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Bradley Johnson

Bradley Johnson, English footballer

Born
April 28, 1987
Age in 2026
39
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth year
1987

About Bradley Johnson

Bradley Paul Johnson (born 28 April 1987) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder, he now works as a football coach. Johnson in a 20-year senior career played for Waltham Forest, Cambridge United, Northampton Town, Gravesend & Northfleet, Stevenage Borough, Leeds United, Norwich City, Derby County, Blackburn Rovers and Milton Keynes Dons. He ended his career as player-coach for Derby County's under-21 team. Since retirement as a player, Johnson has worked in variety of roles as a coach at Derby County in both the academy and first-team. == Early life == Born in Hackney, Greater London, Johnson was a keen motorcyclist as a child. Johnson's grandfather was originally from the United States. He started his career at his boyhood team Arsenal but was released by the club when he was 15 years old. == Club career == === Early career === After leaving Arsenal, he made six appearances for Waltham Forest F.C., in the Ryman Division 1 North. He then joined the youth ranks at Cambridge United and after breaking into the first team he then moved to league club Northampton Town, where he signed on 16 May 2005. During his time at the club he was sent out on loan twice, playing for Gravesend & Northfleet and Stevenage Borough.

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Career and life highlights

Bradley Johnson timeline

  1. Johnson made his first appearance for Leeds on 14 January 2008 in their league fixture against Crewe Alexandra at the Alexandra Stadium.
  2. After struggling to get a first team place under manager Gary McAllister due to the emergence of Fabian Delph, Johnson joined League One rivals Brighton & Hove Albion on loan until 3 January 2009.

The world when Bradley Johnson was born

Bradley Johnson was born in 1987. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1987

  • #1 song"Walk Like an Egyptian" – The Bangles
  • Top movieThe Last Emperor
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Bonfire of the Vanities – Tom Wolfe

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMike Tyson becomes undisputed heavyweight champion at age 20
  • Top headlineStock market crashes on Black Monday
  • Technology milestoneGIF format created
  • Defining fadSlap bracelets
  • Notable inventionGIF image format
  • World population5.03 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championMinnesota Twins (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population242.3M

1987 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Bradley Johnson's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19872026
Gas$0.95$3.45/gal
Average home$85,600$435,000
Average income$30,970$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.91$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population242.3M341 million

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