Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Udinese.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 36 | 1 | 0 | 3152 | 6.78 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 6.95 |
Scout report
J. Karlström is a 31-year-old central midfielder at Udinese, rated 45.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 302nd of 388 on scout potential in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present this season (97.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.03 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Karlström.
Judged on this season alone, Karlström graded 33 — a solid campaign that ranks top 37% of the 68 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 3.027 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 38 → 33). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 46, 52nd of 68 of the 68 central midfielders in the Serie A. At 31 Karlström is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 15.4 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Udinese finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side
3.03 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 97.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 88.6/100).
Watch points
- Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 45.9, Karlström carries the 52nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A of 68. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.03 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
