Adam Johansson
Encyclopedia
Adam Johansson is a Swedish
footballer who plays as a defender
for the Swedish national team
. He is currently a free agent
.
, he joined IFK Göteborg
in 2005. He has firmly established himself as the club's first-choice right back, starting at that position in 24 out of 26 Allsvenskan
matches in 2007. In the 2009 season he has started games as left back.
in January 2009. He was then selected to play against Portugal
in the World Cup qualifiers on 28 March, a match that ended a goal-less draw.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
footballer who plays as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for the Swedish national team
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
. He is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
.
Career
After playing for two local clubs and Västra Frölunda IFVästra Frölunda IF
Västra Frölunda Idrottsförening is a Swedish football club located in Gothenburg. The club, formed January 1930, is most known for its ability to produce talented youths...
, he joined IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
in 2005. He has firmly established himself as the club's first-choice right back, starting at that position in 24 out of 26 Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
matches in 2007. In the 2009 season he has started games as left back.
International
Johansson, who has experience from the Swedish U21 team, made his national team debut as left back versus the USAUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in January 2009. He was then selected to play against Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
in the World Cup qualifiers on 28 March, a match that ended a goal-less draw.