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FC Utrecht· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jesper Karlsson

Left WingSweden27y€11.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlificSmall Sample

0.35G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 681 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Jesper Karlsson

Adrian Blake98% match
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Ángel Alarcón97% match
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Pharell Nash97% match
Ajax · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlificSmall Sample

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.79 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.4 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jesper Karlsson:

Adrian Blake(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Ángel Alarcón(97% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90).
Pharell Nash(97% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.79 assists/90).

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Adrian Blake

FC Utrecht · Eredivisie

England20y

G/900.17

A/900.17

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vs Karlsson: 7y younger · -0.17 G/90

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Jesper Karlsson?▼

The top alternatives to Jesper Karlsson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Adrian Blake, Ángel Alarcón, Pharell Nash, Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen, Abdallah Sima. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Jesper Karlsson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jesper Karlsson in 2026 include Adrian Blake (N/A), Ángel Alarcón (N/A), Pharell Nash (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jesper Karlsson play and who plays similarly?▼

Jesper Karlsson plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Adrian Blake (England, N/A); Ángel Alarcón (Spain, N/A); Pharell Nash (Netherlands, N/A); Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen (Netherlands, N/A).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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