 He is a younger brother of Frédéric Johansen, former player of FC Mulhouse and one of France's most promiseful prospects, who died in a car crash in 1992.Pascal Johansen followed his brothers' footsteps and was signed by RC Strasbourg as a youngster.He made his first pro appearance against harsh rivals FC Metz on 15 January 2000 and quickly established himself as a regular first team player at the age of 21.