Carl Robert Johnston (born 29 May 2002) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a Right-back for side Peterborough United.
Club career After spending seven years with the academy of Linfield, Johnston joined Fleetwood Town's academy in 2018.
In January 2020, Johnston signed his first professional contract with Fleetwood Town. In June 2020, he was one of 33 players to receive the League Football Education's 'The 11' award.
Johnson made his senior debut for the club on 1 September 2020 as a second-half substitute in a 3–1 EFL Trophy victory away to Carlisle United. He joined Farsley Celtic on a four-week-long youth loan in October 2020. On 7 January 2021, it was announced that Johnston would remain on loan at Farsley Celtic until the end of the 2020/21 season. On 15 January 2021, he signed a new contract with the club lasting until summer 2022, with the option of a further year. Johnston signed a new long-term contract in June 2022, keeping him at the club for a further three years with the option for a fourth.
On 4 January 2025, Johnston signed for League One side Peterborough United on a long-term deal for a "sizeable six-figure" fee. Johnston was cup-tied as Peterborough won the 2024-25 EFL Trophy by beating Birmingham City in the final.
International career He has played for Northern Ireland at under-17 level.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFleetwood Town2019–20League One00000000002020–21League One00000020202021–22League One1700000101802022–23League One2314020203112023–24League One3311000103512024–25League Two191103010241Total9236050701103Farsley Celtic (loan)2020–21National League North151——20171Peterborough United2024–25League One200———2002025–26League One200000040240Total400000040440Career total147460501301714
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