Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Premier League
12 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Right-Backs in the Premier League (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Premier League Young Right-Backs 2025-26
Our database tracks 12 Premier League Young Right-Backs in the 2025-26 season, representing 10 clubs with a combined market value of £233.0M. The average market value for Premier League Young Right-Backs is £19.4M, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Premier League is Tino Livramento, worth £40.0M and playing for Newcastle United at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs average £33.4M in market value, including Malo Gusto and Rico Lewis.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young right-back is Pedro Lima (19 years, Wolverhampton Wanderers, £4.0M), while the oldest is Tino Livramento (23 years, Newcastle United, £40.0M). Research shows Young Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 12 Young Right-Backs (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 Right-Backs remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 season.
💡 Use the search bar below to find specific players, or apply filters to narrow results by club, age range, or market value. Click the chart icon next to any player to view their historical value trajectory and forecast.
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 10 clubs with £233.0M 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 (8 players, 67% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at £207.0M, averaging £25.9M per player.
Top Young Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (4 players)
21-23 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Right-Backs (17% of players) control £75.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 33% of the Premier League RB pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Premier League Young Right-Backs
Among 10 Premier League clubs, Chelsea FC leads with 2 Young Right-Backs worth £55.0M (averaging £27.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
Chelsea FC (2 Young Right-Backs)
Newcastle United (1 Young Right-Backs)
Manchester City (1 Young Right-Backs)
Liverpool FC (1 Young Right-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. 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
Malo Gusto
Chelsea FC • 23 years old
£30.3M
£35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £39.0M
84.7
Rico Lewis
Manchester City • 21 years old
£30.3M
£35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £40.2M
83.5
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
£23.4M
£27.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £29.8M
76.5
Josh Acheampong
Chelsea FC • 20 years old
£17.3M
£20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £22.9M
72.4
Álex Jiménez
AFC Bournemouth • 21 years old
£15.6M
£18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £19.8M
71.5
Nicolò Savona
Nottingham Forest • 23 years old
£13.0M
£15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £16.1M
70.4
Andrés García
Aston Villa • 23 years old
£6.1M
£7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £7.5M
57.4
Pedro Lima
Wolverhampton Wanderers • 19 years old
£3.5M
£4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £4.8M
48.0
Eric da Silva Moreira
Nottingham Forest • 20 years old
£865K
£1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £1.1M
27.7
Caleb Kporha
Crystal Palace • 19 years old
£865K
£1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: £1.2M
27.1
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)
Chelsea FC's Josh Acheampong at 20 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.00×. That means Josh Acheampong is valued 5.00× 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 1.33× PPVE. Third is Malo Gusto of Chelsea FC, who is 23 years old with a 1.17× 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 5.00× means the player is worth 400% 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 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | 20 | U21 | £20.0M | £4.0M | 5.00× |
| #2 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | 23 | 21-23 | £40.0M | £30.0M | 1.33× |
| #3 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | 23 | 21-23 | £35.0M | £30.0M | 1.17× |
| #4 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | 21 | 21-23 | £35.0M | £30.0M | 1.17× |
| #5 | Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | U21 | £4.0M | £4.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 22 | 21-23 | £30.0M | £30.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | 21 | 21-23 | £27.0M | £30.0M | 0.90× |
| #8 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | 21 | 21-23 | £18.0M | £30.0M | 0.60× |
| #9 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | 23 | 21-23 | £15.0M | £30.0M | 0.50× |
| #10 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | 19 | U21 | £1.0M | £4.0M | 0.25× |
| #11 | Eric da Silva Moreira Nottingham Forest | 20 | U21 | £1.0M | £4.0M | 0.25× |
| #12 | Andrés García Aston Villa | 23 | 21-23 | £7.0M | £30.0M | 0.23× |
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)
Crystal Palace's Caleb Kporha at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Pedro Lima is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Wolverhampton Wanderers's Pedro Lima, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Josh Acheampong of Chelsea FC, 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 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | 19 | 7 | £1.0M | £1.7M | +40% |
| #2 | Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | 7 | £4.0M | £6.6M | +40% |
