title: Johan Claesson
text: # Johan Claesson
  
  Johan Claesson (born August 12, 1981, in Uppsala) is a retired Swedish footballer who last played for IK Sirius in the Swedish Division 1 Norra.
  
  ## Career
  
  ### Sweden
  
  Claesson began his career as part of the youth team at Hagby IK, before moving to IK Sirius, where he played until 2005.
  
  Claesson moved to Gefle IF in 2005, and spent four years with the team. Initially used as a substitute, he eventually won a first team spot, and went on to make almost 100 appearances for the club in the Allsvenskan, scoring three goals.
  
  ### United States
  
  In December 2008 Claesson signed a one-year contract with the Portland Timbers of the USL First Division with the option of a second year. He played 23 games and scored 1 goal in his debut season with the Timbers, and proved to be an important part of the team's midfield, helping them to the 2009 USL-1 regular season title.
  
  ### Comeback in IK Sirius
  
  In December 2010 Claesson signed for his old club IK Sirius in the Swedish third tier.
  
  ## Honors
  
  ### Portland Timbers
  
  * USL First Division Commissioner's Cup (1): 2009
  