Johan Claesson

Johan Claesson (born 12 August 1981) is a Swedish football player. The midfielder, who played for Gefle IF almost a hundred games in the Allsvenskan, played in his career in Sweden and for the Portland Timbers in the USL First Division.

Career

Claesson first played in the youth at Hagby IK. From there, the midfielder went to the youth department of IK Sirius. Later he made his debut for the club in the men's field in the third-class Division 1

2005 moved Claesson in the Allsvenskan to Gefle IF. In the club, who had managed to climb out of the Superettan, he was initially used mainly as a substitute, during his debut season in Sweden's Elite series, however, he fought his way to a permanent place. In 23 Season inserts he wore in the 2005 to the achievement of the 11 Table Ranges, the first non - relegation zone. As a regular player in the following seasons, he helped the team to establish itself in the back of the midfield in the league.

After four years first Swedish league and finished his law studies to Claesson decided to leave the end of the 2008 season the club and moved to the United States to Portland Timbers. In his new club to sign him free transfer after his contract expires in Sweden, he signed a one-year contract with an option for another season. In his first year he scored a goal in 25 games this season. Ultimately he remained until the end of 2010 in the U.S., then he returned to his playing in the third division home IK Sirius. Had he missed in his first season with the team due to the over the same number of points FC Väsby United on goal difference the relegation place for Superettan, lacked the club in late 2012, a point on the second- BK Forward. Nevertheless, he extended his contract expiring in December, coach Kim Berg beach referred to him in this regard as a competent football players.