About Callum Johnson
Born 1996. Callum Johnson is an association football player.
Callum Charles Johnson (born 23 October 1996) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right-back.
Club career
Middlesbrough Born in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, Johnson first represented Middlesbrough's Academy at the under-9 level. He originally played as a defensive-midfielder but soon converted to the role of right-back 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 Middlesbrough squad which competed in the 2015–16 UEFA Youth League.
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 EFL Trophy 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 EFL Trophy tie, again playing in central-midfield, on 2 October 2017 against Blackpool at the Crown Ground.
Portsmouth In September 2020 Johnson signed for Portsmouth. He scored his first goal for the club in an FA Cup tie against Bristol City on 9 January 2021. Having spent the 2021–22 season on loan at Fleetwood Town, 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 EFL League Two club Mansfield Town for an undisclosed fee.
Bradford City On 29 May 2024, Johnson signed a one-year contract with EFL League Two club Bradford City. He was released by Bradford City at the end of the 2024–25 season.
Gateshead On 7 July 2025, Johnson joined National League side Gateshead on a one-year deal with an option to extend.
On 23 March 2026, Johnson retired following injuries.
Style of play Johnson is known to be a fairly versatile player, having played at right-back, centre-back, and defensive-midfield during his career. Championship
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2017–18 League One
2019–20 League One
2020–21 League One
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2020–21 League One
Ross County 2022–23 Scottish Premiership
2022–23 League Two
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Gateshead 2025–26 National League
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Honours Accrington Stanley EFL League Two: 2017–18
Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24
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association football player
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Callum Johnson was born on 23 October 1996 in Yarm.
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