**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. · AktualisiertRodrigues 43.1%
Jakob Glesnes 42.7%
Walker Zimmerman 42.5%
Andreas Maxsø 42.5%
$899,799 Vol.
$899,799 Vol.
Rodrigues
43%
Jakob Glesnes
43%
Walker Zimmerman
43%
Andreas Maxsø
43%
Joel Waterman
41%
Mauricio Pineda
41%
Tomás Avilés
41%
Sigurd Rosted
40%
Brendan Hines-Ike
40%
Miguel Tapias
39%
Yevhen Cheberko
39%
Andrew Privett
38%
Rudy Camacho
38%
Stian Gregersen
36%
Micael
26%
Sean Nealis
25%
Zac McGraw
16%
Dany Rosero
5%
Sebastien Ibeagha
5%
Joakim Nilsson
4%
Jalen Neal
4%
Lucas Bartlett
3%
Eddie Segura
3%
Jackson Ragen
2%
Lalas Abubakar
21%
Gabriele Corbo
1%
Erik Sviatchenko
18%
Yeimar Gómez Andrade
1%
Michael Boxall
20%
Jack Maher
15%
Matt Miazga
8%
Adilson Malanda
14%
Thiago Martins
16%
Andrés Reyes
7%
Henry Kessler
22%
Tim Parker
20%
Maya Yoshida
<1%
Ranko Veselinović
<1%
Kevin Long
<1%
Miles Robinson
26%
Tristan Blackmon
39%
Birk Risa
40%
Robin Jansson
41%
David Brekalo
29%
Justen Glad
38%
Dave Romney
33%
Jack Elliott
39%
Donovan Pines
36%
Robert Voloder
38%
Aaron Long
39%
Enea Mihaj
41%
Maximiliano Falcón
33%
Oleksandr Svatok
37%
Christopher McVey
39%
Kamal Miller
38%
Carlos Terán
26%
Marcelo Silva
32%
Nkosi Tafari
38%
Noah Eile
34%
Daniel Munie
42%
Rodrigues 43.1%
Jakob Glesnes 42.7%
Walker Zimmerman 42.5%
Andreas Maxsø 42.5%
$899,799 Vol.
$899,799 Vol.
Rodrigues
43%
Jakob Glesnes
43%
Walker Zimmerman
43%
Andreas Maxsø
43%
Joel Waterman
41%
Mauricio Pineda
41%
Tomás Avilés
41%
Sigurd Rosted
40%
Brendan Hines-Ike
40%
Miguel Tapias
39%
Yevhen Cheberko
39%
Andrew Privett
38%
Rudy Camacho
38%
Stian Gregersen
36%
Micael
26%
Sean Nealis
25%
Zac McGraw
16%
Dany Rosero
5%
Sebastien Ibeagha
5%
Joakim Nilsson
4%
Jalen Neal
4%
Lucas Bartlett
3%
Eddie Segura
3%
Jackson Ragen
2%
Lalas Abubakar
21%
Gabriele Corbo
1%
Erik Sviatchenko
18%
Yeimar Gómez Andrade
1%
Michael Boxall
20%
Jack Maher
15%
Matt Miazga
8%
Adilson Malanda
14%
Thiago Martins
16%
Andrés Reyes
7%
Henry Kessler
22%
Tim Parker
20%
Maya Yoshida
<1%
Ranko Veselinović
<1%
Kevin Long
<1%
Miles Robinson
26%
Tristan Blackmon
39%
Birk Risa
40%
Robin Jansson
41%
David Brekalo
29%
Justen Glad
38%
Dave Romney
33%
Jack Elliott
39%
Donovan Pines
36%
Robert Voloder
38%
Aaron Long
39%
Enea Mihaj
41%
Maximiliano Falcón
33%
Oleksandr Svatok
37%
Christopher McVey
39%
Kamal Miller
38%
Carlos Terán
26%
Marcelo Silva
32%
Nkosi Tafari
38%
Noah Eile
34%
Daniel Munie
42%
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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