Most Valuable attacking midfielders by Market Value in 1. Division 2026

At a glance

J. Grundt of Kongsvinger is the standout for raw talent across attacking midfielders in 1. Division, with a Field Insider Rating of 34.6, and K. Barmen has been the form player this season, grading 35.1, and S. Pedersen leads the scoring with 4 goals.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: T. Naustdal has improved his Season rating most, up +23.9 on last season, while A. Memedov's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +2.1 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, Scott Vatne of Egersund is the most valuable name in this group at 5.8.

Best talent

J. Grundt34.6RTG

Kongsvinger

In form

K. Barmen35.1SsN

Asane

Rising potential

A. Memedov+2.1RTG

Moss · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

T. Naustdal+23.9SsN

Raufoss · 23/24→25/26

Top scorer

S. Pedersen4goals

Sogndal

Most valuable

Scott Vatne5.8val

Egersund