Jesper Karlström
CDM · Udinese 2024 · Sweden
About
Jesper Karlström is a defensive midfielder for Sweden. He plays for Udinese 2024 since 2024. With 0 senior caps and 0 international goals, Jesper adds experience, structure, and game intelligence to Sweden. His recent role emphasizes disciplined positioning, efficient decision-making, and consistency across high-tempo match phases. Heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle, he profiles as a trusted option for difficult fixtures and in-game tactical adjustments.
Strengths
- +Ball progression under pressure
- +Tempo control
- +Work rate between both boxes
Weaknesses
- −Final pass consistency at high tempo
- −Defensive coverage after turnovers
Role in the XI
In the projected XI, Jesper fits as a defensive midfielder, with responsibilities built around shape, timing, and clean execution in and out of possession. His profile supports tactical balance and gives the coaching staff dependable options under pressure.
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Played for IF Brommapojkarna
Played for IF Brommapojkarna, making 41 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
Played for Djurgårdens IF
Played for Djurgårdens IF, making 147 appearances and scoring 8 goals.
Played for IF Brommapojkarna
Played for IF Brommapojkarna, making 2 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Lech Poznań
Played for Lech Poznań, making 111 appearances and scoring 4 goals.
Joined Udinese
Signed for Udinese, making 52 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Current Status
Currently playing for Udinese 2024 and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Sweden.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Udinese | 2024–Present | 52 | 1 | - |
IF Brommapojkarna | 2012–2014 | 41 | 3 | - |
IF Brommapojkarna | 2017–2017 | 2 | 1 | - |
Lech Poznań | 2021–2024 | 111 | 4 | - |
Djurgårdens IF | 2015–2020 | 147 | 8 | - |
| Total | 353 | 17 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
Udinese
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