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 September 2026.
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Kazper Karlsson is a defensive midfielder whose game currently lacks impact, reflected in his bottom 8% Sofascore rating among peers. While he offers durability with no missed games over the last three seasons, his contributions in key passes and shots are minimal, limiting his influence on the pitch. As he develops, finding ways to enhance his offensive output will be crucial for his progression in the role.
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↗ | Cosenza | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 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↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Benjamin Laturnussimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 23 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 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 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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