Justin Salmon (born 25 January 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwegian club Egersund.[2][3] Born in Sweden, he plays for the Liberia national team.

Justin Salmon
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Stockholm, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.84 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder[1]
Team information
Current team
Egersund
Number 26
Youth career
IF Brommapojkarna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Eskilstuna City FK 40 (9)
2019–2020 Karlslunds IF HFK 39 (5)
2020–2021 Västerås SK 16 (1)
2021–2023 Degerfors 50 (2)
2024– Egersund 15 (3)
International career
2021– Liberia 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 August 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:56, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

Club career

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On 27 March 2024, Salmon signed a two-year contract with Egersund in Norwegian second tier.[4]

International career

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Salmon was born in Sweden to a Liberian father and Swedish mother. He was called up to represent the Liberia national team in August 2021.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "22. Justin Salmon". Degerfors IF (in Swedish). Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Justin Salmon at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 November 2021.  
  3. ^ "Justin Salmon" (in Swedish). Fotbolltransfers. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  4. ^ "JUSTIN SALMON BLIR EIK-SPILLER" [JUSTIN SALMON BECOMES AN EIK PLAYER] (in Norwegian). Egersund. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  5. ^ Roulhac, Thomas Kojo (19 August 2021). "TWO New International Faces, To Form Butler's Squad Against Super Eagle, Swedish International Salmon Agrees To Obtain Liberia Nationality, Kamara Sets To Make Debut". Welcome | Freedom Radio 87.9 FM.