Victor Johansen (born 16 June 1994) is a

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who plays for Lyn. He has previously played for

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and

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and is the son of the former Vålerenga-player and journalist

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Career

Johansen is the son of the former

-player and journalist

and was born in

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. Johansen grew up in Oslo and played for Lyn throughout his youth, but joined

ahead of the 2010-season, following the bankruptcy of Lyn. In April 2010, Johansen signed a professional contract with Vålerenga and on 16 October 2011 he made his debut in

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against

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. In December 2011 he signed for the Tippeligaen 2011-winners

. Johansen made his debut for Molde when he played 90 minutes against Steaua București in the

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on 25 October 2012. On 5 August 2014,

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and Johansen agreed to terminate their contract, with Johansen moving back to Lyn.

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References

1994 births Living people Footballers from Oslo Norwegian expatriates in Belgium Norwegian men's footballers Vålerenga Fotball players Molde FK players Eliteserien players Men's association football defenders {{Norway-footy-defender-stub