Markus Karlsson (footballer, born 1979)

Markus Karlsson (born 13 December 1979) in Degerfors is a retired Swedish football player.

He left his home town club Degerfors IF in 2003 when he signed for FC Café Opera. After two years there, he was picked up by AIK. Markus Karlsson played a full back or midfielder, preferably on the left wing. After the 2006 season, he was released as a free transfer by AIK, as his contract was not extended. He returned to Deferfors where he ended his career in 2008.