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Jan Andreas Isaksson (Swedish pronunciation: [anˈdrêːas ˈîːsakˌsɔn]; born 3 October 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[3]

Key Information

Isaksson began his career at local Trelleborgs FF, before spending two years at Juventus. He would later return to Sweden, where he won two Allsvenskan titles with Djurgården. After two seasons with Rennes, he was signed for £2 million by Manchester City of the Premier League, where he was not a regular. After four seasons in the Eredivisie with PSV, he joined Kasımpaşa in Turkey on a free transfer in 2012. He returned to Djurgårdens IF in 2016 with which he won the 2017–18 Svenska Cupen before retiring in 2018.

Isaksson earned 133 caps for the Sweden national team during his international career, which puts him joint-third in their list of most capped national players of all time together with Sebastian Larsson. He was included in the Swedish squads for the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups as well as the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 UEFA European Championships.

Club career

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Early career

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Born in Smygehamn, Isaksson began his senior career with Trelleborgs FF, where he played two seasons between 1998 and 1999. He became known as a great goalkeeping prospect and was thus bought by Italian club Juventus in July 1999, but with the likes of Dutch international goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar in the squad, Isaksson never played a competitive first-team game for the Turin-based club.

In January 2001, Isaksson signed with Stockholm-based Djurgården[4] in order to play first-team football. In his first two full seasons, in 2002 and 2003, Djurgården won two-straight Allsvenskan titles as well as Svenska Cupen in 2002. He was voted Swedish Goalkeeper of the Year for four consecutive years from 2002 to 2005.[5]

In July 2004, French club Rennes signed him to replace Petr Čech, and he became the starting goalkeeper.

Manchester City

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After the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Isaksson completed a £2 million move to Manchester City of the Premier League on 15 August 2006. He was expected to replace David James as their first choice goalkeeper, but due to knee and ankle injuries[6] and the form of Nicky Weaver, he did not achieve this. He made his debut on 9 December 2006, when he replaced the injured Weaver at half-time in a Manchester derby match which City lost 3–1 to Manchester United.[7] After his second start for City on 14 March 2007, he played all of the remaining ten games of 2006–07, keeping four clean sheets, and saved a penalty kick from Jermain Defoe on the last day of the season, although City nonetheless lost 2–1 to Tottenham Hotspur.[8]

Isaksson played the majority of City's next pre-season campaign in Sweden and Belgium, but after his thumb was fractured in a training session, he did not play for City in the first two months of 2007–08, picking up a knee injury right afterwards. Isaksson made his first appearance of the season for Manchester City by keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 away win against Bolton Wanderers to put the team into the quarter-finals of the League Cup, on 31 October 2007.[9] In November and December. he had a run of five league games in the first team, as part of a rotation used by manager Sven-Göran Eriksson to decide upon his first-choice goalkeeper. His run, however, was ended by an injury. While he was out, England under-21 goalkeeper Joe Hart took over in goal and impressed. The youngster kept his place even after Isaksson returned to full fitness and the Swede was once again relegated to the bench.

Manchester City confirmed that they would be willing to sell Isaksson at the end of the season, and his final appearance was in the humiliating 8–1 defeat by Middlesbrough, which would have been even worse if not for several excellent saves by Isaksson.[10]

PSV

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Isaksson playing for PSV Eindhoven in 2010

Isaksson signed for Dutch champions PSV, thus enabling him to play in the UEFA Champions League.[11] He took over the number 1 shirt from Heurelho Gomes, who had transferred to Tottenham. Isaksson tallied 124 league appearances for PSV before leaving the club in the summer of 2012 when his contract expired.

