Samuel Johnson
Ghanaian footballer
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Samuel Johnson: profile
Samuel Johnson (born 25 July 1973 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender and midfielder.
Johnson's senior club career began in 1991 at Accra Hearts of Oak SC. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 1991 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at Fenerbahçe Istanbul (1999–2003): 151 appearances and 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 333 appearances and 43 goals.
At international level, Johnson represented Ghana (1994–2003), earning 45 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Tanzania on 17 June 1996 (World Cup Qualification).
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1991–2006 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Greece, Belgium and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (43 in 333)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 70% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kayserispor (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mubarak Wakaso, Hamza Mathlouthi and Abdelaziz Ben Tifour (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1995 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1995–1996 |  Kalamata F.C. |
Super League Greece | 20 | 6 |
| 1996–1998 |  R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | 37 | 2 |
| 1998–1999 |  Gaziantepspor |
dissolution | 33 | 2 |
| 1999–2003 | Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
Süper Lig | 151 | 24 |
| 2003–2004 | Gaziantepspor |
dissolution | 30 | 3 |
| 2004–2006 | Kayserispor |
TFF First League | 62 | 6 |
| Total | 333 | 43 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2003 | Ghana |
Senior | 45 | 0 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Jun 1996 | Ghana 2–1 Tanzania | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 12 Jan 1997 | Ghana 2–2 Morocco | 77 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 12 Feb 1998 | Ghana 1–2 Togo | 83 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Samuel Johnson?
Samuel Johnson was born on 25 July 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Samuel Johnson born?
Samuel Johnson was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Samuel Johnson play for?
Samuel Johnson played international football for Ghana. He has 45 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Samuel Johnson played for?
Samuel Johnson's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Kalamata F.C., R.S.C. Anderlecht, Gaziantepspor, Fenerbahçe Istanbul and Kayserispor.
How tall is Samuel Johnson?
Samuel Johnson is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Samuel Johnson play?
Samuel Johnson played as a defender and midfielder.
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