Fabian Johnson

• Full name: Fabian Marco Johnson
• Date of birth: December 11, 1987
• Place of birth: Munich, West Germany
• Nationality: United States (also German citizen)
• Position: Right back / Right midfielder (versatile full-back / wing-back)
• Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (selected)

• TSV 1860 Munich (Germany) — youth and early professional career
• 1899 Hoffenheim II / 1899 Hoffenheim — developed in Bundesliga
• VfL Bochum — on loan and later spell
• VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga club
• Borussia Mönchengladbach — significant Bundesliga appearances
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS) — joined in MLS later in career

International career

• Initially represented Germany at various youth levels.
• Switched international allegiance to the United States and debuted for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) in 2013.
• USMNT caps: 57 (2013–2017)
• Goals for USMNT: 4
• Major tournaments: Played for the U.S. at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Style of play

• Known for pace, stamina, and attacking runs from the right flank.
• Capable of playing both as a defensive full-back and a more advanced right midfielder/winger.
• Provided crosses, width, and occasional goal threat for both club and country.

Notable achievements

• Regular starter for several Bundesliga clubs over multiple seasons.
• Contributed to the USMNT’s campaigns at World Cup and Gold Cup level.

Retirement / Later career

• After returning to MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Johnson’s appearances were limited by injuries and form; he has since moved away from top-level international play (last USMNT appearance in 2017).