About Johan Claesson
Born 1981. Johan Claesson is a Swedish association football player.
Johan Claesson (born August 12, 1981) is a Swedish retired footballer who last played for IK Sirius in the Swedish Division 1 Norra.
Career
Sweden Claesson began his career as part of the youth team at Hagby IK, before moving to IK Sirius, where he played until 2005.
Claesson moved to Gefle IF in 2005, and spent four years with the team. Initially used as a substitute, he eventually won a first team spot, and went on to make almost 100 appearances for the club in the Allsvenskan, scoring three goals.
United States In December 2008 Claesson signed a one-year contract with the Portland Timbers of the USL First Division with the option of a second year. He played 23 games and scored 1 goal in his debut season with the Timbers, and proved to be an important part of the team's midfield, helping them to the 2009 USL-1 regular season title.
Comeback in IK Sirius
In December 2010 Claesson signed for his old club IK Sirius in the Swedish third tier.
Honors
Portland Timbers USL First Division Commissioner's Cup (1): 2009
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Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Johan Claesson's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Johan Claesson?
Swedish footballer
When was Johan Claesson born?
Johan Claesson was born on 12 August 1981 in Uppsala.
What is Johan Claesson's occupation?
Johan Claesson is an association football player.
What nationality is Johan Claesson?
Johan Claesson is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johan Claesson. https://biography.guide/johan-claesson/
MLA: "Johan Claesson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johan-claesson/.
Chicago: "Johan Claesson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johan-claesson/.
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