Best U23 Young Midfielders in the Scottish Premiership
266 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Midfielders in the Scottish Premiership (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Scottish Premiership Young Midfielders 2024-25
Our database tracked 265 Scottish Premiership Young Midfielders in the 2024-25 season, representing 199 clubs with a combined market value of €2.3B. The average market value for Scottish Premiership Young Midfielders was €8.5M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young midfielder in the Scottish Premiership was Pedri, worth €140.0M and played for FC Barcelona at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €84.0M in market value, including João Neves and Elliot Anderson.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Ayyoub Bouaddi (18 years, LOSC Lille, €40.0M), while the oldest was Pedri (23 years, FC Barcelona, €140.0M). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 265 Young 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 Scottish Premiership market for Young Midfielders remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2024-25 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 Scottish Premiership
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Scottish Premiership Young Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 199 clubs with €2.3B combined value.
Age Distribution: Scottish Premiership Young Midfielders
The Scottish Premiership CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (222 players, 84% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €1.7B, averaging €7.9M per player.
Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (43 players)
21-23 Years (222 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 27 Young Midfielders (10% of players) control €1.2B
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 2% of the Scottish Premiership CM pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Scottish Premiership Young Midfielders
Among 199 Scottish Premiership clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 3 Young Midfielders worth €200.0M (averaging €66.7M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 8% of tracked Young Midfielders.
Paris Saint-Germain (3 Young Midfielders)
FC Barcelona (2 Young Midfielders)
Tottenham Hotspur (3 Young Midfielders)
Eintracht Frankfurt (3 Young Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Pedri
FC Barcelona • 23 years old
€121.1M
€140.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €156.0M
95.5
João Neves
Paris Saint-Germain • 21 years old
€95.1M
€110.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €126.2M
93.3
Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest • 23 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.9M
91.3
Pablo Barrios
Atlético de Madrid • 22 years old
€51.9M
€60.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €66.1M
90.7
Eduardo Camavinga
Real Madrid • 23 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €55.7M
89.2
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain • 20 years old
€43.2M
€50.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €59.7M
87.4
Andrey Santos
Chelsea FC • 22 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.1M
85.8
Gavi
FC Barcelona • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
85.2
Kobbie Mainoo
Manchester United • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
85.2
Hugo Larsson
Eintracht Frankfurt • 21 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €45.9M
85.0
Pape Matar Sarr
Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €39.0M
84.6
Senny Mayulu
Paris Saint-Germain • 20 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €47.7M
84.6
Tom Bischof
Bayern Munich • 20 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €47.7M
84.6
Lucas Bergvall
Tottenham Hotspur • 20 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €47.7M
84.4
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LOSC Lille • 18 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €51.4M
83.2
Habib Diarra
Sunderland AFC • 22 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €35.3M
82.9
Archie Gray
Tottenham Hotspur • 20 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €41.8M
82.8
Mateus Fernandes
West Ham United • 21 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €36.7M
82.3
Lamine Camara
AS Monaco • 22 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
78.5
Yasin Ayari
Brighton & Hove Albion • 22 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
78.5
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)
FC Barcelona's Pedri at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 56.00×. That means Pedri is valued 56.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Paris Saint-Germain's João Neves, who is 21 years old, with a 44.00× PPVE. Third is Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest, who is 23 years old with a 24.00× 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 56.00× means the player is worth 5500% 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 | Pedri FC Barcelona | 23 | 21-23 | €140.0M | €2.5M | 56.00× |
| #2 | João Neves Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | 21-23 | €110.0M | €2.5M | 44.00× |
