Johan Karlsson stats
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J. Karlsson
Vejle BoldklubDefender
J. Karlsson vs Aarhus Fremad
1 game playedJohan Karlsson's next match is on Saturday at 17:30 against Aarhus Fremad. See how Johan Karlsson did in earlier matches against Aarhus Fremad.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 |
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Saturday 17:30Sat 17:30Before the next match
Vejle Boldklub v Aarhus Fremad, Sat 24 OctWhat Aarhus Fremad allow right backs
Position stats10 appearances at RB against Aarhus Fremad in their last 20 matches; league average from the First Division.
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Odds OutliersJohan Karlsson 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Johan Karlsson has appeared in 6 First Division matches this season, totalling 525 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First Division defenders.
Attacking stats
Johan Karlsson has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 175 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 35th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Johan Karlsson has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 66 minutes. Johan Karlsson has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Johan Karlsson has completed 284 of 320 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Johan Karlsson completes 3 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 19 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
Johan Karlsson makes 6 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 88 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Johan Karlsson has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
First DivisionMainly right back (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Vejle Boldklub squad
J. Duin
27 yrs#9
M. Duelund
29 yrs#10
L. From27 yrs#11
T. Bach23 yrs#16
G. Marcussen28 yrs#18
W. Faghir23 yrs#19
A. Camara
19 yrs#20N. Gammelgaard17 yrs#30B. Edjeodji
19 yrs#32
M. Vestergård28 yrs#6
M. Jensen21 yrs#8
A. Hjulsager31 yrs#17M. Jensen18 yrs#25S. Ravn19 yrs#26
L. Hetemi26 yrs#34
20 yrs
25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 10 | 296 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5.22 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 3 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.46 |
 Champions League | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
Champions League2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 14 | 970 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 6.92 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 17 | 1,392 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 29 | 6.89 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.45 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 26 | 1,945 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 38 | 6.93 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 26 | 1,469 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 24 | 6.79 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 22 | 690 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6.37 |
About Johan Karlsson
First Division 2026/2027 season
This season in the First Division, Johan Karlsson has scored 1 goal across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 525 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Johan Karlsson has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Johan Karlsson has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (33% success rate). Johan Karlsson has contributed 8 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Johan Karlsson has registered 6 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 284 from 320 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Johan Karlsson has won 19 of 31 total duels.
Discipline
Johan Karlsson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 8.
About Johan Karlsson
Johan Karlsson is a 25-year-old defender playing for Vejle Boldklub in the First Division, representing Sweden. Johan Karlsson is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 20 June 2001.
Most recent appearance
Johan Karlsson's most recent match was away at Aalborg BK on September 20th. Vejle Boldklub won 0-1. Johan Karlsson played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.3.
Recent matches
- September 20th0-1 winatAalborg BK(90 mins, rating 7.3)
- April 30th1-2 lossvsHvidovre(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- December 18th2-2 drawatFredericia(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.62)
- August 31st0-0 drawatHobro(90 mins, rating 7.36)
- July 2nd4-1 winvsVendsyssel(90 mins, rating 7.17)
Next fixture
Johan Karlsson and Vejle Boldklub are next in action on June 15th against Aarhus Fremad in the First Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vejle Boldklub vs Aarhus Fremad match preview.
Teammates at Vejle Boldklub
Johan Karlsson currently plays alongside Wahid Faghir, Abdoulaye Camara, Giorgi Tabatadze, Nicolai Larsen, Lucas From, Mikkel Duelund, Thomas Gundelund, Sander Ravn, Johan Karlsson, Max Jensen, Hjalte Gitz, Nicolas Gammelgaard, Mike Vestergård, Valdemar Lund, Thorbjørn Pløger, Jelle Duin, Gustav Marcussen, Bismark Edjeodji, Lundrim Hetemi, Mathias Jensen, Kasper Kristensen, Christian Sørensen, Tobias Bach, Lasse Nielsen and Andrew Hjulsager at Vejle Boldklub.