
Jesper Karlström
31 · Sweden · 11 starts · 956 league minutes · average match rating 6.74
As of 8 November 2026, The Prism ranks Jesper Karlström (Udinese) 97th of 109 defensive midfielders in the top five leagues this season. His best measure is times dispossessed per 90: 0.19, the 12th fewest of 109.
Where he ranks
The 6 things defensive midfielders are measured on, each against all 109 defensive midfielders in the top five leagues. Further right is better; the dashed line is the middle.
Against last season
Last season against defensive midfielders in Serie A; this season against defensive midfielders in the top five leagues.
| Measure | Last season | This season |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles and interceptions per 90 | 2.6019th of 33 | 2.2689th of 109 |
| Pass completion | 81%26th of 33 | 84%79th of 109 |
| Accurate passes per 90 | 31.4628th of 33 | 42.7461st of 109 |
| Duels won | 54%15th of 33 | 51%64th of 109 |
| Times dispossessed per 90 | 0.4010th fewest of 33 | 0.1912th fewest of 109 |
| Long-ball accuracy | 38%30th of 33 | 38%95th of 109 |
Players like him
The three defensive midfielders in Serie A whose numbers sit closest to his, closest first.
His full profile is in The Prism
Every game with his rating, where he lines up, his contract and moves, his next game and a scout report on request.