Kasımpaşa

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On 9 July 2012, it was confirmed that Isaksson had left PSV after four seasons to join newly promoted Turkish side Kasımpaşa on a free transfer.[12] On joining the club, Isaksson signed a three-year deal and became the Turkish side's sixth signing during the summer transfer window.[13]

Return to Djurgårdens

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On 11 August 2016, Isaksson signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Djurgården, returning after 12 years away from Sweden and the club.[14] On 24 August, he played his first game in his second spell for Djurgårdens in the Swedish Cup qualifier, a 5–1 win against Smedby. He conceded one goal in the final minute from a penalty.[15] On 7 August 2017, Isaksson made his 100th match in Allsvenskan for Djurgårdens. On 10 May 2018, he played as they beat Malmö 3–0 in the Swedish Cup Final.[16]

International career

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While at Djurgården, Isaksson established himself as the second-choice goalkeeper after Magnus Hedman for the Sweden national team, making his international debut against Switzerland in March 2002.[17] An injury to Hedman allowed Isaksson the opportunity to play for Sweden on a regular basis, playing in all but one of Sweden's qualifying matches for UEFA Euro 2004, and all of Sweden's matches during the tournament.

Isaksson playing for Sweden at UEFA Euro 2012.

Isaksson remained the first-choice goalkeeper for his national team since Euro 2004, making three appearances in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. An injury prevented him from playing in more games. By July 2006, he had amassed 42 caps for his country.

Isaksson was selected for Sweden's Euro 2008 squad, and appeared in all three of Sweden's group games. He kept a clean sheet in Sweden's first match against Greece, which ended 2–0,[18] but Sweden were unable to reach the quarter-finals.

Isaksson was also the first-choice goalkeeper through Sweden's disappointing qualification campaign for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as well as the qualifying rounds for Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. On 29 May 2012, national team manager Erik Hamrén announced his final 23-man squad for the Euros, including the vastly experienced Isaksson.[19] Isaksson again appeared in all three group games as Sweden failed to make it out of the group, although he did keep a clean sheet in their 2–0 victory over France in the final match.[20]

On 12 October 2012, in a World Cup qualifier in Tórshavn, Isaksson earned his 100th international cap while Sweden defeated the Faroe Islands 2–1.[21]

After Sweden's disappointing Euro 2016 performance, in which Sweden once again failed to progress from the group, Isaksson announced his intention to retire from international football.[22] He amassed 133 caps for his country, effectively making him their third most capped player.

Coaching career

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In 2019, Isaksson became goalkeeping coach for Fagersta Södra.[23] He had the role until end of 2020.[24] In April 2022, he was appointed goalkeeping coach of Djurgårdens women's team.[25] After the 2022 Damallsvenskan season, he left the club.[26]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[27][28]
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Trelleborg 1999 Allsvenskan 11 0 — — — 11 0
Juventus 1999–2000 Serie A 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0
Djurgården 2001 Allsvenskan 22 0 1 0 — — — 23 0
2002 Allsvenskan 20 0 5 0 — 6 0 — 31 0
2003 Allsvenskan 26 0 2 0 — 2 0 — 30 0
2004 Allsvenskan 7 0 0 0 — — — 7 0
Total 75 0 8 0 — 8 0 — 91 0
Rennes 2004–05 Ligue 1 38 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 — 42 0
2005–06 Ligue 1 24 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 — 28 0
Total 62 0 5 0 1 0 2 0 — 70 0
Manchester City 2006–07 Premier League 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 14 0
2007–08 Premier League 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 6 0
Total 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 20 0
PSV 2008–09 Eredivisie 33 0 1 0 — 6 0 1 0 41 0
2009–10 Eredivisie 34 0 3 0 — 12 0 — 49 0
2010–11 Eredivisie 34 0 3 0 — 13 0 — 50 0
2011–12 Eredivisie 22 0 2 0 — 9 0 — 31 0
Total 123 0 9 0 — 40 0 1 0 165 0
Kasımpaşa 2012–13 Süper Lig 34 0 3 0 — — — 37 0
2013–14 Süper Lig 32 0 0 0 — — — 32 0
2014–15 Süper Lig 25 0 0 0 — — — 25 0
2015–16 Süper Lig 13 0 0 0 — — — 10 0
Total 104 0 3 0 — — — 107 0
Djurgården 2016 Allsvenskan 7 0 1 0 — — — 8 0
2017 Allsvenskan 29 0 3 0 — — — 32 0
2018 Allsvenskan 24 0 6 0 — 2 0 — 32 0
Total 60 0 10 0 — 2 0 — 72 0
Career total 455 0 36 0 2 0 52 0 1 0 556 0

