Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Premier League
13 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Right-Backs in the Premier League (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Premier League Young Right-Backs 2024-25
Our database tracked 13 Premier League Young Right-Backs in the 2024-25 season, representing 11 clubs with a combined market value of £256.5M. The average market value for Premier League Young Right-Backs was £19.7M, with the average age at 21.5 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Premier League was Tino Livramento, worth £40.0M and played for Newcastle United at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs averaged £36.6M in market value, including Rico Lewis and Malo Gusto.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young right-back was Josh Acheampong (19 years, Chelsea FC, £8.0M), while the oldest was Tino Livramento (23 years, Newcastle United, £40.0M). Research shows Young Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 13 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 Premier League market for Young Right-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2024-25 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Premier League
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Premier League Young Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 11 clubs with £256.5M combined value.
Age Distribution: Premier League Young Right-Backs
The Premier League RB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (9 players, 69% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at £194.5M, averaging £21.6M per player.
Top Young Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Right-Backs (15% of players) control £80.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 38% of the Premier League RB pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Premier League Young Right-Backs
Among 11 Premier League clubs, Chelsea FC leads with 2 Young Right-Backs worth £43.0M (averaging £21.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 92% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
Chelsea FC (2 Young Right-Backs)
Newcastle United (1 Young Right-Backs)
Manchester City (1 Young Right-Backs)
Tottenham Hotspur (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.
Tino Livramento
Newcastle United • 23 years old
£34.6M
£40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £44.6M
86.2
Rico Lewis
Manchester City • 21 years old
£34.6M
£40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £45.9M
85.2
Malo Gusto
Chelsea FC • 22 years old
£30.3M
£35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £38.6M
84.1
Archie Gray
Tottenham Hotspur • 20 years old
£32.9M
£38.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £45.3M
83.8
Conor Bradley
Liverpool FC • 22 years old
£25.9M
£30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £31.8M
78.6
Michael Kayode
Brentford FC • 21 years old
£15.6M
£18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £19.8M
71.5
Álex Jiménez
AFC Bournemouth • 20 years old
£13.0M
£15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £17.2M
68.6
Nicolò Savona
Nottingham Forest • 23 years old
£10.4M
£12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £12.8M
67.7
Aaron Hickey
Brentford FC • 23 years old
£8.6M
£10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £10.7M
61.8
Andrés García
Aston Villa • 23 years old
£6.1M
£7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £7.5M
57.4
Josh Acheampong
Chelsea FC • 19 years old
£6.9M
£8.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £9.5M
56.7
Timothée Pembélé
Sunderland AFC • 23 years old
£2.2M
£2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: £2.7M
40.9
Caleb Kporha
Crystal Palace • 19 years old
£865K
£1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £1.2M
27.1
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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)
Tottenham Hotspur's Archie Gray at 20 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.53×. That means Archie Gray is valued 2.53× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Newcastle United's Tino Livramento, who is 23 years old, with a 2.22× PPVE. Third is Rico Lewis of Manchester City, who is 21 years old with a 2.22× 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 2.53× means the player is worth 153% 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 | Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur | 20 | U21 | £38.0M | £15.0M | 2.53× |
| #2 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | 23 | 21-23 | £40.0M | £18.0M | 2.22× |
| #3 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | 21 | 21-23 | £40.0M | £18.0M | 2.22× |
| #4 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | 22 | 21-23 | £35.0M | £18.0M | 1.94× |
| #5 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | £30.0M | £18.0M | 1.67× |
| #6 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | 20 | U21 | £15.0M | £15.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | 21 | 21-23 | £18.0M | £18.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | 23 | 21-23 | £12.0M | £18.0M | 0.67× |
| #9 | Aaron Hickey Brentford FC | 23 | 21-23 | £10.0M | £18.0M | 0.56× |
| #10 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | 19 | U21 | £8.0M | £15.0M | 0.53× |
| #11 | Andrés García Aston Villa | 23 | 21-23 | £7.0M | £18.0M | 0.39× |
| #12 | Timothée Pembélé Sunderland AFC | 23 | 21-23 | £2.5M | £18.0M | 0.14× |
| #13 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | 19 | U21 | £1.0M | £15.0M | 0.07× |
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)
Chelsea FC's Josh Acheampong at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Josh Acheampong is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Crystal Palace's Caleb Kporha, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Álex Jiménez of AFC Bournemouth, 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 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | 19 | 7 | £8.0M | £13.3M | +40% |