| #3 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | 20 | 6 | £20.0M | £30.9M | +35% |
| #4 | Eric da Silva Moreira Nottingham Forest | 20 | 6 | £1.0M | £1.5M | +35% |
| #5 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | 21 | 5 | £18.0M | £25.9M | +30% |
| #6 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | 21 | 5 | £35.0M | £50.3M | +30% |
| #7 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | 21 | 5 | £27.0M | £38.8M | +30% |
| #8 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 22 | 4 | £30.0M | £40.1M | +25% |
| #9 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | 23 | 3 | £35.0M | £43.5M | +20% |
| #10 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | 23 | 3 | £40.0M | £49.7M | +20% |
| #11 | Andrés García Aston Villa | 23 | 3 | £7.0M | £8.7M | +20% |
| #12 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | 23 | 3 | £15.0M | £18.6M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Crystal Palace's Caleb Kporha has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Pedro Lima has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Wolverhampton Wanderers's Pedro Lima with a 58.0 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Rico Lewis of Manchester City with a 46.6 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× 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 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | £1.2M | £1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers | £4.8M | £4.1M-5.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #3 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | £40.2M | £34.6M-45.7M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #4 | Eric da Silva Moreira Nottingham Forest | £1.1M | £988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #5 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | £22.9M | £19.8M-26.1M | +15% | 46.3 |
| #6 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | £44.6M | £39.2M-49.9M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #7 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | £39.0M | £34.3M-43.7M | +11% | 42.8 |
| #8 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | £19.8M | £17.1M-22.6M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #9 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | £29.8M | £25.7M-33.9M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #10 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | £16.1M | £14.1M-18.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Andrés García Aston Villa | £7.5M | £6.6M-8.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #12 | 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 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)
Aston Villa's Andrés García in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +22.2%. That means Tino Livramento captures 88.8% of total market value while representing only 66.7% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Newcastle United's Tino Livramento with a +22.2% ASC (88.8% value share vs 66.7% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Malo Gusto of Chelsea FC with a +22.2% ASC (88.8% value vs 66.7% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +22.2% ASC means the player captures 22.2% 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 | Andrés García Aston Villa | 21-23 | 88.8% | 66.7% | +22.2% |
| #2 | Tino Livramento Newcastle United | 21-23 | 88.8% | 66.7% | +22.2% |
| #3 | Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | 21-23 | 88.8% | 66.7% | +22.2% |
| #4 | Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | 21-23 | 88.8% | 66.7% | +22.2% |
| #5 | Rico Lewis Manchester City | 21-23 | 88.8% | 66.7% | +22.2% |
| #6 | Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | 21-23 | 88.8% | 66.7% | +22.2% |
| #7 | Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | 21-23 | 88.8% | 66.7% | +22.2% |
| #8 | Michael Kayode Brentford FC | 21-23 | 88.8% | 66.7% | +22.2% |
| #9 | Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | U21 | 11.2% | 33.3% | -22.2% |
| #10 | Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | U21 | 11.2% | 33.3% | -22.2% |
| #11 | Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers | U21 | 11.2% | 33.3% | -22.2% |
| #12 | Eric da Silva Moreira Nottingham Forest | U21 | 11.2% | 33.3% | -22.2% |
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, 10 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
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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 £35.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Conor Bradley Liverpool FC | £30.0M | £20.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Nicolò Savona Nottingham Forest | £15.0M | £20.0M | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Josh Acheampong Chelsea FC | £20.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Caleb Kporha Crystal Palace | £1.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Andrés García Aston Villa | £7.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Malo Gusto Chelsea FC | £35.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rico Lewis Manchester City | £35.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Álex Jiménez AFC Bournemouth | £18.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Eric da Silva Moreira Nottingham Forest | £1.0M | £20.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Michael Kayode Brentford FC | £27.0M | £20.0M | +0.75 | Above Market |
Pedro Lima Wolverhampton Wanderers | £4.0M | £20.0M | +1.00 | Above Market |
Tino Livramento Newcastle United | £40.0M | £20.0M | +1.00 | Above Market |
