Best U23 Young Strikers in the Süper Lig
10 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Best Young Strikers in the Süper Lig (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Süper Lig Young Strikers 2024-25
Our database tracked 10 Süper Lig Young Strikers in the 2024-25 season, representing 9 clubs with a combined market value of €55.3M. The average market value for Süper Lig Young Strikers was €5.5M, with the average age at 22.0 years old.
The most valuable young striker in the Süper Lig was Jhon Durán, worth €35.0M and played for Fenerbahce at 22 years old. The top 5 Young Strikers averaged €10.2M in market value, including David Datro Fofana and Mustafa Hekimoğlu.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young striker was Mustafa Hekimoğlu (19 years, Besiktas JK, €5.0M), while the oldest was David Datro Fofana (23 years, Fatih Karagümrük, €5.0M). Research shows Young Strikers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 10 Young Strikers (100%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Süper Lig market for Young Strikers remained actively developing with emerging talent 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 Süper Lig
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Süper Lig Young Strikers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 9 clubs with €55.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: Süper Lig Young Strikers
The Süper Lig ST market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (9 players, 90% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €50.3M, averaging €5.6M per player.
Top Young Strikers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (1 players)
21-23 Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Strikers (10% of players) control €35.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 10% of the Süper Lig ST pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Süper Lig Young Strikers
Among 9 Süper Lig clubs, Fenerbahce leads with 1 Young Strikers worth €35.0M (averaging €35.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Strikers.
Fenerbahce (1 Young Strikers)
Fatih Karagümrük (2 Young Strikers)
Besiktas JK (1 Young Strikers)
Trabzonspor (1 Young Strikers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Jhon Durán
Fenerbahce • 22 years old
€30.3M
€35.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €38.6M
83.7
David Datro Fofana
Fatih Karagümrük • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.4M
52.9
Mustafa Hekimoğlu
Besiktas JK • 19 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.0M
50.4
Felipe Augusto
Trabzonspor • 22 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
49.5
Bertuğ Yıldırım
Basaksehir FK • 23 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
37.9
Yusuf Barası
Kasimpasa • 23 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.6M
34.3
Poyraz Yıldırım
Antalyaspor • 21 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.7M
33.1
Melih Bostan
Konyaspor • 22 years old
€519K
€600K
+15.6%
Expected: €635K
22.3
Tiago Çukur
Fatih Karagümrük • 23 years old
€346K
€400K
+15.6%
Expected: €428K
17.8
Talha Sarıarslan
Kayserispor • 22 years old
€259K
€300K
+15.6%
Expected: €318K
13.6
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)
Fenerbahce's Jhon Durán at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 23.33×. That means Jhon Durán is valued 23.33× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Fatih Karagümrük's David Datro Fofana, who is 23 years old, with a 3.33× PPVE. Third is Felipe Augusto of Trabzonspor, who is 22 years old with a 2.67× 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 23.33× means the player is worth 2233% 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 | Jhon Durán Fenerbahce | 22 | 21-23 | €35.0M | €1.5M | 23.33× |
| #2 | David Datro Fofana Fatih Karagümrük | 23 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €1.5M | 3.33× |
| #3 | Felipe Augusto Trabzonspor | 22 | 21-23 | €4.0M | €1.5M | 2.67× |
| #4 | Bertuğ Yıldırım Basaksehir FK | 23 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33× |
| #5 | Mustafa Hekimoğlu Besiktas JK | 19 | U21 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #6 | Yusuf Barası Kasimpasa | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Poyraz Yıldırım Antalyaspor | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #8 | Melih Bostan Konyaspor | 22 | 21-23 | €600K | €1.5M | 0.40× |
| #9 | Tiago Çukur Fatih Karagümrük | 23 | 21-23 | €400K | €1.5M | 0.27× |
| #10 | Talha Sarıarslan Kayserispor | 22 | 21-23 | €300K | €1.5M | 0.20× |
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)
