Who should replace Jesper Karlström?
CDM/CMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Karlström's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jesper Karlström, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Walace, Lennard Maloney, Yannick Engelhardt. Walace (Udinese) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alexis Blin at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jesper Karlström
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walacesimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €2.6m | 94 | 72 |
| 2 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €2.6m | 93 | 73 |
| 3 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 92 | 75 |
| 4 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 72 |
| 5 | Nicolas Seiwaldsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €24m | 90 | 72 |
| 6 | Alexis Blinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €600k | 90 | 72 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 74 |
| 8 | Ellyes Skhirisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €5.2m | 89 | 72 |
| 9 | Patrick Osterhagesimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €12m | 87 | 72 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 87 | 72 |
| 11 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 86 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesper Karlström
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesper Karlström?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Walace (Udinese) does the closest job to Jesper Karlström, at 94/100 on profile. Lennard Maloney and Yannick Engelhardt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jesper Karlström?
Yes — Alexis Blin (Lecce) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jesper Karlström?
Doppel learns Jesper Karlström's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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