Players like Kazper Karlsson
CM/CDMDegerfors IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitKazper Karlsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kazper Karlsson are Merveille Papela, Malthe Højholt, Federico Zuccon. Doppel rates Merveille Papela (Darmstadt 98) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Assane Dioussé scores 77/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Kazper Karlsson profiles as a central midfielder with a focus on durability rather than standout attacking contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 8% of his positional peers, he lacks significant strengths in key passes and shots, which limits his impact in the final third. However, his impressive availability—missing no games over the last three seasons—demonstrates his reliability and commitment on the pitch.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kazper Karlsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Malthe Højholtsimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Federico Zucconsimilar↗ | Mantova | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Benjamin Laturnussimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 23 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kazper Karlsson
≈ 100% Kazper Karlsson · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Kazper Karlsson · medium reliability
≈ 100% Kazper Karlsson · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kazper Karlsson?
Statistically, Merveille Papela (Darmstadt 98) is the closest look-alike to Kazper Karlsson — a 78/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kazper Karlsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Merveille Papela (Darmstadt 98) is the closest profile to Kazper Karlsson, with a 78/100 overall match. Malthe Højholt and Federico Zuccon are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kazper Karlsson?
Yes. Assane Dioussé (Auxerre) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kazper Karlsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kazper Karlsson'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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