Who should replace Markus Karlsson?
CM/CDMHammarby IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarkus Karlsson's profile ↗
Markus Karlsson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Hammarby IF in the Swedish Allsvenskan, currently valued at €8m. For those seeking the best replacement for Karlsson, Sergio Ortuño from CD Eldense offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Marcus Linday of Västerås SK and João Moutinho from Sporting Braga both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
Best replacements for Markus Karlsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Marcus Lindaysimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €5.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Waniss Taibisimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 24 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €2.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Sean Steursimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €6.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Daniel Johnsonsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 34 | €300k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Markus Karlsson
≈ 100% Markus Karlsson · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Markus Karlsson · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Markus Karlsson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Markus Karlsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergio Ortuño (CD Eldense) does the closest job to Markus Karlsson, at 92/100 on profile. Marcus Linday and João Moutinho follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Markus Karlsson?
Yes — João Moutinho (Sporting Braga) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Markus Karlsson?
Doppel learns Markus Karlsson's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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