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, Salim Diakité, Snorre Strand Nilsen. 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 September 2026.
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Johan Karlsson is a dependable right-back known for his consistent presence on the pitch, having missed only a few games over the last three seasons. While he lacks standout strengths compared to his peers, his reliability makes him a steady option in defense. However, his aerial and dueling metrics suggest he may struggle against more physical opponents, indicating a need for improvement in those areas to elevate his overall impact.
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 | Salim Diakitésimilar↗ | Palermo | 26 | €1.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Snorre Strand Nilsensimilar↗ | HamKam | 29 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Darnell Furlongsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 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 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €1.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Kaine Kesler-Haydensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €3.2m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 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: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Johan Karlsson · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
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. Salim Diakité and Snorre Strand Nilsen 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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