Players like Jesper Karlström
CDM/CMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Karlström's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jesper Karlström are Jan Schöppner, Pepelu, Amir Richardson. Doppel rates Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) a 76/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 75/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jesper Karlström
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 76 | 76 |
| 3 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 76 | 75 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 84 | 75 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 80 | 75 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 71 | 75 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 72 | 75 |
| 9 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 92 | 75 |
| 10 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 69 | 75 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 81 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesper Karlström
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesper Karlström?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Jesper Karlström, with a 76/100 overall match. Pepelu and Amir Richardson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jesper Karlström?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €400k.
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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