Top-Scoring defensive midfielders in Liga Profesional Argentina 2026

At a glance

S. Sosa of Defensa Y Justicia is the standout for raw talent across defensive midfielders in Liga Profesional Argentina, with a Field Insider Rating of 55.4, and A. Moreno has been the form player this season, grading 45.3, and F. Peña leads the scoring with 3 goals.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: L. Blondel has improved his Season rating most, up +25.9 on last season, while S. Sosa's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +8.4 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, F. Ibarra of Rosario Central is the most valuable name in this group at 20.7.

Best talent

S. Sosa55.4RTG

Defensa Y Justicia

In form

A. Moreno45.3SsN

River Plate

Rising potential

S. Sosa+8.4RTG

Defensa Y Justicia · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

L. Blondel+25.9SsN

Huracan · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

F. Peña3goals

Lanus

Most valuable

F. Ibarra20.7val

Rosario Central