Top-Scoring defenders in 1. Division 2026

At a glance

L. Qvigstad of Bryne is the standout for raw talent across defenders in 1. Division, with a Field Insider Rating of 35.8, 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, +4.5 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, E. Gärtig of Raufoss is the most valuable name in this group at 5.4.

Best talent

L. Qvigstad35.8RTG

Bryne

In form

I. Jönsson26.7SsN

Egersund

Rising potential

F. Riise+4.5RTG

Stabaek · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

I. Jönsson+21.9SsN

Egersund · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

J. Taaje4goals

Stromsgodset

Most valuable

E. Gärtig5.4val

Raufoss