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Most Improved U21 defenders in Pro League 26/27

The most improved U21 defenders in Pro League in 26/27, ranked on Field Insider.

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At a glance

N. Zézé of NEOM is the standout for raw talent across U21 defenders in Pro League, with a Field Insider Rating of 59.2.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: M. Barry's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +4.1 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, A. Kinteh of Al-Ahli Jeddah is the most valuable name in this group at 18.3.

Best talent
N. Zézé59.2RTG
NEOM
In form
N. Zézé19.4SsN
NEOM
Rising potential
M. Barry+4.1RTG
Al Shabab · 24/25→25/26
Most improved
N. Zézé-2.3SsN
NEOM · 24/25→25/26
Most valuable
A. Kinteh18.3val
Al-Ahli Jeddah
2 players · ranked by most improvedCustomise →
PlayerTeam
1N. ZézéCentre-backNEOM21-2.3
24/25→25/26
19±0%59±0%
2M. BarryCentre-backAl Shabab21-21.3
24/25→25/26
1±0%448.2%