Eddie Johnson facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Edward Abraham Johnson | ||
| Date of birth | 31 March 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Bunnell, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
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Current team
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Fulham | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001-2005 2006-2007 2008- 2008-2009 2010 |
Dallas Burn / Dallas Kansas City Wizards Fulham →Cardiff City (loan) →Aris Thessaloniki (loan) |
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| International career | |||
| 2004- | United States | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Eddie Johnson (born March 31, 1984) is an American soccer player. He is known for being a powerful forward who scores goals. He has played for clubs like Fulham in England and for the United States national team.
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Eddie Johnson's Soccer Journey
Eddie Johnson started his professional soccer career at a young age. He quickly became known for his speed and ability to score goals.
Starting in the USA
Eddie began playing for Dallas Burn in 2001. This team later became FC Dallas. He played there for several seasons, showing off his talent. In 2004, he had a fantastic year, scoring 12 goals for Dallas.
After his time in Dallas, Eddie moved to the Kansas City Wizards. He continued to be a top scorer there. In 2007, he scored 15 goals, which was one of his best seasons. His strong performances in the USA caught the eye of teams in Europe.
Playing Soccer in Europe
In 2008, Eddie Johnson moved to England to play for Fulham. This was a big step, as the English Premier League is one of the top soccer leagues in the world. While at Fulham, he also spent time on loan at other clubs.
He played for Cardiff City in Wales for a season. Then, he went to Greece to play for Aris Thessaloniki. Playing in different countries helped him gain more experience.
Playing for the United States National Team
Eddie Johnson has also proudly represented the United States on the international stage. He first joined the national team in 2004. He played in many important matches for his country.
He was part of the U.S. team that went to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor for any soccer player. He scored 12 goals in 38 games for the national team.
What is a Striker?
Eddie Johnson plays as a striker. A striker is usually the player who plays furthest forward on a soccer team. Their main job is to score goals. They need to be fast, good at shooting, and able to find space in front of the opponent's goal. Strikers are often the heroes of the game when they score important goals.
See also
In Spanish: Edward Johnson para niños
