Under 23 · Superliga · 2026-27

Best U23 Young Midfielders in the Superliga

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

Best Young Midfielders in the Superliga (Apr 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Superliga Young Midfielders 2026-27

Our database tracked 22 Superliga Young Midfielders in the 2026-27 season, representing 9 clubs with a combined market value of €24.9M. The average market value for Superliga Young Midfielders was €1.1M, with the average age at 21.3 years old.

The most valuable young midfielder in the Superliga was Noah Nartey, worth €5.0M and played for Bröndby IF at 20 years old. The top 5 Young Midfielders averaged €3.0M in market value, including Denil Castillo and Benjamin Tahirović.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young midfielder was Julius Lorents (19 years, Silkeborg IF, €400K), while the oldest was Benjamin Tahirović (23 years, Bröndby IF, €3.0M). Research shows Young Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 22 Young Midfielders (100%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Superliga market for Young Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2026-27 season.

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Market Intelligence

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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Superliga Young Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 9 clubs with €24.9M combined value.

Players Tracked

By League

Premier League La Liga Bundesliga Serie A Ligue 1

By Position

GK CB LB RB CDM

More Positions

CM CAM LW RW ST

By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: Superliga Young Midfielders

The Superliga CM market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (14 players, 64% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €14.9M, averaging €1.1M per player.

U21 years8 players (36%)

€10.0MAvg: €1.2M

Top player: Noah Nartey (€5.0M)

21-23 years14 players (64%)

€14.9MAvg: €1.1M

Top player: Denil Castillo (€3.5M)

Top Young Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (8 players)

1. Noah Nartey(20yo)

€5.0M

2. Thomas Jørgensen(20yo)

€2.0M

3. Caleb Yirenkyi(20yo)

€1.0M

4. Oskar Boesen(20yo)

€500K

5. Jonatan Lindekilde(20yo)

€400K

21-23 Years (14 players)

1. Denil Castillo(22yo)

€3.5M

2. Benjamin Tahirović(23yo)

€3.0M

3. Pedro Bravo(21yo)

€1.7M

4. Max Ejdum(21yo)

€1.3M

5. Mads Freundlich(23yo)

€1.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

46%of market value

The top 3 Young Midfielders (14% of players) control €11.5M

1. Noah Nartey€5.0M

2. Denil Castillo€3.5M

3. Benjamin Tahirović€3.0M

Market Tiers

Mid (€5-15M)1 players (5%)

€5.0M

Emerging (<€5M)21 players (95%)

€19.9M

Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 5% of the Superliga CM pool.

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Noah Nartey

Bröndby IF€5.0M

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Denil Castillo

FC Midtjylland€3.5M

2. Benjamin Tahirović

Bröndby IF€3.0M

3. Thomas Jørgensen

Viborg FF€2.0M

4. Pedro Bravo

FC Midtjylland€1.7M

5. Max Ejdum

Odense Boldklub€1.3M

Club Distribution: Superliga Young Midfielders

Among 9 Superliga clubs, Bröndby IF leads with 2 Young Midfielders worth €8.0M (averaging €4.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Midfielders.

Bröndby IF

2 players • €8.0M

FC Midtjylland

2 players • €5.2M

Viborg FF

4 players • €4.1M

Silkeborg IF

5 players • €2.7M

Odense Boldklub

2 players • €1.8M

FC Nordsjaelland

3 players • €1.7M

Vejle Boldklub

1 players • €600K

FC Fredericia

2 players • €550K

Randers FC

1 players • €350K

Bröndby IF (2 Young Midfielders)

Noah Nartey(20yo)

€5.0M

Benjamin Tahirović(23yo)

€3.0M

FC Midtjylland (2 Young Midfielders)

Denil Castillo(22yo)

€3.5M

Pedro Bravo(21yo)

€1.7M

Viborg FF (4 Young Midfielders)

Thomas Jørgensen(20yo)

€2.0M

Jakob Vester(21yo)

€900K

Mads Søndergaard(23yo)

€800K

Asker Beck(22yo)

€400K

Silkeborg IF (5 Young Midfielders)

Mads Freundlich(23yo)

€1.0M

Oskar Boesen(20yo)

€500K

Villads Westh(22yo)

€450K

Julius Lorents(19yo)

€400K

Sofus Berger(22yo)

