Johan Hove

Sogndal

Hove progressed through the Sogndal youth academy. On 8 May 2016, he made his debut in Eliteserien, coming on as a substitute for Ole Amund Sveen in a 4–1 win away over Aalesunds FK. On 19 April 2018, he signed a contract extension keeping him at Sogndal until 31 December 2020.

Strømsgodset

On 14 August 2018, Hove signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Strømsgodset. He was assigned the number 8 shirt. On 26 August, he made his debut, coming on as a substitute for Herman Stengel in a 4–3 loss to Rosenborg. Hove scored his first goal in the Norwegian top division, in a 3–2 win over Haugesund on 31 March 2019. On 18 December 2019, he renewed his contract with Strømsgodset until 30 June 2022. The parties further extended the existing agreement on 21 September 2020, until 30 June 2023.

Groningen

On 17 January 2023, Hove officially joined Eredivisie side Groningen, signing a contract until June 2026 with the Dutch club. Following Groningen's relegation from the Eredivisie at the end of the 2022–23 season, Hove announced he was open to leaving the club, but he was not able to land a transfer. In the final match of the 2023–24 season, he scored Groningen's opening goal in a 2–0 win over promotion rivals Roda JC, helping to secure Groningen's immediate return to the Eredivisie.

AIK

AIK confirmed on 13 February 2025 that they had signed Hove. His contract with the Swedish club extends to 31 December 2028.

Hove represented Norway at various national youth levels. He made his debut for the Norway under-21 team on 10 September 2019, replacing Tobias Heintz in a 3–0 victory over Hungary, in a friendly played in Felcsút.

As of match played 16 August 2026