Adam Johnson (footballer)

Adam Johnson (born 14 July 1987) is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Manchester City F.C. as a winger. A product of the Middlesbrough youth academy, he came to prominence after making his debut aged seventeen in a UEFA Cup game. He played 119 games for Middlesbrough, having also played on loan with Leeds United and Watford F.C. He has played at various levels for England, and won six caps at senior level. Playing on the right side of midfield, his style of play includes cutting inside coupled with agility and pace.

Early life

Born in Sunderland, England, Johnson grew up in a Sunderland supporting family, but he supported Newcastle United throughout his childhood. Johnson has been described by Stuart Pearce and Roberto Mancini as England's answer to Giggs. Upon seeing Johnson score two goals at a Wembley seven-a-side school match, Johnny Haynes remarked, "You’re a great little player. You’ve got a lovely left foot."

Johnson played for Cleveland Juniors Football Club and attended Easington Comprehensive School.

Club career

Middlesbrough

Though born in Sunderland, Johnson was...
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