He made his senior debut for the Sweden national team in January 2012.
Karl-Johan Johnsson is a professional Swedish footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper.
He began his professional career at Halmstads BK, where he played from 2008 to 2012.
Biography
Early Life and Development
Karl-Johan Anton Johnsson, born in Sweden, began his football journey at a young age, starting with Ränneslövs GIF before moving to Halmstads BK in 2005 at just 15 years old. His talent quickly shone through, and he made his senior debut on August 24, 2008, against Djurgårdens IF. After a series of changes in the club's goalkeeping lineup, Johnsson became the first-choice goalkeeper for Halmstads BK in 2011, showcasing his resilience and adaptability in a turbulent season.
Club Career
Johnsson's career took a significant turn when he signed with Dutch club NEC Nijmegen in January 2013. His journey continued through various clubs, including Randers FC in Denmark, where he played from 2014 to 2016, and En Avant de Guingamp from 2016 to 2019. During his time at Guingamp, he was part of the team that reached the Coupe de la Ligue final in the 2018-19 season. In 2019, he joined F.C. Copenhagen, where he contributed to winning the Danish Superliga in the 2021-22 season and the Danish Cup in 2022-23. As of 2023, he plays for FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
International Career
On the international stage, Johnsson represented Sweden at various youth levels, including the U19 and U21 teams, where he established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper. He made his senior debut for the Sweden national team in January 2012 and was later named in the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020, marking significant milestones in his international career.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Johnsson has received individual accolades, including being named in the UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season for 2019-20 and winning the Tipsbladet Det Gyldne Bur in 2015. His contributions to club and country have solidified his reputation as a skilled goalkeeper in Swedish football.
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Career & Clubs
Halmstads BK
In 2005, at the age of 15, Johnsson moved to Halmstads BK after beginning his career at Ränneslövs GIF. When goalkeeper Marcus Sahlman was loaned to Trelleborgs FF Johnsson was picked up as third choice goalkeeper on the senior team and he made his game debut on 24 August 2008 against Djurgårdens IF when Magnus Bahne was forced to leave the field during halftime. On 20 November 2008, it was reported that Johansson would go to Manchester, England, for a week and join Manchester City during training. As Conny Johansson retired and Marcus Sahlman left for Tromsø IL, Karl-Johan was made second choice goalkeeper for the 2009 season. During the 2010 season Johnsson became second choice behind Robin Malmqvist. The 2011 season became turbulent, at first Halmstads BK appointed Josep Clotet Ruiz as new manager of the club, this saw changes among the goalkeepers as Malmqvist was loaned out to Tromsø IL in Norway and Spanish keeper Nauzet Pérez was brought in as first choice, however poor performance and problems with adapting to the Swedish lifestyle saw Pérez depart the club before half the season was played, with his departure Johnsson was appointed first choice as goalkeeper at the club.
NEC Nijmegen
On 5 November 2012, Halmstads BK announced that Johnsson would leave the club as a Bosman for Dutch club NEC when the transfer window opened on 1 January 2013.
Randers
On 11 July 2014, Johnsson signed for the Danish Superliga team Randers FC on a…
Johnsson represented Sweden at U19 level before moving up to the Sweden U21 team and debuting against the Slovakia U21 team in 2009. Over time Johnsson was able to work himself into becoming the first choice goalkeeper in the U21 team. Despite Halmstads BK's poor performance in the 2011 Allsvenskan with ended with Halmstad being relegated, Johnsson was called up to the Sweden national team for the 2012 January tour against Qatar and Bahrain. Missing out on the game against Bahrain, he then came on as a substitute at halftime against Qatar, making his senior team debut. In May 2018 he was named in Sweden's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He was also included in Sweden's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.
Club
As of match played 24 August 2025
International
As of match played on 31 March 2021.
- Club
- Halmstads BK (2008–2012)
- Club
- N.E.C. (2013–2014)
- Club
- Randers FC (2014–2016)
- Club
- En Avant de Guingamp (2016–2019)
- Club
- F.C. Copenhagen (2019–2023)
- Club
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux (2023–)
- Club
- Sweden national under-19 football team (2007–2009)
- Club
- Sweden national under-21 football team (2009–2012)
- Club
- Sweden men's national football team (2012–2012)
- National team
- Sweden
Legacy
Guingamp
Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2018–19 Copenhagen
Danish Superliga: 2021–22 Danish Cup: 2022–23 Individual
Tipsbladet Det Gyldne Bur: 2015 UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2019–20
Clubs
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux2023current
- Sweden national under-19 football team2007–2009
- Halmstads BK2008–2012
- Sweden national under-21 football team2009–2012
- Sweden men's national football team2012–2012
- N.E.C.2013–2014
- Randers FC2014–2016
- En Avant de Guingamp2016–2019
- F.C. Copenhagen2019–2023
Played together with
Aaron BoupendzaFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2016–2020
Abderrahman IbrirFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 1946–1947
Abdesselem Ben MohammedFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 1952–1955- Abdisalam IbrahimN.E.C. · 2011–2012
Abdou TraoréFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2006–2008- Abdou TraoréFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2008–2017
- Abdoul Aziz NikiemaFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2002–2005
Abdoulaye KeitaFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2008–2013
Aboubakar KeitaF.C. Copenhagen · 2016–2019- Aboubakar KeitaHalmstads BK · 2017–2017
- Adam ArnarsonN.E.C. · 2013–2014
Adam OunasFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2015–2017
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Karl-Johan Anton Johnsson is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
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