Top-Scoring defenders in 1. Division 2026

At a glance

S. Granheim of Sogndal is the standout for raw talent across defenders in 1. Division, with a Field Insider Rating of 36.3, and I. Jönsson has been the form player this season, grading 26.7, and J. Taaje leads the scoring with 4 goals.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: I. Jönsson has improved his Season rating most, up +21.9 on last season, while F. Riise's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +5 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, I. Jönsson of Egersund is the most valuable name in this group at 5.1.

Best talent

S. Granheim36.3RTG

Sogndal

In form

I. Jönsson26.7SsN

Egersund

Rising potential

F. Riise+5RTG

Stabaek · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

I. Jönsson+21.9SsN

Egersund · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

J. Taaje4goals

Stromsgodset

Most valuable

I. Jönsson5.1val

Egersund