Viktor Johansson

Rotherham United

In September 2020 he signed for Rotherham United. He made his first appearance in a 2–1 win at home against Preston North End on 7 November 2020. Johansson was praised for his performances in 2020–21 and he received the club's Young Player of the Year award. Johansson helped the club gain an instant return to the Championship in 2021–22 finishing 2nd and also winning the EFL Trophy final at Wembley after beating Sutton United 4–2.

Johansson later recorded the Championship's highest goals prevented statistic of 8.5 goals prevented across the entire season. Johansson was linked with moves away from the club throughout the season but he opted to sign a new contract with the club, running until summer 2025. His performances were recognised by the club and manager, winning his first Player of the Year award. Manager Matt Taylor singled out Johansson as the star performer in the team stating "he's the best goalkeeper in the championship" and his shot stopping ability was at times "in the world class category."

Following relegation in the 2023–24 season, it was reported by The Yorkshire Post that Johansson had a £1 million relegation release clause in his contract. As a thank you to the Rotherham United fans, Johansson paid for 600 free pints of beer prior to the club's last game of the season against Cardiff City. Johansson played in all 46 of Stoke's Championship matches in 2024–25, His performances during the season saw him named as player of the year. In 2025–26, Johansson, was an ever-present up until he dislocated his shoulder playing against Sheffield United on 29 December 2025. After undergoing surgery he made his first-team return for the season finale against Bristol City.

On 1 May 2026, Johansson signed a new four-year deal with Stoke. Johansson took over as club captain ahead of the 2026–27 season.

International career Johansson has represented Sweden at under-17, under-19 and under-21 youth levels. In March 2023, he received his first call-up to the Swedish senior national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Belgium and Azerbaijan. Johansson received his first cap for Sweden when he came on at half time against Moldova in October 2023.

He was named in the Sweden squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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International

Honours Rotherham United League One runner-up: 2021–22 EFL Trophy: 2021–22

Individual Rotherham United Young Player of the Season: 2020–21 Rotherham United Player of the Season: 2022–23, Stoke City Player of the Year: 2024–25