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Lewis Johnson
Personal information
Full name Lewis Martin Benjamin Johnson[1]
Date of birth (2004-01-09) 9 January 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Winger[2]
Youth career
2017–2019 Aston Villa
2019–2021 Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Milton Keynes Dons 4 (0)
2021–2022Banbury United (loan) 10 (2)
2022AFC Rushden & Diamonds (loan) 7 (0)
2022Concord Rangers (loan) 9 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:58, 1 May 2023 (UTC)

Lewis Martin Benjamin Johnson (born 9 January 2004) is an English footballer who plays as a winger. He is currently a free agent.

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Johnson joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons in 2019, having previously played for Aston Villa's academy since the age of 13.[3][4] On 11 November 2020 he made his senior first team debut, starting in a 1–2 EFL Trophy group stage defeat at home to Southampton U21.[5]

On 26 December 2020 he made his league debut, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute for Cameron Jerome in a 2–0 home win against Bristol Rovers.[6] Following several first team appearances, on 16 February 2021 the club announced Johnson had signed his first professional deal.[3] At the end of his breakthrough season, Johnson was named the LFE League One Apprentice of the Season for 2021.[7] He spent the majority of the following 2021–22 season out on loan to Southern Premier Central clubs Banbury United[8] and AFC Rushden & Diamonds.[9]

On 7 August 2022, Johnson joined was again sent out on loan, this time to National League South club Concord Rangers,[10] However following the conclusion of the 2022–23 season, Johnson was one of nine players released by Milton Keynes Dons following their relegation to League Two.[11]

Career statistics

As of 6 August 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Milton Keynes Dons 2020–21[12] League One 4 0 1 0 4[a] 0 9 0
2021–22[13] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 1 0
2022–23[14] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 10 0
Banbury United (loan) 2021–22[15] Southern Premier Central 10 2 2[c] 1 12 3
AFC Rushden & Diamonds (loan) 2021–22[16] Southern Premier Central 7 0 1[d] 0 8 0
Concord Rangers (loan) 2022–23[17] National League South 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Career total 30 3 2 0 0 0 8 1 40 4
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in Southern Football League Cup
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Northamptonshire Senior Cup

Honours

Banbury United

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022" (PDF). English Football League. p. 59. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Four scholars begin full-time journeys". Milton Keynes Dons. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Johnson turns pro". Milton Keynes Dons. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Lewis Johnson - Forward - First Team". Milton Keynes Dons. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Report: MK Dons 1-2 Southampton B". Milton Keynes Dons. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 Bristol Rovers". BBC. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  7. ^ a b "LFE League One Apprentice of the Season 2021". League Football Education. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Johnson joins Banbury on loan". Milton Keynes Dons. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Johnson joins Diamonds on loan". Milton Keynes Dons. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Duo join Concord Rangers on loan". Milton Keynes Dons. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  11. ^ "Retained list". Milton Keynes Dons. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Games played by Lewis Johnson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  13. ^ "Games played by Lewis Johnson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Games played by Lewis Johnson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  15. ^ "Lewis Johnson Profile". Aylesbury United. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  16. ^ "First Team Fixtures/Results". AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  17. ^ "L. Johnson". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Lewington named Player of the Year!". Milton Keynes Dons. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.