Best U23 Young Attacking Midfielders in the Serie A
20 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Attacking Midfielders in the Serie A (Oct 2026)
20 players tracked across 17 clubs. Updated October 2026.
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
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Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Nico Paz
Como 1907 • 22 years old
€69.2M
€80.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €77.8M
93.5
Martin Baturina
Como 1907 • 23 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €28.0M
78.6
Antonio Vergara
SSC Napoli • 23 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €14.6M
70.0
Giovanni Fabbian
Bologna Football Club 1909 • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.7M
61.4
Cristian Volpato
US Sassuolo • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.1M
60.9
Tommaso Baldanzi
Associazione Sportiva Roma • 23 years old
€7.4M
€8.5M
+15.6%
59.3
Vasilije Adžić
Juventus FC • 20 years old
€6.9M
€8.0M
+15.6%
57.3
Adrian Przyborek
Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A. • 19 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
53.3
Alphadjo Cissè
Hellas Verona • 19 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
53.3
Simone Pafundi
Udinese Calcio • 20 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
51.5
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Sign up freeNico Paz
Como 1907 · 22 years old
93.5
ASI
Current Value
€80.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€67.7M - €88.0M
Martin Baturina
Como 1907 · 23 years old
78.6
ASI
Current Value
€30.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€24.4M - €31.7M
Antonio Vergara
SSC Napoli · 23 years old
70.0
ASI
Current Value
€15.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€12.7M - €16.4M
Giovanni Fabbian
Bologna Football Club 1909 · 23 years old
61.4
ASI
Current Value
€10.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€8.4M - €11.0M
Cristian Volpato
US Sassuolo · 22 years old
60.9
ASI
Current Value
€10.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€8.8M - €11.5M
Tommaso Baldanzi
Associazione Sportiva Roma · 23 years old
59.3
ASI
Current Value
€8.5M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Vasilije Adžić
Juventus FC · 20 years old
57.3
ASI
Current Value
€8.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Adrian Przyborek
Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A. · 19 years old
53.3
ASI
Current Value
€6.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Alphadjo Cissè
Hellas Verona · 19 years old
53.3
ASI
Current Value
€6.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Simone Pafundi
Udinese Calcio · 20 years old
51.5
ASI
Current Value
€5.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
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Sign up freeMarket Overview: Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders (updated October 2026)
Our database tracks 20 Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders as of October 2026, representing 17 clubs with a combined market value of €184.8M. The average market value for Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders is €9.2M, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Serie A is Nico Paz, worth €80.0M and playing for Como 1907 at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Attacking Midfielders average €29.0M in market value, including Martin Baturina and Antonio Vergara.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked young attacking midfielder is Adrian Przyborek (19 years, Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A., €6.0M), while the oldest is Martin Baturina (23 years, Como 1907, €30.0M). Research shows Young Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 27.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 14 Young Attacking Midfielders (70%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Serie A market for Young Attacking Midfielders remains actively developing with emerging talent as of October 2026.
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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 17 clubs with €184.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders
The Serie A CAM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the U21 bracket (11 players, 55% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €154.4M, averaging €17.2M per player.
Top Young Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket
U21 Years (11 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Attacking Midfielders (10% of players) control €110.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 5% of the Serie A CAM pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders
Among 17 Serie A clubs, Como 1907 leads with 3 Young Attacking Midfielders worth €110.3M (averaging €36.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 65% of tracked Young Attacking Midfielders.
