Callum Charles Johnson (born 23 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL League Two club Bradford City.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Callum Charles Johnson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 October 1996[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Yarm, England[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bradford City | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2015 | Middlesbrough | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Middlesbrough | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Accrington Stanley (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Accrington Stanley | 96 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | Portsmouth | 41 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Fleetwood Town (loan) | 35 | (4) |
| 2022–2023 | Ross County | 18 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Mansfield Town | 30 | (1) |
| 2024– | Bradford City | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Middlesbrough
Born in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, Johnson first represented Middlesbrough's Academy at under-9 level.[4] He originally played as a defensive-midfielder but soon converted to the role of right-back and by July 2017, was invited by first team manager Garry Monk to train with the senior side.[5] He was also a part of the Middlesbrough squad which competed in the 2015–16 UEFA Youth League.[6][7]
Accrington Stanley
On 31 August 2017, Johnson joined Accrington Stanley on a short-term loan, lasting until the end of January.[8] He then made his debut for the club on 9 September 2017 in the EFL Trophy against Middlesbrough's U21 side, playing in a central-midfield role and receiving a yellow card in the 81st minute.[9] He then went on the play the full 90 minutes in their next EFL Trophy tie, again playing in central-midfield, on 2 October 2017 against Blackpool at the Crown Ground.[10][11]
On 5 January 2018, Johnson signed permanently with the club on a two and a half year contract for an undisclosed amount.[12]
Portsmouth
In September 2020 Johnson signed for Portsmouth.[13] He scored his first goal for the club in an FA Cup tie against Bristol City on 9 January 2021.[14] Having spent the 2021–22 season on loan at Fleetwood Town,[15] Johnson was released at the end of the season.[16]
Ross County
Johnson signed a two-year contract with Ross County in July 2022.[17]
Mansfield Town
On 13 January 2023, Johnson returned to English football, signing for EFL League Two club Mansfield Town for an undisclosed fee.[18]
Bradford City
On 29 May 2024, Johnson signed a one-year contract with EFL League Two club Bradford City.[19]
Style of play
Johnson is known to be a fairly versatile player, having played at right-back, centre-back, and defensive-midfield during his career.[8][6]
Career statistics
- As of 7 April 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Middlesbrough | 2017–18[20] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Accrington Stanley (loan) | 2017–18[11] | League Two | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Accrington Stanley | 2017–18[11] | League Two | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | |
| 2018–19[21] | League One | 41 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 45 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20[22] | League One | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[23] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 105 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 119 | 1 | ||
| Portsmouth | 2020–21[24] | League One | 40 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| 2021–22[25] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 1 | ||
| Fleetwood Town (loan) | 2021–22[25] | League One | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 39 | 4 |
| Ross County | 2022–23[26] | Scottish Premiership | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |
| Mansfield Town | 2022–23[26] | League Two | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Career total | 212 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 240 | 6 | ||
Honours
Mansfield Town
- EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24[27]
References
External links
- Callum Johnson at Soccerway
- Callum Johnson at Soccerbase