Besiktas JK's Mustafa Hekimoğlu at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Mustafa Hekimoğlu is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Antalyaspor's Poyraz Yıldırım, who is 21 years old, with a +30% RPP (5 years to peak). Third is Jhon Durán of Fenerbahce, 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 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% 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 | Mustafa Hekimoğlu Besiktas JK | 19 | 7 | €5.0M | €8.3M | +40% |
| #2 | Poyraz Yıldırım Antalyaspor | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.2M | +30% |
| #3 | Jhon Durán Fenerbahce | 22 | 4 | €35.0M | €46.8M | +25% |
| #4 | Melih Bostan Konyaspor | 22 | 4 | €600K | €802K | +25% |
| #5 | Talha Sarıarslan Kayserispor | 22 | 4 | €300K | €401K | +25% |
| #6 | Felipe Augusto Trabzonspor | 22 | 4 | €4.0M | €5.3M | +25% |
| #7 | Yusuf Barası Kasimpasa | 23 | 3 | €1.5M | €1.9M | +20% |
| #8 | David Datro Fofana Fatih Karagümrük | 23 | 3 | €5.0M | €6.2M | +20% |
| #9 | Bertuğ Yıldırım Basaksehir FK | 23 | 3 | €2.0M | €2.5M | +20% |
| #10 | Tiago Çukur Fatih Karagümrük | 23 | 3 | €400K | €497K | +20% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Besiktas JK's Mustafa Hekimoğlu has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Mustafa Hekimoğlu has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Fenerbahce's Jhon Durán with a 38.4 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Poyraz Yıldırım of Antalyaspor 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 58.0 means the upside is 58.0× 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 | Mustafa Hekimoğlu Besiktas JK | €6.0M | €5.1M-6.8M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Jhon Durán Fenerbahce | €38.6M | €33.9M-43.2M | +10% | 38.4 |
| #3 | Poyraz Yıldırım Antalyaspor | €1.7M | €1.4M-1.9M | +10% | 33.7 |
| #4 | Bertuğ Yıldırım Basaksehir FK | €2.1M | €1.9M-2.4M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #5 | David Datro Fofana Fatih Karagümrük | €5.4M | €4.7M-6.0M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #6 | Yusuf Barası Kasimpasa | €1.6M | €1.4M-1.8M | +7% | 27.5 |
| #7 | Tiago Çukur Fatih Karagümrük | €428K | €377K-480K | +7% | 27.5 |
| #8 | Melih Bostan Konyaspor | €635K | €559K-711K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #9 | Talha Sarıarslan Kayserispor | €318K | €279K-356K | +6% | 23.0 |
| #10 | Felipe Augusto Trabzonspor | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +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 striker 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)
Kasimpasa's Yusuf Barası in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +1.0%. That means Jhon Durán captures 91.0% of total market value while representing only 90.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Fatih Karagümrük's Tiago Çukur with a +1.0% ASC (91.0% value share vs 90.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Jhon Durán of Fenerbahce with a +1.0% ASC (91.0% value vs 90.0% players in 21-23 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +1.0% ASC means the player captures 1.0% 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 | Yusuf Barası Kasimpasa | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #2 | Tiago Çukur Fatih Karagümrük | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #3 | Jhon Durán Fenerbahce | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #4 | Bertuğ Yıldırım Basaksehir FK | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #5 | Melih Bostan Konyaspor | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #6 | Talha Sarıarslan Kayserispor | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #7 | David Datro Fofana Fatih Karagümrük | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #8 | Felipe Augusto Trabzonspor | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #9 | Poyraz Yıldırım Antalyaspor | 21-23 | 91.0% | 90.0% | +1.0% |
| #10 | Mustafa Hekimoğlu Besiktas JK | U21 | 9.0% | 10.0% | -1.0% |
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, 9 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, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Talha Sarıarslan Kayserispor | €300K | €2.0M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Tiago Çukur Fatih Karagümrük | €400K | €2.0M | -0.69 | Good Value |
Melih Bostan Konyaspor | €600K | €2.0M | -0.56 | Good Value |
Mustafa Hekimoğlu Besiktas JK | €5.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Yusuf Barası Kasimpasa | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Jhon Durán Fenerbahce | €35.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
David Datro Fofana Fatih Karagümrük | €5.0M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Poyraz Yıldırım Antalyaspor | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Bertuğ Yıldırım Basaksehir FK | €2.0M | €2.0M | +0.31 | Fair Value |
Felipe Augusto Trabzonspor | €4.0M | €2.0M | +1.56 | Premium |