Phoenix Rising FC has signed Darius Johnson on August 22, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Johnson, a 24-year-old Grenadian international, is renowned for his exceptional technical skills and precise footwork. His football journey began with Rising Ballers in London, where his raw talent on the streets laid the foundation for his professional career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was born in London and played away from home for five years, so I kind of like being abroad and knowing the history of Phoenix, growing up in Chelsea, and knowing that Didier Drogba once played for this team, it was something that sat in my heart straight away,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cIt\u2019s just the history behind the team, I\u2019ve seen the boys know how to play football \u2014 exciting football \u2014 I have good expectations and I hope we can get to the playoffs and do something special for this fanbase.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After impressing during a one-week trial with FC Volendam in the Dutch Eerste Divisie, Johnson signed a three-year deal with the club. Over the course of five seasons, he proved to be an asset, contributing nine goals and nine assists while playing for both FC Volendam and its reserve team, Jong Volendam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last season, Johnson played exclusively in the Dutch first division, where he showcased his abilities at the highest level of Dutch football. His consistent performances were pivotal in FC Volendam\u2019s campaign, solidifying his reputation as a key player in the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe club has shown great ambition this transfer window, and Darius is another great addition that will make an impact in the attack \u2014 a player that performed well last season versus top teams like Arsenal and PSV,\u201d said Interim Head Coach Diego Gomez. \u201cHe is still getting his fitness back, this is his preseason, but this is a long term signing for the team and someone that should bring a lot of excitement to Phoenix fans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Johnson earned a call-up to represent Grenada\u2019s national team in 2023 and has since earned six caps, including appearances for Grenada in this summer\u2019s CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Name: Darius Johnson
Position: Forward
DOB: March 15, 2000
Born: London, United Kingdom
Former Club: FC Volendam
Height: 6-0
Weight: 168<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"