Daniel Gibson Johnson (born September 8, 1995) is a former American soccer player who played as a midfielder.
![]() Johnson with Chicago Fire in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Daniel Gibson Johnson | ||
Date of birth | (1995-09-08) September 8, 1995 (age 26) | ||
Place of birth | Duluth, Georgia, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2012 | West Ham United | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2014 | Maryland Terrapins | 23 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Louisville Cardinals | 41 | (7) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014 | Orlando City U-23 | 8 | (0) |
2015 | Des Moines Menace | 1 | (0) |
2016 | Portland Timbers U23s | 6 | (1) |
2017–2018 | Chicago Fire | 15 | (0) |
2019 | Birmingham Legion | 32 | (4) |
Total | 62 | (8) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 27, 2020 |
Johnson played for West Ham United's youth academy from 2009 to 2012. After that, he played for the Louisville Cardinals in the NCAA.
Johnson was drafted 11th overall by the Chicago Fire in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.[1] He played his first game on April 1, coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw against Montreal Impact.[2]
Johnson was released by Chicago at the end of their 2018 season.[3]
On February 15, 2019, Johnson signed with Birmingham Legion FC of the USL Championship.[4]
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