Brennan Price Johnson (born 23 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Wales national team.
Early life and career
Johnson was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. He is the son of former footballer David Johnson.
Career
Nottingham Forest
After joining the Nottingham Forest academy from Dunkirk at eight years old, Johnson made his first-team debut aged 18, appearing on 3 August 2019 as an 88th-minute substitute in a 2–1 loss against West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the season.
On 25 September 2020, Johnson joined League One club Lincoln City on a season-long loan. He made his debut two days later, coming off the bench against Charlton Athletic. He scored his first career goal against Plymouth Argyle, heading in from close range. In April 2021, Johnson scored his first career hat-trick in a match against Milton Keynes Dons, taking Johnson just 11 minutes to accomplish this feat.
Johnson’s first professional goal for Nottingham Forest came in a 1–1 draw against local rivals Derby County on 28 August 2021. Forest experienced an upturn of form after the appointment of Steve Cooper, replacing Chris Hughton, and after scoring one goal and providing two assists in a month where Forest had three wins, Johnson was awarded the EFL Young Player of the Month award for September 2021. Johnson was awarded the EFL Championship Player of the Month award for April 2022 after his four goals and four assists helped Forest into the play-offs, narrowly missing out on automatic promotion. Johnson ended the season as Forest’s top scorer with 19 goals in all competitions, including in both semi-final legs of their successful play-off campaign. He was named the EFL Championship Young Player of the Season.
On 1 July 2022, Johnson signed a new four-year contract with Nottingham Forest, keeping him at the club until June 2026.
Tottenham Hotspur
On 1 September 2023, Johnson signed for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on a six-year contract for a transfer fee of £47.5 million.
International career
Johnson was eligible to represent England, Jamaica and Wales at international level. He played for England under-17s before switching to Wales in 2018. In September 2020, Johnson was called up to the senior Wales squad for the first time.
Johnson made his Wales debut in a 0–0 draw against the USA on 12 November 2020. He made his first start for Wales against Finland on 1 September 2021, in which he won a penalty. Johnson scored his first goal for Wales on 11 June 2022 in a 1–1 UEFA Nations League draw against Belgium. In November 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Parents and family
Brennan Price Johnson was born on the 23rd day of May 2001 to his mother, Alison Johnson and father, David Johnson.
His parents are David Anthony Johnson and Alison Johnson. His father is a retired Jamaican footballer hailing from Kingston.
Brennan Johnson comes from a family with a strong connection to the world of football.
Brennan Johnson spent his childhood years alongside his two older sisters. They go by the names Maddie and Liberty.
Siblings
Brennan Johnson has two siblings, who are his two lovely sisters Maddie Johnson and Liberty Johnson.
Brennan Johnson has no brother as he is the only son born to his parents.
Partner/ Wife
Brennan Johnson is currently single and not dating or in an open relationship for now.
Is Brennan Johnson married?: No, Brennan Johnson is at the moment not yet married.
Children
Brennan Johnson ha no kids for now.
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