Andrew Johnson (footballer) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Andrew Johnson | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Bedford, England | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Fulham | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998-2002 2002-2006 2006-2008 2008- |
Birmingham City Crystal Palace Everton Fulham |
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| National team | |||
| 2005-2007 | England | ||
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Andrew Johnson (born on February 10, 1981) is an English football player. He played as a forward, meaning his main job was to score goals. Andy Johnson played for several important clubs in England during his career. He also had the honor of playing for the England national team.
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Andy Johnson's Football Journey
Andy Johnson, often known as AJ, had an exciting career in English football. He was known for his speed and ability to score goals. Let's look at some of the teams he played for.
Starting Out at Birmingham City
Andy began his professional football journey at Birmingham City. He joined their youth team and then moved up to the senior squad. He played for Birmingham City from 1998 to 2002. During this time, he gained valuable experience playing in the lower divisions of English football.
Shining at Crystal Palace
In 2002, Andy Johnson moved to Crystal Palace. This is where he really started to become famous. He was a top scorer for the club, especially in the 2003-2004 season. That year, he scored an amazing 27 goals, helping Crystal Palace get promoted to the Premier League. He continued to score goals in the Premier League, showing he could compete with the best players.
Moving to Everton
After his success at Crystal Palace, Andy joined Everton in 2006. Everton was a bigger club playing regularly in the Premier League. He continued to be an important player for them, scoring goals and helping the team. He played for Everton for two seasons, from 2006 to 2008.
Playing for Fulham
In 2008, Andy Johnson signed with Fulham. He continued to play in the Premier League, bringing his experience and goal-scoring skills to the team. He was a key part of the Fulham squad for several years.
Representing England
Because of his great performances for his clubs, Andy Johnson was called up to play for the England national team. He made his first appearance for England in 2005. It's a huge honor for any player to represent their country. He played a total of 8 matches for England between 2005 and 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Andrew Johnson (desambiguación) para niños
