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
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

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

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
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United 2013–14[9] League One 1000000010
Career total 1000000010

References
  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. "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.
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