Johan Karlsson
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Johan Karlsson 2026 season stats
As a right back, Johan Karlsson has appeared in 7 Allsvenskan matches this season, totalling 241 minutes at an average rating of 4.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Allsvenskan defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.10 | 78 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.12 | 80 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Johan Karlsson has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 80 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 141 | 52.70 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 127 | 47.40 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 4.48 | 94 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.75 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 9.71 | 80 |
| Passes (final third) | 26 | 9.71 | 93 |
Johan Karlsson has completed 127 of 141 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 9 | 3.36 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.37 | 9 |
| Touches | 202 | 75.40 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 10.08 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.37 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.37 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.37 | 87 |
Johan Karlsson completes 0 dribbles and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.61 | 93 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.75 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.75 | 19 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.87 | 12 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 2.99 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Johan Karlsson makes 7 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.37 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 0.75 | 5 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Johan Karlsson has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
AllsvenskanMainly right back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Johan Karlsson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 14 | 970 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 6.92 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 26 | 1,945 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 38 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 26 | 1,469 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 24 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 22 | 690 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6.37 |
About Johan Karlsson
Allsvenskan 2026 season
This season in the Allsvenskan, Johan Karlsson has featured across 7 appearances (2 starts), totalling 241 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Johan Karlsson has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Johan Karlsson has contributed 3 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Johan Karlsson has registered 7 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 127 from 141 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Johan Karlsson has won 9 of 11 total duels.
Discipline
Johan Karlsson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
About Johan Karlsson
Johan Karlsson is a 25-year-old defender playing for Malmö FF in the Allsvenskan, representing Sweden. Johan Karlsson is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 20 June 2001.
Most recent appearance
Johan Karlsson's most recent match was away at IFK Göteborg on March 13th. Malmö FF won 4-0. Johan Karlsson played 32 minutes, registering 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.72.
Recent matches
- March 13th4-0 winvsIFK Göteborg(32 mins, rating 6.72)
- May 28th0-1 winatDegerfors(4 mins, rating 0)
- July 31st5-2 winvsHalmstad(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 29th2-3 lossvsVästerås SK(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 16th4-1 lossatHammarby(74 mins, rating 6)
Next fixture
Johan Karlsson and Malmö FF are next in action on September 2nd against Kalmar in the Allsvenskan. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kalmar vs Malmö FF match preview.
Teammates at Malmö FF
Johan Karlsson currently plays alongside Sead Haksabanovic, Bleon Kurtulus, Pontus Jansson, Emmanuel Ekong, Robin Olsen, Johan Karlsson, Daníel Gudjohnsen, Jovan Milosavljević, Oscar Sjöstrand, Theodor Lundbergh, Johan Dahlin, Salifou Soumah, Viggo Jeppsson, Busanello, Anders Christiansen, Kenan Busuladzic, Stefano Holmquist Vecchia, Ricardo Friedrich, Adrian Skogmar, Diego García, Otto Rosengren, Malte Frejd Pålsson, William Nieroth Lundgren, Yanis Karabelyov, N. Åstrand John, Antonio Palac, Jens Stryger Larsen, Gentian Lajqi, Anton Sebastian Höög, Andrej Djuric, Colin Rösler and Erik Botheim at Malmö FF.