€350K

Player Rankings

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

Noah Nartey

Bröndby IF • 20 years old

€4.3M

€5.0M

+15.6%

€4.9M€6.5M

Expected: €5.7M

51.0

Denil Castillo

FC Midtjylland • 22 years old

€3.0M

€3.5M

+15.6%

€3.3M€4.1M

Expected: €3.7M

47.8

Benjamin Tahirović

Bröndby IF • 23 years old

€2.6M

€3.0M

+15.6%

€2.8M€3.6M

Expected: €3.2M

42.9

Thomas Jørgensen

Viborg FF • 20 years old

€1.7M

€2.0M

+15.6%

€2.0M€2.6M

Expected: €2.3M

36.0

Pedro Bravo

FC Midtjylland • 21 years old

€1.5M

€1.7M

+15.6%

€1.6M€2.1M

Expected: €1.9M

34.6

Max Ejdum

Odense Boldklub • 21 years old

€1.1M

€1.3M

+15.6%

€1.2M€1.6M

Expected: €1.4M

31.3

Mads Freundlich

Silkeborg IF • 23 years old

€865K

€1.0M

+15.6%

€942K€1.2M

Expected: €1.1M

29.2

Caleb Yirenkyi

FC Nordsjaelland • 20 years old

€865K

€1.0M

+15.6%

€988K€1.3M

Expected: €1.1M

27.4

Jakob Vester

Viborg FF • 21 years old

€778K

€900K

+15.6%

€855K€1.1M

Expected: €992K

26.7

#10

Mads Søndergaard

Viborg FF • 23 years old

€692K

€800K

+15.6%

€754K€959K

Expected: €857K

26.5

#11

Tobias Lauritsen

Vejle Boldklub • 21 years old

€519K

€600K

+15.6%

€570K€753K

Expected: €662K

21.7

#12

Gustav Grubbe

Odense Boldklub • 23 years old

€389K

€450K

+15.6%

€424K€540K

Expected: €482K

19.3

#13

Oskar Boesen

Silkeborg IF • 20 years old

€432K

€500K

+15.6%

€494K€652K

Expected: €573K

18.8

#14

Villads Westh

Silkeborg IF • 22 years old

€389K

€450K

+15.6%

€419K€533K

Expected: €476K

18.7

#15

Asker Beck

Viborg FF • 22 years old

€346K

€400K

+15.6%

€373K€474K

Expected: €423K

17.2

#16

Jonatan Lindekilde

FC Fredericia • 20 years old

€346K

€400K

+15.6%

€395K€522K

Expected: €459K

16.0

#18

Rocco Ascone

FC Nordsjaelland • 22 years old

€303K

€350K

+15.6%

€326K€415K

Expected: €370K

15.6

#17

Sofus Berger

Silkeborg IF • 22 years old

€303K

€350K

+15.6%

€326K€415K

Expected: €370K

15.6

#19

Julius Lorents

Silkeborg IF • 19 years old

€346K

€400K

+15.6%

€411K€542K

Expected: €476K

15.4

#20

Laurits Pedersen

Randers FC • 20 years old

€303K

€350K

+15.6%

€346K€457K

Expected: €401K

14.3

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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)

Bröndby IF's Noah Nartey at 20 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.00×. That means Noah Nartey is valued 10.00× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is FC Midtjylland's Denil Castillo, who is 22 years old, with a 4.38× PPVE. Third is Thomas Jørgensen of Viborg FF, who is 20 years old with a 4.00× 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 10.00× means the player is worth 900% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Noah NarteyBröndby IF

