Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Serie A
13 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Right-Backs in the Serie A (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Serie A Young Right-Backs 2022-23
Our database tracked 13 Serie A Young Right-Backs in the 2022-23 season, representing 8 clubs with a combined market value of €68.6M. The average market value for Serie A Young Right-Backs was €5.3M, with the average age at 22.2 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Serie A was Wesley, worth €25.0M and played for AS Roma at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs averaged €11.4M in market value, including Devyne Rensch and Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young right-back was Buba Sangaré (18 years, AS Roma, €1.0M), while the oldest was Devyne Rensch (23 years, AS Roma, €10.0M). 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 Serie A market for Young Right-Backs remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Serie A
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Serie A Young Right-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 8 clubs with €68.6M combined value.
Age Distribution: Serie A Young Right-Backs
The Serie A RB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (12 players, 92% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €67.6M, averaging €5.6M per player.
Top Young Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (12 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 2 Young Right-Backs (15% of players) control €35.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 8% of the Serie A RB pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Serie A Young Right-Backs
Among 8 Serie A clubs, AS Roma leads with 3 Young Right-Backs worth €36.0M (averaging €12.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
AS Roma (3 Young Right-Backs)
Genoa CFC (1 Young Right-Backs)
Cagliari Calcio (1 Young Right-Backs)
US Cremonese (3 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.
Wesley
AS Roma • 22 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €26.5M
76.2
Devyne Rensch
AS Roma • 23 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.7M
61.8
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Genoa CFC • 22 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €10.6M
61.2
Marco Palestra
Cagliari Calcio • 21 years old
€7.4M
€8.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.4M
58.6
Rafik Belghali
Hellas Verona • 23 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.7M
48.7
Filippo Terracciano
US Cremonese • 23 years old
€2.8M
€3.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.4M
47.6
Tommaso Barbieri
US Cremonese • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.7M
40.9
Romano Floriani Mussolini
US Cremonese • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
38.2
Danilo Veiga
US Lecce • 23 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.1M
29.5
Ali Dembélé
Torino FC • 22 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €953K
27.6
Buba Sangaré
AS Roma • 18 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
26.5
Daniel Oyegoke
Hellas Verona • 23 years old
€432K
€500K
+15.6%
Expected: €535K
20.9
Yeferson Paz
US Sassuolo • 23 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €482K
19.6
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)
AS Roma's Wesley at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 7.81×. That means Wesley is valued 7.81× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is AS Roma's Devyne Rensch, who is 23 years old, with a 3.13× PPVE. Third is Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Genoa CFC, who is 22 years old with a 3.13× 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 7.81× means the player is worth 681% 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 | Wesley AS Roma | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €3.2M | 7.81× |
| #2 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 23 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €3.2M | 3.13× |
| #3 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 22 | 21-23 | €10.0M | €3.2M | 3.13× |
| #4 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21 | 21-23 | €8.5M | €3.2M | 2.66× |
| #5 | Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | 23 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €3.2M | 1.09× |
| #6 | Filippo Terracciano US Cremonese | 23 | 21-23 | €3.2M | €3.2M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | 18 | U21 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €3.2M | 0.78× |
| #9 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €3.2M | 0.63× |
| #10 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €3.2M | 0.31× |
| #11 | Ali Dembélé Torino FC | 22 | 21-23 | €900K | €3.2M | 0.28× |
| #12 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €3.2M | 0.16× |
| #13 | Yeferson Paz US Sassuolo | 23 | 21-23 | €450K | €3.2M | 0.14× |
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)
AS Roma's Buba Sangaré at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +44%. That means Buba Sangaré is projected to appreciate 44% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Cagliari Calcio's Marco Palestra, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Genoa CFC, who is 22 years old with a +25% RPP (4 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 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | 18 | 8 | €1.0M | €1.8M | +44% |
| #2 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21 | 5 | €8.5M | €12.2M | +30% |
| #3 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 22 | 4 | €10.0M | €13.4M | +25% |
| #4 | Ali Dembélé Torino FC | 22 | 4 | €900K | €1.2M | +25% |
| #5 | Wesley AS Roma | 22 | 4 | €25.0M | €33.4M | +25% |
| #6 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 23 | 3 | €10.0M | €12.4M | +20% |
| #7 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 23 | 3 | €2.5M | €3.1M | +20% |
| #8 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
| #9 | Yeferson Paz US Sassuolo | 23 | 3 | €450K | €559K | +20% |
| #10 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #11 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 23 | 3 | €1.0M | €1.2M | +20% |
| #12 | Filippo Terracciano US Cremonese | 23 | 3 | €3.2M | €4.0M | +20% |
| #13 | Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | 23 | 3 | €3.5M | €4.4M | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
AS Roma's Buba Sangaré has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 68.9. That means Buba Sangaré has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Cagliari Calcio's Marco Palestra with a 33.7 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Daniel Oyegoke of Hellas Verona with a 27.5 RAU (7% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 68.9 means the upside is 68.9× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.4M | +23% | 68.9 |
| #2 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | €9.4M | €8.1M-10.7M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #3 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #4 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | €1.1M | €942K-1.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | €10.7M | €9.4M-12.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | €2.7M | €2.4M-3.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | €3.7M | €3.3M-4.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Yeferson Paz US Sassuolo | €482K | €424K-540K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #10 | Filippo Terracciano US Cremonese | €3.4M | €3.0M-3.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #11 | Wesley AS Roma | €26.5M | €23.3M-29.6M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #12 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | €10.6M | €9.3M-11.9M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #13 | Ali Dembélé Torino FC | €953K | €838K-1.1M | +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
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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)
AS Roma's Buba Sangaré in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-6.2%. That means Buba Sangaré captures 1.5% of total market value while representing only 7.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Torino FC's Ali Dembélé with a +6.2% ASC (98.5% value share vs 92.3% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Devyne Rensch of AS Roma with a +6.2% ASC (98.5% value vs 92.3% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-6.2% ASC means the player captures -6.2% 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 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | U21 | 1.5% | 7.7% | -6.2% |
| #2 | Ali Dembélé Torino FC | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #3 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #4 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #5 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #6 | Filippo Terracciano US Cremonese | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #7 | Yeferson Paz US Sassuolo | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #8 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #9 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #10 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #11 | Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #12 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
| #13 | Wesley AS Roma | 21-23 | 98.5% | 92.3% | +6.2% |
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: 1 immediate targets, 12 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 0 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - 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 €25.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | €8.5M | €2.5M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Yeferson Paz US Sassuolo | €450K | €2.5M | -0.67 | Good Value |
Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | €500K | €2.5M | -0.65 | Good Value |
Ali Dembélé Torino FC | €900K | €2.5M | -0.48 | Fair Value |
Danilo Veiga US Lecce | €1.0M | €2.5M | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Devyne Rensch AS Roma | €10.0M | €2.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | €2.0M | €2.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | €10.0M | €2.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Buba Sangaré AS Roma | €1.0M | €2.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Wesley AS Roma | €25.0M | €2.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | €2.5M | €2.5M | +0.22 | Fair Value |
Filippo Terracciano US Cremonese | €3.2M | €2.5M | +0.52 | Above Market |
Rafik Belghali Hellas Verona | €3.5M | €2.5M | +0.65 | Above Market |