Jesper Karlström
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Match-by-match stats
Jesper Karlström 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Jesper Karlström has appeared in 36 Serie A matches this season, totalling 3,153 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 36 | 3,153 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 55 | 6.69 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Total | 38 | 3,324 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 55 | 6.69 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 17 |
| Shots | 20 | 0.60 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.23 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.31 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.50 | 12 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.37 | 10 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 18 |
Jesper Karlström has taken 20 shots with 3 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 158 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jesper Karlström has 0 assists and 16 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 243 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1356 | 38.70 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 1103 | 31.50 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 54 | 1.54 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.06 | 18 |
| Backward passes | 180 | 5.14 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 187 | 5.34 | 53 |
Jesper Karlström has completed 1103 of 1356 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.29 | 15 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 0.60 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 122 | 3.48 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 0.88 | 53 |
| Touches | 1769 | 50.50 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 326 | 9.31 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.54 | 21 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 0.86 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.40 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 0.77 | 18 |
Jesper Karlström completes 10 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 122 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 1.57 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 33 | 0.94 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 36 | 1.03 | 76 |
| Clearances | 76 | 2.17 | 87 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 146 | 4.17 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.09 | 91 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 62 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.06 | 94 |
Jesper Karlström makes 55 tackles and 36 interceptions , adding 76 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 42 | 1.20 | 36 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.17 | 47 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.03 | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 72 | 2.06 | 27 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Jesper Karlström has committed 42 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly central midfielder (20 appearances), also at right central midfielder (8) and left central midfielder (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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A. Buksa
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L. Kjerrumgaard
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I. Bravo
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R. Modesto
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O. Zarraga27 yrs#6
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J. Arizala
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J. Piotrowski28 yrs#24
A. Camara
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J. Ekkelenkamp
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L. Miller
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U. Gómez23 yrs
G. Chakvetadze
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S. Lovrić
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D. Pejičić
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S. Pafundi20 yrs
M. Payero
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A. Bernhardsson27 yrs#11
V. Gyökeres28 yrs#14
G. Nilsson29 yrs#19
A. Elanga24 yrs#20
T. Ali28 yrs#22
H. Johansson28 yrs#6
B. Nygren25 yrs#8J. Karlström31 yrs#8
L. Bergvall20 yrs#15
E. Stroud24 yrs#17
B. Zeneli
23 yrs#23
Y. Ayari22 yrs#26
M. Svanberg27 yrs#32
Jesper Karlström previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 314 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.34 |
 World Cup | 2 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.49 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 37 | 3,189 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 61 | 6.86 |
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.90 |
 Ekstraklasa | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.52 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 30 | 2,375 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 55 | 7.22 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 2 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 31 | 2,286 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 42 | 7.17 |
| Europa Conference League | 17 | 1,408 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 4.48 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 257 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.41 |
 Champions League | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 32 | 2,521 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 47 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.53 |
About Jesper Karlström
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Jesper Karlström has scored 1 goal across 36 appearances (36 starts), totalling 3153 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jesper Karlström has attempted 20 shots with 3 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jesper Karlström has created 13 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (48% success rate). Jesper Karlström has contributed 16 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jesper Karlström has registered 55 tackles (33 won), 36 interceptions, and 76 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1103 from 1356 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Jesper Karlström has won 122 of 228 total duels.
Discipline
Jesper Karlström has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 42 fouls and winning 30.
About Jesper Karlström
Jesper Karlström is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Udinese in the Serie A, representing Sweden. Jesper Karlström is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 21 June 1995.
Most recent appearance
Jesper Karlström's most recent match was away at Netherlands on July 14th. Udinese lost 5-1. Jesper Karlström played 56 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.52.
Recent matches
Teammates at Udinese
Jesper Karlström currently plays alongside Vakoun Bayo, Lennon Miller, Unai Gómez, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Thomas Kristensen, Enzo Ebosse, Jakub Piotrowski, Adam Buksa, Branimir Mlacic, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Jordan Zemura, Nicolò Bertola, Alessandro Zanoli, Sandi Lovrić, David Pejičić, Matteo Palma, James Abankwah, Edoardo Piana, Simone Pafundi, Iker Bravo, Saba Goglichidze, Oier Zarraga, Christian Kabasele, Hassane Kamara, Keinan Davis, Maduka Okoye, Juan Arizala, Abdoulaye Camara, Jesper Karlström, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Oumar Solet, Daniele Padelli, Nicolò Zaniolo, Mërgim Vojvoda, Martín Payero, Rui Modesto and Leonardo Buta at Udinese.