Sofus Aksel Johansen (1 November 1900 – 17 May 1974) was a Danish football player and manager.
Personal Information
- Full name: Sofus Aksel Johansen
- Date of birth: 1 November 1900
- Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Date of death: 17 May 1974 (aged 73)
- Place of death: Hvidovre, Denmark
- Position: Wing-half (midfield)
Playing Career Johansen began his career at Borup IF before moving to BK Frem in 1923. He made 94 appearances for Frem over eight years, scoring 20 goals, and helped the club win the 1930–31 Danish Championship League. He earned eight caps for the Denmark national team between 1925 and 1931.
Managerial Career He was appointed head coach of Hvidovre IF in 1934. He later managed Frem from 1940 to 1943, leading them to the Danish league title in the 1940–41 season. He subsequently coached Køge Boldklub from 1943 to 1945.
Beyond Football Johansen worked as a bricklayer. In 1932, he appeared as a "Danish national team player" in Per-Axel Branner's Swedish film Hans livs match (His Life's Match). He also took up boxing to maintain fitness during the winter and became a competitive boxer.
Honours
- As a player: Danish 1st Division champion (1930–31) with Frem; KBUs Pokalturnering (1925, 1927)
- As a manager: Danish War Tournament (1940–41) with Frem
