David Johnson

David Johnson was a former Liverpool and England striker who died at the age of 71.

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Profession :

Football Player

Birthday :

December 16, 1991

Death Date:

February 08, 2022

Age :

30

David Johnson was a versatile American football player, known for his exceptional skills as a running back for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). Recognized for his speed, strength, and agility, Johnson was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2015 and 2016 and named an All-Pro in 2016. Besides his sports career, he was involved in charity work through his foundation, Johnson Family’s Mission 31, and made appearances on talk shows and sports programs like ESPN’s First Take and NFL Total Access.

In 2023, another David Johnson, a former Liverpool and England striker, passed away at 71. During his six years at Liverpool, he made 213 appearances and scored 78 goals. Notably, he was the first player to score for both Liverpool and Everton in the Merseyside derby. His career also included playing for Barnsley, Manchester City, the American team Tulsa Roughnecks, and Preston. After briefly serving as player-manager at Barrow, he retired from football in 1986 and later succumbed to throat cancer.