Who should replace Jesper Karlström?
CDM/CMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Karlström's profile ↗
Jesper Karlström is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Udinese in Serie A, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Karlström, Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07 offers a strong fit score of 81/100, while Peru Nolaskoain from Eibar and Stefan Džodić from Almería also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100 and 80/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesper Karlström
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesper Karlström?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) does the closest job to Jesper Karlström, at 94/100 on profile. Lennard Hartjes and Santiago Castañeda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jesper Karlström?
Yes — Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 79/100 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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