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.
On 5 January 2018, Johnson signed permanently with the club on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed amount.
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.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMiddlesbrough2017–18Championship000000—00Accrington Stanley (loan)2017–18League Two90200020130Accrington Stanley2017–18League Two2210000—2212018–19League One4104000—4502019–20League One3301010303802020–21League One0000100010Total10517020501191Portsmouth 2020–21League One4003100304612021–22League One1000100020Total410311030481Fleetwood Town (loan)2021–22League One354100030394Ross County 2022–23Scottish Premiership1800030—210Mansfield Town2022–23League Two1300000001302023–24League Two171101031222Total301101031352Bradford City2024–25 League Two110000031141Gateshead2025–26National League9020—00110Career total2496141701722879
Honours Accrington Stanley EFL League Two: 2017–18
Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24
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