Adam Johnson (footballer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Adam Johnson (footballer)

English association football player

Date of Birth: 14-Jul-1987

Place of Birth: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Profession: association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Adam Johnson (born 14 July 1987) is an English professional footballer and convicted sex offender who plays as a winger.
A product of the Middlesbrough youth academy, he came to prominence after making his debut aged 17 in a UEFA Cup match.
He made 120 appearances for Middlesbrough, also spending time on loan at Leeds United and Watford. In February 2010 he moved to Manchester City, where he won the FA Cup in 2011 and the Premier League the following season.
He was signed by his hometown club Sunderland for £10 million in 2012.
Johnson played at various levels for England, earning 12 caps at senior level. In March 2015, Johnson was arrested and charged over sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, with England's age of consent being 16.
Johnson continued to play for Sunderland during his bail.
The following February, he pleaded guilty to two charges against him, the other being one of child grooming, and was subsequently sacked by Sunderland.
In March 2016, Johnson was found guilty of sexual activity with a child and sentenced to six years in prison.
He was released in 2019 after serving half his sentence.