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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.
Manchester City
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
Manchester City
Premier League: 201112
FA Cup: 201011
Sunderland
England
Individual