Introduction
Dulee Johnson, born 7 November 1984 in Monrovia, is a professional footballer who currently is a free agent. He last played for Norwegian professional club Molde FK. He is the son of former Liberia player and manager Josiah Johnson.
Club
Floda BoIF
Dulee Johnson was one of several Liberian footballers who were brought to Sweden by Floda BoIF manager Stig Johansson in the late 90's after having been discovered at Gothia Cup. The Liberian players, which included Dioh Williams and Jimmy Dixon, moved into manager Johanssons villa where they lived while they played for the Swedish lower league club.
BK Häcken
After a few successful seasons all the three previously mentioned players were signed by Allsvenskan club BK Häcken. Johnson quickly found success on the pitch for his new club. He was a starter for the full four and a half years with Häcken.
AIK and Maccabi
In 2006 Johnson was signed by AIK where he became an instant success as the replacement in midfield for Derek Boateng.
In July 2008, Johnson signed a 3-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv. He only spent one season with the Israeli side, scoring one goal and making two assists. Johnson also helped them win the League Cup also known as the Toto Cup. He left the club in June 2009 and signed a new deal with his previous club AIK.
Panetolikos
On 21 January 2011, it was announced that Dulee Johnson had signed an 18-month contract with Greek club Panetolikos.
De Graafschap
In May 2011, Johnson was on trial with Dutch club De Graafschap and offered a contract. He played three Eredivisie matches and one KNVB Cup match in which he scored his only goal for De Graafschap. Due to increased in his market value, the Liberian midfielder received attractive offer from one of South Africa big club and he made the moved to played in the South African premiership.
AmaZulu
On 16 July 2012, Johnson signed a two-year contract with South African club AmaZulu. Johnson's quickly made his name in the league from the preseason matches and throughout his term in the league.
IK Brage
On 28 December 2012, Johnson signed a two-year contract with Swedish Superettan club IK Brage. In January 2014 he left the club for higher level after they got relegated to Division 1. On a free transfer Dulee moved to Romanian side Săgeata Năvodari.
Moss FK
On 2 September 2015, Johnson signed for Norwegian 2. Divisjon side Moss FK.
Molde FK
At the end of the 2015 season Johnson was reported to be training with Molde FK.
On 9 January 2016, Johnson signed a one-year contract with Tippeligaen side Molde FK., but played only one match, a first round cup match against Kristiansund, before being released from his contract 1 June 2016.
International
In March 2010 he was granted Swedish citizenship and is now regarded as an EU player. AIK's Liberian International Dulee Johnson Granted EU Citizenship. Dulee Johnson is one of Liberia's best creative midfielders, he played in the 2002 African Cup and Nations and he was recently recall to the Liberian national team to help them secure a slot for the 2017 African Cup of Nations, He will travel down to Liberia in June 2016 to play against Togo in one of Liberia's toughest football.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Floda | 1998 | Division 4 | 20 | 11 | – | – | 26 | 0 | ||||
| 1999 | 22 | 18 | – | – | 25 | 1 | ||||||
| 2000 | 20 | 16 | – | – | 13 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 62 | 45 | - | - | - | - | 62 | 45 | ||||
| BK Häcken | 2001 | Allsvenskan | 13 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 0 | ||||
| 2002 | Superettan | 28 | 3 | – | – | 28 | 3 | |||||
| 2003 | 27 | 3 | – | – | 27 | 3 | ||||||
| 2004 | 29 | 3 | – | – | 29 | 3 | ||||||
| 2005 | 20 | 2 | – | – | 20 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 117 | 11 | - | - | - | - | 117 | 11 | ||||
| AIK | 2006 | Allsvenskan | 26 | 0 | – | – | 26 | 0 | ||||
| 2007 | 25 | 1 | – | 6 | 2 | 31 | 3 | |||||
| 2008 | 13 | 1 | – | – | 13 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 64 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 64 | 2 | ||||
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | 2008–09 | Israeli Premier League | 27 | 1 | – | – | 27 | 1 | ||||
| AIK | 2009 | Allsvenskan | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 18 | 2 | ||
| 2010 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | |||
| Total | 35 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 0 | 43 | 4 | ||
| Panetolikos | 2010–11 | Football League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 4 | 0 | ||
| De Graafschap | 2011–12 | Eredivisie | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 4 | 0 | ||
| AmaZulu | 2012–13 | Premier Soccer League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | |
| Brage | 2013 | Superettan | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 23 | 0 | ||
| Săgeata Năvodari | 2013–14 | Liga I | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 15 | 0 | ||
| CSMS Iași | 2014–15 | Liga I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | ||
| Moss | 2015 | 2. Divisjon | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 5 | ||
| Molde | 2016 | Tippeligaen | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | ||
| Start | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 368 | 68 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 380 | 71 | ||
Honours
- Toto Cup (1): 2008-09
- Allsvenskan (1): 2009
- Svenska Cupen (1): 2009
- Supercupen (1): 2010