Stadiums

The following is a compilation of football (or where football is played) stadiums that Johan has either visited or played in….the countless memories continue…

Johan at Avnet Arena (Magdeburg) Magdeburg, Germany (08.03.25) Fun Fact: Current Capacity: 30,908. Start of the 2025-2026 season. Magdeburg (0) vs Braunschweig (1)

Johan at Jahnstadion Regensburg (SSV Jahn Regensburg) Regensburg, Germany (04.26.25) Fun Fact: Johan’s return after injury. Stadium opened in 2015 replacing the old stadium which opened in 1926 and has now been demolished.

Johan at Wildparkstadion (Karlsruher SC) Karlsruhe, Germany (02.09.25) Fun Fact: First 3 points of the 2nd half of the season. Stadium is also known as BBBank Wildpark. Current Capacity: 34,302

Johan at Avnet Arena (Magdeburg) Magdeburg, Germany (01.24.25) Fun Fact: Current Capacity: 30,908
Johan at Olympiastadion (Hertha Berlin), Berlin, Germany (10.18.24)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 1936. Capacity: 74,475 (largest in Germany). Hosted the final of the 2006 World Cup
Johan at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor (SV Darmstadt 98), Darmstadt, Germany (09.14.24)
Fun Fact: The first point of the 24/25 season was earned here. Current Capacity: 17,810.
Johan at RheinEnergy Stadion (FC Köln), Cologne, Germany (08.24.24)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 1923 (Has undergone two renovations). Current Capacity: 50,000 (Johan played in front of 50k fans). It has hosted 2006 WC matches, the 2020 UEFA Cup Final, and more recently 2024 Euro Cup games but under the name: “Cologne Stadium” due to sponsorship reasons.
Johan at Stade Orange Vélodrome (Olympique de Marseille), Marseille, France (07.27.24)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 1937. Current Capacity: 54,600 (Johan played in front of 52k fans). It has hosted 1938 and 1998 World Cup games.
Johan at Children’s Mercy Park (Sporting KC), Kansas City, Kansas, United States (06.11.24). Fun Fact: Last match prior to Paris Olympics. Capacity: 18,467
Johan at Sportpark Ronhof (Fürth), Fürth, Bavaria Germany (05.04.24)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 2005. Current Capacity: 54,600 (Johan played in front of 52k fans). It will host 2024 Euro Cup games.
Johan at Merkur-Spiel Arena (Düsseldorf), Düsseldorf, Germany (04.07.24)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 2005. Current Capacity: 54,600 (Johan played in front of 52k fans). It will host 2024 Euro Cup games
Johan at Arena AufShalke (Shalke 04), GelsenKirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany (02.03.24)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 2001. Current Capacity: 62,271 (Johan played in front of 61k fans). Hosted the 2004 UEFA Champions league final and several matches for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It will host 2024 Euro Cup games
Johan at Holstein-Stadion (Holstein Kiel), Kiel, Germany (01.19.24)
Fun Fact: Built in 1911 but has undergone at least 10 renovations. Current Capacity: 15,000. The opening match on August 9th, 2006 between Kiel 5 and Magdeburg 0.
Johan at Volksparkstadion (Hamburg SV), Hamburg, Germany (11.24.23)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 1925. Current Capacity: 57,000 (Johan played in front of 55k fans). Hosted matches for the 1974 and 2006 World Cups. It will host 2024 Euro Cup games
Johan at NiederSachsenstadion (Hannover), Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany (11..23)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 1954. Current Capacity: 49,000. Hosted matches for the 1974 and 2006 World Cups.
Johan at Ostseestadion (Baltic Sea Stadium) (FC Hansa Rostock), Rostock, Germany (09.30.23) Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 1954 and rebuilt in 2001; Capacity 29,000
Johan at Olympiastadion (Hertha Berlin), Berlin, Germany (09.17.23)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 1936. Capacity: 74,475 (largest in Germany). Hosted the final of the 2006 World Cup
Johan at Wildparkstadion (Karlsruher SC), Karlsruher, Germany (08.27.23)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in July 19, 2023; Capacity: 34,302
Johan at MSV-Arena (MSV Duisburg), Duisburg, Germany (02.16.23)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 2004. Capacity 31,500
Johan at Leuna Chemie Stadion (FC Hallescher), Halle, Germany (01.28.23)
Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 09.17.11. Capacity 15,057
Johan at Grünwalder Stadion (TSV 1860 Munich), Munich, Germany (01.21.23)
Fun Fact: Opened in 1911. Bayern Munich played in this stadium from 1926-1972
Johan at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion (Dynamo Dresden), Dresden, Saxony Germany (11.12.22)
Fun Fact: Opened in 1923. Hosted Women’s 2011 WC
Johan at Stadion an der Hafenstraße (Rot-Weiss Essen), Essen, Germany (10.29.22)
Fun Fact: Opened in 2012. Also known as Stadion Essen
Johan at Ludwigsparkstadion (FC Staarbrüken), Staarbrüken, Germany (10.15.22)
Fun Fact: Played against Jalen Hawkins
Johan at Audi Sportpark(FC Ingolstadt 04), Ingolstadt, Germany (10.03.22)
Fun Fact: FC Ingolstadt was founded only in 2004
Johan at Erzgebirgsstadion (FC Erzgebirge Aue), Aue, Germany (09.11.22)
Fun Fact: 1st Saxony Derby. FC Erzgebirge Aue was relegated from 2.Bundesliga. First goal of the season for Johan
Johan at Ludwigsparkstadion (FC Staarbrüken), Staarbrüken, Germany (05.07.22)
Fun Fact: Played against Jalen Hawkins
Johan at MDCC-Arena (1. FC Magdeburg), Magdeburg, Germany (04.24.22)
Fun Fact: Largest crowd (26,340) Johan has played against. 1. FC Magdeburg was promoted to 2.Bundesliga after this game
