Players like Markus Karlsbakk
CM/CAMLillestrøm SK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarkus Karlsbakk's profile ↗
The players most similar to Markus Karlsbakk are Mathis Suray, Alfie Devine, Christopher Scott. Doppel rates Mathis Suray (Go Ahead Eagles) a 89/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Odysseus Velanas scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Markus Karlsbakk is an attacking midfielder with a knack for finding the net, showcasing his goal-scoring ability with a strong non-penalty goals per 90 minutes rate. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 41% of his peers, his capacity to generate expected goals and assists highlights his offensive potential. His reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed only a handful of games over the past three seasons, making him a consistent option for Lillestrøm SK.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Markus Karlsbakk
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Naatan Skyttäsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 24 | €5.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 31 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Sammie Szmodicssimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €3.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Wrexham | 32 | €1.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Francis Onyekasimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 19 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Markus Karlsbakk
≈ 100% Markus Karlsbakk · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Markus Karlsbakk · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Markus Karlsbakk · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Markus Karlsbakk?
Statistically, Mathis Suray (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest look-alike to Markus Karlsbakk — a 89/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Markus Karlsbakk?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathis Suray (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Markus Karlsbakk, with a 89/100 overall match. Alfie Devine and Christopher Scott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Markus Karlsbakk?
Yes. Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Markus Karlsbakk?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Markus Karlsbakk's 2026 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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