Ben Johnson (footballer, born 2000)
Benjamin Anthony Johnson (born 24 January 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back or midfielder for Premier League club West Ham United.
Johnson playing for West Ham United in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Benjamin Anthony Johnson[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 24 January 2000||
Place of birth | Waltham Forest, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3] | ||
Playing position(s) | Right back / Midfielder[4] | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | West Ham United | ||
Number | 53 | ||
Youth career | |||
2007–2018 | West Ham United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018– | West Ham United | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:08, 26 July 2020 (UTC) |
Early and personal life
Johnson was born in Waltham Forest, Greater London.[5] He is the nephew of former Manchester United and England full-back Paul Parker and cousin of former England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King.[6]
Career
Johnson joined West Ham United at the age of seven. Originally an attacking winger, Johnson was converted to a full-back as his youth career progressed. He was named on the bench for West Ham's 2–1 loss at Manchester City on 3 December 2017,[7] and he signed his first professional contract when he turned 18 in January 2018.[8]
On 27 February 2019, Johnson made his Premier League debut for West Ham, starting at left-back away at champions Manchester City in a 1–0 defeat at the City of Manchester Stadium.[9] Two serious hamstring injuries and the form of fellow defender, Jeremy Ngakia prevented Johnson from making another appearance until 17 July 2020 when he played in West Ham’s 3-1 win against Watford.[10][11]
Career statistics
- As of match played 26 July 2020
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
West Ham United | 2018–19 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
2019-20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |||
Career total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
References
- "Premier League publish retained lists". Premier League. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Ben Johnson". ESPN. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Ben Johnson: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Ben Johnson". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Ben Johnson: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- Dave Evans, West Ham Correspondent. "West Ham youngster steps into the big time with nerveless display". Newham Recorder.
- "Manchester City 2–1 West Ham United". BBC Sport. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- Inkersole, Sam (27 February 2019). "Who is Ben Johnson? The West Ham teen making senior debut against Man City". footballlondon. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- Inkersole, by Sam (27 February 2019). "Confirmed West Ham team vs Man City: Johnson makes senior debut". football.london. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- Inkersole, Sam (17 July 2020). "All you need to know about West Ham's Ben Johnson on his second senior start". footballlondon.
- "West Ham United 3-1 Watford: Antonio, Soucek and Rice score". 17 July 2020 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
External links
- Profile at the West Ham United F.C. website
- Ben Johnson at Soccerway