Eirik Holmen Johansen facts for kids
Johansen being interviewed by in the press zone at the Ullevaal Stadion after the international match against Slovenia on 13 October 2018.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Tønsberg, Norway | ||
| Height | 2.01 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Teie | ||
| 2008–2012 | Manchester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2012–2015 | Manchester City | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Sandefjord (loan) | 28 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | New York City | 5 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Wilmington Hammerheads (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Sandefjord | 29 | (0) |
| 2019–2023 | Brann | 11 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Kristiansund (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2024 | Eik Tønsberg | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | Brann | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2007 | Norway U-15 | 3 | (0) |
| 2008 | Norway U-16 | 4 | (0) |
| 2009 | Norway U-17 | 6 | (0) |
| 2010 | Norway U-18 | 6 | (0) |
| 2011 | Norway U-19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2011–2014 | Norway U-21 | 8 | (0) |
| 2012 | Norway U-23 | 1 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Eirik Holmen Johansen, born on July 12, 1992, is a Norwegian professional footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper. Eirik started his football journey with Teie IF in Norway. When he was 16, he joined the famous Manchester City Academy in England. He has also played for Norway's national youth teams. His last club was Brann.
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Eirik's Football Journey
Starting at Manchester City
Eirik grew up in Nøtterøy, near Tønsberg, Norway. He first played for Teie IF when he was only 14 years old. After trying out with other Norwegian teams, he got a chance to train with Manchester City.
A funny thing happened before his trial. Eirik broke his foot! So, his family arranged for his brother, Tobias, who is also a goalkeeper, to try out instead. Tobias did well and got a contract with Manchester City. Later, Eirik got another chance. He joined the Manchester City Academy in August 2008. His mom and two younger brothers even moved to England with him.
Eirik often trained with Manchester City's main team. In May 2011, he signed a new two-year contract. He played his first game for the senior team in a friendly match in July 2011. After playing well for the reserve team, he signed a professional contract in July 2012. He even sat on the bench when Manchester City won the FA Community Shield against Chelsea.
Loan to Scunthorpe United
In March 2013, Eirik joined League One team Scunthorpe United on a one-month loan. This was to help them because their main goalkeeper was injured. He played his first game for them on March 9, 2013. Eirik played in eight matches for Scunthorpe United before returning to Manchester City.
Loan to Sandefjord
In January 2014, Eirik went on loan to the Norwegian club Sandefjord for six months. This was a chance for him to be a first-choice goalkeeper. He made his debut for Sandefjord in April 2014. Eirik quickly became their main goalkeeper. His loan was extended for the rest of the season. He played 29 games for Sandefjord that year.
Playing for New York City FC
On March 31, 2015, Eirik signed with Major League Soccer club New York City. He was briefly loaned to Wilmington Hammerheads in May 2015, where he played one game.
Eirik made his debut for New York City FC in a cup game in June 2015. He didn't play much in his first season. In 2016, he played his first league game in October. He also started in New York City FC's first-ever playoff match. He played four games in total that season.
In 2017, Eirik got a U.S. green card. He was still a backup goalkeeper. He played two games when the main goalkeeper was away. After that, he returned to the bench. New York City FC released him in November 2017.
Returning to Sandefjord
In December 2017, Eirik joined Sandefjord again, this time permanently. He signed a two-year contract. He hoped this move would help him get called up to the senior national team.
Eirik played his first game back with Sandefjord in the opening match of the season. He quickly became their main goalkeeper once more. However, Sandefjord was relegated from the top league that season. Eirik played 30 games in 2018.
Joining SK Brann
On January 9, 2019, Eirik signed a four-year contract with Brann. He was given the number twelve shirt.
Eirik started as Brann's main goalkeeper in the first game of the season. He played in the next two matches too. But then, another goalkeeper returned, and Eirik became the second-choice. He played six games for Brann in 2019.
Loan to Kristiansund BK
On June 15, 2020, Eirik went on loan to Kristiansund for the rest of the 2020 season. He wanted to play more first-team football.
He made his debut for Kristiansund on June 24, 2020. He competed for the starting spot for a few months. Even after another goalkeeper was loaned out, Eirik remained the second-choice. He played eight games for Kristiansund in 2020 before returning to Brann.
Playing for Norway
Eirik has played for Norway's national teams at many different youth levels.
- He played three games for the Norway Under-15 team in 2007.
- In 2008, he played four games for the Norway Under-16 team.
- He played six games for the Norway Under-17 team in 2009.
- In 2010, he played six games for the Norway Under-18 team.
- He played six games for the Norway Under-19 team in 2011.
Later in 2011, Eirik was called up to the Norway Under-21 team. He made his debut for them in October 2011. He played eight games for the Norway Under-21 team between 2011 and 2014. In June 2012, he also played one game for the Norway Under-23 team.
In October 2018, Eirik was called up to the senior national team for the first time. He was on the team for a game against Bulgaria, but he did not play in the match.
Awards and Trophies
Manchester City
- FA Community Shield: 2012
Sandefjord Fotball
- 1. Division Norway: 2014
