A detailed look, for anyone interested, into the career, to date, of Brennan Johnson, the latest Everton arrival at the Hill Dickinson:
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Brennan Price Johnson |
| Date of birth | 23 May 2001 |
| Age | 25 |
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Position | Forward / winger |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | Crystal Palace |
| Squad number | 22 |
| International team | Wales |
| Former clubs | Nottingham Forest, Lincoln City, Tottenham Hotspur |
Johnson, whose father, David Johnson, also played for Nottingham Forest, came through the Forest academy and made his senior debut for the club in 2019. He spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Lincoln City, scoring 13 goals in 48 appearances in all competitions and helping them reach the League One play-off final.
He returned to Forest and became a key figure in their promotion campaign, scoring 19 goals in 49 appearances in 2021/22 as Forest returned to the Premier League after 23 years.
Career record
| Club | Period | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 2019–2023 | 109 | 29 |
| Lincoln City (loan) | 2020–21 | 48 | 13 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2023–Jan 2026 | 107 | 27 |
| Crystal Palace | Jan 2026– | 26 | 2 |
Johnson joined Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023 and enjoyed his most productive season in north London in 2024/25, scoring 18 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions, including 11 Premier League goals.
His defining moment came in the 2025 Europa League final, when he scored the only goal in Tottenham’s 1–0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao. He finished that campaign as Spurs’ leading scorer.
Johnson departed Tottenham for Crystal Palace in January 2026 after making 107 appearances and scoring 27 goals for Spurs.
International career
Johnson chose to represent Wales at senior level despite being born in England. He made his Wales debut in September 2020 and has subsequently established himself as an important attacking option for Cymru.
His pace, direct running and ability to play on either flank have been among his most notable characteristics throughout his career.
He is particularly effective attacking space behind defensive lines and arriving at the far post.
