Top-Scoring defensive midfielders in First League 25/26

At a glance

I. Ivanov of Lokomotiv Plovdiv is the standout for raw talent across defensive midfielders in First League, with a Field Insider Rating of 32.2, and I. Chochev has been the form player this season, grading 40.7.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: Lucas Araújo has improved his Season rating most, up +8.8 on last season. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, E. Dost of Lokomotiv Sofia is the most valuable name in this group at 4.8.

Best talent

I. Ivanov32.2RTG

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

In form

I. Chochev40.7SsN

Ludogorets

Rising potential

Lucas Araújo-14.1RTG

Botev Plovdiv · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

Lucas Araújo+8.8SsN

Botev Plovdiv · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

I. Chochev12goals

Ludogorets

Most valuable

E. Dost4.8val

Lokomotiv Sofia