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Per Johansson (footballer born 1978)
Encyclopedia
Per Johansson aka Texas, is a former Swedish football player, who finished his career as a defender
for Falkenbergs FF
. Before that he played for Halmstads BK
and Gais
.
, then moved to Tranås FF in 1989 and stayed there for 6 years. In 1998 he signed for GAIS
, then in second division. He played with them until they were relegated from Allsvenskan
2 years later. He then signed for Halmstads BK in 2001, but did not play his first match until the following year against Elfsborg (0-1). He scored the first goal for the club in the 2006 season in the 7th round.
In 2007, during a league game against Örebro SK
he broke his foot and missed the rest of the season.
In 2008 he signed a new contract keeping him in the club until 2010. On 10 August Halmstads BK announced that the club and Johansson both had agreed on not renewing his contract that he would leave the club after the season, Johansson also stated that he would continue play football on top level and intended to become a full licensed coach. On December 10, 2010 he signd a contract with Superetta
club Falkenbergs FF
.
musician whose name is also Per Johansson and also nicknamed Texas.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Falkenbergs FF
Falkenbergs FF
Falkenbergs FF, also known simply as Falkenberg or FFF, is a Swedish football club based in Falkenberg. The club, formed on 3 January 1928 and the ladies section was created in 1955, is currently playing in the second highest Swedish league, Superettan. Falkenberg are affiliated to the Hallands...
. Before that he played for Halmstads BK
Halmstads BK
Halmstads Bollklubb, also called HBK or just Halmstad, is a Swedish football club located in Halmstad in the southwest of Sweden. The club, formed 6 March 1914, competes in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan, and has won 4 national championship titles and 1 national cup title...
and Gais
Gais
Gais is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. The area of Gais is .In 1977 Gais received the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage...
.
Career
Per started his career in IFK VärnamoIFK Värnamo
IFK Värnamo is a Swedish football club located in Värnamo. The club is currently playing in the second highest Swedish league, Superettan. The most famous player from the club is Jonas Thern, who was captain of the Swedish national team in World Cup '94 USA....
, then moved to Tranås FF in 1989 and stayed there for 6 years. In 1998 he signed for GAIS
GAIS
Göteborgs Atlet- och Idrottssällskap is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg, currently playing in Allsvenskan. The club is commonly referred to simply as GAIS, while its fans also refers to the club as grönsvart or the mackerels because of the traditional shirt colours...
, then in second division. He played with them until they were relegated from Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
2 years later. He then signed for Halmstads BK in 2001, but did not play his first match until the following year against Elfsborg (0-1). He scored the first goal for the club in the 2006 season in the 7th round.
In 2007, during a league game against Örebro SK
Örebro SK
Örebro SK, also known as ÖSK or just Örebro, is a Swedish football club based in Örebro. The club, formed on 28 October 1908, is currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan.-The first years:...
he broke his foot and missed the rest of the season.
In 2008 he signed a new contract keeping him in the club until 2010. On 10 August Halmstads BK announced that the club and Johansson both had agreed on not renewing his contract that he would leave the club after the season, Johansson also stated that he would continue play football on top level and intended to become a full licensed coach. On December 10, 2010 he signd a contract with Superetta
Superettan
Superettan is the second highest league in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 16 Swedish football teams. It was created in 2000. Before that, the second level league in Sweden had been Division 1....
club Falkenbergs FF
Falkenbergs FF
Falkenbergs FF, also known simply as Falkenberg or FFF, is a Swedish football club based in Falkenberg. The club, formed on 3 January 1928 and the ladies section was created in 1955, is currently playing in the second highest Swedish league, Superettan. Falkenberg are affiliated to the Hallands...
.
"Texas"
While playing for GAIS he was given the nickname Texas after a local jazzJazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
musician whose name is also Per Johansson and also nicknamed Texas.
Achievements
Halmstads BK:- AllsvenskanAllsvenskanAllsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
: - Stora Silvret (2nd): 20042004 in Swedish footballThe 2004 season in Swedish football, starting January 2004 and ending December 2004:- Events :* 19 May 2004: Valencia wins the UEFA Cup final against Marseille which was played on Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg....