Callum Charles Johnson (born 23 October 1996) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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Club career

Middlesbrough

Born in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, Johnson first represented Middlesbrough's Academy at under-9 level. He originally played as a defensive-midfielder but soon converted to the role of

and by July 2017, was invited by first team manager Garry Monk to train with the senior side. He was also a part of the

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squad which competed in the

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Accrington Stanley

On 31 August 2017, Johnson joined Accrington Stanley on a short-term loan, lasting until the end of January. He then made his debut for the club on 9 September 2017 in the

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against Middlesbrough's U21 side, playing in a central-midfield role and receiving a yellow card in the 81st minute. He then went on the play the full 90 minutes in their next

tie, again playing in central-midfield, on 2 October 2017 against

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at the Crown Ground. On 5 January 2018, Johnson signed permanently with the club on a two and a half year contract for an undisclosed amount.

Portsmouth

In September 2020 Johnson signed for

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. He scored his first goal for the club in an

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tie against

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on 9 January 2021. Having spent the 2021–22 season on loan at

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, Johnson was released at the end of the season.

Ross County

Johnson signed a two-year contract with Ross County in July 2022.

Mansfield Town

On 13 January 2023, Johnson returned to English football, signing for

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club

for an undisclosed fee.

Style of play

Johnson is known to be a fairly versatile player, having played at

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, and defensive-midfield during his career.

Career statistics

Club

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Callum 1996 births Living people People from Yarm Footballers from County Durham Association football defenders English footballers Middlesbrough F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Fleetwood Town F.C. players English Football League players Ross County F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Mansfield Town F.C. players