Darnell Johnson


Darnell Tobias Jack Johnson is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Leicester City. He has previously played on loan for Hibernian.

Club career

After featuring in friendly games ahead of the 2018–19 season, he signed a three-year contract with Leicester City in August 2018. He moved on loan to Scottish Premiership club Hibernian on 31 January 2019, for the rest of the 2018–19 season. Johnson made his first appearance for Hibernian in a 2–0 defeat against Celtic on 6 February. He was subsequently suspended for two matches for a challenge he made on Emilio Izaguirre during that match.

International career

In November 2013, Johnson was captain of the England under-16 team against Northern Ireland in the Victory Shield. Johnson was part of the England under-19 team that won the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, playing the full game against Portugal in the final.
In August 2017, Johnson scored for the England under-20 team against the Netherlands.

Personal life

Johnson is the godson of former Leicester City and England player Emile Heskey.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

England U19