Joshua Johnson (footballer, born 2004)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Emmanuel Johnson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 September 2004[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Westminster, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Oxford United | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Fulham | ||
| 2021 | Oxford United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Oxford United | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Dartford (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2023 | → Dartford (loan) | 1 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Welling United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Banbury United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Maidenhead United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:27, 23 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Joshua Emmanuel Johnson (born 26 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Oxford United.
Career
[edit]Oxford United
[edit]Johnson made his first-team debut for Oxford United at the age of sixteen, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute for Marcus McGuane in an EFL Cup first round tie at Burton Albion, and provided a pass to Anthony Forde that led to an Oxford goal.[3] He played three further cup games in the 2021–22 campaign.[4] On 23 August 2022, he started in a 2–0 defeat to Crystal Palace in an EFL Cup game at the Kassam Stadium; he said he enjoyed the match and thought the team supported him well.[5] He signed his first professional two-year contract with the club the following month, describing it as a "dream come true".[6] Manager Karl Robinson hailed him as a "terrific prospect".[7]
Dartford (loans)
[edit]On 21 October, Johnson joined National League South club Dartford on a one-month loan.[8]
On 6 October 2023, Johnson returned to Dartford for a second loan spell.[9]
Welling United (loan)
[edit]On 22 January 2024, Johnson joined Welling United on loan, where he scored once in four appearances.
Banbury United (loan)
[edit]On 24 February 2024, Johnson joined Banbury United on loan, where he made five appearances.
Maidenhead United (loan)
[edit]On 7 August 2024, Johnson joined Maidenhead United on loan.[10]
Style of play
[edit]Johnson is a midfielder who can play the holding role or further forward.[6]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match updated 31 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Oxford United | 2021–22[4] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022–23[11] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24[12] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Oxford United total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Dartford (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League South | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Dartford (loan) | 2023–24[2] | National League South | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Welling United (loan) | 2023–24[2] | National League South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Banbury United (loan) | 2023–24[2] | National League North | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Maidenhead United (loan) | 2024–25[2] | National League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Career total | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 3 | ||
- ^ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
- ^ One appearance in the FA Trophy
- ^ One appearance in the London Senior Cup, one appearance in the FA Trophy
References
[edit]- ^ "Club List of Registered Players" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Joshua Johnson at Soccerway
- ^ Roberts, James (12 August 2021). "Josh Johnson reveals Karl Robinson's final piece of advice before debut". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Joshua Johnson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "LAST WORD Josh Johnson on Crystal Palace". www.oufc.co.uk. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Josh Johnson Signs Pro Deal". www.oufc.co.uk. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ Rice, Liam (2 September 2022). "Josh Johnson signs first professional deal with Oxford United". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "Josh Johnson Joins Dartford". www.oufc.co.uk. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "Josh Johnson Joins The Darts". www.oufc.co.uk. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Joshua Johnson is a Magpie".
- ^ "Games played by Joshua Johnson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Joshua Johnson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- 2004 births
- Living people
- Black British sportsmen
- English men's footballers
- Footballers from the City of Westminster
- Men's association football midfielders
- National League (English football) players
- Fulham F.C. players
- Oxford United F.C. players
- Dartford F.C. players
- Welling United F.C. players
- Banbury United F.C. players
- Maidenhead United F.C. players
- People from Westminster
- 21st-century English sportsmen