Andreas Johansson (footballer, born 1978)

Andreas Johansson (born July 10, 1978) is a Swedish former professional footballer who primarily played as a central defender.

Johansson began his senior career with Falkenbergs FF in 1997, playing in lower divisions of Swedish football. He then moved to Djurgårdens IF in 2001, where he experienced considerable success, winning two Allsvenskan titles (2002 and 2003) and two Swedish Cups (2002 and 2004). He was a key member of the Djurgården defense during this period.

In 2005, Johansson transferred to Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League. However, he struggled to establish himself in the first team and spent time on loan at IFK Norrköping in 2007.

He returned to Sweden permanently in 2008, joining IFK Norrköping. He became a mainstay in their defense and eventually captained the team. He remained with Norrköping until his retirement from professional football after the 2015 season.

After retiring, Johansson transitioned into coaching roles within IFK Norrköping, including assistant manager positions. He is considered a club legend by many Norrköping supporters due to his long and dedicated service to the team.