Full name Johan Claesson 1999–2004 IK Sirius Position Midfielder Years Team Height 1.78 m | Playing position Role Footballer Place of birth Uppsala, Sweden Name Johan Claesson | |
Date of birth (1981-08-12) August 12, 1981 (age 34) | ||
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Johan Claesson (born August 12, 1981 in Uppsala) is a retired Swedish footballer who last played for IK Sirius in the Swedish Division 1 Norra.
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- Sweden
- United States
- Comeback in IK Sirius
- Portland Timbers
- References
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.