Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Premier League
16 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Premier League (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders 2024-25
Our database tracked 16 Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 13 clubs with a combined market value of £484.7M. The average market value for Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders was £30.3M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Premier League was Florian Wirtz, worth £110.0M and played for Liverpool FC at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders averaged £64.0M in market value, including Morgan Rogers and Xavi Simons.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder was Josh King (19 years, Fulham FC, £20.0M), while the oldest was Florian Wirtz (23 years, Liverpool FC, £110.0M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 16 Young Attacking Midfielders (100%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Premier League market for Young Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 season.
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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 13 clubs with £484.7M combined value.
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 (14 players, 88% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at £464.5M, averaging £33.2M per player.
Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (2 players)
21-23 Years (14 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Attacking Midfielders (13% of players) control £180.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 25% of the Premier League CAM pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Premier League Young Attacking Midfielders
Among 13 Premier League clubs, Liverpool FC leads with 1 Young Attacking Midfielders worth £110.0M (averaging £110.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 81% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.
Liverpool FC (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Aston Villa (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Tottenham Hotspur (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Nottingham Forest (2 Young Attacking Midfielders)
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%
Expected: £122.6M
95.5
Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa • 23 years old
£60.5M
£70.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £78.0M
92.2
Xavi Simons
Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old
£51.9M
£60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £66.9M
90.3
Rayan Cherki
Manchester City • 22 years old
£43.2M
£50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £55.1M
87.6
Harvey Elliott
Aston Villa • 23 years old
£25.9M
£30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £33.4M
78.8
Omari Hutchinson
Nottingham Forest • 22 years old
£25.9M
£30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £33.0M
78.2
James McAtee
Nottingham Forest • 23 years old
£19.9M
£23.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £25.6M
75.6
Antoni Milambo
Brentford FC • 21 years old
£17.3M
£20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £22.9M
72.6
Josh King
Fulham FC • 19 years old
£17.3M
£20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £24.8M
71.4
Facundo Buonanotte
Leeds United • 21 years old
£15.6M
£18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £20.7M
71.3
Merlin Röhl
Everton FC • 23 years old
£13.8M
£16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £17.8M
71.1
Hannibal
Burnley FC • 23 years old
£12.1M
£14.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £15.6M
69.5
Fábio Carvalho
Brentford FC • 23 years old
£10.4M
£12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £13.4M
67.6
Justin Devenny
Crystal Palace • 22 years old
£6.9M
£8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £8.5M
58.3
Andrew Moran
Brighton & Hove Albion • 22 years old
£3.0M
£3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: £3.7M
48.1
David Kirakosyan
FC Van • 19 years old
£151K
£175K
+15.6%
Expected: £208K
5.6
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)
Liverpool FC's Florian Wirtz at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.78×. That means Florian Wirtz is valued 4.78× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, who is 23 years old, with a 3.04× PPVE. Third is Xavi Simons of Tottenham Hotspur, who is 23 years old with a 2.61× 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 4.78× means the player is worth 378% 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 | Florian Wirtz Liverpool FC | 23 | 21-23 | £110.0M | £23.0M | 4.78× |
| #2 | Morgan Rogers Aston Villa | 23 | 21-23 | £70.0M | £23.0M | 3.04× |
| #3 | Xavi Simons Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 21-23 | £60.0M | £23.0M | 2.61× |
| #4 | Rayan Cherki Manchester City | 22 | 21-23 | £50.0M | £23.0M | 2.17× |
| #5 | Harvey Elliott Aston Villa | 23 | 21-23 | £30.0M | £23.0M | 1.30× |
| #6 | Omari Hutchinson Nottingham Forest | 22 | 21-23 | £30.0M | £23.0M | 1.30× |
| #7 | Josh King Fulham FC | 19 | U21 | £20.0M | £20.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | James McAtee Nottingham Forest | 23 | 21-23 | £23.0M | £23.0M | 1.00× |
| #9 | Antoni Milambo Brentford FC | 21 | 21-23 | £20.0M | £23.0M | 0.87× |
| #10 | Facundo Buonanotte Leeds United | 21 | 21-23 | £18.0M | £23.0M | 0.78× |
| #11 | Merlin Röhl Everton FC | 23 | 21-23 | £16.0M | £23.0M | 0.70× |
| #12 | Hannibal Burnley FC | 23 | 21-23 | £14.0M | £23.0M | 0.61× |
| #13 | Fábio Carvalho Brentford FC | 23 | 21-23 | £12.0M | £23.0M | 0.52× |
| #14 | Justin Devenny Crystal Palace | 22 | 21-23 | £8.0M | £23.0M | 0.35× |
| #15 | Andrew Moran Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 21-23 | £3.5M | £23.0M | 0.15× |
| #16 | David Kirakosyan FC Van | 19 | U21 | £175K | £20.0M | 0.01× |
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)
FC Van's David Kirakosyan at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means David Kirakosyan is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Fulham FC's Josh King, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Facundo Buonanotte of Leeds United, who is 21 years old with a +30% RPP (5 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 | David Kirakosyan FC Van | 19 | 7 | £175K | £291K | +40% |
| #2 | Josh King Fulham FC | 19 | 7 | £20.0M | £33.2M | +40% |
