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Best Fantasy Soccer Defenders to Start in 2026

Live rankings based on recent fantasy performance and injury status. Updated daily. Click any player for a full start/sit analysis.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Full Defenders Rankings

#	Player	Avg Pts	Tier	Analysis
1	Aaron Hickey BRE	—	?	Analysis →
2	Aarón Martín GEN	—	?	Analysis →
3	Abdoulaye Ndiaye PAR	—	?	Analysis →
4	Abdukodir Khusanov MNC	—	?	Analysis →
5	Adam Aznou EVE	—	?	Analysis →
6	Adam Bakoune MON	—	?	Analysis →
7	Adam Marusic LAZ	—	?	Analysis →
8	Adam Obert CAG	—	?	Analysis →
9	Adam Smith BOU	—	?	Analysis →
10	Adama Boiro ATH	—	?	Analysis →
11	Adrian Ismajli TOR	—	?	Analysis →
12	Adrien Truffert BOU	—	?	Analysis →
13	Adrià Altimira DEP	—	?	Analysis →
14	Adrià Pedrosa SEV	—	?	Analysis →
15	Adrián Guerrero DEP	—	?	Analysis →
16	Adrián Marín ORL	—	?	Analysis →
17	Adrián de la Fuente LEV	—	?	Analysis →
18	Ahmed Sidibé VEN	—	?	Analysis →
19	Aimar Duñabeitia ATH	—	?	Analysis →
20	Aitor Crespo RAC	—	?	Analysis →
21	Aitor Paredes ATH	—	?	Analysis →
22	Ajibola Alese SUN	—	?	Analysis →
23	Alan Matturro GEN	—	?	Analysis →
24	Albert Navarro ATA	—	?	Analysis →
25	Alberto Dossena COMO	—	?	Analysis →
26	Alessandro Bastoni INT	—	?	Analysis →
27	Alessandro Buongiorno NAP	—	?	Analysis →
28	Alessandro Circati PAR	—	?	Analysis →
29	Alessandro Dellavalle TOR	—	?	Analysis →
30	Alessandro Marcandalli GEN	—	?	Analysis →
31	Alessandro Milani LAZ	—	?	Analysis →
32	Alessandro Vogliacco GEN	—	?	Analysis →
33	Alessandro Zanoli UDI	—	?	Analysis →
34	Alessio Romagnoli LAZ	—	?	Analysis →
35	Alex Bonetig POR	—	?	Analysis →
36	Alex Freeman VIL	—	?	Analysis →
37	Alex Murphy NEW	—	?	Analysis →
38	Alex Petxarromán DEP	—	?	Analysis →
39	Alex Roldan SEA	—	?	Analysis →
40	Aaron Anselmino CHE	—	?	Analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start at defenders in fantasy this week?

Rankings for Soccer defenders update daily based on recent fantasy performance and injury status.

What are the best Soccer defenders to pick up on waivers?

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How do I know which defender to start tonight?

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