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MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

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MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

Walker Zimmerman 43.7%

Joel Waterman 40.8%

Sean Nealis 39.9%

Andreas Maxsø 37.1%

Polymarket

$899,945 Vol.

Walker Zimmerman 43.7%

Joel Waterman 40.8%

Sean Nealis 39.9%

Andreas Maxsø 37.1%

Polymarket

$899,945 Vol.

Walker Zimmerman

$1,780 Vol.

44%

Joel Waterman

$232 Vol.

41%

Sean Nealis

$193 Vol.

40%

Andreas Maxsø

$229 Vol.

37%

Robert Voloder

$127 Vol.

37%

Brendan Hines-Ike

$261 Vol.

34%

Henry Kessler

$132 Vol.

34%

Justen Glad

$139 Vol.

33%

Andrew Privett

$308 Vol.

32%

Robin Jansson

$4,817 Vol.

31%

Miguel Tapias

$220 Vol.

30%

Oleksandr Svatok

$132 Vol.

30%

Rodrigues

$22,873 Vol.

27%

David Brekalo

$388,061 Vol.

25%

Noah Eile

$163 Vol.

21%

Micael

$292 Vol.

19%

Ranko Veselinović

$209 Vol.

8%

Andrés Reyes

$2,976 Vol.

8%

Dany Rosero

$5,203 Vol.

6%

Zac McGraw

$91,199 Vol.

16%

Maya Yoshida

$3,397 Vol.

5%

Sebastien Ibeagha

$224 Vol.

5%

Jack Maher

$207 Vol.

4%

Jack Elliott

$132 Vol.

4%

Donovan Pines

$157 Vol.

4%

Joakim Nilsson

$166 Vol.

4%

Tim Parker

$157 Vol.

4%

Matt Miazga

$181 Vol.

4%

Jalen Neal

$132 Vol.

4%

Lalas Abubakar

$132 Vol.

4%

Kamal Miller

$157 Vol.

3%

Lucas Bartlett

$8,502 Vol.

3%

Stian Gregersen

$132 Vol.

3%

Christopher McVey

$133 Vol.

3%

Jackson Ragen

$11,721 Vol.

3%

Yevhen Cheberko

$222 Vol.

2%

Jakob Glesnes

$347,200 Vol.

2%

Aaron Long

$191 Vol.

9%

Gabriele Corbo

$3,414 Vol.

1%

Sigurd Rosted

$232 Vol.

1%

Michael Boxall

$210 Vol.

1%

Kevin Long

$237 Vol.

1%

Eddie Segura

$198 Vol.

1%

Yeimar Gómez Andrade

$220 Vol.

1%

Marcelo Silva

$161 Vol.

1%

Thiago Martins

$184 Vol.

1%

Daniel Munie

$157 Vol.

1%

Miles Robinson

$157 Vol.

1%

Erik Sviatchenko

$157 Vol.

1%

Enea Mihaj

$181 Vol.

1%

Carlos Terán

$137 Vol.

1%

Adilson Malanda

$225 Vol.

14%

Tristan Blackmon

$236 Vol.

32%

Birk Risa

$136 Vol.

28%

Dave Romney

$153 Vol.

33%

Rudy Camacho

$289 Vol.

28%

Maximiliano Falcón

$137 Vol.

40%

Tomás Avilés

$132 Vol.

29%

Mauricio Pineda

$132 Vol.

28%

Nkosi Tafari

$171 Vol.

32%

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**The 2026 MLS Defender of the Year market remains tightly bunched near the top because no center back has separated himself through the first third of the season.** Inter Miami’s Micael, acquired on loan from Palmeiras to bolster a back line transitioning after key departures, has helped stabilize the Herons’ defense amid a strong Eastern Conference start. Nashville SC’s early Supporters’ Shield pace and clean-sheet contributions from multiple options keep several names in play, while established performers like Kevin Long continue logging consistent minutes on competitive sides. Roster depth across the league, varying team results, and the award’s emphasis on overall defensive impact rather than isolated stats have prevented any candidate from building a decisive lead, leaving trader consensus reflecting a wide-open race.

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award.

In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.

If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$899,945
End Date
Nov 12, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**The 2026 MLS Defender of the Year market remains tightly bunched near the top because no center back has separated himself through the first third of the season.** Inter Miami’s Micael, acquired on loan from Palmeiras to bolster a back line transitioning after key departures, has helped stabilize the Herons’ defense amid a strong Eastern Conference start. Nashville SC’s early Supporters’ Shield pace and clean-sheet contributions from multiple options keep several names in play, while established performers like Kevin Long continue logging consistent minutes on competitive sides. Roster depth across the league, varying team results, and the award’s emphasis on overall defensive impact rather than isolated stats have prevented any candidate from building a decisive lead, leaving trader consensus reflecting a wide-open race.

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award.

In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.

If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$899,945
End Date
Nov 12, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year award. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 60+ possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Walker Zimmerman" at 44%, followed by "Joel Waterman" at 41%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 44¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 44% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" has generated $899.9K in total trading volume since the market launched on Feb 17, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year," browse the 60+ available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" is "Walker Zimmerman" at 44%, meaning the market assigns a 44% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Joel Waterman" at 41%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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