Most In-Form U21 defenders This Season in Premier League

At a glance

I. Krupskyi of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is the standout for raw talent across U21 defenders in Premier League, with a Field Insider Rating of 40.5, and T. Mykhavko leads the scoring with 2 goals.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: I. Krupskyi has improved his Season rating most, up +13.7 on last season, while V. Vilivald's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +2 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, I. Krupskyi of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is the most valuable name in this group at 7.3.

Best talent

I. Krupskyi40.5RTG

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

In form

I. Krupskyi30.6SsN

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Rising potential

V. Vilivald+2RTG

Kryvbas KR · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

I. Krupskyi+13.7SsN

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

T. Mykhavko2goals

Dynamo Kyiv

Most valuable

I. Krupskyi7.3val

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv