Andersson played over two full seasons for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.

[10] On 30 April 2016, Andersson signed a two-year contract with Örebro HK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

[12] At the conclusion of his contract with HV71, Andersson initially signed with KooKoo of the Finnish Liiga, however was unable to pass a physical.

The following year Andersson helped Sweden win a bronze medal at the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships.

[15] The following year at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Andersson was an alternate captain, totaling three goals and three assists while centering Sweden's successful second line with wingers Magnus Pääjärvi-Svensson and Simon Hjalmarsson.