Joshua Johnson (footballer, born 2004)

Joshua Emmanuel Johnson (born 26 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Oxford United.

Oxford United
Johnson made his first-team debut for Oxford United at the age of sixteen, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute for Marcus McGuane in an EFL Cup first round tie at Burton Albion, and provided a pass to Anthony Forde that led to an Oxford goal. He played three further cup games in the 2021–22 campaign. On 23 August 2022, he started in a 2–0 defeat to Crystal Palace in an EFL Cup game at the Kassam Stadium; he said he enjoyed the match and thought the team supported him well. He signed his first professional two-year contract with the club the following month, describing it as a "dream come true". Manager Karl Robinson hailed him as a "terrific prospect".

Dartford (loans)
On 21 October, Johnson joined National League South club Dartford on a one-month loan.

On 6 October 2023, Johnson returned to Dartford for a second loan spell.

Welling United (loan)
On 22 January 2024, Johnson joined Welling United on loan.

Style of play
Johnson is a midfielder who can play the holding role or further forward.