Dulee Johnson
Encyclopedia
Dulee Johnson (ˈduːlɪ; born November 7, 1984, in Monrovia
, Liberia
) is a professional footballer who is currently a free agent.
in 1998 and was spotted by local Swedish club Floda BoIF. In 2001 he switched to the Gothia Cup organizing club, BK Häcken
which at that time played in the first division. Häcken were relegated after the 2001 season, but Johnson remained. In 2004 he was part of the squad that returned to the Allsvenskan
.
He is the son of former Liberian player and manager Josiah Johnson
In July 2008, Johnson signed a 3-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv for €
300,000 per season, including a €200,000 signing bonus.
However, he spent just a season with the Israeli side with only a single goal and two assists and helped them win the League Cup also known as the Toto Cup. He left the club in June 2009 and signed a new deal with his previous club AIK
.
In March 2010 he was granted Swedish citizenship and is now regarded as an EU player.
On 21 January 2011, it was announced that Dulee Johnson had signed a 18-month contract with Greek club Panetolikos. However, on April 21, 2011, Panetolikos announced that there was an agreement to terminate his contract
In May 2011, Johnson was on trial with Dutch club De Graafschap
and is courted in Europe as well as receiving lucrative Asia offers. He signed a one year contract with De Graafschap but was released in October 2011 after causing multiple disciplinary incidents. He played three Eredivisie matches and one KNVB Cup match in which he scored his only goal for De Graafschap.
Monrovia
Monrovia is the capital city of the West African nation of Liberia. Located on the Atlantic Coast at Cape Mesurado, it lies geographically within Montserrado County, but is administered separately...
, Liberia
Liberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
) is a professional footballer who is currently a free agent.
Career
Johnson played in the youth tournament Gothia CupGothia Cup
Gothia Cup is a youth association football tournament held annually in Gothenburg, Sweden, open for both boys and girls of ages 11 to 19 years. With regards to the number of participants, it is the world's largest football tournament: in 2011, a total of 35,200 players from 1567 teams and 72...
in 1998 and was spotted by local Swedish club Floda BoIF. In 2001 he switched to the Gothia Cup organizing club, BK Häcken
BK Häcken
BK Häcken is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg. The club, formed on 2 August 1940, is currently playing in the Swedish premier division, Allsvenskan after being promoted in 2008.- The beginning :...
which at that time played in the first division. Häcken were relegated after the 2001 season, but Johnson remained. In 2004 he was part of the squad that returned to the Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
.
He is the son of former Liberian player and manager Josiah Johnson
Josiah Johnson
Josiah Nils. Johnson is a retired Liberian football player and manager, who played for and managed the Liberian national side.He is the father of current national team player Dulee Johnson.-References:...
In July 2008, Johnson signed a 3-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv for €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
300,000 per season, including a €200,000 signing bonus.
However, he spent just a season with the Israeli side with only a single goal and two assists and helped them win the League Cup also known as the Toto Cup. He left the club in June 2009 and signed a new deal with his previous club AIK
AIK Fotboll
AIK, , an abbreviation for Allmänna Idrottsklubben, , when needed internationally AIK Stockholm, is a Swedish football club based at Råsunda stadium in Solna, a municipality in Stockholm County bordering to Stockholm City Centre...
.
In March 2010 he was granted Swedish citizenship and is now regarded as an EU player.
On 21 January 2011, it was announced that Dulee Johnson had signed a 18-month contract with Greek club Panetolikos. However, on April 21, 2011, Panetolikos announced that there was an agreement to terminate his contract
In May 2011, Johnson was on trial with Dutch club De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
and is courted in Europe as well as receiving lucrative Asia offers. He signed a one year contract with De Graafschap but was released in October 2011 after causing multiple disciplinary incidents. He played three Eredivisie matches and one KNVB Cup match in which he scored his only goal for De Graafschap.
AIK
- AllsvenskanAllsvenskanAllsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
: 2009Allsvenskan 2009Allsvenskan 2009, part of the 2009 Swedish football season, was the 85th Allsvenskan season played. AIK clinched their first Swedish title since 1998.- Participating teams :- Overview :- League table :- Results :... - Svenska CupenSvenska CupenSvenska Cupen , is a knockout cup competition in Swedish football and the main Swedish football cup. Svenska Cupen usually refers to the men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held. Each year 98 teams compete, comprising the 16 teams from Allsvenskan and the 16 teams of Superettan...
: 2009 - SupercupenSupercupenSupercupen is a one-off fixture in Swedish football played between the Allsvenskan champions and the winners of Svenska Cupen. The fixture is played before the start of the Allsvenskan season. In the event of a club winning the Double the runner up of the Allsvenskan takes part...
: 2010
Gothia Cup
- Three times Gothia Cup winner
- Two times Gothia Cup best player
- Two times part of Gothia Cup All Star team