25 Facts About Bradley Johnson

Bradley Paul Johnson was born on 28 April 1987 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Bradley Johnson ended his career as player-coach for Derby County's under-21 team.

Bradley Johnson started his career at his boyhood team Arsenal but was released by the club when he was 15 years old.

Bradley Johnson then joined the youth ranks at Cambridge United and after breaking into the first team he then moved to league club Northampton Town, where he signed on 16 May 2005.

Bradley Johnson began to attract attention from a host of Championship sides, including Coventry City, Colchester United and Queens Park Rangers, but was in talks to sign for Leicester City, after discussing terms at the Walkers Stadium on 2 January 2008.

Two days later, Leeds United confirmed reports that they had been given permission from Northampton to speak to Bradley Johnson, regarding a contract.

Bradley Johnson made his first appearance for Leeds on 14 January 2008 in their league fixture against Crewe Alexandra at the Alexandra Stadium.

Bradley Johnson scored four goals in 10 matches on loan at Brighton before returning to his parent club Leeds United, now with a new manager, Simon Grayson.

Bradley Johnson found himself back in the first team picture as Leeds reached the playoff semi-finals against Millwall.

In November 2010, Bradley Johnson turned down the offer of a new three-year deal at Leeds United.

Manager Simon Grayson initially confirmed Bradley Johnson had rejected a new contract but said that contract negotiations with Bradley Johnson would still be ongoing despite his refusal of the first contract offer.

Bradley Johnson was linked with Premiership clubs Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City.

On 13 January 2011, despite Bradley Johnson being on the transfer list, manager Simon Grayson said that he would not be able to sell Bradley Johnson unless a replacement had been brought in beforehand.

Bradley Johnson was handed squad number 4, which was vacated by Matthew Gill when he was released by the club.

Bradley Johnson made his Norwich debut in the club's first home match of the Premier League season.

Bradley Johnson scored his first Norwich goal against Bolton Wanderers on 17 September 2011 at the Reebok Stadium with a "classy header".

Bradley Johnson caught the headlines against Everton for his repeated tangles with midfielder Marouane Fellaini, most notably for cutting Fellaini's leg open with a kick.

Bradley Johnson assisted the only goal of the match with a cutting ball to Robert Snodgrass, and almost scored when his free-kick thundered against the crossbar and onto the line.

Bradley Johnson scored fifteen goals, making him the second highest scorer behind Cameron Jerome, and was voted the fans' Player of the Year.

Bradley Johnson signed for Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer on 5 July 2019 after being released by Derby County.

On 15 July 2022, Bradley Johnson joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a free transfer.

On 18 July 2023, Bradley Johnson returned to Derby County as a player-coach for Derby County's under-21 team.

Bradley Johnson announced his retirement from professional football on 26 April 2024, ending as 20-year career in which he made over 600 career appearances.

Bradley Johnson is eligible to play for the United States through his grandfather who is from there.

Bradley Johnson has two younger brothers who, as of 2015, are footballers registered with the Norwich City academy.