Under 23 · Scottish Premiership · 2026-27

Best U23 Young Goalkeepers in the Scottish Premiership

150 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Best Young Goalkeepers in the Scottish Premiership (Apr 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Scottish Premiership Young Goalkeepers 2026-27

Our database tracked 148 Scottish Premiership Young Goalkeepers in the 2026-27 season, representing 143 clubs with a combined market value of €315.5M. The average market value for Scottish Premiership Young Goalkeepers was €2.1M, with the average age at 21.6 years old.

The most valuable young goalkeeper in the Scottish Premiership was Bart Verbruggen, worth €30.0M and played for Brighton & Hove Albion at 23 years old. The top 5 Young Goalkeepers averaged €22.0M in market value, including James Trafford and Zion Suzuki.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young goalkeeper was Emile Doucouré (18 years, Beerschot VA, €300K), while the oldest was Bart Verbruggen (23 years, Brighton & Hove Albion, €30.0M). Research shows Young Goalkeepers typically peak at age 29.

Historical analysis showed 148 Young Goalkeepers (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 Goalkeepers remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2026-27 season.

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148

Players Tracked

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Age Distribution: Scottish Premiership Young Goalkeepers

The Scottish Premiership GK market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (117 players, 79% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €283.8M, averaging €2.4M per player.

U21 years31 players (21%)

€31.7MAvg: €1.0M

Top player: Mike Penders (€12.0M)

21-23 years117 players (79%)

€283.8MAvg: €2.4M

Top player: Bart Verbruggen (€30.0M)

Top Young Goalkeepers by Age Bracket

U21 Years (31 players)

1. Mike Penders(20yo)

€12.0M

2. Dennis Seimen(20yo)

€2.5M

3. Tommaso Martinelli(20yo)

€1.8M

4. Tiago Pereira Cardoso(20yo)

€1.5M

5. Pablo Lara(20yo)

€1.0M

21-23 Years (117 players)

1. Bart Verbruggen(23yo)

€30.0M

2. James Trafford(23yo)

€22.0M

3. Zion Suzuki(23yo)

€20.0M

4. Guillaume Restes(21yo)

€20.0M

5. Noah Atubolu(23yo)

€18.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

62%of market value

The top 15 Young Goalkeepers (10% of players) control €197.0M

1. Bart Verbruggen€30.0M

2. James Trafford€22.0M

3. Zion Suzuki€20.0M

4. Guillaume Restes€20.0M

5. Noah Atubolu€18.0M

Market Tiers

Premium (€30-50M)1 players (1%)

€30.0M

High (€15-30M)5 players (3%)

€95.0M

Mid (€5-15M)6 players (4%)

€60.0M

Emerging (<€5M)136 players (92%)

€130.5M

Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 1% of the Scottish Premiership GK pool.

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Bart Verbruggen

Brighton & Hove Albion€30.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. James Trafford

Manchester City€22.0M

2. Zion Suzuki

Parma Calcio 1913€20.0M

3. Guillaume Restes

FC Toulouse€20.0M

4. Noah Atubolu

SC Freiburg€18.0M

5. Antonín Kinský

Tottenham Hotspur€15.0M

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Konstantinos Tzolakis

Olympiacos Piraeus€13.0M

2. Jonas Urbig

Bayern Munich€12.0M

3. Mike Penders

RC Strasbourg Alsace€12.0M

4. Senne Lammens

Manchester United€9.0M

5. Lukas Hornicek

SC Braga€8.0M

Club Distribution: Scottish Premiership Young Goalkeepers

Among 143 Scottish Premiership clubs, Brighton & Hove Albion leads with 1 Young Goalkeepers worth €30.0M (averaging €30.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 7% of tracked Young Goalkeepers.

