Thats really weak from Nordeus!! Sometimes I think they do this intentionally just to make the managers spend more Tokens/Money on this game...
I'm currently in a level 18 league and the Top of my server is since this season level 21. (before this season has started, level 20 was the highest one for quite a long time).
So I expect to reach the Top of my server in about 5 Seasons. I hope I'm not put into a higher level than I am before I reach the Top...
Cause thats just the worst thing that could happen. :-\