Markus Karlsson
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Markus Karlsson 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Markus Karlsson has appeared in 13 Allsvenskan matches this season, totalling 1,168 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Allsvenskan midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 16 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.70 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 11.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.31 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.46 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Key passes | 20 | 1.50 | 65 |
| Chances created | 20 | 1.54 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 25 |
Markus Karlsson has taken 9 shots with 1 on target (11% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 130 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Markus Karlsson has 1 assist and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 808 | 62.30 | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 731 | 56.30 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 0.69 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 130 | 10.02 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 86 | 6.63 | 61 |
Markus Karlsson has completed 731 of 808 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.54 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.00 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 68 | 5.24 | 65 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.54 | 45 |
| Touches | 1002 | 77.20 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 117 | 9.02 | 10 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.69 | 48 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.93 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.16 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.15 | 40 |
Markus Karlsson completes 7 dribbles at a 54% success rate and wins 68 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 2.23 | 66 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.08 | 40 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.16 | 54 |
| Clearances | 13 | 1.00 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 70 | 5.39 | 80 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Markus Karlsson makes 29 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.77 | 22 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 2.70 | 46 |
| 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 |
Markus Karlsson has committed 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
AllsvenskanMainly right defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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34 yrsMarkus Karlsson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 28 | 2,488 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 68 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 17 | 1,239 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 30 | 7.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Markus Karlsson
Allsvenskan 2026 season
This season in the Allsvenskan, Markus Karlsson has scored 1 assist across 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1168 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Markus Karlsson has attempted 9 shots with 1 on target, a 11% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Markus Karlsson has created 20 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (54% success rate). Markus Karlsson has contributed 20 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Markus Karlsson has registered 29 tackles (14 won), 15 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 731 from 808 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Markus Karlsson has won 68 of 118 total duels.
Discipline
Markus Karlsson has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 25.
About Markus Karlsson
Markus Karlsson is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Hammarby in the Allsvenskan, representing Sweden. Markus Karlsson is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 20 January 2004.
Most recent appearance
Markus Karlsson's most recent match was away at Kalmar on March 13th. Hammarby won 2-0. Markus Karlsson played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.52.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Markus Karlsson and Hammarby are next in action on August 25th against Degerfors in the Allsvenskan. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hammarby vs Degerfors match preview.
Teammates at Hammarby
Markus Karlsson currently plays alongside Frederik Winther, Oscar Steinke Brånby, Waylon Renecke, Noah Persson, Ibrahima Fofana, Wilson Lindberg Uhrström, Warner Hahn, Elohim Kaboré, Montader Madjed, Markus Karlsson, Oliver Jordan Hagen, Björn Hedlöf, Casper Eklund, Paulos Abraham, Hampus Skoglund, Victor Eriksson, Frank Junior Adjei, Essayas Lwampindy-Bofua, Nahir Besara, Felix Jakobsson, Oscar Johansson Schellhas, Sourou Koné, Tesfaldet Tekie and Victor Lind at Hammarby.