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Adam Johnson (born 14 July 1987) is an English footballer who plays for Premier
League club Sunderland as a winger. A product of theMiddlesbrough youth academy,
he came to prominence after making his debut aged 17 in a UEFA Cup game.

Early life
Johnson was born in Sunderland and brought up in Easington, County Durham, in North
East England. Johnson played for Cleveland Juniors Football Club and
attended Easington Community Science College.[5]Upon seeing Johnson score two
goals at a Wembley seven-a-side school match, Johnny Haynes remarked, "Youre a
great little player. Youve got a lovely left foot.

Club career

Middlesbrough
At the age of 12, Johnson was taken in by Middlesbrough's youth academy, having
previously attended Newcastle United's Centre of Excellence between 1995 and 1997.
He made his senior debut aged 17 on 17 March 2005 in the UEFA Cup. Almost six
months later, he made his Premier League debut, and first senior start, deputising for an
injured Stewart Downing in a 21 home win against Arsenal.

Loans to Leeds United and Watford


On 16 October 2006, he joined Leeds United on a month-long loan after being signed
by Leeds' caretaker manager John Carver, but with Leeds struggling in the
Championship, it was hard for Johnson to impress despite getting the man-of-the-match
award on his debut. After playing four games during his month-long loan spell, Johnson
returned to Middlesbrough as Leeds chose not to extend his loan.

Manchester City

On 1 February 2010, City signed him for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half-year


contract.

Sunderland
On 24 August 2012, Sunderland signed Johnson on a four-year-contract for 10 million.
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neillsaid "Adding quality players to the squad has been
our main aim this summer and Adam certainly fits that bill. He has terrific ability, great

delivery and I'm sure he is a player who will excite the fans. I couldn't be more delighted
to have him at the club.

Honours
Middlesbrough

FA Youth Cup: 200304

Manchester City
Premier League: 201112

FA Cup: 201011

FA Community Shield: 2012

Sunderland

Football League Cup: Runner-up 201314

England

UEFA European Under-21 Championship: runner-up 2009

Individual

Premier League Player of the Month: January 2014

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