Michael Johnson

Date of birth04 July 1973
Place of birthNottingham
NationalityJamaican
Weight75 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

This popular Birmingham City defender was a model of consistency in 2000-01 and formed an excellent partnership with Darren Purse in the heart of the back line.

Very quick and with a good leap, Michael enhanced his reputation as one of the best centre halves outside the Premier League.

A great recovery tackler, he decided to turn down overtures by Jamaica after they left him out of their early-season games.

Michael joined Derby County in August 2003 with a three-year contract.

This was extended to June 2008 in January 2006.

After a loan spell, Michael joined Notts County in July 2008 with a one-year contract.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Notts County 09 Jul 1991 01 Sep 1995
Birmingham City 01 Sep 1995 13 Aug 2003
Derby County 13 Aug 2003 30 Jun 2008
Sheffield Wednesday 20 Sep 2007 22 Dec 2007 L
Notts County 29 Feb 2008 31 May 2008 L
Notts County 01 Jul 2008 30 Jun 2010

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 Notts County League Cup 1
1995-96 Birmingham City League Cup 2
1997-98 Birmingham City FA Cup
1
1997-98 Birmingham City League Cup
1
1998-99 Birmingham City FA Cup 1
1999-00 Birmingham City FA Cup 2
1
1999-00 Birmingham City League Cup 2
2000-01 Birmingham City FA Cup 1
2000-01 Birmingham City League Cup 8
2
2000-01 Birmingham City League Division 1 39
2
4
2000-01 Birmingham City League Division 1 Play-Offs 2
2001-02 Birmingham City League Cup 3
1
2001-02 Birmingham City League Division 1 30
2
1
3
2001-02 Birmingham City League Division 1 Play-Offs 1
2002-03 Birmingham City Premier League 5
1
2003-04 Derby County FA Cup 1
2003-04 Derby County League Division 1 39
1
7
2004-05 Derby County FA Cup 2
2004-05 Derby County League Championship 35
1
1
6
2004-05 Derby County League Championship Play-Offs 1
2004-05 Derby County League Cup 1
2005-06 Derby County FA Cup 2
1
2005-06 Derby County League Championship 30
1
1
6
2006-07 Derby County FA Cup 2
1
1
2006-07 Derby County League Championship 22
7
1
6
2006-07 Derby County League Cup 1
1
2007-08 Derby County FA Cup
1
2007-08 Derby County Premier League 1
2
2007-08 Notts County League Two 11
1
1
2
2007-08 Sheffield Wednesday League Championship 12
1
1
2008-09 Notts County Johnstones Paint Trophy
1
2008-09 Notts County League Two 29
2
9


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
22 Sep 2007 Sheffield Wednesday v Hull City W 1-0 League Championship
29 Sep 2007 Norwich City v Sheffield Wednesday W 0-1 League Championship
02 Oct 2007 Watford v Sheffield Wednesday L 2-1 League Championship
06 Oct 2007 Sheffield Wednesday v Leicester City L 0-2 League Championship
20 Oct 2007 Stoke City v Sheffield Wednesday W 2-4 League Championship
23 Oct 2007 Sheffield Wednesday v Scunthorpe United L 1-2 League Championship
27 Oct 2007 Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool W 2-1 League Championship
03 Nov 2007 Plymouth Argyle v Sheffield Wednesday W 1-2 League Championship
10 Nov 2007 Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton W 5-0 League Championship
24 Nov 2007 Queens Park Rangers v Sheffield Wednesday D 0-0 League Championship
27 Nov 2007 Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley W 1-0 League Championship
15 Dec 2007 Crystal Palace v Sheffield Wednesday L 2-1 League Championship
22 Dec 2007 Sheffield Wednesday v Watford L 0-1 League Championship


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1998-99 Jamaica International Friendly 1
1999-00 Jamaica CONCACAF Gold Cup 1
1999-00 Jamaica Hassan II Tournament 2
1999-00 Jamaica International Friendly
1
2002-03 Jamaica International Friendly 2
2003-04 Jamaica CONCACAF Gold Cup 3
2003-04 Jamaica International Friendly 3
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
27 May 1999 Sweden v Jamaica L 2-1 International Friendly
08 Sep 1999 USA v Jamaica D 2-2 International Friendly
14 Feb 2000 Jamaica v Honduras L 0-2 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A
04 Jun 2000 Morocco v Jamaica L 1-0 HASSAN II Tournament
06 Jun 2000 Japan v Jamaica L 4-0 HASSAN II Tournament
30 Apr 2003 South Africa v Jamaica D 0-0 International Friendly
25 May 2003 Jamaica v Nigeria W 3-2 International Friendly
09 Jul 2003 Jamaica v Paraguay W 2-0 International Friendly
13 Jul 2003 Jamaica v Colombia L 0-1 CONCACAF Gold Cup Finals Group B
15 Jul 2003 Guatemala v Jamaica W 0-2 CONCACAF Gold Cup Finals Group B
20 Jul 2003 Mexico v Jamaica L 5-0 CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarter-final
07 Sep 2003 Australia v Jamaica L 2-1 International Friendly
18 Feb 2004 Jamaica v Uruguay W 2-0 International Friendly


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.