Callum Charles Johnson (born 23 October 1996) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

Middlesbrough

Born in the

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, Johnson first represented Middlesbrough's Academy at the under-9 level. He originally played as a defensive-midfielder but soon converted to the role of

and by July 2017, was invited by first team manager

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to train with the senior side. He was also a part of the

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squad which competed in the 2015–16 UEFA Youth League.

Accrington Stanley

On 31 August 2017, Johnson joined

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on a short-term loan, lasting until the end of January. He then made his debut for the club on 9 September 2017 in the

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against Middlesbrough's U21 side, playing in a central-midfield role and receiving a yellow card in the 81st minute. He then went on the play the full 90 minutes in their next

tie, again playing in central-midfield, on 2 October 2017 against

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at the

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. On 5 January 2018, Johnson signed permanently with the club on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed amount.

Portsmouth

In September 2020 Johnson signed for

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. He scored his first goal for the club in an

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tie against

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on 9 January 2021. Having spent the 2021–22 season on loan at Fleetwood Town, Johnson was released at the end of the season.

Ross County

Johnson signed a two-year contract with Ross County in July 2022.

Mansfield Town

On 13 January 2023, Johnson returned to English football, signing for

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club

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for an undisclosed fee.

Bradford City

On 29 May 2024, Johnson signed a one-year contract with

club

. He was released by Bradford City at the end of the 2024–25 season.

Style of play

Johnson is known to be a fairly versatile player, having played at

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, and defensive-midfield during his career.

Career statistics

Honours

Mansfield Town *

third-place promotion: 2023–24https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2024/april/boss-character-was-central-to-promotion/

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Callum 1996 births Living people People from Yarm Footballers from North Yorkshire Men's association football defenders English men's footballers Middlesbrough F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Fleetwood Town F.C. players English Football League players Ross County F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Mansfield Town F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players 21st-century English sportsmen