Markus Karlsson stats
Sweden
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M. Karlsson
HammarbyMidfielder
M. Karlsson vs Mjällby
4 games playedMarkus Karlsson's next match is on Sunday at 15:30 against Mjällby. See how Markus Karlsson did in earlier matches against Mjällby.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jul 28, 2024 |
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Sunday 15:30Sun 15:30Before the next match
Mjällby v Hammarby, SundayWhat Mjällby allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats6 appearances at LCDM against Mjällby in their last 20 matches; league average from the Allsvenskan.
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Odds OutliersMarkus Karlsson 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Markus Karlsson has appeared in 24 Allsvenskan matches this season, totalling 2,158 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Allsvenskan midfielders.
Attacking stats
Markus Karlsson has taken 17 shots with 3 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 127 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 19th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Markus Karlsson has 2 assists and 31 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. Markus Karlsson has set up 33 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Markus Karlsson has completed 1395 of 1539 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Markus Karlsson completes 10 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 122 duels .
Defending stats
Markus Karlsson makes 55 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Markus Karlsson has committed 22 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
AllsvenskanMainly right defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (6) and central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Hammarby squad
P. Abraham
24 yrs#7V. Lind
23 yrs#9O. Jordan Hagen
20 yrs#15M. Madjed21 yrs#26S. Kebbeh
19 yrs#30
T. Tekie
29 yrs#5M. Karlsson22 yrs#8O. Johansson Schellhas31 yrs#11A. Boudri
22 yrs#17N. Besara35 yrs#20S. Koné
18 yrs#21F. Junior Adjei
22 yrs#28
24 yrs
20 yrs
34 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 28 | 2,488 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 68 | 7.15 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 17 | 1,239 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 30 | 7.32 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Markus Karlsson
Allsvenskan 2026 season
This season in the Allsvenskan, Markus Karlsson has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 24 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2158 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Markus Karlsson has attempted 17 shots with 3 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Markus Karlsson has created 30 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (48% success rate). Markus Karlsson has contributed 31 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Markus Karlsson has registered 55 tackles (29 won), 26 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1395 from 1539 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Markus Karlsson has won 122 of 210 total duels.
Discipline
Markus Karlsson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 43.
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 Halmstad on October 19th. Hammarby won 0-1. Markus Karlsson played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.26.
Recent matches
- October 19th0-1 winatHalmstad(90 mins, rating 7.26)
- May 8th0-1 lossvsDjurgården(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- February 19th0-1 winatDegerfors(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- September 8th3-1 winvsBrommapojkarna(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.45)
- July 10th1-1 drawatÖrgryte(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.67)
Next fixture
Markus Karlsson and Hammarby are next in action on January 28th against Mjällby in the Allsvenskan. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mjällby vs Hammarby match preview.
Teammates at Hammarby
Markus Karlsson currently plays alongside Warner Hahn, Tesfaldet Tekie, Markus Karlsson, Hampus Skoglund, Sourou Koné, Amin Boudri, Noah Persson, Felix Jakobsson, Björn Hedlöf, Suwaibou Kebbeh, Frank Junior Adjei, Waylon Renecke, Montader Madjed, Victor Lind, Paulos Abraham, Frederik Winther, Oscar Steinke Brånby, Oliver Jordan Hagen, Essayas Lwampindy-Bofua, Victor Eriksson, Ibrahima Fofana, Oscar Johansson Schellhas and Nahir Besara at Hammarby.