title: Rod Johnson (footballer)
text: # Rod Johnson (footballer)
  
  Rodney Johnson (8 January 1945 – December 2019) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
  
  ## Career
  
  Born in Leeds, Johnson played for Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers, Rotherham United, Bradford City and Gainsborough Trinity.
  
  He was also an England youth international.
  
  He died in December 2019, aged 74.
  
  