| #3 | Facundo Buonanotte Leeds United | 21 | 5 | £18.0M | £25.9M | +30% |
| #4 | Antoni Milambo Brentford FC | 21 | 5 | £20.0M | £28.7M | +30% |
| #5 | Andrew Moran Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 4 | £3.5M | £4.7M | +25% |
| #6 | Omari Hutchinson Nottingham Forest | 22 | 4 | £30.0M | £40.1M | +25% |
| #7 | Justin Devenny Crystal Palace | 22 | 4 | £8.0M | £10.7M | +25% |
| #8 | Rayan Cherki Manchester City | 22 | 4 | £50.0M | £66.8M | +25% |
| #9 | Morgan Rogers Aston Villa | 23 | 3 | £70.0M | £87.0M | +20% |
| #10 | Fábio Carvalho Brentford FC | 23 | 3 | £12.0M | £14.9M | +20% |
| #11 | Florian Wirtz Liverpool FC | 23 | 3 | £110.0M | £136.8M | +20% |
| #12 | Merlin Röhl Everton FC | 23 | 3 | £16.0M | £19.9M | +20% |
| #13 | James McAtee Nottingham Forest | 23 | 3 | £23.0M | £28.6M | +20% |
| #14 | Hannibal Burnley FC | 23 | 3 | £14.0M | £17.4M | +20% |
| #15 | Harvey Elliott Aston Villa | 23 | 3 | £30.0M | £37.3M | +20% |
| #16 | Xavi Simons Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 3 | £60.0M | £74.6M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Fulham FC's Josh King has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 56.0. That means Josh King has 24% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Van's David Kirakosyan with a 46.4 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Facundo Buonanotte of Leeds United with a 37.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 56.0 means the upside is 56.0× 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 | Josh King Fulham FC | £24.8M | £20.5M-29.1M | +24% | 56.0 |
| #2 | David Kirakosyan FC Van | £208K | £172K-244K | +19% | 46.4 |
| #3 | Facundo Buonanotte Leeds United | £20.7M | £17.1M-24.2M | +15% | 37.3 |
| #4 | Antoni Milambo Brentford FC | £22.9M | £19.0M-26.9M | +15% | 37.3 |
| #5 | Harvey Elliott Aston Villa | £33.4M | £28.4M-38.4M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #6 | Xavi Simons Tottenham Hotspur | £66.9M | £56.8M-76.9M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #7 | Florian Wirtz Liverpool FC | £122.6M | £104.2M-141.0M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #8 | Merlin Röhl Everton FC | £17.8M | £15.2M-20.5M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #9 | Morgan Rogers Aston Villa | £78.0M | £66.3M-89.7M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #10 | James McAtee Nottingham Forest | £25.6M | £21.8M-29.5M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #11 | Hannibal Burnley FC | £15.6M | £13.3M-17.9M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #12 | Fábio Carvalho Brentford FC | £13.4M | £11.4M-15.4M | +11% | 34.2 |
| #13 | Omari Hutchinson Nottingham Forest | £33.0M | £28.1M-38.0M | +10% | 30.7 |
| #14 | Rayan Cherki Manchester City | £55.1M | £46.8M-63.3M | +10% | 30.7 |
| #15 | Andrew Moran Brighton & Hove Albion | £3.7M | £3.1M-4.3M | +6% | 18.4 |
| #16 | Justin Devenny Crystal Palace | £8.5M | £7.2M-9.7M | +6% | 18.4 |
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
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)
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +8.3%. That means Florian Wirtz captures 95.8% of total market value while representing only 87.5% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Brentford FC's Fábio Carvalho with a +8.3% ASC (95.8% value share vs 87.5% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Harvey Elliott of Aston Villa with a +8.3% ASC (95.8% value vs 87.5% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +8.3% ASC means the player captures 8.3% 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 | Morgan Rogers Aston Villa | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #2 | Fábio Carvalho Brentford FC | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #3 | Harvey Elliott Aston Villa | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #4 | Xavi Simons Tottenham Hotspur | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #5 | James McAtee Nottingham Forest | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #6 | Florian Wirtz Liverpool FC | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #7 | Rayan Cherki Manchester City | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #8 | Hannibal Burnley FC | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #9 | Merlin Röhl Everton FC | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #10 | Antoni Milambo Brentford FC | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #11 | Andrew Moran Brighton & Hove Albion | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #12 | Omari Hutchinson Nottingham Forest | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #13 | Justin Devenny Crystal Palace | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #14 | Facundo Buonanotte Leeds United | 21-23 | 95.8% | 87.5% | +8.3% |
| #15 | Josh King Fulham FC | U21 | 4.2% | 12.5% | -8.3% |
| #16 | David Kirakosyan FC Van | U21 | 4.2% | 12.5% | -8.3% |
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
WATCH LIST - 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 £70.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Merlin Röhl Everton FC | £16.0M | £20.0M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Justin Devenny Crystal Palace | £8.0M | £20.0M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Rayan Cherki Manchester City | £50.0M | £20.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Facundo Buonanotte Leeds United | £18.0M | £20.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Xavi Simons Tottenham Hotspur | £60.0M | £20.0M | -0.20 | Fair Value |
Josh King Fulham FC | £20.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
David Kirakosyan FC Van | £175K | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Morgan Rogers Aston Villa | £70.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Fábio Carvalho Brentford FC | £12.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Harvey Elliott Aston Villa | £30.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Antoni Milambo Brentford FC | £20.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Andrew Moran Brighton & Hove Albion | £3.5M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Omari Hutchinson Nottingham Forest | £30.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Hannibal Burnley FC | £14.0M | £20.0M | +0.33 | Fair Value |
James McAtee Nottingham Forest | £23.0M | £20.0M | +0.60 | Above Market |
Florian Wirtz Liverpool FC | £110.0M | £20.0M | +0.80 | Above Market |