Players like Johan Karlsson
RBMalmö FF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Karlsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Johan Karlsson are Hamza El Kaouakibi, Snorre Strand Nilsen, Salim Diakité. Doppel rates Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Snorre Strand Nilsen scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Johan Karlsson is a dependable right-back, known for his consistent presence on the pitch, having missed only 16 games over the last three seasons. However, his performance metrics place him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, particularly in duels and aerial challenges, indicating a need for improvement in defensive engagement. While not a standout in attack, his reliability makes him a valuable squad player in a competitive environment.
Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Johan Karlsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Snorre Strand Nilsensimilar↗ | HamKam | 29 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Salim Diakitésimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 26 | €1.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Darnell Furlongsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Dylan Durivauxsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €1.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Kaine Kesler-Haydensimilar↗ | Coventry City | 24 | €3.2m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Karlsson
≈ 100% Johan Karlsson · low reliability
≈ 100% Johan Karlsson · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Johan Karlsson · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Johan Karlsson?
Statistically, Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) is the closest look-alike to Johan Karlsson — a 81/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Johan Karlsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) is the closest profile to Johan Karlsson, with a 81/100 overall match. Snorre Strand Nilsen and Salim Diakité are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Johan Karlsson?
Yes. Snorre Strand Nilsen (HamKam) plays a similar right back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Johan Karlsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Johan Karlsson's 2025 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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