Egon Johnsson

Early career

Born in Höganäs, Johnsson began his footballing career with Öresunds BK before moving on to represent Utbynäs SK, Vårgårda IK, Höganäs BK, and Redbergslids IK until signing for the Allsvenskan club GAIS in 1948. While at GAIS, Johnsson helped the team finish third in the 1948–49 Allsvenskan by scoring 14 goals in 21 games. The following season, Johnsson scored 9 goals in 22 games as GAIS finished 5th. It was at GAIS that Johnsson earned the nickname "Atom-Egon," referring to his strong physique and powerful shooting skills.

Stade Français

Johnsson signed for Stade Français in France ahead of the 1950–51 season of the French Division 1. Despite Johnsson's 12 goals in 33 games in his debut season, Stade Français was relegated after finishing last in the division. The following season Johnsson was the top scorer with 34 goals in 34 games as Stade Français won the 1951–52 French Division 2. Stade Français was once again relegated from the French Division 1 after the 1953–54 season. After half a season in the French Division 2, Johnsson left the club to sign for French Division 1 club Lens.

Lens

Johnsson finished second with RC Lens in league play in both the 1955–56 and 1956–57 seasons, scoring the third most goals in the league in 1956–57 with 29 goals in 32 games. He was a part of the RC Lens team that finished second in the 1957 Coupe Charles Drago.

FC Nancy

Johnsson signed for the French Division 2 club FC Nancy in 1957.…

Johnson made his debut for the Sweden national team on 13 May 1949, scoring a goal on volley from 25 meters on a pass from Gunnar Gren in a 3–1 friendly win against England at Råsunda Stadium. This was Sweden's first ever victory against England. He won his second and final cap on 2 June 1949 in a 1950 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ireland, which Sweden won 3–1.

Club

International

Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Johnsson goal.

Johnsson worked as a chiropractor after his footballing career, specializing in sports injuries. He died on 20 July 1985 at 58 years of age, after having battled an incurable disease.