Callum Johnson

Callum Charles Johnson (born 23 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for League Two club Mansfield Town.

Born in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, Johnson first represented Middlesbrough's Academy at under-9 level.

He was also a part of the Middlesbrough squad which competed in the 2015–16 UEFA Youth League.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

On 13 January 2023, Johnson returned to English football, signing for EFL League Two club Mansfield Town for an undisclosed fee.

Johnson is known to be a fairly versatile player, having played at right-back, centre-back, and defensive-midfield during his career.