16 Facts About Seth Johnson

Seth Art Maurice Johnson was born on 12 March 1979 and is an English retired footballer.

Seth Johnson spent his career at Crewe Alexandra, Derby County and Leeds United, and played one football international for England in 2000 and one chess international for England in 1993.

Seth Johnson was spotted by Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi on a pre-season tour of Devon.

Seth Johnson moved to Cheshire, attended Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and began his career as a trainee with Crewe Alexandra, turning professional in 1996.

Seth Johnson's continued progress led to a solitary appearance for England, against Italy in November 2000, and further interest in his services.

When Seth Johnson returned to full fitness, Leeds decided not to play him to reduce their liability for transfer fees to Derby.

Seth Johnson stayed with the club after their relegation in 2004, and was eventually released in August 2005.

Seth Johnson returned to Derby County in 2005, where he successfully resurrected his career.

Seth Johnson played his final game for the club on 28 May 2007 at Wembley Stadium, where he helped the club win the Championship Play-off Final and promotion to the Premier League.

However, during the match, Seth Johnson injured his knee, and was substituted with three minutes remaining.

Seth Johnson was released from his contract in June 2007, along with seven other players.

Seth Johnson made his debut for the England under-21s in the win against Luxembourg in October 1998.

England finished top of their group and qualified for the play-offs, and Seth Johnson featured as England beat Yugoslavia to advance to the tournament finals.

Seth Johnson made two appearances during England's qualifying campaign for 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, but his last game came in the friendly defeat against Portugal in April 2002.

Seth Johnson received his first call up to the senior England squad whilst playing for Derby County in November 2000.

Seth Johnson became the first Derby player since Mark Wright in 1991 to be named in an England squad.