Como 1907 (3 Young Attacking Midfielders)
SSC Napoli (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
Bologna Football Club 1909 (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
US Sassuolo (1 Young Attacking Midfielders)
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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)
Como 1907's Nico Paz at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 8.00×. That means Nico Paz is valued 8.00× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Juventus FC's Vasilije Adžić, who is 20 years old, with a 6.67× PPVE. Third is Adrian Przyborek of Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A., who is 19 years old with a 5.00× 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 8.00× means the player is worth 700% 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 | Nico Paz Como 1907 | 22 | 21-23 | €80.0M | €10.0M | 8.00x |
| #2 | Vasilije Adžić Juventus FC | 20 | U21 | €8.0M | €1.2M | 6.67x |
| #3 | Adrian Przyborek Società Sportiva Lazio S.p.A. | 19 | U21 | €6.0M | €1.2M | 5.00x |
| #4 | Alphadjo Cissè Hellas Verona | 19 | U21 | €6.0M | €1.2M | 5.00x |
| #5 | Simone Pafundi Udinese Calcio | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €1.2M | 4.17x |
| #6 | Martin Baturina Como 1907 | 23 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €10.0M | 3.00x |
| #7 | Antonio Vergara SSC Napoli | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €10.0M | 1.50x |
| #8 | Sergiu Perciun Torino FC | 20 | U21 | €1.5M | €1.2M | 1.25x |
| #9 | Giovanni Fabbian Bologna Football Club 1909 | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €10.0M | 1.00x |
| #10 | Cristian Volpato US Sassuolo | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €10.0M | 1.00x |
| #11 | Tommaso Rubino ACF Fiorentina | 19 | U21 | €1.2M | €1.2M | 1.00x |
| #12 | Tommaso Baldanzi Associazione Sportiva Roma | 23 | 21-23 | €8.5M | €10.0M | 0.85x |
| #13 | David Pejičić Udinese Calcio | 19 | U21 | €1.0M | €1.2M | 0.83x |
| #14 | Federico Cassa Atalanta BC | 20 | U21 | €700K | €1.2M | 0.58x |
| #15 | Elia Plicco Parma Calcio 1913 | 19 | U21 | €500K | €1.2M | 0.42x |
| #16 | Naj Razi Como 1907 | 19 | U21 | €275K | €1.2M | 0.23x |
| #17 | Daniele Quieto Inter Milan | 20 | U21 | €250K | €1.2M | 0.21x |
| #18 | Saad El Haddad Venezia FC | 21 | 21-23 | €400K | €10.0M | 0.04x |
| #19 | Andrea Sodero FC Empoli | 22 | 21-23 | €300K | €10.0M | 0.03x |
| #20 | Nicolò Cavuoti Cagliari Calcio | 23 | 21-23 | €200K | €10.0M | 0.02x |
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Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
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How We Rank Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders
Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for young attacking midfielders, using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).
Scoring Components for CAM
Historical Achievement Index (35%)
Peak career market value for Serie A young attacking midfielders, reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.
Current Performance Proxy (30%)
Present market value for Serie A young attacking midfielders, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.
Playing Time Utilization (18%)
Midfielders with 2,400+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.
Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)
Midfielders peak at 27 with 6.0%/year decline. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.
Competition Level Adjustment (3%)
Serie A receives Top 5 European league premium for competitive intensity and quality of opposition.
Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)
Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.
CAM Performance Benchmarks
Peak Age: 27 years (technical skill and tactical awareness)
Decline Rate: Widening steps, not a flat rate: about -5% at 28, -10% at 29, steeper from 30 (technical skills age better than physical attributes)
Optimal Minutes: 2,400-2,500 per season (balance of involvement and recovery)
1-Year Market Value Forecast
Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:
• Age Factor: Compounding and banded around a peak of 27: +25%/year through age 21, +15% at 22-23, +10% up to the year before peak, then -5%, -10% and steeper with each later band. Growth is damped above €30M.
• Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%
• Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)
• Forecast Range: ±12-15% confidence interval
Research Foundation
• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for young attacking midfielders
• Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues
• Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation
• Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders, updated October 2026
Who are the most valuable Young Attacking Midfielders in the Serie A right now?
The most valuable young attacking midfielder in the Serie A today is Nico Paz, who is worth €80.0M and plays for Como 1907. The second most valuable is Martin Baturina (€30.0M, Como 1907), followed by Antonio Vergara (€15.0M, SSC Napoli). Our database tracks 20 Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders with comprehensive market valuations updated in October 2026.
How are Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders ranked?
Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Young Attacking Midfielders. The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Serie A competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.
What age do Young Attacking Midfielders peak?
Attacking midfielders typically peak at age 27, in line with other midfielders. In our valuation model, value then falls in widening steps rather than at a flat annual rate: around -5% at 28, -10% at 29, and steeper from 30. This position demands high technical ability, creativity, and burst acceleration. The optimal playing time is around 2,400 minutes per season.
How much does it cost to sign a top young attacking midfielder from the Serie A?
Transfer fees for Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked young attacking midfielder Nico Paz (market value: €80.0M), estimated transfer fees would range from €64.0M to €112.0M depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Serie A transactions.
What is the value forecast for Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders?
Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Serie A Young Attacking Midfielders based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players compound gains toward their position's peak age, up to +25% a year through age 21 and easing as they approach it, while post-peak players fall in widening steps), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-midfielders have ±12-15% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.
Where does the Serie A young attacking midfielder data come from?
Our Serie A young attacking midfielder data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Serie A sources and updated monthly (last update October 2026) to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.