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[29]
National team Year Apps Goals
Sweden 2002 4 0
2003 10 0
2004 14 0
2005 9 0
2006 5 0
2007 10 0
2008 12 0
2009 10 0
2010 6 0
2011 10 0
2012 12 0
2013 10 0
2014 6 0
2015 9 0
2016 6 0
Total 133 0

Honours

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Djurgårdens

PSV

Individual

See also

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References

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Andreas Isaksson (born 3 October 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a , amassing a 20-year club career across multiple European leagues and earning 133 caps for the national team, the third-most in the country's history. Isaksson began his professional career with in the in 1998, making 11 appearances before joining Juventus in in 1999, where he spent two seasons primarily with the youth and reserve teams. He returned to in 2001 to join , becoming a key player and helping the club secure two titles (2002, 2003) and two trophies (2002, 2004), while earning the Swedish Goalkeeper of the Year award four consecutive times from 2002 to 2005. His international debut came in March 2002 against , and he went on to feature in five major tournaments for : as a reserve at the , starting all four group and knockout matches at the 2006 World Cup, and appearing in the European Championships of 2004 (four matches, including the quarter-finals), 2008, 2012, and 2016 (three matches each). After 's Euro 2016 exit, Isaksson retired from international duty, having established himself as the long-serving first-choice from 2002 to 2016. In 2004, Isaksson moved to side Stade Rennais for two seasons, followed by a transfer to Manchester City in the in 2006, where he made 19 appearances and recorded four clean sheets over two years. He then joined in the in 2008, winning the 2008 and contributing to the 2011–12 , while winning additional Swedish Goalkeeper of the Year honors in 2009, 2011, and 2012. Later career stops included a four-year stint with Kasımpaşa in the Turkish from 2012 to 2016, before returning to in 2016, where he won the 2017–18 and retired at the end of 2018 after 29 league appearances in his second spell with the club. Standing at 2.00 meters tall, Isaksson was renowned for his shot-stopping ability and command of the , retiring with over 500 club appearances and recognition as one of Sweden's most accomplished goalkeepers.

Early life and personal

Early life

Andreas Isaksson was born on 3 October 1981 in Smygehamn, a small rural coastal village in the Skåne region of southern , near the town of . Smygehamn's proximity to Trelleborg provided access to football facilities. Isaksson began playing with Östra Torp GIF until 1993, before transitioning to organized youth football training with , the local club.

Personal life

Isaksson married Marielle Carlsson in the early . The couple has one child. Following his retirement from professional football at the end of 2018, Isaksson has resided primarily in the area.

Club career

Early career

Isaksson began his professional career with , making his senior debut in the during the 1998 season at the age of 16. He featured in 11 league appearances for the club that year, showcasing early promise as a tall and agile goalkeeper before attracting attention from larger European clubs. His performances in these initial matches highlighted his potential, contributing to his rapid development in Swedish football. In July 1999, at age 17, Isaksson transferred to Juventus for a reported €1.5 million, becoming one of several young talents signed by the Italian giants. Despite the move, he did not make a single first-team appearance over two seasons, instead focusing on development with the reserves behind established keeper . This period allowed him to hone his skills in a high-level environment, though limited playing time prompted a return to . Isaksson joined on a permanent basis in January 2001, where he quickly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper. Over his initial stint through 2004, he made 75 league appearances and additional appearances in cup and European competitions, playing a pivotal role in the team's success, including the titles in 2002 and 2003, as well as the 2002 . His consistent shot-stopping and command of the earned him the Swedish Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, solidifying his reputation as one of Europe's emerging talents. In July 2004, Isaksson moved to French club for €1.7 million to replace , adapting to the physical and tactical demands of Ligue 1. He recorded 70 league appearances over two seasons (2004–2006), conceding 85 goals while securing 24 clean sheets, with notable saves in high-pressure matches helping to mid-table stability. This period further enhanced his profile as a reliable shot-stopper, influenced by his early club form that had already led to youth international call-ups for .

Manchester City

Isaksson joined Manchester City from on 15 August 2006, signing a three-year contract for a transfer fee of £2 million. The move came after his strong performances for at the , positioning him as the expected replacement for outgoing goalkeeper David James under manager . He made his debut on 9 December 2006, entering as a half-time substitute for the injured in a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United. Isaksson then became the first-choice , making 14 league appearances in the 2006-07 season and helping City finish in mid-table. Pearce utilized him in a conventional shot-stopping role, emphasizing distribution to support the team's counter-attacking style. The following 2007-08 season brought significant challenges, with Isaksson limited to just 5 appearances due to recurring injuries. A broken foot suffered in pre-season training sidelined him for the opening month, while a subsequent knee injury further disrupted his progress. Under new manager , who favored a possession-based approach requiring precise short passing from the back, Isaksson struggled to adapt amid the physical demands of the and competition from emerging academy product . By May 2008, having been relegated to the bench, Isaksson publicly expressed his desire to depart Manchester City in search of regular first-team football. This frustration culminated in his transfer to that summer, after just two seasons and 19 total outings at City.

PSV

Isaksson joined from Manchester City on 2 July 2008, signing a three-year for an undisclosed fee after limited opportunities and injuries at the English club. Having recovered from prior injuries that had hampered his progress in England, Isaksson quickly became the first-choice goalkeeper, succeeding who had moved to Tottenham Hotspur. In the season, he made 33 appearances, conceding 32 goals while recording 16 clean sheets as PSV finished fourth in the league. He also featured in the Johan Cruijff Schaal, keeping a clean sheet in PSV's 2–0 victory over to claim the Dutch Super Cup. Isaksson played all six group stage matches in the 2008–09 UEFA Champions League against , , and , including a clean sheet in the 2–0 home win over . Over four seasons at PSV, Isaksson made 123 appearances and contributed to the club's 2011–12 triumph. During his time at PSV, Isaksson also earned the Swedish Goalkeeper of the Year in 2009, 2011, and 2012. His performances were noted for strong shot-stopping and effective distribution from the back.

Kasımpaşa

In July 2012, following four seasons at , Andreas Isaksson joined newly promoted Turkish club Kasımpaşa on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract as one of the team's key summer signings. Over the next four seasons, Isaksson made 104 league appearances for Kasımpaşa, serving as the primary and contributing to mid-table finishes, including 7th place in 2012/13 with 34 starts and 11 clean sheets. However, his tenure was increasingly hampered by recurring injuries, notably a back injury in February 2015 that sidelined him for 15 days and limited his availability in subsequent campaigns, resulting in just 13 league matches during the 2015/16 season. Despite these setbacks, Isaksson had standout moments, such as his consistent shot-stopping that helped secure draws against top sides like Galatasaray, where he featured in five matches across competitions during his time there. The physical demands of the exacerbated his fitness issues, leading to inconsistent form and reduced minutes toward the end of his stint. In August 2016, with his contract expired amid ongoing injury concerns, Isaksson mutually parted ways with Kasımpaşa and returned to Sweden to join , prioritizing recovery and a familiar environment. These fitness struggles also influenced his role with the Swedish national team, where reduced club minutes highlighted his transition to a veteran presence by Euro 2016.

Return to Djurgårdens IF

In August 2016, at the age of 34, Andreas Isaksson signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with on a free transfer from Kasımpaşa, marking his return to the club after 12 years abroad. During his second stint from 2016 to 2018, Isaksson made 59 appearances across all competitions, serving as the primary and contributing to the team's defensive stability. He notably started in the 2018 final, where defeated 3–0 on May 10, 2018, securing the club's first cup title since 2005. Despite a history of injuries that had plagued his later years at Kasımpaşa, Isaksson demonstrated resilience in , regularly featuring in the lineup and mentoring younger goalkeepers like Jacob Widell Zetterström through his experience. In April 2018, he announced that the ongoing season would be his last, citing a desire to end his career on a high note at his boyhood club. Isaksson's tenure concluded with an emotional farewell in his final match on November 11, 2018, a 2–0 victory over Sirius, where he kept a clean sheet in front of a supportive home crowd at Tele2 Arena. Over his entire club career, he amassed over 500 appearances across all competitions, including 454 in league matches, cementing his status as a legend with contributions to multiple titles, including two championships (2002, 2003) from his initial spell and the 2018 triumph.

