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Most Improved U21 defenders in 1. Division 2026

The most improved U21 defenders in 1. Division in 2026, ranked on Field Insider.

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At a glance

M. Mulac of hodd is the standout for raw talent across U21 defenders in 1. Division, with a Field Insider Rating of 35.8.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: F. Riise has improved his Season rating most, up +9.7 on last season. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, J. Norbye of Haugesund is the most valuable name in this group at 3.5.

Best talent
M. Mulac35.8RTG
hodd
In form
M. Mulac15.2SsN
hodd
Rising potential
F. Riise+4.5RTG
Stabaek · 24/25→25/26
Most improved
F. Riise+9.7SsN
Stabaek · 24/25→25/26
Most valuable
J. Norbye3.5val
Haugesund
1 players · ranked by most improvedCustomise →
PlayerTeam
1F. RiiseCentre-backStabaek19+9.7
24/25→25/26
12461.9%3614.5%