Oct 2026)

37 players tracked across 19 clubs. Updated October 2026.

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

Market Overview: Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders (updated October 2026)

Our database tracks 37 Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders as of October 2026, representing 19 clubs with a combined market value of £409.5M. The average market value for Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders is £11.1M, with the average age at 22 years old.

The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Premier League is Florian Wirtz, worth £100.0M and playing for Liverpool FC at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders average £54.0M in market value, including Rayan Cherki and Omari Hutchinson.

Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder is Harry Howell (18 years, Brighton & Hove Albion, £300K), while the oldest is Florian Wirtz (23 years, Liverpool FC, £100.0M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 27.

Our 1-year forecast model projects 21 Young Attacking Midfielders (57%) 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 Attacking Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent as of October 2026.

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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 19 clubs with £409.5M combined value.

Players Tracked

Age Distribution: Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders

The Premier League CAM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (30 players, 81% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at £337.7M, averaging £11.3M per player.

U21 years7 players (19%)

£71.8MAvg: £10.3M

Top player: Chris Rigg (£25.0M)

21-23 years30 players (81%)

£337.7MAvg: £11.3M

Top player: Florian Wirtz (£100.0M)

Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (7 players)

1. Chris Rigg(19yo)

£25.0M

2. Josh King(19yo)

£25.0M

3. Mateus Mané(19yo)

£20.0M

4. Jack Fletcher(19yo)

£1.0M

5. Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba(20yo)

£300K

21-23 Years (30 players)

1. Florian Wirtz(23yo)

£100.0M

2. Rayan Cherki(23yo)

£90.0M

3. Omari Hutchinson(22yo)

£30.0M

4. Harvey Elliott(23yo)

£20.0M

5. James McAtee(23yo)

£18.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

60%of market value

The top 4 Young Attacking Midfielders (11% of players) control £245.0M

1. Florian Wirtz£100.0M

2. Rayan Cherki£90.0M

3. Omari Hutchinson£30.0M

4. Chris Rigg£25.0M

Market Tiers

Elite (€50M+)2 players (5%)

£190.0M

Premium (€30-50M)1 players (3%)

£30.0M

High (€15-30M)7 players (19%)

£138.0M

Mid (€5-15M)3 players (8%)

£30.0M

Emerging (<€5M)24 players (65%)

£21.5M

Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 5% of the Premier League CAM pool.

Elite (€50M+)

1. Florian Wirtz

Liverpool FC£100.0M

2. Rayan Cherki

Manchester City£90.0M

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Omari Hutchinson

Nottingham Forest£30.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Chris Rigg

Sunderland AFC£25.0M

2. Josh King

Fulham FC£25.0M

3. Harvey Elliott

Liverpool FC£20.0M

4. James McAtee

Nottingham Forest£18.0M

5. Mateus Mané

Wolverhampton Wanderers£20.0M

Club Distribution: Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders

Among 19 Premier League clubs, Liverpool FC leads with 3 Young Attacking Midfielders worth £120.3M (averaging £40.1M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 62% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.

Liverpool FC

3 players • £120.3M

Manchester City

1 players • £90.0M

Nottingham Forest

2 players • £48.0M

Fulham FC

2 players • £25.9M

Sunderland AFC

2 players • £25.1M

Wolverhampton Wanderers

4 players • £21.9M

Burnley FC

3 players • £21.2M

Brentford FC

1 players • £15.0M

Chelsea FC

3 players • £14.4M

#10

Crystal Palace

2 players • £12.2M

Liverpool FC (3 Young Attacking Midfielders)

Florian Wirtz(23yo)

£100.0M

Harvey Elliott(23yo)

£20.0M

Mateusz Musialowski(22yo)

£300K

Manchester City (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)

Rayan Cherki(23yo)

£90.0M

Nottingham Forest (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)

Omari Hutchinson(22yo)

£30.0M

James McAtee(23yo)

£18.0M

Fulham FC (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)

Josh King(19yo)

£25.0M

Luke Harris(21yo)

£900K

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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)

