Biography
Who is Glen Johnson?
Early life and real name
Glen McLeod Cooper Stephens was born in Greenwich, London, on August 23, 1984, and grew up in Dartford, Kent. He took his mother's surname following the separation of his parents. His parents Wendy Johnson and John Stephens named him after former England midfielder Glenn Hoddle. He attended Temple Hill Primary School and Leigh CTC School.
During his childhood, he experienced periods of financial hardship and homelessness, staying in a hostel at one point. His mother drove him to football every week after passing her driving test, helping him start his career. He grew up with a younger brother and an older half-sister.
Early club career
Glen Johnson joined the West Ham United youth system at the age of nine under Tony Carr. He signed a three-year professional contract in August 2001 and later spent time on loan at Millwall in 2002. He made his Premier League and West Ham debut in January 2003 against Charlton Athletic. After West Ham suffered relegation in 2003, he moved to Chelsea for a fee of six million pounds.
During his time at Chelsea, he helped the club win the Premier League title in the 200405 season and the League Cup final in 2005. He made nineteen league appearances in his first season as Chelsea finished as runners-up. He also played in goal during an FA Cup match against Newcastle United after goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was sent off.
Portsmouth and Liverpool career
Glen Johnson joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan in June 2006 before completing a permanent transfer for four million pounds in August 2007. He played in the 2008 FA Cup final as Portsmouth beat Cardiff City one to zero. He was included in the PFA Team of the Year for the 200809 season while playing for Portsmouth.
In June 2009, he moved to Liverpool for a fee of eighteen point five million pounds. He spent six seasons at Anfield, making two hundred appearances and winning the League Cup final in 2012. He later joined Stoke City in July 2015 on a free transfer, making sixty-four appearances over three seasons before ending his playing career.
International career and personal life
Glen Johnson represented the England national team, earning fifty-four caps between 2003 and 2014. He was selected in England squads for the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups as well as UEFA Euro 2012.
Standing at one hundred and eighty-two centimeters tall, he played primarily as a right back throughout his professional career. His username on social media platform X is glen_johnson. He retired from professional football after concluding his three-season stint with Stoke City.
Birthday and age
Glen Johnson was born on August 23, 1984, which makes Glen 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Glen shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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