Tobias Viktor Johansson (born 14 September 1998) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Stoke City, which he captains, and the Sweden national team.
A product of the Hammarby and Aston Villa academies, Johansson spent two years at Premier League side Leicester City but only appeared in EFL Trophy matches for their U21 side. He joined Rotherham United in September 2020. In 2021–22 he helped Rotherham gain promotion to the Championship and win the EFL Trophy. He spent four seasons at the New York Stadium before leaving for Stoke City in May 2024.
He has represented Sweden at youth and senior international levels.
Club career Early career Johansson spent his early career with Stuvsta, Hammarby, Aston Villa, Alfreton Town and Leicester City.
Rotherham United
In September 2020 he signed for Rotherham United. He made his first appearance in a 2–1 win at home against Preston North End on 7 November 2020. Johansson was praised for his performances in 2020–21 and he received the club's Young Player of the Year award. Rotherham were relegated on the final day of the season. Johansson helped the club gain an instant return to the Championship in 2021–22 finishing 2nd and also winning the EFL Trophy final at Wembley after beating Sutton United 4–2.
Johansson later recorded the Championship's highest goals prevented statistic of 8.5 goals prevented across the entire season. Johansson was linked with moves away from the club throughout the season but he opted to sign a new contract with the club, running until summer 2025. His performances were recognised by the club and manager, winning his first Player of the Year award. Manager Matt Taylor singled out Johansson as the star performer in the team stating "he's the best goalkeeper in the championship" and his shot stopping ability was at times "in the world class category."
Following relegation in the 2023–24 season, it was reported by The Yorkshire Post that Johansson had a £1 million relegation release clause in his contract. As a thank you to the Rotherham United fans, Johansson paid for 600 free pints of beer prior to the club's last game of the season against Cardiff City.
Stoke City
Johansson joined Stoke City on 18 May 2024, signing a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Johansson played in all 46 of Stoke's Championship matches in 2024–25, as they avoided relegation on the final day of the season, finishing in 18th. His performances during the season saw him named as player of the year. In 2025–26, Johansson, was an ever-present up until he dislocated his shoulder playing against Sheffield United on 29 December 2025. After undergoing surgery he made his first-team return for the season finale against Bristol City.
On 1 May 2026, Johansson signed a new four-year deal with Stoke. Johansson took over as club captain ahead of the 2026–27 season.
International career Johansson has represented Sweden at under-17, under-19 and under-21 youth levels. In March 2023, he received his first call-up to the Swedish senior national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Belgium and Azerbaijan. Johansson received his first cap for Sweden when he came on at half time against Moldova in October 2023.
He was named in the Sweden squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAston Villa2017–18Championship0000000000Alfreton Town (loan)2017–18National League North9000—0090Leicester City2018–19Premier League000000—002019–20Premier League000000—00Total000000—00Leicester City U212018–19————20202019–20————4040Total———7070Rotherham United2020–21Championship2100000—2102021–22League One2601010503302022–23Championship4301000—4402023–24Championship4501000—460Total13503010501440Stoke City2024–25Championship4601020—4902025–26Championship2500000—2502026–27Championship800010—90Total790103000830Career total224040401102420
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSweden202310202460202550202640Total160
Honours Rotherham United League One runner-up: 2021–22 EFL Trophy: 2021–22
Individual Rotherham United Young Player of the Season: 2020–21 Rotherham United Player of the Season: 2022–23, 2023–24 Stoke City Player of the Year: 2024–25 Swedish Goalkeeper of the Year: 2024, 2025
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