Who was the footballer grooming 15 year old? Meet Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson, the footballer known to have groomed a 15-year-old girl, is an English former professional footballer who was active in the Premier League for about a decade.

Adam Johnson was arrested and jailed for six years for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl in 2016 when he was playing in the Premier League for Sunderland. Adam Johnson was released in 2019 after serving just three years of his sentence.

Adam Johnson was born to Sonia Johnson and Dave Johnson in Sunderland on July 14, 1987, hence, he is currently 36 years of age.

Adam Johnson played as a winger for several teams and some of which include Newcastle United, Middlesbrough, Leeds United, Watford, Manchester City, and Sunderland.

Adam Johnson represented the England national football team from the youth sides through to the senior national team where he made 12 appearances.

Adam Johnson was a member of the Manchester City team that won the 2010-2011 FA Cup and the 2011-2012 Premier League title.