Brennan Johnson is a young and talented soccer player who plays as a forward or winger. He currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and the Wales national team. Johnson has scored 29 goals and registered 12 assists in his senior career so far. Brennan Price Johnson is also the son of former soccer player David Johnson.
Early Life and Career of Brennan Johnson
Johnson was born on 23 May 2001 in Nottingham, England. He is of Jamaican and Welsh descent. His father, David Johnson, played for Nottingham Forest, Ipswich Town, and Jamaica. His mother, Alison Johnson, is from Rhayader, Wales.
Johnson joined the Nottingham Forest Academy at the age of eight, after playing for Dunkirk. He made his first-team debut for Forest in 2019 when he was 18 years old. He played 91 games and scored 24 goals for Forest in three seasons.
In 2020, he joined Lincoln City on a season-long loan. He impressed with his performances, scoring 10 goals and helping Lincoln reach the play-off final. He also scored his first career hat-trick in a match against Milton Keynes Dons.
Brennan Johnson Transfer to Tottenham and International Career
In 2021, Johnson returned to Forest and became their top scorer with 19 goals. He also won the EFL Young Player of the Month award for September and the EFL Championship Player of the Month award for April. He helped Forest secure promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs, scoring in both legs of the semi-final against Sheffield United.
In 2023, Johnson moved to Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £45 million, making him the most expensive Welsh player ever. He signed a six-year contract with Spurs and was given the number 22 shirt. He has scored one goal in eight games for his new club so far.
Brennan Johnson has also represented Wales at various youth levels, from under-16 to under-21. He made his senior debut for Wales in 2020 and has since earned 25 caps and scored two goals. He was part of the Wales squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Brennan Johnson Career statistics
Here are some of his career statistics:
- Brennan Johnson has scored 29 goals and provided 12 assists in 109 appearances for Nottingham Forest in the Championship and League One.
- He has scored 13 goals and provided 14 assists in 49 appearances for Lincoln City in League One.
- He has scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists in 13 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
- He has scored 2 goals in 25 appearances for Wales at the senior level.
He is currently valued at € 48.00 m and has a contract with Tottenham Hotspur until June 30, 2028. He is known for his progressive carries, successful take-ons, and tackles. Johnson has also played as a center-forward and an attacking midfielder.
Conclusion
Brennan Johnson is a promising and versatile soccer player who has a bright future ahead of him. He has shown his skills and potential at both club and international level. Johnson is one of the best young players in the Premier League and a key member of the Wales national team. He is a player to watch out for in the coming years.
