Lee Johnson is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs throughout his career. He began his career at Arsenal, where he made his debut in 1990, but struggled to establish himself in the first team and was loaned out to various lower league clubs.
In 1994, Johnson signed for Bristol City, where he became a key player and helped the club win promotion to the second tier of English football. He spent six seasons at Bristol City, making over 200 appearances and scoring 25 goals.
After leaving Bristol City in 2000, Johnson had brief spells at a number of clubs, including Hearts, Wycombe Wanderers, and Yeovil Town. He also had a short stint in the United States, playing for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.
Johnson retired from professional football in 2002, at the age of 31. After his playing career, he went into coaching and management, starting out as a youth coach at Bristol City before moving on to manage Oldham Athletic, Barnsley, and Bristol City.
As a manager, Johnson has had mixed success, but has gained a reputation for playing attacking, possession-based football. He led Bristol City to the League Cup semi-finals in 2018, where they were narrowly beaten by Manchester City, and has also overseen the development of a number of young players who have gone on to play at a higher level.
Overall, Lee Johnson had a solid career as a professional footballer, playing for a number of clubs and making over 400 appearances in total. As a manager, he has shown promise and has the potential to achieve success in the future.
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