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MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

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MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

Tristan Blackmon 36.7%

Kevin Long 36.1%

Birk Risa 31.8%

Eddie Segura 26.7%

Polymarket

$897,134 Vol.

Tristan Blackmon 36.7%

Kevin Long 36.1%

Birk Risa 31.8%

Eddie Segura 26.7%

Polymarket

$897,134 Vol.

Tristan Blackmon

$133 Vol.

37%

Kevin Long

$143 Vol.

36%

Birk Risa

$133 Vol.

32%

Eddie Segura

$129 Vol.

27%

David Brekalo

$388,031 Vol.

18%

Daniel Munie

$127 Vol.

16%

Tomás Avilés

$127 Vol.

16%

Donovan Pines

$127 Vol.

16%

Maximiliano Falcón

$127 Vol.

15%

Dave Romney

$148 Vol.

14%

Andreas Maxsø

$127 Vol.

14%

Jack Elliott

$127 Vol.

13%

Rudy Camacho

$215 Vol.

12%

Sebastien Ibeagha

$127 Vol.

12%

Jack Maher

$127 Vol.

12%

Oleksandr Svatok

$127 Vol.

10%

Andrés Reyes

$2,971 Vol.

10%

Justen Glad

$127 Vol.

7%

Joakim Nilsson

$166 Vol.

7%

Carlos Terán

$132 Vol.

6%

Zac McGraw

$91,083 Vol.

12%

Maya Yoshida

$3,304 Vol.

6%

Tim Parker

$127 Vol.

6%

Dany Rosero

$5,173 Vol.

5%

Yeimar Gómez Andrade

$127 Vol.

5%

Lucas Bartlett

$8,372 Vol.

5%

Jackson Ragen

$11,686 Vol.

5%

Robin Jansson

$4,812 Vol.

3%

Andrew Privett

$293 Vol.

17%

Walker Zimmerman

$1,667 Vol.

3%

Jalen Neal

$127 Vol.

7%

Enea Mihaj

$127 Vol.

7%

Kamal Miller

$127 Vol.

16%

Rodrigues

$22,868 Vol.

14%

Aaron Long

$166 Vol.

3%

Nkosi Tafari

$168 Vol.

3%

Brendan Hines-Ike

$161 Vol.

3%

Joel Waterman

$151 Vol.

17%

Miles Robinson

$127 Vol.

16%

Sigurd Rosted

$127 Vol.

14%

Erik Sviatchenko

$127 Vol.

7%

Lalas Abubakar

$127 Vol.

17%

Mauricio Pineda

$127 Vol.

14%

Matt Miazga

$133 Vol.

2%

Christopher McVey

$128 Vol.

7%

Adilson Malanda

$127 Vol.

7%

Ranko Veselinović

$127 Vol.

15%

Gabriele Corbo

$3,344 Vol.

2%

Henry Kessler

$127 Vol.

12%

Michael Boxall

$127 Vol.

1%

Sean Nealis

$127 Vol.

6%

Miguel Tapias

$127 Vol.

12%

Noah Eile

$158 Vol.

9%

Robert Voloder

$127 Vol.

1%

Stian Gregersen

$127 Vol.

7%

Thiago Martins

$154 Vol.

14%

Jakob Glesnes

$347,127 Vol.

1%

Yevhen Cheberko

$133 Vol.

36%

Marcelo Silva

$133 Vol.

33%

Micael

$161 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.Tristan Blackmon leads the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year market at 36.9% implied probability due to his status as the 2025 winner with Vancouver Whitecaps and continued strong contributions early in the new campaign, including goals and key passes from the backline. The tightly bunched field behind him—led by Yevhen Cheberko (32.6% after his recent move to LAFC), Eddie Segura (29.2%), Micael (27.8%), and others in the mid-20s—reflects the league’s depth at center back, with no single player separating amid balanced team defenses and limited standout statistical dominance through the first 15 rounds. Recent roster shifts, including Cheberko’s trade and additions to contenders like Inter Miami, plus strong collective showings from multiple clubs, keep the race open as traders weigh form, minutes, and playoff implications across the season.

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
$897,134
End Date
Nov 12, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

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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.Tristan Blackmon leads the 2026 MLS Defender of the Year market at 36.9% implied probability due to his status as the 2025 winner with Vancouver Whitecaps and continued strong contributions early in the new campaign, including goals and key passes from the backline. The tightly bunched field behind him—led by Yevhen Cheberko (32.6% after his recent move to LAFC), Eddie Segura (29.2%), Micael (27.8%), and others in the mid-20s—reflects the league’s depth at center back, with no single player separating amid balanced team defenses and limited standout statistical dominance through the first 15 rounds. Recent roster shifts, including Cheberko’s trade and additions to contenders like Inter Miami, plus strong collective showings from multiple clubs, keep the race open as traders weigh form, minutes, and playoff implications across the season.

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
$897,134
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 "Tristan Blackmon" at 37%, followed by "Kevin Long" at 36%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 37¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 37% 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 $897.1K 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 "Tristan Blackmon" at 37%, meaning the market assigns a 37% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Kevin Long" at 36%. 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.

The resolution rules for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.