Bjorn Johnsen

BIOGRAPHY

Bjørn Maars Johnsen was born 6 November 1991 in New York City, New York. He is a a striker in Major League Soccer.

Born to a Norwegian father and an American mother, Johnsen grew up in North Carolina and attended Needham B. Broughton High School in Raleigh, where he played on the school's soccerteam. Johnsen started his football career in Vålerenga and Tønsberg, staying there for two seasons, After leaving Tønsberg he went to Andalusia, to the CD Úbeda Vivathere Johnsen became the first foreigner in the history of the club, remained close to three months, played four game and scored a goal before signing fourth tierSpanish team Antequera in January 2012. Eight months later, on 5 August 2012, Johnsen joined Segunda División B side Atlético Baleares, where he played alongside Walter Pandiani. On 17 July 2014, Johnsen signed with Portuguese club Atlético CP on a two-year deal. After half a season, 31 matches and 16 goals with Atletico, Johnsen joined the Bulgarian team Litex Lovech for two and a half years. On 22 July 2016, Johnsen completed a move to Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian, on a three-year deal. Johnsen moved to ADO Den Haag for an undisclosed fee on 31 July 2017. In his first season he scored 19 goals in 34 official matches. After a great season at ADO Den Haag, Johnsen transferred to AZ Alkmaar in 2018. Unfortunately his performance was substandard leading to a half a year loan spell at Rosenborg BK. On 6 January 2020, Johnsen signed a three-year contract with K League side Ulsan Hyundai FC. Due to his dual nationality, Johnsen was able to play for both Norway and the United States. Johnsen made his Norway debut in June 2017.

On February 3, 2021, Johnsen signed with MLS club CF Montreal.