Lewis Johnson (footballer)

Lewis Johnson (born 9 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for League One club Milton Keynes Dons.

Lewis Johnson
Personal information
Full name Lewis Johnson
Date of birth (2004-01-09) 9 January 2004
Place of birth England
Position(s) Winger[1]
Club information
Current team
 Milton Keynes Dons
Number 27
Youth career
2017–2019 Aston Villa
2019–2021 Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Milton Keynes Dons 4 (0)
2021–2022 → Banbury United (loan) 10 (2)
2022 → AFC Rushden & Diamonds (loan) 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:00, 23 April 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Johnson joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons in 2019, having previously played for Aston Villa's academy since the age of 13.[2][3] On 11 November 2020 he made his senior first team debut, starting in a 1–2 EFL Trophy group stage defeat at home to Southampton U21.[4]

On 26 December 2020 he made his league debut, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute for Cameron Jerome in a 2–0 home win against Bristol Rovers.[5] Following several first team appearances, on 16 February 2021 the club announced Johnson had signed his first professional deal.[2] At the end of his breakthrough season, Johnson was named the LFE League One Apprentice of the Season for 2021.[6] On 26 November 2021 he joined Southern Premier Central club Banbury United on loan.[7]

On 23 March 2022, Johnson joined another Southern Premier Central club, AFC Rushden & Diamonds, on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[8]

Career statistics
As of 23 April 2022.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Milton Keynes Dons 2020–21[9] League One 4010—4[lower-alpha 1]090
2021–22[10] League One 0000001[lower-alpha 1]010
Total 40100050100
Banbury United (loan) 2021–22[11] Southern Premier Central 102——2[lower-alpha 2]1123
AFC Rushden & Diamonds (loan) 2021–22[12] Southern Premier Central 70——1[lower-alpha 3]080
Career total 212100081303
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy.
  2. Appearance(s) in Southern League Challenge Cup.
  3. Appearance(s) in Northamptonshire FA Hillier Senior Cup.

Honours

Banbury United

Individual

References
  1. "Four scholars begin full-time journeys". Milton Keynes Dons. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  2. "Johnson turns pro". Milton Keynes Dons. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  3. "Lewis Johnson - Forward - First Team". Milton Keynes Dons. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  4. "Report: MK Dons 1-2 Southampton B". Milton Keynes Dons. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  5. "Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 Bristol Rovers". BBC. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  6. "LFE League One Apprentice of the Season 2021". League Football Education. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  7. "Johnson joins Banbury on loan". Milton Keynes Dons. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  8. "Johnson joins Diamonds on loan". Milton Keynes Dons. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  9. "Games played by Lewis Johnson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  10. "Games played by Lewis Johnson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  11. "Lewis Johnson Profile". Aylesbury United. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  12. "First Team Fixtures/Results". AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  13. "Lewington named Player of the Year!". Milton Keynes Dons. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.


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