Jean Ronny Johnsen (born 10 June 1969) is a Norwegian former footballer who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.

[4] He started his senior career as a striker in the second tier side Eik-Tønsberg in 1987,[5] but was retrained as a centre-back by head coach Nils Johan Semb.

After a half season in Turkey, Johnsen was approached by Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson who wanted to sign him.

[10] After leaving Aston Villa, Johnsen was offered a trial at Southampton and played against Chievo Verona in a friendly, ultimately he could not agree terms with the club.

[11] Johnsen then signed for Newcastle United but only played a handful of games before being released with concerns over his fitness levels.

Johnsen retired as an active football player on 3 November 2008, with Vålerenga losing their final game of the 2008 season 1–0 to SK Brann.

[6] He was 38 years and 73 days when he was last capped, making him the second-oldest player for the Norwegian national team, only beaten by Gunnar Thoresen.

3 Includes FA Community Shield and Turkish Super Cup Manchester United Vålerenga Individual