International career

Youth international career

Isaksson represented Sweden at various youth levels, earning 19 caps for the U16 team, 1 for the U18, and 23 for the U21 side between 1999 and 2003. He was a key figure in the 2002 qualifiers, starting as the primary and contributing to Sweden's campaign, which ultimately did not advance to . Notable performances included keeping a clean sheet in a 4-0 victory over on 6 October 2001, showcasing his shot-stopping ability and command in the box during crucial matches. These youth international experiences, marked by consistent selections and solid defensive contributions without securing major tournament titles, built Isaksson's reputation as one of Sweden's most promising goalkeeping talents, facilitating his smooth transition to the senior national team in 2002.

Senior international career

Isaksson made his senior debut for the Sweden national team on 27 March 2002, starting in a 1–1 friendly draw against Switzerland in Malmö. He quickly established himself as a key figure in the squad, accumulating 133 caps from 2002 to 2016, a total that places him third on Sweden's all-time list of most-capped players. Over his international tenure, he appeared in 132 starts and one substitute role, primarily as the first-choice goalkeeper during major campaigns. Isaksson was the starting goalkeeper for at in , where he played all four matches, including a notable performance in the 1–1 group-stage draw against on 18 June, during which he made crucial saves to deny several Italian efforts on target. He also featured as the starter in two group games and the round of 16 at the in , missing the opener against due to injury, as well as at and Euro 2012, contributing to defensive efforts that included clean sheets such as against in Euro 2004 and in the World Cup. Under coaches including Tommy Söderberg, who led at Euro 2004, Isaksson played a pivotal role in the team's compact defensive organization, helping secure 52 clean sheets across his international appearances. Isaksson captained on 34 occasions between 2002 and 2016, often stepping up during periods of transition in the squad leadership. His international career concluded after , with his final appearance coming in a 0–1 loss to on 22 June 2016, marking the end of a 14-year stint at the senior level following Sweden's group stage exit.

Coaching career

Early coaching roles

Following his retirement from professional football at the end of 2018, Andreas Isaksson transitioned into by joining Fagersta Södra IF as goalkeeping coach in October 2019, ahead of the club's inaugural season in Division 2 Norra Svealand. In this amateur-level role, he focused on developing the team's senior goalkeepers, including Sebastian Selin, Irat Younis, and Daniele Filippi, drawing on his extensive experience from 133 international appearances and clubs like Manchester City and to enhance their technical skills and decision-making. Isaksson's appointment was viewed as a significant boost for the newly promoted club, providing both tactical expertise and motivational leadership during their Division 2 campaign. Isaksson departed Södra at the conclusion of the 2020 season to pursue further coaching education, marking the end of his initial foray into grassroots-level instruction. He leveraged his professional background to emphasize fundamental techniques, such as positioning and shot-stopping, while fostering a supportive environment for player growth in these early roles. In April 2022, Isaksson returned to a familiar environment by becoming goalkeeping coach for women's team in the , his first professional coaching position with a women's squad. Starting immediately with weekly training sessions for the goalkeeper trio and attendance at most matches, he contributed to the team's competitive campaigns over the following months, applying his playing insights from 135 appearances for the club's men's team to refine distribution and game management skills. His tenure highlighted a commitment to mentoring emerging talents through targeted technique drills, helping to build resilience in high-stakes league play. Isaksson left women's team in December 2022 to explore new coaching opportunities.

IF Brommapojkarna

In December 2024, Andreas Isaksson was appointed as the goalkeeping coach for 's men's senior team, effective from January 2025 on a one-year contract through December 2025. He stepped up from his prior role as assistant manager with the club's P17 youth team, where he had been since 2022, bringing his expertise to the squad. Isaksson's responsibilities include developing and training the senior goalkeepers for league matches and competitions, emphasizing technical skills and tactical integration within the team's defensive structure. He works alongside Andreas Larsson, another goalkeeping specialist from the youth academy, to support the staff under head coach Fredrik Landén. Drawing from his playing experiences at and with the national team, where he earned 133 caps, Isaksson applies insights into high-level positioning and game management to enhance the unit's performance. His approach is informed by earlier coaching stints at , focusing on player development across age groups. During the 2025 Allsvenskan season, finished 12th with a record of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses, conceding 47 goals across 30 matches while achieving 7 clean sheets. The goalkeepers under Isaksson's guidance, including Leo Cavallius (5 clean sheets in 12 starts) and Davor Blažević (1 clean sheet in 14 starts), contributed to the team's defensive efforts, with the squad recording a of 1.57 per game.

Career statistics

Club

Andreas Isaksson's club career statistics encompass appearances, goals conceded, and clean sheets across all competitions from his professional debut in 1998 until his retirement at the end of the 2018 season. He recorded 0 goals scored throughout his career. The breakdown by club is presented in the table below, with data aggregated for all competitions (domestic league, cups, and European fixtures where applicable). Note that comprehensive goals conceded and clean sheets figures for his initial stint at are unavailable from verified sources; appearances are league-only.
ClubSeasonsAppearancesGoals ConcededClean Sheets
Trelleborgs FF1998–199911N/AN/A
Djurgårdens IF2001–2004, 2016–20181079740
Stade Rennais FC2004–2006708524
Manchester City2006–200820304
PSV Eindhoven2008–201217417372
Kasımpaşa2012–201610714531
Career Total1998–2018489530171
Injuries notably affected Isaksson's availability during the 2007–08 season at Manchester City, where knee ligament damage and a hairline thumb fracture restricted him to limited appearances despite high expectations following his transfer. These figures represent club-level participation only and do not overlap with international matches.

International

Andreas Isaksson earned 133 caps for the national team between 2002 and 2016, during which he conceded 143 goals and recorded 52 clean sheets. His appearances were distributed across various competitions, reflecting his role as the primary for much of his international tenure.
CompetitionAppearancesClean Sheets
Friendlies5117
UEFA Euro Qualifiers3615
Qualifiers3015
UEFA Euro133
31
Total13352
In major tournaments, Isaksson featured prominently, including all three group stage matches at the , where advanced to the round of 16. At , he made 4 appearances, conceding 3 goals across 's group stage draw with (2 goals), loss to (1 goal), win over (0 goals), and quarter-final defeat to the (0 goals). He also started in group stage games at , 2012, and 2016. Isaksson's youth international career included 22 caps at under-21 level, 16 at under-19 level, and 4 at under-17 level. His final senior international appearance came on 22 June 2016 against at , a 0–1 group stage loss.

Honours

Club honours

Isaksson achieved notable success at the club level primarily in and the , contributing as the primary to several domestic titles while earning individual accolades for his performances. Although he participated in European competitions with clubs like , Rennes, Manchester City, and , he did not secure any major continental honours.

Djurgårdens IF

  • Allsvenskan: 2002, 2003
  • Svenska Cupen: 2002, 2004, 2017–18

PSV Eindhoven

  • Johan Cruyff Shield: 2008
  • KNVB Cup: 2011–12

Individual

  • Swedish Goalkeeper of the Year (Årets Målvakt): 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2012
In the 2003 Allsvenskan-winning season with , Isaksson's standout saves were instrumental in securing the title, earning him the individual award that year.

International honours

Isaksson represented at the in 2004, where he started all four matches as the team advanced to the quarter-finals before a 5–3 loss to the following a 0–0 draw. He served as the primary for at , appearing in all three group stage fixtures, though the team exited after failing to win any matches. Isaksson also featured in all three of Sweden's group stage games at , starting against , , and , but the squad was eliminated following two defeats and one draw. At the , Isaksson was Sweden's starting goalkeeper for all three group stage matches in 2006, recording two clean sheets—a 1–0 win over and a 0–0 draw with —though the team exited after a 2–2 draw with . Sweden did not qualify for any major tournament finals during Isaksson's international tenure beyond these appearances, and the national team secured no titles in the competitions he participated in. Over his career, Isaksson amassed 133 caps for between 2002 and 2016, a figure that places him joint-third on the country's all-time list of most-capped players.

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