# Melissa Johnson

Melissa Gem Johnson (born 11 August 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Nottingham Forest in the FA Women's National League North. Born in England, she plays for the Jamaica women's national team.

## Club career

Playing for Sheffield FC in the 2017–18 FA WSL 2, Johnson finished as second top-scorer in the league with 12 goals in 15 appearances in the second-tier competition. She was named WSL 2 Player of the Month for January 2018 and again in May 2018.
In August 2018 Johnson (and Freda Ayisi) joined Leicester City for the 2018–19 season.
In October 2019 she attracted attention after scoring three hat-tricks for Aston Villa in the opening five games of the 2019–20 season earning a nomination for the September FA Women's Championship Player of the Month award. While the season was uncompleted after 14 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at the time of the competition's completion Johnson was the second top-scorer with 12 goals.
Johnson returned to Sheffield to represent Sheffield United in August 2020, scoring five goals for the club in 15 league appearances in the 2020–21 season. Johnson announced her departure from Sheffield United in May 2021.
On 10 August 2021, it was announced that Johnson had joined recently relegated Bristol City ahead of the 2021–22 season. She left during the summer in 2022 to join Charlton Athletic.

### Nottingham Forest

On 15 July 2024, Johnson signed for Nottingham Forest on a 1 year contract.

## Career Statistics

    As of 19 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Sheffield | 2017–18 | Women's Super League 2 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 16 |
| Sheffield | Total | Total | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 16 |
| Leicester City | 2018–19 | Women's Championship | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 6 |
| Leicester City | Total | Total | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 6 |
| Aston Villa | 2019–20 | Women's Championship | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 13 |
| Aston Villa | Total | Total | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 13 |
| Sheffield United | 2020–21 | Women's Championship | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 6 |
| Sheffield United | Total | Total | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 6 |
| Bristol City | 2021–22 | Women's Championship | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 5 |
| Bristol City | Total | Total | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 5 |
| Charlton Athletic | 2022–23 | Women's Championship | 22 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 13 |
| Charlton Athletic | 2023-24 | Women's Championship | 21 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 5 |
| Charlton Athletic | Total | Total | 43 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 53 | 18 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2024–25 | FA WNL Northern Premier Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nottingham Forest | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 123 | 53 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 8 | 155 | 64 |

### Notes

* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearances in the FA Women's League Cup

## International goals

| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 29 October 2023 | Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica | Guatemala | 1–1 | 2–2 | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification |