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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mental
Calm under pressure, a trait that underpinned his England call-ups. (conf 0.55)
Generally sound judgement on when to come for crosses versus stay on his line. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has dealt with a serious knee injury in his career affecting availability. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Early thirties veteran keeper with limited remaining upward trajectory. (conf 0.5)
Former England international known within the Premier League and Championship. (conf 0.55)
Goalkeeper
Dependable shot-stopper with good hand technique on straightforward saves. (conf 0.55)
Reasonable command of his box though not the most dominant claimant of crosses. (conf 0.5)
Resilient character shown by his rise through loan spells to earn an England cap. (conf 0.5)
Functional distribution suited to modern build-up play without elite range. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Sam Johnstone is an experienced English goalkeeper known for reliable shot-stopping and calm composure, who worked his way up through loan spells at clubs like Yeovil, Doncaster, Scunthorpe, and Aston Villa before establishing himself at West Bromwich Albion and later Crystal Palace, earning an England call-up along the way. At Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, he provides experienced competition and depth in goal. He is a solid, unspectacular sweeper-keeper type rather than a flashy shot-stopper, valued for consistency and dressing-room experience.
Came through Manchester United's academy before building his career via a series of loan spells.
Established himself as a Premier League goalkeeper with West Bromwich Albion.
Earned a call-up to the England senior squad.
Later played for Crystal Palace before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers.