Jasper Johns (footballer)

Jasper Nathaniel Johns (born 6 February 1995) is an English former footballer who played as a defender. Born in Stafford, he began his career as a youngster with Port Vale followed by a spell with Everton before making the switch to United.

Jasper Johns
Personal information
Full name Jasper Nathaniel Johns[1]
Date of birth (1995-02-06) 6 February 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Stafford, England
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Port Vale
Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Sheffield United 1 (0)
2017–20?? Stafford Town
International career
2009–2010 England U16 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Johns started his career at Port Vale before spending time at Everton's academy.[2] Following his release by Everton, Johns joined Sheffield United in June 2013 on a two-year deal.[3] Johns made his professional début for Sheffield United when he came on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Colchester United at Bramall Lane on 17 August 2013.[4] This turned out to be his only appearance that season and he was released by United on 16 May 2014 when his contract expired.[5] He joined Midland League Division One club Stafford Town in July 2017.[6]

International career

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Born in Stafford, Johns is eligible to represent England, Jamaica, Singapore, Northern Ireland and Scotland at international level.[2] Johns earned six caps for England U16s.[2] On 5 August 2013, Johns was called up to Northern Ireland U19s for a friendly match against Scotland U19s.[7] Later that month he was called up again to Northern Ireland U19s for a match against Austria U19 on 11 September 2013.[8]

Career statistics

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Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield United 2013–14[9] League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References

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  1. ^ "Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists" (PDF). premierleague.com. Premier League. 2 September 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Jasper Johns". Everton F.C. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  3. ^ "Sheffield United: Fabien Brandy one of four new signings". BBC Sport. 25 June 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Blades V Us". BBC Sport. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Miller time over at Blades". Sky Sports News. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  6. ^ "New signing Jasper Johns lists #EFC, #SUFC, #PVFC and FC Stafford as some of his former clubs. #STFC". Twitter. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Call-ups". Sheffield United FC Official Website. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Another Blade is selected by his country". Sheffield Star. 28 August 2013. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  9. ^ "Games played by Jasper Johns in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.