Adam Johnson: biography of the football player

Adam Johnson is a footballer from England, playing in the position of an extreme midfielder. He prefers to play on the left flank, but can go to the right. Known for good dribbling and ability to play angular blows. Today Adam Johnson is in prison: for seducing a minor he was sentenced to 6 years in prison. The last team was Sunderland, who after the verdict broke his contract with him.

Biography

Born July 14, 1987 in Sunderland. Despite the place of birth, he is a pupil of Middlesbrough. The first steps in football Adam Johnson did in the youth team "Newcastle United", where he spent two years (1995-1997). Since childhood, the boy has attracted the attention of scouts, so he went to the academy of "Middlesboro". Gaming skills provided a place at the base, which he clearly was not going to give to anyone. In the youth team, Adam spent 7 years and in 2004 he managed to get into the main team. In the 2003/04 season, the Youth Cup of England won just "Middlesboro", in which Adam Johnson helped a lot.

Footballer made his debut for the main lineup in March 2005 in the UEFA Cup match against the Lisbon "Sporting". Meeting that, incidentally, "Middlesbrough" lost with a minimum score. Hold the first match in the English league football player was able to only six months later. On the arm, he was traumatized by Stuart Downing, whom he replaced. This time, "Smoggy" won (2: 1), and not anyone, but a formidable "Arsenal".

Rental at Leeds United and Watford

In autumn 2006, for a month, the player went to Leeds on a loan. Already the debut match was a success for the midfielder: for the return on the field he was awarded the "Player of the match" award. In total, in the "peacock" Adams five times went on the field and never scored a goal. "Leeds" continued to fight for an outlet in the prestigious division, and the football player returned to the team.

This season, Adam made a huge contribution to the victory over Bristol City. The match was held in the FA Cup, and Middlesboro needed to win in order to go further. Johnson scored a scoring pass, and in a series of post-match penalties realized a nine-meter strike.

It was not possible to firmly consolidate in the midfielder's line-up. In September 2007, "Watford" took a promising player for rent for 3 months. Here Adam managed to shoot. In 12 matches, the football player scored 5 times. The figures impressed the management of "Smoggi", and it prematurely returned Adam from the lease.

Middlesbrough

Returning to the team, Adam Johnson could count on the place at the base, but it was necessary to try. In the same season, the player distinguished himself in the match against Manchester City, which was defeated with a score of 8: 1. Footballer came on as a substitute and a few minutes later scored a beautiful goal from a long distance.

In the 2008/09 season, the way to the starting lineup was blocked by Stuart Downing, who was the key player in the position. However, Downing's injuries in the second half of the season allowed Adam to leave more often from the first minutes. Finally take a place in the start he was able after the transfer of Stewart to "Aston Villa". The midfielder immediately showed his abilities and skills, scoring three goals in the first three matches of the new season.

The year was very successful for Adam. He managed to establish himself as a strong player in the center of the field, and from many clubs in England showed interest in his person. "Middlesboro" refused to part with Johnson, but the player did not renew the contract with the club.

"Manchester city"

The winter window of 2010 was marked by new rumors about the transition of Adam Johnson to another club. The management of "Manchester City" was interested in the services of the midfielder. By the closing of the transfer window, a contract was signed for 4.5 years. Soon he debuted for the new team, replacing Ireland in the England championship match. A few days later the football player came on the field from the first minutes and was recognized as the best player of the match against Bolton. The first goal he managed to score "Sunderland".

Sunderland

In the summer of 2012, there were rumors about the transition of the midfielder. This time, they were interested in "Tottenham" and "Liverpool". However, he concluded the contract with Sunderland. A number of sources indicate that the player was valued at ten and a half million euros. The contract was signed for four years. In the "Black Cats" Adam was until 2016, during this time he appeared 122 times on the field and scored 19 goals.

Scandal

In early 2016, the player was detained on suspicion of pedophilia. Soon he confessed that he was kissing a 15-year-old girl. Nevertheless, he did not reject accusations of sexual relations. The girl was a fan of "Sunderland" and constantly followed the game of the football player. Adam Johnson was found guilty and sentenced to 6 years in prison. In February of the same year, "Black Cats" terminated the contract with the midfielder.