Best U23 Young Left-Backs in the Superliga
5 players aged 23 or under · ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Best Young Left-Backs in the Superliga (Jun 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
Market Overview: Superliga Young Left-Backs 2022-23
Our database tracked 5 Superliga Young Left-Backs in the 2022-23 season, representing 5 clubs with a combined market value of €9.1M. The average market value for Superliga Young Left-Backs was €1.8M, with the average age at 21 years old.
The most valuable young left-back in the Superliga was Juho Lähteenmäki, worth €3.5M and played for FC Nordsjaelland at 19 years old. The top 5 Young Left-Backs averaged €1.8M in market value, including Victor Bak and Srdjan Kuzmic.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked young left-back was Juho Lähteenmäki (19 years, FC Nordsjaelland, €3.5M), while the oldest was Victor Bak (22 years, FC Midtjylland, €3.0M). Research shows Young Left-Backs typically peak at age 27.
Historical analysis showed 5 Young Left-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 Superliga market for Young Left-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 Superliga
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Superliga Young Left-Backs. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 5 clubs with €9.1M combined value.
Age Distribution: Superliga Young Left-Backs
The Superliga LB market shows 2 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the U21 bracket (3 players, 60% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €4.8M, averaging €2.4M per player.
Top Young Left-Backs by Age Bracket
U21 Years (3 players)
21-23 Years (2 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 1 Young Left-Backs (20% of players) control €3.5M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Superliga LB pool.
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Superliga Young Left-Backs
Among 5 Superliga clubs, FC Nordsjaelland leads with 1 Young Left-Backs worth €3.5M (averaging €3.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 100% of tracked Young Left-Backs.
FC Nordsjaelland (1 Young Left-Backs)
FC Midtjylland (1 Young Left-Backs)
Viborg FF (1 Young Left-Backs)
FC Fredericia (1 Young Left-Backs)
Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Juho Lähteenmäki
FC Nordsjaelland • 19 years old
€3.0M
€3.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.2M
46.0
Victor Bak
FC Midtjylland • 22 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.2M
42.3
Srdjan Kuzmic
Viborg FF • 22 years old
€1.6M
€1.8M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.9M
35.9
Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson
FC Fredericia • 20 years old
€389K
€450K
+15.6%
Expected: €516K
17.5
Marcus McCoy
Odense Boldklub • 20 years old
€303K
€350K
+15.6%
Expected: €401K
14.3
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)
FC Nordsjaelland's Juho Lähteenmäki at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 7.78×. That means Juho Lähteenmäki is valued 7.78× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is FC Midtjylland's Victor Bak, who is 22 years old, with a 1.00× PPVE. Third is Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson of FC Fredericia, who is 20 years old with a 1.00× 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 7.78× means the player is worth 678% 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 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | 19 | U21 | €3.5M | €450K | 7.78× |
| #2 | Victor Bak FC Midtjylland | 22 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €3.0M | 1.00× |
| #3 | Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia | 20 | U21 | €450K | €450K | 1.00× |
| #4 | Marcus McCoy Odense Boldklub | 20 | U21 | €350K | €450K | 0.78× |
| #5 | Srdjan Kuzmic Viborg FF | 22 | 21-23 | €1.8M | €3.0M | 0.60× |
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)
FC Nordsjaelland's Juho Lähteenmäki at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Juho Lähteenmäki is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Odense Boldklub's Marcus McCoy, who is 20 years old, with a +35% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson of FC Fredericia, 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
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | 19 | 7 | €3.5M | €5.8M | +40% |
| #2 | Marcus McCoy Odense Boldklub | 20 | 6 | €350K | €541K | +35% |
| #3 | Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia | 20 | 6 | €450K | €696K | +35% |
| #4 | Srdjan Kuzmic Viborg FF | 22 | 4 | €1.8M | €2.4M | +25% |
| #5 | Victor Bak FC Midtjylland | 22 | 4 | €3.0M | €4.0M | +25% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
FC Nordsjaelland's Juho Lähteenmäki has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 58.0. That means Juho Lähteenmäki has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Fredericia's Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson with a 46.3 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Marcus McCoy of Odense Boldklub 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
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | €4.2M | €3.6M-4.7M | +19% | 58.0 |
| #2 | Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia | €516K | €445K-587K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #3 | Marcus McCoy Odense Boldklub | €401K | €346K-457K | +15% | 46.3 |
| #4 | Victor Bak FC Midtjylland | €3.2M | €2.8M-3.6M | +6% | 23.0 |
| #5 | Srdjan Kuzmic Viborg FF | €1.9M | €1.7M-2.1M | +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 left-back position shows strong 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)
FC Midtjylland's Victor Bak in the 21-23 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +12.7%. That means Juho Lähteenmäki captures 47.3% of total market value while representing only 60.0% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.
In second is Viborg FF's Srdjan Kuzmic with a +12.7% ASC (52.7% value share vs 40.0% player share in 21-23 bracket). Third is Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson of FC Fredericia with a +-12.7% ASC (47.3% value vs 60.0% players in U21 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-12.7% ASC means the player captures -12.7% 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 | Victor Bak FC Midtjylland | 21-23 | 52.7% | 40.0% | +12.7% |
| #2 | Srdjan Kuzmic Viborg FF | 21-23 | 52.7% | 40.0% | +12.7% |
| #3 | Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia | U21 | 47.3% | 60.0% | -12.7% |
| #4 | Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | U21 | 47.3% | 60.0% | -12.7% |
| #5 | Marcus McCoy Odense Boldklub | U21 | 47.3% | 60.0% | -12.7% |
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, 4 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 €350K. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Srdjan Kuzmic Viborg FF | €1.8M | €1.8M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Marcus McCoy Odense Boldklub | €350K | €1.8M | -0.03 | Fair Value |
Victor Bak FC Midtjylland | €3.0M | €1.8M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson FC Fredericia | €450K | €1.8M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Juho Lähteenmäki FC Nordsjaelland | €3.5M | €1.8M | +0.97 | Above Market |