Brighton & Hove Albion

1 players • €30.0M

Manchester City

1 players • €22.0M

Parma Calcio 1913

2 players • €20.3M

FC Toulouse

1 players • €20.0M

SC Freiburg

1 players • €18.0M

Tottenham Hotspur

1 players • €15.0M

Olympiacos Piraeus

1 players • €13.0M

Bayern Munich

1 players • €12.0M

RC Strasbourg Alsace

1 players • €12.0M

#10

Manchester United

1 players • €9.0M

Brighton & Hove Albion (1 Young Goalkeepers)

Bart Verbruggen(23yo)

€30.0M

Manchester City (1 Young Goalkeepers)

James Trafford(23yo)

€22.0M

Parma Calcio 1913 (2 Young Goalkeepers)

Zion Suzuki(23yo)

€20.0M

Filippo Rinaldi(23yo)

€325K

FC Toulouse (1 Young Goalkeepers)

Guillaume Restes(21yo)

€20.0M

Player Rankings

Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Bart Verbruggen

Brighton & Hove Albion • 23 years old

€25.9M

€30.0M

+15.6%

€31.6M€37.1M

Expected: €34.4M

79.5

James Trafford

Manchester City • 23 years old

€19.0M

€22.0M

+15.6%

€23.2M€27.2M

Expected: €25.2M

75.7

Zion Suzuki

Parma Calcio 1913 • 23 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€21.1M€24.8M

Expected: €22.9M

74.3

Guillaume Restes

FC Toulouse • 21 years old

€17.3M

€20.0M

+15.6%

€22.4M€27.0M

Expected: €24.7M

73.9

Noah Atubolu

SC Freiburg • 23 years old

€15.6M

€18.0M

+15.6%

€19.0M€22.3M

Expected: €20.6M

72.9

Antonín Kinský

Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old

€13.0M

€15.0M

+15.6%

€15.8M€18.6M

Expected: €17.2M

70.6

Konstantinos Tzolakis

Olympiacos Piraeus • 23 years old

€11.2M

€13.0M

+15.6%

€13.7M€16.1M

Expected: €14.9M

68.4

Jonas Urbig

Bayern Munich • 22 years old

€10.4M

€12.0M

+15.6%

€13.1M€15.4M

Expected: €14.3M

67.7

Mike Penders

RC Strasbourg Alsace • 20 years old

€10.4M

€12.0M

+15.6%

€13.9M€16.8M

Expected: €15.3M

67.1

#10

Senne Lammens

Manchester United • 23 years old

€7.8M

€9.0M

+15.6%

€9.5M€11.1M

Expected: €10.3M

60.8

#11

Lukas Hornicek

SC Braga • 23 years old

€6.9M

€8.0M

+15.6%

€8.4M€9.9M

Expected: €9.2M

58.8

#12

Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro

AZ Alkmaar • 21 years old

€5.2M

€6.0M

+15.6%

€6.7M€8.1M

Expected: €7.4M

54.7

#13

Robin Roefs

Sunderland AFC • 23 years old

€3.5M

€4.0M

+15.6%

€4.2M€5.0M

Expected: €4.6M

50.1

#14

Samuel Soares

SL Benfica • 23 years old

€3.5M

€4.0M

+15.6%

€4.2M€5.0M

Expected: €4.6M

49.8

#15

Matthieu Epolo

Standard Liège • 21 years old

€3.5M

€4.0M

+15.6%

€4.5M€5.4M

Expected: €4.9M

49.5

#16

Gabriel Slonina

Chelsea FC • 21 years old

€3.0M

€3.5M

+15.6%

€3.9M€4.7M

Expected: €4.3M

48.2

#17

Deniz Ertaş

Konyaspor • 21 years old

€3.0M

€3.5M

+15.6%

€3.9M€4.7M

Expected: €4.3M

47.7

#18

Álex Padilla

Athletic Bilbao • 22 years old

€2.6M

€3.0M

+15.6%

€3.3M€3.9M

Expected: €3.6M

42.9

#19

Mycael

Club Athletico Paranaense • 22 years old

€2.6M

€3.0M

+15.6%

€3.3M€3.9M

Expected: €3.6M

42.6

#20

Răzvan Sava

Udinese Calcio • 23 years old

€2.2M

€2.5M

+15.6%

€2.6M€3.1M

Expected: €2.9M

40.7

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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)

Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 37.50×. That means Bart Verbruggen is valued 37.50× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Manchester City's James Trafford, who is 23 years old, with a 27.50× PPVE. Third is Zion Suzuki of Parma Calcio 1913, who is 23 years old with a 25.00× 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 37.50× means the player is worth 3650% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Bart VerbruggenBrighton & Hove Albion

21-23 • 23yo37.50×

€30.0M • 3650% above median

James TraffordManchester City

21-23 • 23yo27.50×

€22.0M • 2650% above median

Zion SuzukiParma Calcio 1913

21-23 • 23yo25.00×

€20.0M • 2400% above median

Guillaume RestesFC Toulouse

21-23 • 21yo25.00×

€20.0M • 2400% above median

Mike PendersRC Strasbourg Alsace

U21 • 20yo24.00×

€12.0M • 2300% above median

Noah AtuboluSC Freiburg

21-23 • 23yo22.50×

€18.0M • 2150% above median

Antonín KinskýTottenham Hotspur

21-23 • 23yo18.75×

€15.0M • 1775% above median

Konstantinos TzolakisOlympiacos Piraeus

21-23 • 23yo16.25×

€13.0M • 1525% above median

Jonas UrbigBayern Munich

21-23 • 22yo15.00×

€12.0M • 1400% above median

Senne LammensManchester United

21-23 • 23yo11.25×

€9.0M • 1025% above median

Lukas HornicekSC Braga

21-23 • 23yo10.00×

€8.0M • 900% above median

Rome Jayden Owusu-OduroAZ Alkmaar

21-23 • 21yo7.50×

€6.0M • 650% above median

Samuel SoaresSL Benfica

21-23 • 23yo5.00×

€4.0M • 400% above median

Robin RoefsSunderland AFC

21-23 • 23yo5.00×

€4.0M • 400% above median

Matthieu EpoloStandard Liège

21-23 • 21yo5.00×

€4.0M • 400% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Bart Verbruggen Brighton & Hove Albion	23	21-23	€30.0M	€800K	37.50×
#2	James Trafford Manchester City	23	21-23	€22.0M	€800K	27.50×
#3	Zion Suzuki Parma Calcio 1913	23	21-23	€20.0M	€800K	25.00×
#4	Guillaume Restes FC Toulouse	21	21-23	€20.0M	€800K	25.00×
#5	Mike Penders RC Strasbourg Alsace	20	U21	€12.0M	€500K	24.00×
#6	Noah Atubolu SC Freiburg	23	21-23	€18.0M	€800K	22.50×
#7	Antonín Kinský Tottenham Hotspur	23	21-23	€15.0M	€800K	18.75×
#8	Konstantinos Tzolakis Olympiacos Piraeus	23	21-23	€13.0M	€800K	16.25×
#9	Jonas Urbig Bayern Munich	22	21-23	€12.0M	€800K	15.00×
#10	Senne Lammens Manchester United	23	21-23	€9.0M	€800K	11.25×
#11	Lukas Hornicek SC Braga	23	21-23	€8.0M	€800K	10.00×
#12	Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro AZ Alkmaar	21	21-23	€6.0M	€800K	7.50×
#13	Samuel Soares SL Benfica	23	21-23	€4.0M	€800K	5.00×
#14	Robin Roefs Sunderland AFC	23	21-23	€4.0M	€800K	5.00×
#15	Matthieu Epolo Standard Liège	21	21-23	€4.0M	€800K	5.00×
#16	Dennis Seimen SC Paderborn 07	20	U21	€2.5M	€500K	5.00×
#17	Gabriel Slonina Chelsea FC	21	21-23	€3.5M	€800K	4.38×
#18	Deniz Ertaş Konyaspor	21	21-23	€3.5M	€800K	4.38×
#19	Mycael Club Athletico Paranaense	22	21-23	€3.0M	€800K	3.75×
#20	Álex Padilla Athletic Bilbao	22	21-23	€3.0M	€800K	3.75×

