Markus Karlsson
Sweden
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Markus Karlsson 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Markus Karlsson has appeared in 19 Allsvenskan matches this season, totalling 1,708 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. 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 | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.11 | 31 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.70 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.26 | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.42 | 48 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Key passes | 25 | 1.30 | 57 |
| Chances created | 24 | 1.26 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 25 |
Markus Karlsson has taken 13 shots with 2 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 131 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 16th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Markus Karlsson has 2 assists and 25 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 71 minutes. Markus Karlsson has set up 27 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 49th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1168 | 61.50 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 1053 | 55.50 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.95 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 196 | 10.33 | 70 |
| Passes (final third) | 115 | 6.06 | 50 |
Markus Karlsson has completed 1053 of 1168 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.47 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.00 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 99 | 5.22 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.58 | 54 |
| Touches | 1434 | 75.60 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 170 | 8.96 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.58 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 1.90 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 0.95 | 49 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.53 | 19 |
Markus Karlsson completes 9 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 99 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 2.27 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 1.16 | 38 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.26 | 60 |
| Clearances | 17 | 0.90 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 101 | 5.32 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 70 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Markus Karlsson makes 43 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.84 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.05 | 56 |
| Fouls per card | 16.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 52 | 2.74 | 49 |
| 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 16 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 16 fouls.
Positions played
AllsvenskanMainly right defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (5) and central midfielder (2).
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 League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
| 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 2 assists across 19 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1708 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Markus Karlsson has attempted 13 shots with 2 on target, a 15% 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 24 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (47% success rate). Markus Karlsson has contributed 25 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Markus Karlsson has registered 43 tackles (22 won), 24 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1053 from 1168 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Markus Karlsson has won 99 of 169 total duels.
Discipline
Markus Karlsson has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 36.
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 AIK on May 10th. Hammarby lost 3-2. Markus Karlsson played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.93.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Markus Karlsson and Hammarby are next in action on July 10th against Örgryte in the Allsvenskan. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Örgryte vs Hammarby match preview.
Teammates at Hammarby
Markus Karlsson currently plays alongside Oscar Johansson Schellhas, Victor Lind, Tesfaldet Tekie, Felix Jakobsson, Oliver Jordan Hagen, Markus Karlsson, Hampus Skoglund, Montader Madjed, Frank Junior Adjei, Warner Hahn, Waylon Renecke, Nahir Besara, Oscar Steinke Brånby, Björn Hedlöf, Sourou Koné, Ibrahima Fofana, Noah Persson, Victor Eriksson, Essayas Lwampindy-Bofua, Suwaibou Kebbeh, Frederik Winther, Paulos Abraham and Amin Boudri at Hammarby.