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Fabian Johnson

ファビアン・ジョンソン　/　ふぁびあん・じょんそん

Association football player from Germany

December 11, 1987 (age 38)　・　Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Upper Bavaria
association football player

My Take

Fabian Johnson interests me because his career sits on a fault line of identity. Born and raised in Munich, capped at youth level by Germany, he ultimately chose the United States, a decision that says a lot about heritage and belonging. On the pitch he was the kind of versatile full-back and wide midfielder every coach quietly treasures, capable on either flank and rarely a liability. That adaptability is undervalued in an era obsessed with specialists. He is retired now, but his story of a German-American footballer navigating two national identities is one worth remembering.

Overview

Fabian Marco Johnson (born December 11, 1987) is a former professional soccer player who played as a full-back or wide midfielder. Born in Germany, he represented the United States national team. He also made appearances for Germany at youth level.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Fabian Johnson
Name (Japanese): ファビアン・ジョンソン
Reading: ふぁびあん・じょんそん
Born: December 11, 1987 (age 38)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Sagittarius / Rabbit
Origin: Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany
Blood type: Private
Height: 183 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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