**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.
Riepilogo sperimentale generato dall'AI con riferimento ai dati di Polymarket. Questo non è un consiglio di trading e non ha alcun ruolo nella risoluzione di questo mercato. · AggiornatoJakob Glesnes 41.9%
Rodrigues 41.9%
Walker Zimmerman 41.0%
Andreas Maxsø 40.9%
$899,799 Vol.
$899,799 Vol.
Jakob Glesnes
42%
Rodrigues
42%
Walker Zimmerman
41%
Andreas Maxsø
41%
Birk Risa
41%
Yevhen Cheberko
41%
Miguel Tapias
41%
Joel Waterman
41%
Tomás Avilés
40%
Brendan Hines-Ike
40%
Rudy Camacho
39%
Stian Gregersen
36%
Micael
26%
Sean Nealis
25%
Zac McGraw
16%
Dany Rosero
5%
Sebastien Ibeagha
5%
Joakim Nilsson
4%
Jalen Neal
4%
Eddie Segura
3%
Lucas Bartlett
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
40%
Robin Jansson
41%
David Brekalo
30%
Justen Glad
38%
Dave Romney
33%
Jack Elliott
41%
Donovan Pines
38%
Robert Voloder
41%
Sigurd Rosted
39%
Aaron Long
40%
Enea Mihaj
36%
Maximiliano Falcón
34%
Oleksandr Svatok
38%
Christopher McVey
38%
Kamal Miller
32%
Carlos Terán
26%
Mauricio Pineda
41%
Marcelo Silva
32%
Andrew Privett
38%
Nkosi Tafari
42%
Noah Eile
34%
Daniel Munie
42%
Jakob Glesnes 41.9%
Rodrigues 41.9%
Walker Zimmerman 41.0%
Andreas Maxsø 40.9%
$899,799 Vol.
$899,799 Vol.
Jakob Glesnes
42%
Rodrigues
42%
Walker Zimmerman
41%
Andreas Maxsø
41%
Birk Risa
41%
Yevhen Cheberko
41%
Miguel Tapias
41%
Joel Waterman
41%
Tomás Avilés
40%
Brendan Hines-Ike
40%
Rudy Camacho
39%
Stian Gregersen
36%
Micael
26%
Sean Nealis
25%
Zac McGraw
16%
Dany Rosero
5%
Sebastien Ibeagha
5%
Joakim Nilsson
4%
Jalen Neal
4%
Eddie Segura
3%
Lucas Bartlett
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
40%
Robin Jansson
41%
David Brekalo
30%
Justen Glad
38%
Dave Romney
33%
Jack Elliott
41%
Donovan Pines
38%
Robert Voloder
41%
Sigurd Rosted
39%
Aaron Long
40%
Enea Mihaj
36%
Maximiliano Falcón
34%
Oleksandr Svatok
38%
Christopher McVey
38%
Kamal Miller
32%
Carlos Terán
26%
Mauricio Pineda
41%
Marcelo Silva
32%
Andrew Privett
38%
Nkosi Tafari
42%
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.
Mercato aperto: 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.
Riepilogo sperimentale generato dall'AI con riferimento ai dati di Polymarket. Questo non è un consiglio di trading e non ha alcun ruolo nella risoluzione di questo mercato. · Aggiornato



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