Callum Johnson

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The Next Chapter: My Journey to Clemson

Awards & Recognition

• United Soccer Coaches Player of the Week (March 9).
• College Soccer News National Player of the Week (March 9).
• College Soccer News Team of the Week (March 30).
• College Soccer News Team of the Week (March 9).
• TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the Week (March 9).

2021 Season (**Senior)

• Tallied his first assist against USC Upstate on a goal from Mohamed Saye
• Tallied his second assist against USF on a goal from Ousmane Sylla
• Tallied his third assist against USF on a goal from Mohamed Saye
• Tallied his fourth assist against USF on a goal from Mohamed Saye
• Scored his first goal of the season against Georgia Southern
• Tallied his fifth assist against Georgia Southern, which came on a second assist with a goal from Josh Hallenberger
• Scored his second goal of the season against Louisville
• Scored his third goal of the season in the Sweet Sixteen matchup versus Kentucky
• Played 73 minutes in the National Championship against No. 2 Washington

2020 Season (*Senior)

• Scored his first goal as a Tiger from the penalty spot in the 16th minute against the Gamecocks (October 1).
  • Was one of two Tigers to score a penalty kick during the fall season.
• Recorded his first career brace during Clemson’s match against Syracuse (March 7).
  • Scored his first game-winning goal as a Tiger in the match. Has five career game-winning goals.
• Registered three points against Boston College (March 27).
  • Assisted Quinn McNeill on the game-tying goal.
  • Scored the second game-winning goal of his Clemson career.
• Contributed three assists throughout the fall campaign.
  • Contributed the assist on Clemson’s first goal of the ACC Championship match (Nov. 22).
• Accumulated 14 points throughout the 2020-2021 season.
• Made an appearance in all 11 matches during the fall, starting 10.
• Made first-career Clemson start during the Tigers’ season opener at South Carolina (Oct. 1).
• Earned his 65th collegiate appearance against Virginia Tech (March 13).
• Earned his 70th collegiate appearance and 45th collegiate start against Pittsburgh (April 17).

While at Boston College…

Johnson joins Clemson’s program after three seasons and four years at Boston College, serving as an integral piece to the Eagles’ midfield during his time in Chestnut Hill. A native of New York, N.Y., Johnson made 52 appearances and earned 28 starts in three years with the Eagles. In his three years, Johnson contributed eight goals and 10 assists for his side, with four of his goals serving as game-winners.

Noonan on Johnson…

“We expect for Callum to have an immediate impact. He is a person with very high character and having played against him, we think he is someone who is going to add a lot of value on and off the field. He is an excellent student and person.”

Personal

Johnson is a product of the New York Red Bulls Academy.