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Most Improved U21 midfielders in 1. Division 2026

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

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At a glance

E. Schlichting of Haugesund is the standout for raw talent across U21 midfielders in 1. Division, with a Field Insider Rating of 36.8, and A. Memedov has been the form player this season, grading 22.7.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: H. Krohg has improved his Season rating most, up +21.1 on last season, while O. Kvendbø Holden's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +3.6 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, A. Memedov of Lyn is the most valuable name in this group at 3.9.

Best talent
E. Schlichting36.8RTG
Haugesund
In form
A. Memedov22.7SsN
Lyn
Rising potential
O. Kvendbø Holden+3.6RTG
Ranheim · 24/25→25/26
Most improved
H. Krohg+21.1SsN
Moss · 24/25→25/26
Top scorer
A. Memedov4goals
Lyn
Most valuable
A. Memedov3.9val
Lyn
6 players · ranked by most improvedCustomise →
PlayerTeam
1H. KrohgCentral midfielderMoss19+21.1
24/25→25/26
21346.3%
2O. Kvendbø HoldenCentral midfielderRanheim21+15.3
24/25→25/26
153312.1%
3L. KolstadCentral midfielderRanheim21+14.2
24/25→25/26
20267.9%345.7%
4A. MemedovAttacking midfielderLyn21+14.1
24/25→25/26
23164%336.1%
5E. IsufiCentral midfielderLyn18+8.4
24/25→25/26
92100%339.2%
6E. SchlichtingCentral midfielderHaugesund21+5.5
24/25→25/26
2037.4%3727%