Most Improved U21 defenders in Serie A 2026

The most improved U21 defenders in Serie A in 2026, ranked on Field Insider.

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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 29.9.

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