Eddie Johnson Soccer Net Worth in 2024

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Eddie Johnson is a former MLS professional who showed his charismatic skills at both the national and international levels. His full name is Edward Abraham Johnson. He brought honor to his national team with his stunning career in the field of soccer. So Eddie has lots of supporters. They are interested in his life, family, childhood, schooling, college career, and net worth.

Height: 6 feet

Weight: 82 kg

Age: 38 Years

Position: Striker

Jersey number: #7

Soccer Player Eddie Johnson Net Worth- $5 Million

Eddie Johnson was drafted into the MLS in 2001 and retired in 2015. He is regarded as one of the most successful players in American soccer. From the beginning of his career, he became the owner of lots of awards, titles, and records. Eddie Johnson’s net worth is now $5 million. The huge earnings from his flourishing soccer career led him to a millionaire life. Most of his earnings throughout his life came from soccer, and the rest came from his post-retirement activities.

Quick Biography Chart:

Profession:Soccer Player
Full Name:Edward Abraham Johnson
Name:Eddie Johnson
Mother:Josephine Mcaffee
Father:Matthew Symonds
Wife/Girlfriend:Janelle Johnson
Nationality:American
Achievements:
  • Part of the winner of the CONCACAF Gold Cup
  • MLS Comeback Player of the Year
  • FIFA World Youth Championship
  • Golden Boot
Date of Birth:31/03/1984
Birth Place:Bunnell, Florida, United States
Kids/Children name:Zoë Baker-Johnson (son)
Height:6 feet
Weight:82 kg
Current age:37 years
Jersey Number:seven

Family and Childhood

Eddie was born on March 31, 1984, in Bunnell, Florida. He is the son of his parents, Matthew Symonds and Josephine McAffee. He has three siblings. They are Jo Johnson, Rachel Johnson, and Leo Johnson. In his early career, he played soccer at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Here he played in the 2000–2001 season.

Eddie Johnson’s Draft and Contract History With Soccer Teams

In his professional phase of soccer, he represented FC Dallas, Kansas City Wizards, Fulham, Cardiff City, Aris, Preston North End, Seattle Sounders FC, and DC United.

Eddie Johnson career earnings

In the 2001 MLS SuperDraft, the Dallas Burn chose him in the 2nd round. He wore the jersey for this team till 2005. In the 2006–2007 seasons, he played for the Kansas City Wizards.

In 2008, he moved to England. From 2008 to 2011, he played with-

English soccer teams– Fulham, Cardiff City FC, and Preston North End FC

Greek team– Aris Thessaloniki FC

In 2012, he returned to USA Soccer and signed with the Seattle Sounders FC. He spent time with this team in the 2012–2013 seasons. The last team in his professional soccer life is DC United. He ran in the field of soccer for this team in the 2014–2015 seasons.

He also represented the US national team in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2000–2001, the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2002–2003, and the Summer Olympics in 2003–2004.

Success and Recognition 

Eddie Johnson was promoted to the United States men’s national soccer team (USMNT), and he represented the US in many international soccer events from 2004 to 2014. The golden memories of his career were in 2007 and 2013 when he won the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

He became the MLS Comeback Player of the Year in 2007 and 2012. He won the FIFA World Youth Championship, Golden Boot, in 2003.

What is Eddie Johnson Doing Now?

Eddie Johnson's heightJohnson is now 37 old now. On November 1, 2015, as a player for DC United, he declared his retirement due to his serious injury. After his retirement, he coached Christian Pulisic. Currently, he is working towards a USSF A license.

Eddie Johnson’s Wife and Son

Eddie Johnson took Janelle Johnson as a partner in his conjugal life. He has a son named Zoë Baker Johnson. His wife was arrested on the allegation of ramming his car. She rammed the car as she saw Johnson with another woman cheating on her.

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