Personal information | |||
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Full name | Zak Johnson | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 30 July 2004||
Place of birth | Sunderland, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Sunderland | ||
Number | 26 | ||
Youth career | |||
2020–2022 | Sunderland | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021– | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
2023–2024 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
2023–2024 | → Dundalk (loan) | 18 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2023– | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:38, 24 June 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:00, 23 September 2023 (UTC) |
Zak Johnson (born 30 July 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL Championship side Sunderland.
Playing career
[edit]Johnson began his playing career at his hometown club Sunderland and made his first appearance in the EFL Trophy on 13 October 2021 coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 victory against Manchester United U21s. At 16 years and 141 days old, this appearance made Zak the youngest outfield player to play for Sunderland in almost 50 years.[2]
On 1 July 2022, it was announced Johnson had signed his first professional contract with Sunderland on a deal lasting until 2025.[3]
On 8 August 2023, Johnson made his first start for Sunderland in an EFL Cup defeat against Crewe Alexandra. A month later, he signed a new deal until 2026.[4]
Johnson moved to National League side Hartlepool United in September 2023 on a one-month loan deal.[5] On 26 October, this loan deal was extended until January 2024.[6] On 5 January 2024, it was announced that Johnson's loan spell with Hartlepool had ended.[7]
On 14 February 2024, Johnson signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk on loan.[8] Johnson won the Supporters' Club Player of the Month for March 2024. He returned to Sunderland in June 2024. Johnson said of his loan spell: "I have loved every minute of my time here. The lessons in maturity and self-development have been so valuable, they will stay with me for the rest of my life."[9]
International career
[edit]In June 2023, Johnson received a call-up to the England U18s squad for an upcoming trip to Portugal.[10]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 23 December 2023
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sunderland | 2021–22[11] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2022–23[12] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2023–24[13] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
Hartlepool United (loan) | 2023–24[1] | National League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Dundalk (loan) | 2024[1] | LOI Premier Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career total | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
- ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Z.Johnson summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Sunderland youngster who broke 50-year-old outfield record out for more honours". Chronicle Live. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Trio sign first professional contracts". Sunderland AFC. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Zak Johnson 'delighted' to sign new Sunderland deal". Chronicle Live. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Zak Johnson signs for Pools". Hartlepool United. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Zak Johnson loan extended". Hartlepool United. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Loan player movements". Hartlepool United FC. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ https://www.dundalkfc.com/loan-signing-zak-johnson/
- ^ "Loan watch: Zak Johnson's success story at Dundalk". Sunderland AFC. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Zak Johnson receives England call-up". Sunderland AFC. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Zak Johnson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Zak Johnson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Zak Johnson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- Zak Johnson at Soccerbase
- Zak Johnson at Soccerway