Darius Johnson (footballer)

Darius Johnson (born 15 March 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Volendam.[2]

Darius Johnson
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-03-15) 15 March 2000
Place of birth Chelsea, England
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 FC Volendam
Number 17
Youth career
The Harrow Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Rising Ballers
2019 Kensington & Ealing Borough 5
2019– FC Volendam 13 (1)
2019– Jong Volendam 12 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:23, 28 May 2020 (UTC)

Career

As a youngster, Johnson had various internships and trials with football clubs, firstly with Queens Park Rangers before heading off to the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Crawley Town and Oxford United, but failed to secure permanent terms.[3] After a subsequent break from football, Johnson returned at the age of seventeen to play for The Harrow Club at youth level.[3] During his time with them, Johnson played in a friendly against YouTube team Rising Ballers; who subsequently signed the forward.[3][4] He would eventually leave the club, prior to joining Combined Counties Football League side Kensington & Ealing Borough.[3]

After making five appearances for the semi-professional outfit, Johnson joined Chelsea on trial.[3] He earned the possibility of a contract after featuring in Premier League 2 against Brighton & Hove Albion, but was unable to sign due to Chelsea's ongoing transfer ban.[2][3] Johnson secured a trial with Dutch team FC Volendam in mid-2019.[3][5] He was given a professional deal soon after, having appeared in an exhibition match versus VPV Purmersteijn.[3][6] He made his pro debut on 23 August 2019 during a 3–0 loss away to De Graafschap, as he came off the bench to replace Nick Doodeman after seventy-nine minutes.[2]

Johnson scored his first FC Volendam league goal on 13 September, netting in a home draw against FC Dordrecht.[2]

Career statistics
As of 13 September 2019.[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Volendam 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 4100—0041
Career total 4100—0041

    References
    1. "Darius Johnson". World Football. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
    2. "England - D. Johnson". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
    3. "Het verhaal van de Engelse Youtuber die bij FC Volendam tekende". Vice. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
    4. "Meet Darius Johnson...The Teenager Behind Viral 'Two-Footed First Touch' Video". Sport Bible. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
    5. "From the streets to pro baller in Netherlands via Chelsea: the story of Darius Johnson". Goal. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
    6. "Darius Johnson kiest voor FC Volendam". FC Volendam. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
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