FRISCO, Texas (Dec. 30, 2025) – FC Dallas has acquired Swedish international Herman Johansson via transfer from Mjällby AIF (MAIF). He signed a contract through 2028-29 with a club option for 2029-2030. Johansson will occupy an international roster slot, pending receipt of his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate.
“I felt immediately, when I met with Eric Quill and Andre Zanotta, that everything was top-level,” FC Dallas defender Herman Johansson said. “They seemed very competitive and driven to win, and that’s how I feel as well. I think we made a strong connection, and I wanted to be part of this journey. I want to give the FC Dallas faithful some great moments on the pitch and show all of my passion and joy on the field.”
Johansson joined Mjällby in Dec. 2020 and made his club debut Aug. 1, 2021. In 2025, he scored seven goals and led the team with eight assists. The 28-year-old helped Mjällby capture its first Allsvenskan championship finishing first in the table with 75 points. During his five seasons with Mjällby AIF (2021-25), Johansson recorded 136 appearances, 17 goals and 15 assists across all competitions.
“We’re excited to welcome Herman to FC Dallas,” FC Dallas Chief Soccer Officer Andre Zanotta said. “His ability on both sides of the ball was on full display during Mjällby AIF’s historic championship season and with the Swedish national team. We’re excited to see his impact on FC Dallas this season.”
Prior to Mjällby, Johansson spent the 2020 season with Sandvikens IF in Ettan Norra, the third tier of Swedish soccer. He made his club debut June 14, 2020. Johansson totaled 25 appearances, nine goals and two assists with the club.
Johansson began his professional career with Friska Viljor FC Academy before earning promotion to the senior team in 2015.
Internationally, Johansson made his senior debut for Sweden on Nov. 18, 2025, against Slovenia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
TRANSACTION DETAILS:
Full Name: Herman Nils Johansson
Pronunciation: HEHR-man YOU-wahn-suhn
Connect with Herman: Instagram
Position: Defender/Midfielder
Date of Birth: Oct. 16, 1997 (28)
Birthplace: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Height: 6’3”
Last Club: Mjällby AIF
Transaction: FC Dallas acquires defender/midfielder Herman Johansson via transfer from Mjällby AIF, signing him to a contract through the 2029-30 Major League Soccer season, pending receipt of his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate.
