**The 2026 MLS Defender of the Year market remains tightly bunched near the top because no center back has separated himself through the first third of the season.** Inter Miami’s Micael, acquired on loan from Palmeiras to bolster a back line transitioning after key departures, has helped stabilize the Herons’ defense amid a strong Eastern Conference start. Nashville SC’s early Supporters’ Shield pace and clean-sheet contributions from multiple options keep several names in play, while established performers like Kevin Long continue logging consistent minutes on competitive sides. Roster depth across the league, varying team results, and the award’s emphasis on overall defensive impact rather than isolated stats have prevented any candidate from building a decisive lead, leaving trader consensus reflecting a wide-open race.
Experimentelle KI-generierte Zusammenfassung mit Polymarket-Daten. Dies ist keine Handelsberatung und spielt keine Rolle bei der Auflösung dieses Marktes. · AktualisiertMiguel Tapias 45.9%
Walker Zimmerman 44.2%
Joel Waterman 37.5%
Micael 25.8%
$899,939 Vol.
$899,939 Vol.
Miguel Tapias
46%
Walker Zimmerman
44%
Joel Waterman
38%
Micael
26%
Mauricio Pineda
10%
Zac McGraw
16%
Maya Yoshida
5%
Dany Rosero
5%
Sebastien Ibeagha
5%
Erik Sviatchenko
5%
Maximiliano Falcón
5%
Jack Elliott
4%
Rudy Camacho
4%
Nkosi Tafari
4%
Donovan Pines
4%
Robin Jansson
4%
Justen Glad
4%
Jack Maher
4%
Tristan Blackmon
4%
Brendan Hines-Ike
4%
Tim Parker
4%
Andreas Maxsø
4%
Christopher McVey
4%
Lalas Abubakar
4%
Joakim Nilsson
4%
Jalen Neal
4%
Henry Kessler
4%
Matt Miazga
4%
Tomás Avilés
4%
Andrew Privett
3%
Lucas Bartlett
3%
Sigurd Rosted
2%
David Brekalo
2%
Jackson Ragen
2%
Yevhen Cheberko
2%
Gabriele Corbo
1%
Enea Mihaj
1%
Michael Boxall
1%
Thiago Martins
1%
Stian Gregersen
1%
Yeimar Gómez Andrade
1%
Ranko Veselinović
1%
Sean Nealis
1%
Noah Eile
1%
Eddie Segura
1%
Marcelo Silva
1%
Miles Robinson
1%
Aaron Long
1%
Daniel Munie
1%
Carlos Terán
<1%
Kamal Miller
<1%
Adilson Malanda
14%
Andrés Reyes
7%
Kevin Long
17%
Birk Risa
47%
Dave Romney
34%
Jakob Glesnes
44%
Rodrigues
30%
Robert Voloder
43%
Oleksandr Svatok
41%
Miguel Tapias 45.9%
Walker Zimmerman 44.2%
Joel Waterman 37.5%
Micael 25.8%
$899,939 Vol.
$899,939 Vol.
Miguel Tapias
46%
Walker Zimmerman
44%
Joel Waterman
38%
Micael
26%
Mauricio Pineda
10%
Zac McGraw
16%
Maya Yoshida
5%
Dany Rosero
5%
Sebastien Ibeagha
5%
Erik Sviatchenko
5%
Maximiliano Falcón
5%
Jack Elliott
4%
Rudy Camacho
4%
Nkosi Tafari
4%
Donovan Pines
4%
Robin Jansson
4%
Justen Glad
4%
Jack Maher
4%
Tristan Blackmon
4%
Brendan Hines-Ike
4%
Tim Parker
4%
Andreas Maxsø
4%
Christopher McVey
4%
Lalas Abubakar
4%
Joakim Nilsson
4%
Jalen Neal
4%
Henry Kessler
4%
Matt Miazga
4%
Tomás Avilés
4%
Andrew Privett
3%
Lucas Bartlett
3%
Sigurd Rosted
2%
David Brekalo
2%
Jackson Ragen
2%
Yevhen Cheberko
2%
Gabriele Corbo
1%
Enea Mihaj
1%
Michael Boxall
1%
Thiago Martins
1%
Stian Gregersen
1%
Yeimar Gómez Andrade
1%
Ranko Veselinović
1%
Sean Nealis
1%
Noah Eile
1%
Eddie Segura
1%
Marcelo Silva
1%
Miles Robinson
1%
Aaron Long
1%
Daniel Munie
1%
Carlos Terán
<1%
Kamal Miller
<1%
Adilson Malanda
14%
Andrés Reyes
7%
Kevin Long
17%
Birk Risa
47%
Dave Romney
34%
Jakob Glesnes
44%
Rodrigues
30%
Robert Voloder
43%
Oleksandr Svatok
41%
In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.
If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Markt eröffnet: Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.
If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...**The 2026 MLS Defender of the Year market remains tightly bunched near the top because no center back has separated himself through the first third of the season.** Inter Miami’s Micael, acquired on loan from Palmeiras to bolster a back line transitioning after key departures, has helped stabilize the Herons’ defense amid a strong Eastern Conference start. Nashville SC’s early Supporters’ Shield pace and clean-sheet contributions from multiple options keep several names in play, while established performers like Kevin Long continue logging consistent minutes on competitive sides. Roster depth across the league, varying team results, and the award’s emphasis on overall defensive impact rather than isolated stats have prevented any candidate from building a decisive lead, leaving trader consensus reflecting a wide-open race.
Experimentelle KI-generierte Zusammenfassung mit Polymarket-Daten. Dies ist keine Handelsberatung und spielt keine Rolle bei der Auflösung dieses Marktes. · Aktualisiert



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