Cheaper alternatives to Markus Karlsson
CM/CDMHammarby IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarkus Karlsson's profile ↗
Markus Karlsson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Hammarby IF in the Allsvenskan, with 15 appearances in 2026. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Karlsson, consider Max Bird of Bristol City, valued at €2m with a fit score of 84/100, or Nuno Santos from Vitória SC, priced at €3m and also scoring 82/100. These players offer similar roles at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Markus Karlsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 83 | 82 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €2.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 81 | 81 |
| 11 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Markus Karlsson
≈ 100% Markus Karlsson · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Markus Karlsson · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Markus Karlsson · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Markus Karlsson?
Tygo Land (FC Groningen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.3m with a 82/100 match to Markus Karlsson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Markus Karlsson?
Max Bird offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Markus Karlsson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Markus Karlsson's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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