Liverpool FC's Florian Wirtz at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 100.00×. That means Florian Wirtz is valued 100.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, who is 23 years old, with a 90.00× PPVE. Third is Omari Hutchinson of Nottingham Forest, who is 22 years old with a 30.00× 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 100.00× means the player is worth 9900% 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 • 23yo100.00x

£100.0M • 9900% above median

Rayan CherkiManchester City

21-23 • 23yo90.00x

£90.0M • 8900% above median

Omari HutchinsonNottingham Forest

21-23 • 22yo30.00x

£30.0M • 2900% above median

Josh KingFulham FC

U21 • 19yo25.00x

£25.0M • 2400% above median

Chris RiggSunderland AFC

U21 • 19yo25.00x

£25.0M • 2400% above median

Mateus ManéWolverhampton Wanderers

U21 • 19yo20.00x

£20.0M • 1900% above median

Harvey ElliottLiverpool FC

21-23 • 23yo20.00x

£20.0M • 1900% above median

James McAteeNottingham Forest

21-23 • 23yo18.00x

£18.0M • 1700% above median

HannibalBurnley FC

21-23 • 23yo15.00x

£15.0M • 1400% above median

Antoni MilamboBrentford FC

21-23 • 21yo15.00x

£15.0M • 1400% above median

Justin DevennyCrystal Palace

21-23 • 23yo12.00x

£12.0M • 1100% above median

Facundo BuonanotteChelsea FC

21-23 • 21yo12.00x

£12.0M • 1100% above median

Aaron RamseyBurnley FC

21-23 • 23yo6.00x

£6.0M • 500% above median

Jun-ho BaeStoke City

21-23 • 23yo4.00x

£4.0M • 300% above median

Andrew MoranBrighton & Hove Albion

21-23 • 22yo3.50x

£3.5M • 250% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Florian Wirtz Liverpool FC	23	21-23	£100.0M	£1.0M	100.00x
#2	Rayan Cherki Manchester City	23	21-23	£90.0M	£1.0M	90.00x
#3	Omari Hutchinson Nottingham Forest	22	21-23	£30.0M	£1.0M	30.00x
#4	Josh King Fulham FC	19	U21	£25.0M	£1.0M	25.00x
#5	Chris Rigg Sunderland AFC	19	U21	£25.0M	£1.0M	25.00x
#6	Mateus Mané Wolverhampton Wanderers	19	U21	£20.0M	£1.0M	20.00x
#7	Harvey Elliott Liverpool FC	23	21-23	£20.0M	£1.0M	20.00x
#8	James McAtee Nottingham Forest	23	21-23	£18.0M	£1.0M	18.00x
#9	Hannibal Burnley FC	23	21-23	£15.0M	£1.0M	15.00x
#10	Antoni Milambo Brentford FC	21	21-23	£15.0M	£1.0M	15.00x
#11	Justin Devenny Crystal Palace	23	21-23	£12.0M	£1.0M	12.00x
#12	Facundo Buonanotte Chelsea FC	21	21-23	£12.0M	£1.0M	12.00x
#13	Aaron Ramsey Burnley FC	23	21-23	£6.0M	£1.0M	6.00x
#14	Jun-ho Bae Stoke City	23	21-23	£4.0M	£1.0M	4.00x
#15	Andrew Moran Brighton & Hove Albion	22	21-23	£3.5M	£1.0M	3.50x
#16	Leo Walta Swansea City	23	21-23	£3.0M	£1.0M	3.00x
#17	Omari Kellyman Chelsea FC	21	21-23	£1.5M	£1.0M	1.50x
#18	Jack Fletcher Manchester United	19	U21	£1.0M	£1.0M	1.00x
#19	Chem Campbell Wolverhampton Wanderers	23	21-23	£1.0M	£1.0M	1.00x
#20	George Earthy West Ham United	22	21-23	£1.0M	£1.0M	1.00x

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)

Brighton & Hove Albion's Harry Howell at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Harry Howell is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Fulham FC's Josh King, who is 19 years old, with a +44% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Chris Rigg of Sunderland AFC, who is 19 years old with a +44% 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 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

