
- Games
- 12
- 12 starts
- Minutes
- 1,029
- 86 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 0.7 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.5 xA
Player profile
1,029 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Ball-winning central midfielder
Karlström's best number is recoveries, and he wins more duels than he loses. Most of his attacking and passing numbers sit below the middle for central midfielders.
Key strengths
Recoveries. 5.16 recoveries per 90, percentile 64.
Moves it forward. 7.00 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 61, and wins 52.8% of duels, percentile 59.
Areas for development
Little creation. 0.04 expected assists per 90, percentile 19, and 0.61 key passes per 90, percentile 25.
Pass accuracy. 85.0% pass accuracy, percentile 34.
Few tackles for the role. 1.40 tackles per 90, percentile 31.
Similar players
- Stanislav Lobotka NapoliDribbles won 20 v 18 and key passes 25 v 24.
- Simon Sohm VeneziaExpected assists 19 v 13 and touches in the box 30 v 31.
- Han-Noah Massengo AugsburgPasses into the final third 61 v 60 and recoveries 64 v 56.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Recoveries. 5.16 recoveries per 90, percentile 64.
Moves it forward. 7.00 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 61, and wins 52.8% of duels, percentile 59.
Areas for development
Little creation. 0.04 expected assists per 90, percentile 19, and 0.61 key passes per 90, percentile 25.
Pass accuracy. 85.0% pass accuracy, percentile 34.
Few tackles for the role. 1.40 tackles per 90, percentile 31.
Similar players
- Stanislav Lobotka NapoliDribbles won 20 v 18 and key passes 25 v 24.
- Simon Sohm VeneziaExpected assists 19 v 13 and touches in the box 30 v 31.
- Han-Noah Massengo AugsburgPasses into the final third 61 v 60 and recoveries 64 v 56.
Against 171 central midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of central midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
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Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (14%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 21%, Middle third 60%, Final third 18%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 10 | 866 | 1 | 0 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.28 | 7 | 7 | 6.85 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2 | 0 | 7.42 |
12 games
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