U21 • 20yo10.00×

€5.0M • 900% above median

Denil CastilloFC Midtjylland

21-23 • 22yo4.38×

€3.5M • 338% above median

Thomas JørgensenViborg FF

U21 • 20yo4.00×

€2.0M • 300% above median

Benjamin TahirovićBröndby IF

21-23 • 23yo3.75×

€3.0M • 275% above median

Pedro BravoFC Midtjylland

21-23 • 21yo2.13×

€1.7M • 113% above median

Caleb YirenkyiFC Nordsjaelland

U21 • 20yo2.00×

€1.0M • 100% above median

Max EjdumOdense Boldklub

21-23 • 21yo1.63×

€1.3M • 63% above median

Mads FreundlichSilkeborg IF

21-23 • 23yo1.25×

€1.0M • 25% above median

Jakob VesterViborg FF

21-23 • 21yo1.13×

€900K • 13% above median

Oskar BoesenSilkeborg IF

U21 • 20yo1.00×

€500K • 0% above median

Mads SøndergaardViborg FF

21-23 • 23yo1.00×

€800K • 0% above median

Julius LorentsSilkeborg IF

U21 • 19yo0.80×

€400K • -20% above median

Jonatan LindekildeFC Fredericia

U21 • 20yo0.80×

€400K • -20% above median

Tobias LauritsenVejle Boldklub

21-23 • 21yo0.75×

€600K • -25% above median

Laurits PedersenRanders FC

U21 • 20yo0.70×

€350K • -30% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Noah Nartey Bröndby IF	20	U21	€5.0M	€500K	10.00×
#2	Denil Castillo FC Midtjylland	22	21-23	€3.5M	€800K	4.38×
#3	Thomas Jørgensen Viborg FF	20	U21	€2.0M	€500K	4.00×
#4	Benjamin Tahirović Bröndby IF	23	21-23	€3.0M	€800K	3.75×
#5	Pedro Bravo FC Midtjylland	21	21-23	€1.7M	€800K	2.13×
#6	Caleb Yirenkyi FC Nordsjaelland	20	U21	€1.0M	€500K	2.00×
#7	Max Ejdum Odense Boldklub	21	21-23	€1.3M	€800K	1.63×
#8	Mads Freundlich Silkeborg IF	23	21-23	€1.0M	€800K	1.25×
#9	Jakob Vester Viborg FF	21	21-23	€900K	€800K	1.13×
#10	Oskar Boesen Silkeborg IF	20	U21	€500K	€500K	1.00×
#11	Mads Søndergaard Viborg FF	23	21-23	€800K	€800K	1.00×
#12	Julius Lorents Silkeborg IF	19	U21	€400K	€500K	0.80×
#13	Jonatan Lindekilde FC Fredericia	20	U21	€400K	€500K	0.80×
#14	Tobias Lauritsen Vejle Boldklub	21	21-23	€600K	€800K	0.75×
#15	Laurits Pedersen Randers FC	20	U21	€350K	€500K	0.70×
#16	Villum Berthelsen FC Nordsjaelland	20	U21	€300K	€500K	0.60×
#17	Gustav Grubbe Odense Boldklub	23	21-23	€450K	€800K	0.56×
#18	Villads Westh Silkeborg IF	22	21-23	€450K	€800K	0.56×
#19	Asker Beck Viborg FF	22	21-23	€400K	€800K	0.50×
#20	Sofus Berger Silkeborg IF	22	21-23	€350K	€800K	0.44×

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)

Silkeborg IF's Julius Lorents at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Julius Lorents is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Randers FC's Laurits Pedersen, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Oskar Boesen of Silkeborg IF, who is 20 years old with a +35% RPP (6 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

Julius LorentsSilkeborg IF

7yr to peak+40%

€400K → €665K

Laurits PedersenRanders FC

6yr to peak+35%

€350K → €541K

Oskar BoesenSilkeborg IF

6yr to peak+35%

€500K → €773K

Caleb YirenkyiFC Nordsjaelland

6yr to peak+35%

€1.0M → €1.5M

Noah NarteyBröndby IF

6yr to peak+35%

€5.0M → €7.7M

Thomas JørgensenViborg FF

6yr to peak+35%

€2.0M → €3.1M

Villum BerthelsenFC Nordsjaelland

6yr to peak+35%

€300K → €464K

Jonatan LindekildeFC Fredericia

6yr to peak+35%

€400K → €618K

Pedro BravoFC Midtjylland

5yr to peak+30%

€1.7M → €2.4M

Tobias LauritsenVejle Boldklub

5yr to peak+30%

€600K → €862K

Jakob VesterViborg FF

5yr to peak+30%

€900K → €1.3M

Max EjdumOdense Boldklub

5yr to peak+30%

€1.3M → €1.9M

Sofus BergerSilkeborg IF

4yr to peak+25%

€350K → €468K

Rocco AsconeFC Nordsjaelland

4yr to peak+25%

€350K → €468K

Denil CastilloFC Midtjylland

4yr to peak+25%

€3.5M → €4.7M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Julius Lorents Silkeborg IF	19	7	€400K	€665K	+40%
#2	Laurits Pedersen Randers FC	20	6	€350K	€541K	+35%
#3	Oskar Boesen Silkeborg IF	20	6	€500K	€773K	+35%
#4	Caleb Yirenkyi FC Nordsjaelland	20	6	€1.0M	€1.5M	+35%
#5	Noah Nartey Bröndby IF	20	6	€5.0M	€7.7M	+35%
#6	Thomas Jørgensen Viborg FF	20	6	€2.0M	€3.1M	+35%
#7	Villum Berthelsen FC Nordsjaelland	20	6	€300K	€464K	+35%
#8	Jonatan Lindekilde FC Fredericia	20	6	€400K	€618K	+35%
#9	Pedro Bravo FC Midtjylland	21	5	€1.7M	€2.4M	+30%
#10	Tobias Lauritsen Vejle Boldklub	21	5	€600K	€862K	+30%
#11	Jakob Vester Viborg FF	21	5	€900K	€1.3M	+30%
#12	Max Ejdum Odense Boldklub	21	5	€1.3M	€1.9M	+30%
#13	Sofus Berger Silkeborg IF	22	4	€350K	€468K	+25%
#14	Rocco Ascone FC Nordsjaelland	22	4	€350K	€468K	+25%
#15	Denil Castillo FC Midtjylland	22	4	€3.5M	€4.7M	+25%
#16	Asker Beck Viborg FF	22	4	€400K	€535K	+25%
#17	Villads Westh Silkeborg IF	22	4	€450K	€602K	+25%
#18	Benjamin Tahirović Bröndby IF	23	3	€3.0M	€3.7M	+20%
#19	Daniel Haarbo FC Fredericia	23	3	€150K	€186K	+20%
#20	Gustav Grubbe Odense Boldklub	23	3	€450K	€559K	+20%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