Harry HowellBrighton & Hove Albion

8yr to peak+48%

£300K → £576K

Josh KingFulham FC

7yr to peak+44%

£25.0M → £44.7M

Chris RiggSunderland AFC

7yr to peak+44%

£25.0M → £44.7M

Jack FletcherManchester United

7yr to peak+44%

£1.0M → £1.8M

Mateus ManéWolverhampton Wanderers

7yr to peak+44%

£20.0M → £35.7M

Jamaldeen Jimoh-AlobaAston Villa

6yr to peak+40%

£300K → £499K

Romeo AkachukwuSouthampton FC

6yr to peak+40%

£150K → £249K

Omari KellymanChelsea FC

5yr to peak+35%

£1.5M → £2.3M

Facundo BuonanotteChelsea FC

5yr to peak+35%

£12.0M → £18.5M

Antoni MilamboBrentford FC

5yr to peak+35%

£15.0M → £23.2M

Leo CastledineChelsea FC

5yr to peak+35%

£900K → £1.4M

Noha LeminaWolverhampton Wanderers

5yr to peak+35%

£500K → £773K

Luke HarrisFulham FC

5yr to peak+35%

£900K → £1.4M

Joel ColwillCardiff City

5yr to peak+35%

£900K → £1.4M

Josh DuffusBrighton & Hove Albion

5yr to peak+35%

£500K → £773K

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Harry Howell Brighton & Hove Albion	18	8	£300K	£576K	+48%
#2	Josh King Fulham FC	19	7	£25.0M	£44.7M	+44%
#3	Chris Rigg Sunderland AFC	19	7	£25.0M	£44.7M	+44%
#4	Jack Fletcher Manchester United	19	7	£1.0M	£1.8M	+44%
#5	Mateus Mané Wolverhampton Wanderers	19	7	£20.0M	£35.7M	+44%
#6	Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba Aston Villa	20	6	£300K	£499K	+40%
#7	Romeo Akachukwu Southampton FC	20	6	£150K	£249K	+40%
#8	Omari Kellyman Chelsea FC	21	5	£1.5M	£2.3M	+35%
#9	Facundo Buonanotte Chelsea FC	21	5	£12.0M	£18.5M	+35%
#10	Antoni Milambo Brentford FC	21	5	£15.0M	£23.2M	+35%
#11	Leo Castledine Chelsea FC	21	5	£900K	£1.4M	+35%
#12	Noha Lemina Wolverhampton Wanderers	21	5	£500K	£773K	+35%
#13	Luke Harris Fulham FC	21	5	£900K	£1.4M	+35%
#14	Joel Colwill Cardiff City	21	5	£900K	£1.4M	+35%
#15	Josh Duffus Brighton & Hove Albion	21	5	£500K	£773K	+35%
#16	Harrison Jones Sunderland AFC	21	5	£150K	£232K	+35%
#17	George Earthy West Ham United	22	4	£1.0M	£1.4M	+30%
#18	Mateusz Musialowski Liverpool FC	22	4	£300K	£431K	+30%
#19	Omari Hutchinson Nottingham Forest	22	4	£30.0M	£43.1M	+30%
#20	Jadan Raymond Crystal Palace	22	4	£200K	£287K	+30%

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Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Manchester United's Jack Fletcher has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 31.1. That means Jack Fletcher has 10% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Wolverhampton Wanderers's Mateus Mané with a 31.1 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Josh King of Fulham FC with a 31.1 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 31.1 means the upside is 31.1× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Jack FletcherManchester United