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)

Beerschot VA's Emile Doucouré at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +55%. That means Emile Doucouré is projected to appreciate 55% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Paris Saint-Germain's Renato Marin, who is 19 years old, with a +52% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Nils Ramming of Brighton & Hove Albion U21, who is 19 years old with a +52% 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 55% RPP means the player is expected to gain 55% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Emile DoucouréBeerschot VA

8yr to peak+55%

€300K → €667K

Renato MarinParis Saint-Germain

7yr to peak+52%

€500K → €1.0M

Nils RammingBrighton & Hove Albion U21

7yr to peak+52%

€300K → €620K

Denys MarchenkoObolon Kyiv

7yr to peak+52%

€600K → €1.2M

Matthias PieklakLommel SK

7yr to peak+52%

€400K → €826K

Callan McKennaAFC Bournemouth

7yr to peak+52%

€600K → €1.2M

Tommaso VannucchiFiorentina Primavera

7yr to peak+52%

€400K → €826K

Ignacio SáezClub Universidad de Chile

6yr to peak+48%

€350K → €673K

Cristhian LoorBotafogo de Futebol e Regatas

6yr to peak+48%

€350K → €673K

Samuel AspajoMetropolitanos FC

6yr to peak+48%

€350K → €673K

Aleksandr DegtevFC Sochi

6yr to peak+48%

€700K → €1.3M

Max SchmittSSV Ulm 1846

6yr to peak+48%

€700K → €1.3M

Onuralp ÇevikkanTrabzonspor

6yr to peak+48%

€900K → €1.7M

Fran GonzálezReal Madrid Castilla

6yr to peak+48%

€400K → €769K

Vladyslav KrapyvtsovGirona FC

6yr to peak+48%

€400K → €769K

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Emile Doucouré Beerschot VA	18	8	€300K	€667K	+55%
#2	Renato Marin Paris Saint-Germain	19	7	€500K	€1.0M	+52%
#3	Nils Ramming Brighton & Hove Albion U21	19	7	€300K	€620K	+52%
#4	Denys Marchenko Obolon Kyiv	19	7	€600K	€1.2M	+52%
#5	Matthias Pieklak Lommel SK	19	7	€400K	€826K	+52%
#6	Callan McKenna AFC Bournemouth	19	7	€600K	€1.2M	+52%
#7	Tommaso Vannucchi Fiorentina Primavera	19	7	€400K	€826K	+52%
#8	Ignacio Sáez Club Universidad de Chile	20	6	€350K	€673K	+48%
#9	Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas	20	6	€350K	€673K	+48%
#10	Samuel Aspajo Metropolitanos FC	20	6	€350K	€673K	+48%
#11	Aleksandr Degtev FC Sochi	20	6	€700K	€1.3M	+48%
#12	Max Schmitt SSV Ulm 1846	20	6	€700K	€1.3M	+48%
#13	Onuralp Çevikkan Trabzonspor	20	6	€900K	€1.7M	+48%
#14	Fran González Real Madrid Castilla	20	6	€400K	€769K	+48%
#15	Vladyslav Krapyvtsov Girona FC	20	6	€400K	€769K	+48%
#16	Emmanuel Ochoa CD Cruz Azul	20	6	€500K	€961K	+48%
#17	Bernt Klaverboer SC Heerenveen	20	6	€300K	€576K	+48%
#18	Gavin Beavers Bröndby IF	20	6	€400K	€769K	+48%
#19	Dennis Seimen SC Paderborn 07	20	6	€2.5M	€4.8M	+48%
#20	Justin Bengui RWDM Brussels	20	6	€400K	€769K	+48%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Beerschot VA's Emile Doucouré has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 166.9. That means Emile Doucouré has 44% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Paris Saint-Germain's Renato Marin with a 154.3 RAU (40% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Nils Ramming of Brighton & Hove Albion U21 with a 154.3 RAU (40% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 166.9 means the upside is 166.9× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Emile DoucouréBeerschot VA

