Markus Karlsbakk
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Match-by-match stats
Markus Karlsbakk 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Markus Karlsbakk has appeared in 13 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,091 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.30 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.33 | 62 |
| Shots | 28 | 2.30 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 1.10 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 46.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.31 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.41 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.82 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.10 | 48 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.99 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 35 |
Markus Karlsbakk has taken 28 shots with 13 on target (46% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Markus Karlsbakk has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 524 | 43.20 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 419 | 34.60 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 2.14 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.16 | 34 |
| Backward passes | 109 | 8.99 | 60 |
| Passes (final third) | 60 | 4.95 | 52 |
Markus Karlsbakk has completed 419 of 524 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.82 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 1.98 | 63 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 52 | 4.29 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.66 | 49 |
| Touches | 752 | 62.00 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 184 | 15.18 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 1.15 | 90 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.15 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 1.90 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Markus Karlsbakk completes 10 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.65 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.24 | 62 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.49 | 20 |
| Clearances | 20 | 1.65 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 3.46 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.16 | 93 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Markus Karlsbakk makes 20 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.82 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.25 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 55 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.98 | 30 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Markus Karlsbakk has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right central midfielder (13 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrs
Markus Karlsbakk previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 16 | 721 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,170 | 5 | 6 | 36 | 24 | 6.96 |
About Markus Karlsbakk
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Markus Karlsbakk has scored 4 goals across 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1091 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Markus Karlsbakk has attempted 28 shots with 13 on target, a 46% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Markus Karlsbakk has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (42% success rate). Markus Karlsbakk has contributed 13 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Markus Karlsbakk has registered 20 tackles (15 won), 6 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 419 from 524 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Markus Karlsbakk has won 52 of 126 total duels.
Discipline
Markus Karlsbakk has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 14.
About Markus Karlsbakk
Markus Karlsbakk is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Markus Karlsbakk is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 7 May 2000.
Most recent appearance
Markus Karlsbakk's most recent match was away at KFUM on November 8th. Lillestrøm won 2-1. Markus Karlsbakk played 65 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.79.
Recent matches
- November 8th2-1 winvsKFUM(65 mins, rating 6.79)
- June 17th0-2 winatFredrikstad(59 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.75)
- February 14th2-0 lossatHamKam(90 mins, rating 6.46)
- September 29th1-2 lossvsKristiansund(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- May 14th3-1 winvsSandefjord(90 mins, rating 7.35)
Next fixture
Markus Karlsbakk and Lillestrøm are next in action on February 23rd against Viking in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Markus Karlsbakk currently plays alongside Camil Jebara, Gustav Nordh, Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen, Angelos Chaminta, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Stefan Hagerup, Felix Vá, Ruben Gabrielsen, John Kitolano, Eric Kitolano, Pontus Dahlberg, Kparobo Arierhi, Yaw Paintsil, Espen Garnås, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Gustav Nyheim, Harald Woxen, Linus Alperud, Y. Ibrahimaj, Lucas Svenningsen, Lars Ranger, Frederik Elkær, Sturla Ottesen, Kevin Krygård, Sander Moen Foss and Markus Karlsbakk at Lillestrøm.