Jesper Karlstrom
Sweden/M/
SwedenPlayer Info
Jesper Karlström is a Swedish defensive midfielder who brings steel and intelligence to the centre of the park for Serie A side Udinese. At 30, Karlström has developed into a complete midfield operator, valued for his ball-winning abilities, passing range, and tactical discipline. He began his career in his homeland with Djurgårdens IF, where he matured into one of the Allsvenskan's finest midfielders, captaining the side and playing a pivotal role in their 2019 league title triumph—a major career highlight. His consistent performances in Sweden earned him a move to Italian football with Lecce, and subsequently to Udinese, where he now competes in one of Europe's top leagues. Beyond the league title, he has also lifted the Swedish Cup with Djurgården. Individually, he has been named in the Allsvenskan Team of the Year, recognizing his dominance in midfield. Karlström is known for his leadership and composure under pressure. His style blends physical robustness with technical security, making him an essential link between defence and attack for both club and country.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/08/02
Lech Poznan
Udinese2000000€
Transfer
2020/12/31
DjurgardensLech Poznan800000€
Transfer
2017/11/29
BrommapojkarnaDjurgardensLoan Ended
2017/08/09
DjurgardensBrommapojkarnaLoan
2015/01/21
BrommapojkarnaDjurgardensSigned
2013/07/31
Brommapojkarna U19BrommapojkarnaSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Sweden
UEFA Nations League2024-2025
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
171
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
80
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
10
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
4
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
2