↑44% / ±0%166.9

Range: €393K - €473K

Renato MarinParis Saint-Germain

↑40% / ±0%154.3

Range: €634K - €762K

Nils RammingBrighton & Hove Albion U21

↑40% / ±0%154.3

Range: €380K - €457K

Denys MarchenkoObolon Kyiv

↑40% / ±0%154.3

Range: €761K - €915K

Callan McKennaAFC Bournemouth

↑40% / ±0%154.3

Range: €761K - €915K

Matthias PieklakLommel SK

↑40% / ±0%154.3

Range: €507K - €610K

Tommaso VannucchiFiorentina Primavera

↑40% / ±0%154.3

Range: €507K - €610K

Ignacio SáezClub Universidad de Chile

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €406K - €489K

Cristhian LoorBotafogo de Futebol e Regatas

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €406K - €489K

Samuel AspajoMetropolitanos FC

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €406K - €489K

Aleksandr DegtevFC Sochi

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €813K - €978K

Max SchmittSSV Ulm 1846

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €813K - €978K

Fran GonzálezReal Madrid Castilla

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €464K - €559K

Vladyslav KrapyvtsovGirona FC

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €464K - €559K

Gavin BeaversBröndby IF

↑28% / ±0%118.5

Range: €464K - €559K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Emile Doucouré Beerschot VA	€433K	€393K-473K	+44%	166.9
#2	Renato Marin Paris Saint-Germain	€698K	€634K-762K	+40%	154.3
#3	Nils Ramming Brighton & Hove Albion U21	€419K	€380K-457K	+40%	154.3
#4	Denys Marchenko Obolon Kyiv	€838K	€761K-915K	+40%	154.3
#5	Callan McKenna AFC Bournemouth	€838K	€761K-915K	+40%	154.3
#6	Matthias Pieklak Lommel SK	€559K	€507K-610K	+40%	154.3
#7	Tommaso Vannucchi Fiorentina Primavera	€559K	€507K-610K	+40%	154.3
#8	Ignacio Sáez Club Universidad de Chile	€448K	€406K-489K	+28%	118.5
#9	Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas	€448K	€406K-489K	+28%	118.5
#10	Samuel Aspajo Metropolitanos FC	€448K	€406K-489K	+28%	118.5
#11	Aleksandr Degtev FC Sochi	€895K	€813K-978K	+28%	118.5
#12	Max Schmitt SSV Ulm 1846	€895K	€813K-978K	+28%	118.5
#13	Fran González Real Madrid Castilla	€512K	€464K-559K	+28%	118.5
#14	Vladyslav Krapyvtsov Girona FC	€512K	€464K-559K	+28%	118.5
#15	Gavin Beavers Bröndby IF	€512K	€464K-559K	+28%	118.5
#16	Justin Bengui RWDM Brussels	€512K	€464K-559K	+28%	118.5
#17	Timo Schlieck SpVgg Greuther Fürth	€512K	€464K-559K	+28%	118.5
#18	Onuralp Çevikkan Trabzonspor	€1.2M	€1.0M-1.3M	+28%	118.5
#19	Bernt Klaverboer SC Heerenveen	€384K	€348K-419K	+28%	118.5
#20	Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca	€384K	€348K-419K	+28%	118.5

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 goalkeeper position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

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Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Bart Verbruggen+6.28

James Trafford+4.47

Zion Suzuki+4.02

Guillaume Restes+4.02

Noah Atubolu+3.57

Lowest Z-Scores

Emile Doucouré-0.41

Nils Ramming-0.41

Bernt Klaverboer-0.41

Noah Raveyre-0.41

Jakub Vinarčík-0.41

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

CR Flamengo's Dyogo Alves in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +10.9%. That means Bart Verbruggen captures 90.0% of total market value while representing only 79.1% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Kolos Kovalivka's Ivan Pakholyuk with a +10.9% ASC (90.0% value share vs 79.1% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is José Castro of Club Tijuana U21 with a +10.9% ASC (90.0% value vs 79.1% players in 21-23 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +10.9% ASC means the player captures 10.9% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.