Johan Larsson (footballer)

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Johan Larsson

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Personal information
Full name	Johan Erik Larsson
Date of birth	(1990-05-05) 5 May 1990
Place of birth	Kinna, Sweden
Height
Position(s)	Right Back
Team information
Current team	Brøndby IF
Number	13
Youth career
0000–2005	Kinna
2005–2010	IF Elfsborg
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2015	IF Elfsborg	149	(26)
2015–	Brøndby IF	36	(5)
International career
2010–2012	Sweden U21	11	(2)
2014–	Sweden	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 March 2016

Johan Larsson (born 5 May 1990) is a Swedish footballer who plays for Brøndby IF in the Danish Superliga. Broke through with a bang in the spring of 2010 when he scored four goals, including two in home debut against Halmstad BK. Had previously played with Elfsborg Under-21 team and won the Junior Championship. Larsson yields success thanks to his great speed and ability to go straight to the goal and score in the most surprising areas of the field.

Club career

Youth years

Larsson played for Kinna IF until 2005 when he left the club for IF Elfsborg. He played for the youth teams and also won the Swedish Championship for juniors.

IF Elfsborg

He made his first team debut on March 15, 2010 in Elfsborg's 0-0 draw away at Gefle. He scored two goals in the next game at home to Halmstad BK.

Brøndby IF

On 2 February, 2015 he transferred to the Danish club Brøndby IF on a 4-year contract. He was given the shirt number 13.

International career

In 2010 he was called up to the Swedish national U21 team and made his debut against Montenegro.

Honours

Individual

• Allsvenskan defender of the year: 2014