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MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

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Sports·MLS

MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

Birk Risa 25.4%

Jack Maher 25.3%

Kamal Miller 14.0%

Andreas Maxsø 12.8%

Polymarket

$907,013 Vol.

Birk Risa 25.4%

Jack Maher 25.3%

Kamal Miller 14.0%

Andreas Maxsø 12.8%

Polymarket

$907,013 Vol.

Birk Risa

$157 Vol.

25%

Jack Maher

$278 Vol.

25%

Kamal Miller

$336 Vol.

14%

Andreas Maxsø

$291 Vol.

13%

Andrew Privett

$473 Vol.

12%

Andrés Reyes

$3,130 Vol.

6%

Dany Rosero

$5,362 Vol.

5%

Rodrigues

$23,291 Vol.

5%

Eddie Segura

$260 Vol.

4%

Robert Voloder

$368 Vol.

4%

Michael Boxall

$249 Vol.

4%

Dave Romney

$195 Vol.

4%

Jack Elliott

$234 Vol.

4%

David Brekalo

$388,215 Vol.

4%

Oleksandr Svatok

$322 Vol.

4%

Matt Miazga

$258 Vol.

4%

Jalen Neal

$227 Vol.

4%

Jakob Glesnes

$347,349 Vol.

4%

Tim Parker

$336 Vol.

4%

Tristan Blackmon

$285 Vol.

4%

Miles Robinson

$282 Vol.

4%

Henry Kessler

$172 Vol.

4%

Yevhen Cheberko

$281 Vol.

4%

Mauricio Pineda

$227 Vol.

4%

Daniel Munie

$382 Vol.

4%

Donovan Pines

$258 Vol.

4%

Walker Zimmerman

$1,819 Vol.

3%

Jackson Ragen

$12,201 Vol.

3%

Brendan Hines-Ike

$356 Vol.

3%

Nkosi Tafari

$266 Vol.

3%

Lucas Bartlett

$8,546 Vol.

2%

Erik Sviatchenko

$252 Vol.

2%

Christopher McVey

$210 Vol.

2%

Sigurd Rosted

$437 Vol.

2%

Yeimar Gómez Andrade

$307 Vol.

1%

Enea Mihaj

$350 Vol.

1%

Gabriele Corbo

$3,459 Vol.

1%

Aaron Long

$529 Vol.

1%

Micael

$372 Vol.

13%

Noah Eile

$258 Vol.

1%

Kevin Long

$278 Vol.

1%

Thiago Martins

$245 Vol.

1%

Stian Gregersen

$227 Vol.

1%

Joakim Nilsson

$275 Vol.

1%

Carlos Terán

$215 Vol.

13%

Zac McGraw

$91,320 Vol.

<1%

Joel Waterman

$328 Vol.

24%

Justen Glad

$235 Vol.

<1%

Maya Yoshida

$3,475 Vol.

<1%

Adilson Malanda

$333 Vol.

25%

Rudy Camacho

$451 Vol.

<1%

Sebastien Ibeagha

$330 Vol.

<1%

Sean Nealis

$298 Vol.

<1%

Robin Jansson

$4,984 Vol.

<1%

Ranko Veselinović

$243 Vol.

38%

Maximiliano Falcón

$232 Vol.

28%

Tomás Avilés

$173 Vol.

30%

Miguel Tapias

$323 Vol.

37%

Lalas Abubakar

$227 Vol.

37%

Marcelo Silva

$238 Vol.

39%

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award. 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.**Jack Maher leads the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year market at 36.3% amid a tightly contested race driven by comparable statistical profiles across multiple center backs.** Nashville SC’s strong Supporters’ Shield positioning and defensive metrics have elevated Maher, whose consistent aerial duel wins, progressive passing, and minutes played stand out on a high-performing back line. Michael Boxall (25.3%), Carlos Terán (25.3%), Marcelo Silva (25.1%), and Dave Romney (25.1%) trail closely, reflecting their roles anchoring competitive units—Boxall for Minnesota’s organization, Terán and Silva for clean-sheet contributions and duel dominance, and Romney alongside Maher at Nashville. Lower-priced options like Kamal Miller and Micael sit in the low teens due to solid but less team-elevating numbers. Late-season form, team defensive rankings, and official award voting criteria continue to shape trader consensus in this wide-open field with no single dominant performer.

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award.

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.This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award. 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.
Volume
$907,013
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award. 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.**Jack Maher leads the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year market at 36.3% amid a tightly contested race driven by comparable statistical profiles across multiple center backs.** Nashville SC’s strong Supporters’ Shield positioning and defensive metrics have elevated Maher, whose consistent aerial duel wins, progressive passing, and minutes played stand out on a high-performing back line. Michael Boxall (25.3%), Carlos Terán (25.3%), Marcelo Silva (25.1%), and Dave Romney (25.1%) trail closely, reflecting their roles anchoring competitive units—Boxall for Minnesota’s organization, Terán and Silva for clean-sheet contributions and duel dominance, and Romney alongside Maher at Nashville. Lower-priced options like Kamal Miller and Micael sit in the low teens due to solid but less team-elevating numbers. Late-season form, team defensive rankings, and official award voting criteria continue to shape trader consensus in this wide-open field with no single dominant performer.

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award.

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.This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award. 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.
Volume
$907,013
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 60+ possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Marcelo Silva" at 39%, followed by "Ranko Veselinović" at 38%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 39¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 39% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" has generated $907K in total trading volume since the market launched on Feb 17, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year," browse the 60+ available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" is "Marcelo Silva" at 39%, meaning the market assigns a 39% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Ranko Veselinović" at 38%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.