Johan at Benteler Arena (SV Verl), Paderborne, Germany (03.29.22)
Fun Fact: Opened in 2008. SC Verl started using the facility after their promotion to 3.Liga in 2020
Johan at Stadion Lichterfelde (FC Viktoria 1889), Berlin, Germany (03.16.22)
Fun Fact: Opened in 1929. During the 2006 WC, both Brazil and Sweden trained here
Johan at Dreisam Stadion (Freiburg II), Freiburg, Germany (03.05.22)
Fun Fact: Until the 21-22 season, it was used by Freiburg’s first team
Johan at Leuna Chemie Stadion (FC Hallescher), Halle, Germany (02.11.22) Fun Fact: Inaugurated in 09.17.11. Capacity 15,057
Johan at Hänsch-Arena (SV Meppen), Meppen, Germany (01.23.22)
Johan at Stadion Rote Erde (Dortmund II), Dortmund, Germany (12.18.21) Fun Fact: Adjacent to Signal Iduna Park (home of BVB) Germany’s largest stadium
Johan at FlyerAlarm Arena (Würzburger Kickers), Würzburg, Germany (11.29.21)
Fun Fact: Inaguarated in 1967
Johan at OlympiaStadion (Türgükü Munich), Munich, Germany (11.29.21)
Fun Fact: First league brace in Germany. Germany won the 1974 World Cup in this stadium. Netherlands won the 1988 Euros in this stadium
Johan at Red Bull Arena (Leipzig), Leipzig, Germany (11.03.21)
Fun Fact: Watched Mbappe, Neymar, and DiMaria during 21-22 Champions League; México (1) played against Argentina (2) in the 2006 WC
Johan at Carl-Benz Stadion (SV Waldhof Mannheim), Mannheim, Germany (10.23.21)
Fun Fact: Hosted Hoffenheim Bundesliga in 2009
Johan at Mariannenpark, Leipzig
Sportpark Tresenwald (Inter Leipzig), Leipzig, Germany (10.09.21) Fun Fact: Johan’s first Hockey Assist of the season
Johan at Stadion an der Bremer Brücke (VfL Osnabrük), Osnabrük, Germany (10.02.21)
Fun Fact: Joe Enochs‘ former club
Johan at Grünwalder Stadion (TSV 1860 Munich), Munich, Germany (09.17.21)
First official goal of the season; Bayern II also uses this stadium
Johan at Fritz-Walter Stadion (FC Kaiserslautern), Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany (08.28.21)
Fun Fact: This stadium was used in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Johan at Stadion Braunschweig (Eintracht Braunschweig), Braunschweig, Germany (08.22.21)
Johan and family at Sportpark Höhenberg (FC Viktoria Köln), Köln, Germany (07.31.21) Fun Fact: Johan’s first starting XI in Germany
Johan and family at Stadion Zwickau (FSV Zwickau), Zwickau, Germany (07.24.21) Fun Fact: First time watching Johan in Germany
Johan at Estádio Cidade de Coimbria (Academica de Coimbra), Coimbra, Portugal (04.10.21)
Johan at Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira (G.D. de Chaves), Chaves, Portugal (03.14.21)
Fun fact: CR7 made his professional debut with the Portuguese National Team in this stadium in 2003
Johan at Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior (U.D. Vilafranquense), Chaves, Portugal (02.27.21)
Johan at Estádio Municipal 25 de Abril (FC Peñafiel), Peñafiel, Portugal (02.21.21)
Johan at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota (Estoril Praia), Estoril, Portugal (12.24.20)
Johan, Mor, and Ebuka at Estadio Municipal de Arouca (FC Arouca) , Arouca, Portugal (11.29.20)
Fun Fact: FC Arouca earned promotion to the first Portuguese division in the 2020-2021 season
Johan at Estádio Carlos Osório (Oliveirense) Tondela, Portugal (09.23.20)
Boateng, Johan, and Ebuka at Estádio Joāo Cardoso Tondela, Portugal (08.29.20)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Family_Stadium
Jogos at Lynn Family Stadium, (Louisville City FC), Louisville, Kentucky (06.27.20)
Estádio do Dragāo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Est%C3%A1dio_do_Drag%C3%A3o
Jogos at Estádio do Dragāo, Porto, Portugal (11.24.19)
Johan at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas (05.11.19)
Johan at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas; USA (04.14.19)
Busch Stadium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busch_Stadium
Jogos at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri; USA (12.25.17)
Soldier Field https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldier_Field
Jogos at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois; USA (12.25.17)
Estadio Azteca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio_Azteca
Johan at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, DF; México (08.26.17)
El Estadio de Acero https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio_BBVA
Johan at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Nuevo León; México (08.19.17)
Atanasio Girardot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atanasio_Girardot
Johan and I at Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín; Colombia (07.26.16) Fun Fact: The 2016 Copa Libertadores final was played in this stadium the day after this picture was taken. Johan’s 3rd US Youth Futsal National Team call-up
Johan at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, San Juan de Tibás , Costa Rica (08.01.15) Fun Fact: Johan’s 2nd US Youth Futsal National Team call-up
Estadio Azteca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio_Azteca
Jogos and Tío César at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, DF; México (07.16.15)
Johan at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas; USA (07.28.14)
Fun Fact: CR7 was on the bench but did not play against Roma
Cowboys (AT&T) Stadium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Stadium
Jogos and Tío César at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas; USA (08.06.11)
Toyota Stadium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Stadium_(Texas)
Jogos at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas; USA (03.15.08)

…and the legacy continues…

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