| #3 | Elliot Anderson Nottingham Forest | 23 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €2.5M | 24.00× |
| #4 | Pablo Barrios Atlético de Madrid | 22 | 21-23 | €60.0M | €2.5M | 24.00× |
| #5 | Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid | 23 | 21-23 | €50.0M | €2.5M | 20.00× |
| #6 | Gavi FC Barcelona | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €2.5M | 16.00× |
| #7 | Andrey Santos Chelsea FC | 22 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €2.5M | 16.00× |
| #8 | Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €2.5M | 16.00× |
| #9 | Hugo Larsson Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | 21-23 | €40.0M | €2.5M | 16.00× |
| #10 | Pape Matar Sarr Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €2.5M | 14.00× |
| #11 | Habib Diarra Sunderland AFC | 22 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €2.5M | 12.80× |
| #12 | Mateus Fernandes West Ham United | 21 | 21-23 | €32.0M | €2.5M | 12.80× |
| #13 | Warren Zaïre-Emery Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | U21 | €50.0M | €4.0M | 12.50× |
| #14 | Yasin Ayari Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €2.5M | 12.00× |
| #15 | Alex Scott AFC Bournemouth | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €2.5M | 12.00× |
| #16 | Lamine Camara AS Monaco | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €2.5M | 12.00× |
| #17 | Mikel Jauregizar Athletic Bilbao | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €2.5M | 12.00× |
| #18 | Ayyoub Bouaddi LOSC Lille | 18 | U21 | €40.0M | €4.0M | 10.00× |
| #19 | Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €2.5M | 10.00× |
| #20 | Yegor Yarmolyuk Brentford FC | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €2.5M | 10.00× |
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 Wisla Plock's Dominik Sarapata, who is 18 years old, with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Bernardo Lima of FC Porto U19, who is 18 years old with a +44% RPP (8 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
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC | 18 | 8 | €6.0M | €10.7M | +44% |
| #2 | Dominik Sarapata Wisla Plock | 18 | 8 | €3.0M | €5.4M | +44% |
| #3 | Bernardo Lima FC Porto U19 | 18 | 8 | €800K | €1.4M | +44% |
| #4 | Ayyoub Bouaddi LOSC Lille | 18 | 8 | €40.0M | €71.5M | +44% |
| #5 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | 18 | 8 | €1.0M | €1.8M | +44% |
| #6 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #7 | Jonathan Shore New York City FC | 19 | 7 | €1.0M | €1.7M | +40% |
| #8 | Lennon Miller Udinese Calcio | 19 | 7 | €8.0M | €13.3M | +40% |
| #9 | Christos Mouzakitis Olympiacos Piraeus | 19 | 7 | €25.0M | €41.5M | +40% |
| #10 | Caleb Yirenkyi FC Nordsjaelland | 20 | 6 | €6.0M | €9.3M | +35% |
| #11 | João Teixeira FC Porto B | 20 | 6 | €750K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #12 | Tygo Land FC Groningen | 20 | 6 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #13 | Daniel Kelly Millwall FC | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
| #14 | Kees Smit AZ Alkmaar | 20 | 6 | €22.0M | €34.0M | +35% |
| #15 | Laurits Pedersen Randers FC | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.1M | +35% |
| #16 | Niko Tsakiris San Jose Earthquakes | 20 | 6 | €1.5M | €2.3M | +35% |
| #17 | Mathis Amougou RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | 6 | €10.0M | €15.5M | +35% |
| #18 | Mauricio Amaro Defensor Sporting Club | 20 | 6 | €1.0M | €1.5M | +35% |
| #19 | Samir El Mourabet RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | 6 | €8.0M | €12.4M | +35% |
| #20 | Matvey Kislyak CSKA Moscow | 20 | 6 | €20.0M | €30.9M | +35% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
LOSC Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 80.4. That means Ayyoub Bouaddi has 29% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Liverpool FC's Trey Nyoni with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Dominik Sarapata of Wisla Plock with a 68.9 RAU (23% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 80.4 means the upside is 80.4× 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 | Ayyoub Bouaddi LOSC Lille | €51.4M | €44.3M-58.5M | +29% | 80.4 |
| #2 | Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC | €7.4M | €6.4M-8.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #3 | Dominik Sarapata Wisla Plock | €3.7M | €3.2M-4.2M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #4 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #5 | Bernardo Lima FC Porto U19 | €988K | €852K-1.1M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #6 | Archie Gray Tottenham Hotspur | €41.8M | €36.0M-47.5M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #7 | Warren Zaïre-Emery Paris Saint-Germain | €59.7M | €51.4M-67.9M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #8 | Tom Bischof Bayern Munich | €47.7M | €41.1M-54.3M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #9 | Lucas Bergvall Tottenham Hotspur | €47.7M | €41.1M-54.3M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #10 | Senny Mayulu Paris Saint-Germain | €47.7M | €41.1M-54.3M | +19% | 58.7 |
