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Top-Scoring U21 defenders in Serie A 2026

The top-scoring U21 defenders in Serie A in 2026, ranked on Field Insider.

Top-scoring midfielders in Serie ATop-scoring attackers in Serie ABest defenders in Serie AMost in-form defenders in Serie AMost valuable defenders in Serie AMost improved defenders in Serie A

At a glance

Arthur of Palmeiras is the standout for raw talent across U21 defenders in Serie A, with a Field Insider Rating of 69.8, and Kauã Moraes leads the scoring with 2 goals.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: Kaio Henrique has improved his Season rating most, up +9.1 on last season. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, Arthur of Palmeiras is the most valuable name in this group at 29.6.

Best talent
Arthur69.8RTG
Palmeiras
In form
Arthur30.2SsN
Palmeiras
Rising potential
Kaio Henrique+1.7RTG
Fortaleza EC · 24/25→25/26
Most improved
Kaio Henrique+9.1SsN
Fortaleza EC · 24/25→25/26
Top scorer
Kauã Moraes2goals
Cruzeiro
Most valuable
Arthur29.6val
Palmeiras
3 players · ranked by top scorersCustomise →
PlayerTeam
1Kauã MoraesFull-backCruzeiro2025±0%6912.5%
2VitãoCentre-backAtletico-MG181667
3WallaceCentre-backGremio211259