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, Lennard Hartjes, Santiago Castañeda. Doppel rates Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Peru Nolaskoain scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jesper Karlström is a robust defensive midfielder known for his impressive ability to break up play and distribute effectively from deep. His strengths in clearances and accurate long balls highlight his defensive acumen and ability to initiate attacks, making him a reliable presence in the midfield. While he may not contribute significantly in terms of goals or creative chances, his durability—missing just one game in three seasons—underscores his reliability on the pitch.
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 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
* 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 · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
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. Lennard Hartjes and Santiago Castañeda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jesper Karlström?
Yes. Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
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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