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David Johnson

English association football player (1951-2022) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 71

David Edward Johnson was an English professional footballer and manager. He played as a "battling, play-linking forward".

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Career 11

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Manchester City F.C.198461
Tulsa Roughnecks1984174
Preston North End F.C.1984-1985243
Barnsley F.C.198441
Everton F.C.1982-1984404
Liverpool F.C.1976-198214855
England1975-198086
Ipswich Town F.C.1972-197613635
Everton F.C.1969-19724911
Naxxar Lions F.C.
Barrow A.F.C.

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In six seasons with Liverpool, from 1976 to 1982, his wins included four Football League First Division titles, three European Cup titles, one UEFA Super Cup title and two Football League Cup titles. He was selected for the 1979-80 First Division PFA Team of the Year, when he scored 27 of 55 goals shared with strike partner, Kenny Dalglish. Johnson is one of only two players to score playing for both Everton and Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1951 to 2022 · aged 71