Best U23 Young Right-Backs in the Serie A
9 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Right-Backs in the Serie A (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Serie A Young Right-Backs 2022-23
Our database tracked 9 Serie A Young Right-Backs in the 2022-23 season, representing 6 clubs with a combined market value of €94.5M. The average market value for Serie A Young Right-Backs was €10.5M, with the average age at 22 years old.
The most valuable young right-back in the Serie A was Wesley, worth €35.0M and played for AS Roma at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Right-Backs averaged €17.7M in market value, including Marco Palestra 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, €8.5M). Research shows Young Right-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 9 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.
💡 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 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 6 clubs with €94.5M 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 (8 players, 89% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €93.5M, averaging €11.7M per player.
Top Young Right-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Right-Backs (11% of players) control €35.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 11% of the Serie A RB pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Serie A Young Right-Backs
Among 6 Serie A clubs, AS Roma leads with 3 Young Right-Backs worth €44.5M (averaging €14.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Right-Backs.
AS Roma (3 Young Right-Backs)
Cagliari Calcio (1 Young Right-Backs)
Genoa CFC (1 Young Right-Backs)
US Cremonese (2 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.
Wesley
AS Roma • 22 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.6M
84.0
Marco Palestra
Cagliari Calcio • 21 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.6M
75.6
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Genoa CFC • 22 years old
€13.8M
€16.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €16.9M
70.6
Devyne Rensch
AS Roma • 23 years old
€7.4M
€8.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.1M
59.8
Tommaso Barbieri
US Cremonese • 23 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.3M
50.4
Romano Floriani Mussolini
US Cremonese • 23 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.7M
40.9
Danilo Veiga
US Lecce • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
38.2
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
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 4.12×. That means Wesley is valued 4.12× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Cagliari Calcio's Marco Palestra, who is 21 years old, with a 2.94× PPVE. Third is Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Genoa CFC, who is 22 years old with a 1.88× 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 4.12× means the player is worth 312% 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 | €35.0M | €8.5M | 4.12× |
| #2 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €8.5M | 2.94× |
| #3 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 22 | 21-23 | €16.0M | €8.5M | 1.88× |
| #4 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 23 | 21-23 | €8.5M | €8.5M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Buba Sangaré AS Roma | 18 | U21 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 23 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €8.5M | 0.47× |
| #7 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 23 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €8.5M | 0.29× |
| #8 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €8.5M | 0.24× |
| #9 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 23 | 21-23 | €500K | €8.5M | 0.06× |
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 | €25.0M | €35.9M | +30% |
| #3 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 22 | 4 | €16.0M | €21.4M | +25% |
| #4 | Wesley AS Roma | 22 | 4 | €35.0M | €46.8M | +25% |
| #5 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 23 | 3 | €2.5M | €3.1M | +20% |
| #6 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 23 | 3 | €8.5M | €10.6M | +20% |
| #7 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 23 | 3 | €4.0M | €5.0M | +20% |
| #8 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 23 | 3 | €500K | €622K | +20% |
| #9 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +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 AS Roma's Wesley with a 38.4 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Marco Palestra of Cagliari Calcio with a 33.7 RAU (10% 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 | Wesley AS Roma | €38.6M | €33.9M-43.2M | +10% | 38.4 |
| #3 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | €27.6M | €23.8M-31.4M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | €4.3M | €3.8M-4.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | €535K | €471K-600K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | €2.7M | €2.4M-3.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | €9.1M | €8.0M-10.2M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #9 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | €16.9M | €14.9M-19.0M | +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 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)
AS Roma's Buba Sangaré in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-10.1%. That means Buba Sangaré captures 1.1% of total market value while representing only 11.1% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is AS Roma's Devyne Rensch with a +10.1% ASC (98.9% value share vs 88.9% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Tommaso Barbieri of US Cremonese with a +10.1% ASC (98.9% value vs 88.9% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-10.1% ASC means the player captures -10.1% 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 | 1.1% | 11.1% | -10.1% |
| #2 | Devyne Rensch AS Roma | 21-23 | 98.9% | 88.9% | +10.1% |
| #3 | Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | 21-23 | 98.9% | 88.9% | +10.1% |
| #4 | Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | 21-23 | 98.9% | 88.9% | +10.1% |
| #5 | Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | 21-23 | 98.9% | 88.9% | +10.1% |
| #6 | Danilo Veiga US Lecce | 21-23 | 98.9% | 88.9% | +10.1% |
| #7 | Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | 21-23 | 98.9% | 88.9% | +10.1% |
| #8 | Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | 21-23 | 98.9% | 88.9% | +10.1% |
| #9 | Wesley AS Roma | 21-23 | 98.9% | 88.9% | +10.1% |
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, 8 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
No players in this category
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Oyegoke Hellas Verona | €500K | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Brooke Norton-Cuffy Genoa CFC | €16.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Danilo Veiga US Lecce | €2.0M | €4.0M | -0.25 | Fair Value |
Devyne Rensch AS Roma | €8.5M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Romano Floriani Mussolini US Cremonese | €2.5M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Marco Palestra Cagliari Calcio | €25.0M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Buba Sangaré AS Roma | €1.0M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Wesley AS Roma | €35.0M | €4.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Tommaso Barbieri US Cremonese | €4.0M | €4.0M | +0.75 | Above Market |