Brennan Johnson has made quite the impact since joining Tottenham, so here’s everything you need to know about the winger.
Tottenham moved late in the summer 2023 transfer window to secure a transfer for Brennan Johnson. The winger joined from Nottingham Forest for a fee worth up to £47.5million, bringing plenty of promise along with him.
The youngster worked his way through the ranks of the Forest academy, eventually fuelling their return to the Premier League. Once there, Johnson bagged eight goals and three assists in his debut top flight campaign.
It was enough to see the Midlands club survive and it clearly caught the eye of Tottenham, which paved the way for a transfer. So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Brennan Johnson.
Brennan Johnson age
Brennan Johnson was born on 23 May, 2001, making him 22-years-old. The winger was born in Nottingham, in the east Midlands of England, where he would eventually ply his trade through youth to first-team level.
Brennan Johnson dad
Brennan Johnson was born into a family of football, with his own dad being a former footballer. David Johnson, father of Brennan, played during the 1990s, coming through the Manchester United academy before moving elsewhere.
Johnson played as a forward, with his most notable teams being Ipswich Town, with over 130 appearances, and Nottingham Forest, with over 140 appearances. The former Jamaica international has been seen at games watching his son since making the step up to senior football.
How does Brennan Johnson qualify for Wales?
Brennan Johnson had several routes onto the international stage, given that his father had represented Jamaica. The winger was born in Nottingham, so he could represent England, which he did do on the youth stage.
However, Johnson would go on to switch allegiances to Wales in 2018, eventually making his senior debut for the nation in 2020. He is eligible for a place in the squad through his mother’s side of the family, with a Welsh mother in Alison Johnson.
Brennan Johnson transfer
Brennan Johnson had long been linked with a move away from Nottingham Forest, with the likes of Brentford and Atletico Madrid attempting to secure a switch. They all tried and failed until Tottenham came into the frame.
Late in the 2023 summer transfer window, Spurs had a bid accepted for Johnson in the range of £47.5million, securing a deal. The forward signed a contract until 2028, with a club option of an extra year involved.
Brennan Johnson salary
According to reports on Tottenham wages, Brennan Johnson is the 15th top earner in the squad for 2023/24. The youngster is claimed to be on a wage of £70,000-a-week, which totals up to a salary of £3,640,000.
Brennan Johnson stats
Nottingham Forest (2019-2023)
- Appearances: 109
- Goals: 29
- Assists: 12
Lincoln City (2020-2021, loan)
- Appearances: 49
- Goals: 13
- Assists: 14
Tottenham (2023-Present)
- Appearances: 25
- Goals: 4
- Assists: 7
Brennan Johnson style of play
Brennan Johnson is a versatile forward, capable of playing on either wing or even at centre-forward if required. The youngster’s pace make him a threat for any opposition, with his ability to dribble and take on players cementing his game.
At Tottenham, the winger has shown quality with his crossing from wide positions as well as finishing when he’s in the box.
Brennan Johnson top speed
Brennan Johnson has displayed incredible pace when he is given the chance to run at defenders. According to the Premier League, the Welshman was the second fastest player in the division for the 2022/23 season.
A top speed of 36.7 kilometres per hour was clocked in his time with Nottingham Forest, with only Kyle Walker deemed faster than him.
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