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

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Silkeborg IF's Julius Lorents has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Julius Lorents has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Silkeborg IF's Oskar Boesen with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Caleb Yirenkyi of FC Nordsjaelland with a 46.3 RAU (15% 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

Julius LorentsSilkeborg IF

↑19% / ±0%58.0

Range: €411K - €542K

Oskar BoesenSilkeborg IF

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €494K - €652K

Caleb YirenkyiFC Nordsjaelland

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €988K - €1.3M

Thomas JørgensenViborg FF

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €2.0M - €2.6M

Laurits PedersenRanders FC

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €346K - €457K

Villum BerthelsenFC Nordsjaelland

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €297K - €391K

Jonatan LindekildeFC Fredericia

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €395K - €522K

Noah NarteyBröndby IF

↑15% / ±0%46.3

Range: €4.9M - €6.5M

Tobias LauritsenVejle Boldklub

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €570K - €753K

Jakob VesterViborg FF

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €855K - €1.1M

Pedro BravoFC Midtjylland

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €1.6M - €2.1M

Max EjdumOdense Boldklub

↑10% / ±0%33.7

Range: €1.2M - €1.6M

Mads FreundlichSilkeborg IF

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €942K - €1.2M

Daniel HaarboFC Fredericia

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €141K - €180K

Gustav GrubbeOdense Boldklub

↑7% / ±0%27.5

Range: €424K - €540K

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Julius Lorents Silkeborg IF	€476K	€411K-542K	+19%	58.0
#2	Oskar Boesen Silkeborg IF	€573K	€494K-652K	+15%	46.3
#3	Caleb Yirenkyi FC Nordsjaelland	€1.1M	€988K-1.3M	+15%	46.3
#4	Thomas Jørgensen Viborg FF	€2.3M	€2.0M-2.6M	+15%	46.3
#5	Laurits Pedersen Randers FC	€401K	€346K-457K	+15%	46.3
#6	Villum Berthelsen FC Nordsjaelland	€344K	€297K-391K	+15%	46.3
#7	Jonatan Lindekilde FC Fredericia	€459K	€395K-522K	+15%	46.3
#8	Noah Nartey Bröndby IF	€5.7M	€4.9M-6.5M	+15%	46.3
#9	Tobias Lauritsen Vejle Boldklub	€662K	€570K-753K	+10%	33.7
#10	Jakob Vester Viborg FF	€992K	€855K-1.1M	+10%	33.7
#11	Pedro Bravo FC Midtjylland	€1.9M	€1.6M-2.1M	+10%	33.7
#12	Max Ejdum Odense Boldklub	€1.4M	€1.2M-1.6M	+10%	33.7
#13	Mads Freundlich Silkeborg IF	€1.1M	€942K-1.2M	+7%	27.5
#14	Daniel Haarbo FC Fredericia	€161K	€141K-180K	+7%	27.5
#15	Gustav Grubbe Odense Boldklub	€482K	€424K-540K	+7%	27.5
#16	Benjamin Tahirović Bröndby IF	€3.2M	€2.8M-3.6M	+7%	27.5
#17	Mads Søndergaard Viborg FF	€857K	€754K-959K	+7%	27.5
#18	Sofus Berger Silkeborg IF	€370K	€326K-415K	+6%	23.0
#19	Rocco Ascone FC Nordsjaelland	€370K	€326K-415K	+6%	23.0
#20	Denil Castillo FC Midtjylland	€3.7M	€3.3M-4.1M	+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 midfielder position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

Total Players

0.00

Avg Z-Score

0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Noah Nartey+3.20

Denil Castillo+1.96

Benjamin Tahirović+1.55

Thomas Jørgensen+0.72

Pedro Bravo+0.47

Lowest Z-Scores

Daniel Haarbo-0.81

Villum Berthelsen-0.69

Laurits Pedersen-0.65

Sofus Berger-0.65

Rocco Ascone-0.65

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

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

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Silkeborg IF's Julius Lorents in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +3.6%. That means Noah Nartey captures 40.0% of total market value while representing only 36.4% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Silkeborg IF's Oskar Boesen with a +3.6% ASC (40.0% value share vs 36.4% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Villum Berthelsen of FC Nordsjaelland with a +3.6% ASC (40.0% value vs 36.4% players in U21 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +3.6% ASC means the player captures 3.6% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.