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Biography
Joshua Emmanuel Johnson (born 26 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Welling United on loan from EFL League One club Oxford United.
Career
Oxford United
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. He played three further cup games in the 2021–22 campaign. 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. He signed his first professional two-year contract with the club the following month, describing it as a "dream come true". Manager Karl Robinson hailed him as a "terrific prospect".
Dartford (loans)
On 21 October, Johnson joined National League South club Dartford on a one-month loan.
On 6 October 2023, Johnson returned to Dartford for a second loan spell.
Welling United (loan)
On 22 January 2024, Johnson joined Welling United on loan.
Style of play
Johnson is a midfielder who can play the holding role or further forward.
Career statistics
- As of match updated 7 February 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 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | 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 | National League South | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Dartford (loan) | 2023–24 | National League South | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Welling United (loan) | 2023–24 | National League South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Career total | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 3 | ||