Roger Johnson
English footballer with key club roles
Born
April 28th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A professional footballer from England, played as a central defender. Had stints with several clubs including Cardiff City, where helped secure promotion to the Premier League in 2008-09, and Birmingham City, where contributed to winning the League Cup in 2011. Represented the England national team at various youth levels. Career included notable performances in both the Football League and the Premier League.
Helped Cardiff City gain promotion to the Premier League
Won the League Cup with Birmingham City in 2011
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