Joshua Johnson (footballer, born 2004)

Joshua Johnson (born 26 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Oxford United.

Joshua Johnson
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-09-26) 26 September 2004[1]
Place of birth London, 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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:10, 23 November 2022 (UTC)

Career

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.[2] He played three further cup games in the 2021–22 campaign.[3] 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.[4] He signed his first professional two-year contract with the club the following month, describing it as a "dream come true".[5] Manager Karl Robinson hailed him as a "terrific prospect".[6] On 21 October, Johnson joined National League South club Dartford on a one-month loan.[7]

Style of play

Johnson is a midfielder who can play the holding role or further forward.[5]

Career statistics
As of match updated 19 November 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Oxford United 2021–22[3] League One0000202[lower-alpha 1]040
2022–23[8] 0000100010
Oxford United total 0000302050
Dartford (loan) 2022–23[1]National League South5100001[lower-alpha 2]061
Career total 51003030111
  1. Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
  2. One appearance in the FA Trophy

References
  1. Joshua Johnson at Soccerway
  2. Roberts, James (12 August 2021). "Josh Johnson reveals Karl Robinson's final piece of advice before debut". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  3. "Games played by Joshua Johnson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  4. "LAST WORD Josh Johnson on Crystal Palace". www.oufc.co.uk. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  5. "Josh Johnson Signs Pro Deal". www.oufc.co.uk. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  6. Rice, Liam (2 September 2022). "Josh Johnson signs first professional deal with Oxford United". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  7. "Josh Johnson Joins Dartford". www.oufc.co.uk. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  8. "Games played by Joshua Johnson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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