Top-Scoring defensive midfielders in 1. Division 2026

At a glance

L. Sødal of Bryne is the standout for raw talent across defensive midfielders in 1. Division, with a Field Insider Rating of 35.2, and K. Krasniqi has been the form player this season, grading 30.2.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: K. Krasniqi has improved his Season rating most, up +16.1 on last season. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, K. Krasniqi of Stromsgodset is the most valuable name in this group at 5.8.

Best talent

L. Sødal35.2RTG

Bryne

In form

K. Krasniqi30.2SsN

Stromsgodset

Rising potential

L. Sødal-1.2RTG

Bryne · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

K. Krasniqi+16.1SsN

Stromsgodset · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

K. Krasniqi2goals

Stromsgodset

Most valuable

K. Krasniqi5.8val

Stromsgodset