| #2 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | 19 | 7 | £1.0M | £1.7M | +40% |
| #3 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | 20 | 6 | £15.0M | £23.2M | +35% |
| #4 | Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur | 20 | 6 | £38.0M | £58.7M | +35% |
| #5 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | 21 | 5 | £18.0M | £25.9M | +30% |
| #6 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | 21 | 5 | £40.0M | £57.5M | +30% |
| #7 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | 22 | 4 | £35.0M | £46.8M | +25% |
| #8 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 22 | 4 | £30.0M | £40.1M | +25% |
| #9 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | 23 | 3 | £12.0M | £14.9M | +20% |
| #10 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | 23 | 3 | £40.0M | £49.7M | +20% |
| #11 | Timothée Pembélé Sunderland AFC | 23 | 3 | £2.5M | £3.1M | +20% |
| #12 | Aaron Hickey Brentford FC | 23 | 3 | £10.0M | £12.4M | +20% |
| #13 | Andrés García Aston Villa | 23 | 3 | £7.0M | £8.7M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Tottenham Hotspur's Archie Gray has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.7. That means Archie Gray has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Chelsea FC's Josh Acheampong with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Caleb Kporha of Crystal Palace 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 58.7 means the upside is 58.7× 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 | Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur | £45.3M | £39.1M-51.6M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #2 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | £9.5M | £8.2M-10.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | £1.2M | £1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #4 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | £45.9M | £39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #5 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | £17.2M | £14.8M-19.6M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #6 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | £44.6M | £39.2M-49.9M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #7 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | £38.6M | £33.9M-43.2M | +10% | 38.4 |
| #8 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | £19.8M | £17.1M-22.6M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #9 | Timothée Pembélé Sunderland AFC | £2.7M | £2.4M-3.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Aaron Hickey Brentford FC | £10.7M | £9.4M-12.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Andrés García Aston Villa | £7.5M | £6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #12 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | £12.8M | £11.3M-14.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #13 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | £31.8M | £27.9M-35.6M | +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 strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.
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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)
Chelsea FC's Josh Acheampong in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-6.6%. That means Archie Gray captures 24.2% of total market value while representing only 30.8% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Crystal Palace's Caleb Kporha with a +-6.6% ASC (24.2% value share vs 30.8% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Álex Jiménez of AFC Bournemouth with a +-6.6% ASC (24.2% value vs 30.8% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-6.6% ASC means the player captures -6.6% 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 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | U21 | 24.2% | 30.8% | -6.6% |
| #2 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | U21 | 24.2% | 30.8% | -6.6% |
| #3 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | U21 | 24.2% | 30.8% | -6.6% |
| #4 | Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur | U21 | 24.2% | 30.8% | -6.6% |
| #5 | Andrés García Aston Villa | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
| #6 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
| #7 | Timothée Pembélé Sunderland AFC | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
| #8 | Aaron Hickey Brentford FC | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
| #9 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
| #10 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
| #11 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
| #12 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
| #13 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | 21-23 | 75.8% | 69.2% | +6.6% |
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, 10 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
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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 £40.0M. 1 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | £30.0M | £15.0M | -2.00 | Undervalued |
Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | £35.0M | £15.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Andrés García Aston Villa | £7.0M | £15.0M | -0.60 | Good Value |
Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | £8.0M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | £1.0M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Tino Livramento Newcastle United | £40.0M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Timothée Pembélé Sunderland AFC | £2.5M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Aaron Hickey Brentford FC | £10.0M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rico Lewis Manchester City | £40.0M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | £15.0M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Michael Kayode Brentford FC | £18.0M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur | £38.0M | £15.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | £12.0M | £15.0M | +0.40 | Fair Value |