| #11 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #12 | Jonathan Shore New York City FC | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.4M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #13 | Lennon Miller Udinese Calcio | €9.5M | €8.2M-10.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #14 | Christos Mouzakitis Olympiacos Piraeus | €29.8M | €25.7M-33.9M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #15 | Gavi FC Barcelona | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #16 | Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #17 | Hugo Larsson Eintracht Frankfurt | €45.9M | €39.6M-52.2M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #18 | Mateus Fernandes West Ham United | €36.7M | €31.7M-41.8M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #19 | João Neves Paris Saint-Germain | €126.2M | €108.8M-143.6M | +15% | 46.6 |
| #20 | Mauricio Amaro Defensor Sporting Club | €1.1M | €988K-1.3M | +15% | 46.3 |
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 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)
Silkeborg IF's Julius Lorents in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +6.6%. That means Warren Zaïre-Emery captures 22.8% of total market value while representing only 16.2% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Club Athletico Paranaense's João Cruz with a +6.6% ASC (22.8% value share vs 16.2% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Federico Coletta of SL Benfica B with a +6.6% ASC (22.8% value vs 16.2% 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 | Julius Lorents Silkeborg IF | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #2 | João Cruz Club Athletico Paranaense | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #3 | Federico Coletta SL Benfica B | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #4 | Mathis Amougou RC Strasbourg Alsace | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #5 | Jonathan Shore New York City FC | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #6 | Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #7 | Mads Bomholt Rosenborg BK | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #8 | Dominik Sarapata Wisla Plock | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #9 | Bernardo Lima FC Porto U19 | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #10 | Lior Kassa Maccabi Haifa | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #11 | Villum Berthelsen FC Nordsjaelland | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #12 | Ayyoub Bouaddi LOSC Lille | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #13 | Mauricio Amaro Defensor Sporting Club | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #14 | Youssef Hamdaoui Royal Antwerp FC | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #15 | Samir El Mourabet RC Strasbourg Alsace | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #16 | Kener González Internacional de Palmira | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #17 | Caleb Yirenkyi FC Nordsjaelland | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #18 | José Cavadia CD América de Cali | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #19 | João Teixeira FC Porto B | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +6.6% |
| #20 | Matvey Kislyak CSKA Moscow | U21 | 22.8% | 16.2% | +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: 14 immediate targets, 251 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - 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 €60.0M. 0 undervalued, 19 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
İsak Vural Pisa Sporting Club | €5.0M | €2.5M | -1.50 | Good Value |
Valentin Atangana Al-Ahli SFC | €15.0M | €2.5M | -1.40 | Good Value |
Trey Nyoni Liverpool FC | €6.0M | €2.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Caleb Yirenkyi FC Nordsjaelland | €6.0M | €2.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Victor Froholdt FC Porto | €30.0M | €2.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Johan Manzambi SC Freiburg | €30.0M | €2.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Flavio Paoletti Mantova 1911 | €650K | €2.5M | -0.85 | Good Value |
Luis Ledesma CD Tapatío | €650K | €2.5M | -0.85 | Good Value |
Catriel Cabellos Club Sporting Cristal | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Gustavo Charrupí Atlético Bucaramanga | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Lionel Verde CA Unión (Santa Fe) | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Lewis Bate Stockport County | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Dikeni Salifou KV Mechelen | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Ibrahima Fofana Hammarby IF | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Javi Serrano Atlético Madrileño | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Charlie Webster Burton Albion | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Aaron Ciammaglichella SS Juve Stabia | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Otar Mamageishvili FC Famalicão | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Germán Barrios Defensor Sporting Club | €700K | €2.5M | -0.80 | Good Value |
Ramiro Peralta CA Juventud | €750K | €2.5M | -0.75 | Good Value |