**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. · AktualisiertHenry Kessler 44.0%
Robin Jansson 40.3%
Robert Voloder 36%
Walker Zimmerman 32.8%
$899,945 Vol.
$899,945 Vol.
Henry Kessler
44%
Robin Jansson
40%
Robert Voloder
36%
Walker Zimmerman
33%
Birk Risa
31%
Miguel Tapias
30%
Tomás Avilés
30%
Sean Nealis
30%
Andreas Maxsø
30%
Joel Waterman
29%
Mauricio Pineda
29%
Rodrigues
27%
David Brekalo
26%
Justen Glad
26%
Noah Eile
21%
Micael
19%
Ranko Veselinović
8%
Andrés Reyes
7%
Zac McGraw
16%
Dany Rosero
5%
Maya Yoshida
5%
Sebastien Ibeagha
5%
Maximiliano Falcón
5%
Brendan Hines-Ike
5%
Jack Elliott
4%
Donovan Pines
4%
Jack Maher
4%
Tim Parker
4%
Matt Miazga
4%
Andrew Privett
4%
Joakim Nilsson
4%
Lalas Abubakar
4%
Jalen Neal
4%
Lucas Bartlett
3%
Jakob Glesnes
3%
Kamal Miller
3%
Stian Gregersen
3%
Christopher McVey
3%
Jackson Ragen
2%
Yevhen Cheberko
2%
Gabriele Corbo
1%
Sigurd Rosted
1%
Michael Boxall
1%
Kevin Long
1%
Yeimar Gómez Andrade
1%
Eddie Segura
1%
Erik Sviatchenko
1%
Marcelo Silva
1%
Thiago Martins
1%
Daniel Munie
1%
Miles Robinson
1%
Enea Mihaj
1%
Carlos Terán
1%
Aaron Long
<1%
Adilson Malanda
14%
Tristan Blackmon
32%
Dave Romney
28%
Rudy Camacho
31%
Oleksandr Svatok
35%
Nkosi Tafari
34%
Henry Kessler 44.0%
Robin Jansson 40.3%
Robert Voloder 36%
Walker Zimmerman 32.8%
$899,945 Vol.
$899,945 Vol.
Henry Kessler
44%
Robin Jansson
40%
Robert Voloder
36%
Walker Zimmerman
33%
Birk Risa
31%
Miguel Tapias
30%
Tomás Avilés
30%
Sean Nealis
30%
Andreas Maxsø
30%
Joel Waterman
29%
Mauricio Pineda
29%
Rodrigues
27%
David Brekalo
26%
Justen Glad
26%
Noah Eile
21%
Micael
19%
Ranko Veselinović
8%
Andrés Reyes
7%
Zac McGraw
16%
Dany Rosero
5%
Maya Yoshida
5%
Sebastien Ibeagha
5%
Maximiliano Falcón
5%
Brendan Hines-Ike
5%
Jack Elliott
4%
Donovan Pines
4%
Jack Maher
4%
Tim Parker
4%
Matt Miazga
4%
Andrew Privett
4%
Joakim Nilsson
4%
Lalas Abubakar
4%
Jalen Neal
4%
Lucas Bartlett
3%
Jakob Glesnes
3%
Kamal Miller
3%
Stian Gregersen
3%
Christopher McVey
3%
Jackson Ragen
2%
Yevhen Cheberko
2%
Gabriele Corbo
1%
Sigurd Rosted
1%
Michael Boxall
1%
Kevin Long
1%
Yeimar Gómez Andrade
1%
Eddie Segura
1%
Erik Sviatchenko
1%
Marcelo Silva
1%
Thiago Martins
1%
Daniel Munie
1%
Miles Robinson
1%
Enea Mihaj
1%
Carlos Terán
1%
Aaron Long
<1%
Adilson Malanda
14%
Tristan Blackmon
32%
Dave Romney
28%
Rudy Camacho
31%
Oleksandr Svatok
35%
Nkosi Tafari
34%
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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