Karl Svensson started off his professional career with his boyhood club Jönköpings Södra, and signed with the IFK Göteborg ahead of the 2003 Allsvenskan season.
[2] He was a part of the IFK Göteborg team that reached the 2004 Svenska Cupen final, but ultimately lost 3–1 to Djurgårdens IF.
[7] He made a total of 27 Scottish Premier League appearances during his time with the Rangers, but rarely played from February 2007 and onward.
[8][9] On 27 June 2007, Svensson signed a three–year contract with French side Caen, newly promoted to Ligue 1.
[12] On 23 December 2011, he signed a three-year contract with his hometown club Jönköpings Södra IF in the Swedish second division, Superettan.