NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 01: Maxwell Woledzi #3 of Nashville SC reacts during the MLS match between Nashville SC and Red Bull New York at GEODIS Park on November 01, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Nashville SC/MLS via Getty Images)Ghanaian defender Maxwell Woledzi has earned nomination for the Defender of the Year award in the Major League Soccer.The 25-year-old made the shortlist for the coveted prize after an outstanding first season in the league, where he helped Nashville SC top the Eastern Conference table in the regular campaign.Woledzi, one of six Nashville players to nominated for the end of season award, will compete against teammates Jeisson Palacios and Andy Najar for the accolade.The Right to Dream Academy graduate has already bagged the best defender award at his club following an instrumental role in their most successful year.He helped Nashville win the Supporters Shield Cup this season and was part of the history-making defense that kept 17 clean sheets in the 2026 campaign.Woledzi made 34 appearances in the 2026 MLS, scoring two goals and delivering one assist.
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One of these three @NashvilleSC standouts will take home Defender of the Year https://t.co/v1J45NRjcm Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 12, 2026He joined Nashville in January 2026 from Norwegian side Fredrikstad.
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