EJ Johnson (soccer)
Emmanuel "EJ" Johnson (born May 11, 2003) is an American soccer player who currently plays for USL Championship club Charleston Battery on loan from Hibernian.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Emmanuel Johnson | ||
Date of birth | May 11, 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Fairfield, California, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender, Winger, Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Charleston Battery (on loan from Hibernian) | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2016 | Northbay Elite | ||
2016–2021 | Sacramento Republic | ||
2021–2022 | Barça Residency Academy | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022– | Hibernian | 0 | (0) |
2022– | → Charleston Battery (loan) | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 12, 2022 |
Career
Youth
Bobby Johnson played club soccer with Northbay Elite FC, before joining the Sacramento Republic academy in 2016, where he went on to make 90 appearances across various age group competitions through to 2020, tallying 29 goals in that time. In April 2021, Johnson signed a USL academy contract with Sacramento, making him eligible for the club's first-team in the USL Championship.[1] Johnson joined the Barça Residency Academy in the United States in August 2021, before verbally committing to play college soccer at the University of California, Berkley in 2022.[2]
Hibernian
On February 10, 2022, Johnson signed a three-and-a-half year deal with Scottish Premiership club Hibernian.[3] Johnson was immediately loaned to USL Championship side Charleston Battery for their 2022 season.[4] He made his professional debut on March 12, 2022, appearing as a 64th–minute substitute during a 1–0 victory over FC Tulsa.[5]
References
- "Sacramento Republic signs five MLS NEXT players to first team".
- "Emmanuel Johnson Signs First Pro Contract with Hibernian FC". February 10, 2022.
- "Hibs Sign Promising US Defender Emmanuel Johnson". Hibernian FC.
- "Battery Add EJ Johnson on Loan from Hibernian".
- "Match Center | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.