↑10% / ±0%31.1

Range: £938K - £1.3M

Mateus ManéWolverhampton Wanderers

↑10% / ±0%31.1

Range: £18.8M - £25.3M

Josh KingFulham FC

↑10% / ±0%31.1

Range: £23.4M - £31.7M

Harry HowellBrighton & Hove Albion

↑10% / ±0%31.1

Range: £281K - £380K

Chris RiggSunderland AFC

↑10% / ±0%31.1

Range: £23.4M - £31.7M

Jamaldeen Jimoh-AlobaAston Villa

↑10% / ±0%31.1

Range: £281K - £380K

Romeo AkachukwuSouthampton FC

↑10% / ±0%31.1

Range: £141K - £190K

Mateusz MusialowskiLiverpool FC

↑1% / ±0%5.4

Range: £265K - £344K

Jadan RaymondCrystal Palace

↑1% / ±0%5.4

Range: £176K - £229K

Tommi O'ReillyAston Villa

↑1% / ±0%5.4

Range: £176K - £229K

George EarthyWest Ham United

↑1% / ±0%5.4

Range: £882K - £1.1M

Harrison JonesSunderland AFC

↑1% / ±0%4.7

Range: £129K - £175K

Omari KellymanChelsea FC

↑1% / ±0%4.7

Range: £1.3M - £1.7M

Facundo BuonanotteChelsea FC

↑1% / ±0%4.7

Range: £10.4M - £14.0M

Noha LeminaWolverhampton Wanderers

↑1% / ±0%4.7

Range: £431K - £583K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Jack Fletcher Manchester United	£1.1M	£938K-1.3M	+10%	31.1
#2	Mateus Mané Wolverhampton Wanderers	£22.1M	£18.8M-25.3M	+10%	31.1
#3	Josh King Fulham FC	£27.6M	£23.4M-31.7M	+10%	31.1
#4	Harry Howell Brighton & Hove Albion	£331K	£281K-380K	+10%	31.1
#5	Chris Rigg Sunderland AFC	£27.6M	£23.4M-31.7M	+10%	31.1
#6	Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba Aston Villa	£331K	£281K-380K	+10%	31.1
#7	Romeo Akachukwu Southampton FC	£165K	£141K-190K	+10%	31.1
#8	Mateusz Musialowski Liverpool FC	£304K	£265K-344K	+1%	5.4
#9	Jadan Raymond Crystal Palace	£203K	£176K-229K	+1%	5.4
#10	Tommi O'Reilly Aston Villa	£203K	£176K-229K	+1%	5.4
#11	George Earthy West Ham United	£1.0M	£882K-1.1M	+1%	5.4
#12	Harrison Jones Sunderland AFC	£152K	£129K-175K	+1%	4.7
#13	Omari Kellyman Chelsea FC	£1.5M	£1.3M-1.7M	+1%	4.7
#14	Facundo Buonanotte Chelsea FC	£12.2M	£10.4M-14.0M	+1%	4.7
#15	Noha Lemina Wolverhampton Wanderers	£507K	£431K-583K	+1%	4.7
#16	Josh Duffus Brighton & Hove Albion	£507K	£431K-583K	+1%	4.7
#17	Antoni Milambo Brentford FC	£15.2M	£12.9M-17.5M	+1%	4.7
#18	Leo Castledine Chelsea FC	£913K	£776K-1.0M	+1%	4.7
#19	Luke Harris Fulham FC	£913K	£776K-1.0M	+1%	4.7
#20	Joel Colwill Cardiff City	£913K	£776K-1.0M	+1%	4.7

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

Position Depth Analysis

Total Players

0.00

Avg Z-Score

0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Florian Wirtz+4.07

Rayan Cherki+3.61

Omari Hutchinson+0.87

Chris Rigg+0.64

Josh King+0.64

Lowest Z-Scores

Romeo Akachukwu-0.50

Harrison Jones-0.50

Rico Richards-0.50

Diamond Edwards-0.50

Tommi O'Reilly-0.50

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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)

Liverpool FC's Harvey Elliott in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +1.4%. That means Harvey Elliott captures 82.5% of total market value while representing only 81.1% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.

In second is Liverpool FC's Mateusz Musialowski with a +1.4% ASC (82.5% value share vs 81.1% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is James McAtee of Nottingham Forest with a +1.4% ASC (82.5% value vs 81.1% players in 21-23 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +1.4% ASC means the player captures 1.4% more market value than their numerical representation-indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.