Top-Scoring defensive midfielders in Liga Profesional Argentina 2026

At a glance

M. Benítez of Boca Juniors is the standout for raw talent across defensive midfielders in Liga Profesional Argentina, with a Field Insider Rating of 55.7, and J. Florentín has been the form player this season, grading 51.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: J. Florentín has improved his Season rating most, up +27.6 on last season, while M. Benítez's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +9 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, F. Ibarra of Rosario Central is the most valuable name in this group at 20.9.

Best talent

M. Benítez55.7RTG

Boca Juniors

In form

J. Florentín51SsN

Independ. Rivadavia

Rising potential

M. Benítez+9RTG

Boca Juniors · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

J. Florentín+27.6SsN

Independ. Rivadavia · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

J. Florentín4goals

Independ. Rivadavia

Most valuable

F. Ibarra20.9val

Rosario Central