Players like Jesper Karlström
CDM/CMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Karlström's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jesper Karlström are Peru Nolaskoain, Santiago Castañeda, Stefan Džodić. Doppel rates Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alberto del Moral scores 79/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jesper Karlström is a reliable, hard-working defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and distributing from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom third of his positional peers, he showcases his strengths through impressive clearances and accurate long balls, proving his value in defensive stability and transitioning play. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in three seasons, reinforcing his role as a dependable anchor in midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jesper Karlström
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesper Karlström
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jesper Karlström?
Statistically, Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) is the closest look-alike to Jesper Karlström — a 79/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jesper Karlström?
By Doppel's fit score, Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) is the closest profile to Jesper Karlström, with a 79/100 overall match. Santiago Castañeda and Stefan Džodić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jesper Karlström?
Yes. Alberto del Moral (Córdoba) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jesper Karlström?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jesper Karlström's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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