24 Facts About Collins John

Collins John was born on 17 October 1985 and is a former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Collins John started his professional career at Dutch first division side FC Twente as a 17-year-old, going on to score 11 league goals during one and a half seasons combined.

Collins John was signed by Fulham on 31 January 2004, cited by manager Chris Coleman as a way to expand attacking options in the future.

Collins John then scored two goals in each of his next two games against Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers.

Collins John signed for Leicester City on 23 October 2007 on a three-month loan deal.

Collins John returned to Fulham after making a total of eleven league appearances for Leicester.

Collins John struggled with his fitness during his time at the club, making only three starts and two substitute appearances.

The request was denied because Collins John had no intention to play for Heracles in the next season.

Collins John chose to sign for Belgian Pro League side Roeselare signing a 2-year contract.

Collins John joined Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire during their pre-season training camp on 29 January 2010 with a view to signing before the start of the 2010 MLS season.

Collins John joined Gabala FC in Azerbaijan on 25 January 2011.

Collins John went on trial with Nottingham Forest and flew to Portugal with them for a pre-season break.

Collins John signed a one-year contract with Iran Pro League side Mes Sarcheshmeh on 20 December 2011.

On 22 September 2012, Collins John joined League Two side Barnet.

On 12 October 2012 Collins John was joined at the club by fellow former Dutch international Edgar Davids.

Collins John made his debut against Plymouth Argyle, but was substituted after just 15 minutes due to a thigh injury.

Collins John played in the FA Cup against Oxford United, but he was to make only two appearances for the club, and after a string of injuries, had his contract terminated by mutual consent in January 2013.

On 25 June 2013 Collins John joined Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles on trial.

In March 2014 it was announced the Collins John had signed for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Pro, the third division of the United States soccer pyramid.

Collins John debuted for the club in their second matchday of the season against the Richmond Kickers on 5 April 2014.

Collins John joined their first team as a player in mid-2019, competing in the Derde Klasse.

Collins John was part of the Netherlands under-21 squad that won the 2006 European Championship in Portugal.

Collins John then made his second appearance for the Netherlands when they played in a friendly match against Liechtenstein.

Collins John was born in Zwedru, Liberia, but his family emigrated to the Netherlands after the murder of his father, during the Liberian Civil War.