# Alex DeJohn > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Alex_DeJohn > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Alex_DeJohn.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_DeJohn > Source revision: 1277345231 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American soccer player}} {{Use American English|date=March 2021}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Alex DeJohn | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = Alexander Ray DeJohn | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|5|10}} | birth_place = [Marlboro, New Jersey](/source/Marlboro_Township%2C_New_Jersey), United States | height = {{convert|1.83|m|order=flip}}{{cite web |title=Alex DeJohn |url=https://www.atlutd.com/players/alex-de-john/ |access-date=August 21, 2022 |publisher=Atlanta United FC}} | position = [Defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)) | currentclub = | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Players Development Academy | collegeyears1 = 2009–2012 | college1 = [Old Dominion Monarchs](/source/Old_Dominion_Monarchs_soccer) | collegecaps1 = 66 | collegegoals1 = 2 | years1 = 2011 | clubs1 = [Central Jersey Spartans](/source/Central_Jersey_Spartans) | caps1 = 11 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2013 | clubs2 = [Ekenäs IF](/source/Eken%C3%A4s_IF) | caps2 = 26 | goals2 = 2 | years3 = 2014 | clubs3 = [TPS](/source/Turun_Palloseura) | caps3 = 28 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2015–2016 | clubs4 = [Start](/source/IK_Start) | caps4 = 41 | goals4 = 1 | years5 = 2017–2018 | clubs5 = [Dalkurd](/source/Dalkurd_FF) | caps5 = 38 | goals5 = 2 | years6 = 2019–2020 | clubs6 = [Orlando City](/source/Orlando_City_SC) | caps6 = 12 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2021 | clubs7 = [Pittsburgh Riverhounds](/source/Pittsburgh_Riverhounds_SC) | caps7 = 0 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2021–2022 | clubs8 = [Atlanta United](/source/Atlanta_United_FC) | caps8 = 9 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2021–2022 | clubs9 = [Atlanta United 2](/source/Atlanta_United_2) | caps9 = 6 | goals9 = 0 | club-update = June 11, 2024 }} '''Alexander Ray DeJohn''' (born May 10, 1991) is an American former professional [soccer](/source/Association_football) player who played as a [defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)). Born in [Marlboro, New Jersey](/source/Marlboro_Township%2C_New_Jersey), DeJohn played [college soccer](/source/College_soccer_in_the_United_States) for the [Old Dominion Monarchs](/source/Old_Dominion_Monarchs_soccer) before being drafted in the [2013 MLS Supplemental Draft](/source/2013_MLS_Supplemental_Draft) by the [New England Revolution](/source/New_England_Revolution) as the 42nd pick (80th overall). Despite being drafted, DeJohn moved to Finland and joined [Ekenäs IF](/source/Eken%C3%A4s_IF) before moving to [Veikkausliiga](/source/Veikkausliiga) club [TPS](/source/Turun_Palloseura). DeJohn spent two seasons in Finland before moving to Norway with [Start](/source/IK_Start). He then moved to Sweden and signed with [Dalkurd](/source/Dalkurd_FF). In 2019, DeJohn moved back to the United States and signed with [Orlando City](/source/Orlando_City_SC) where he played two seasons. ==Early life and college== Born in [Marlboro, New Jersey](/source/Marlboro_Township%2C_New_Jersey), DeJohn began his career with the Players Development Academy, where he played with the PDA Cruyff side.{{cite web |title=PDA Alumni |url=http://www.pdasoccer.org/alumni/index_E.html |publisher=Players Development Academy |accessdate=June 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606215024/http://www.pdasoccer.org/alumni/index_E.html |archive-date=June 6, 2014 |url-status=dead |quote=Alex DeJohn}} In 2009, DeJohn entered [Old Dominion University](/source/Old_Dominion_University) where he played [college soccer](/source/College_soccer_in_the_United_States) for the [Old Dominion Monarchs](/source/Old_Dominion_Monarchs_soccer).{{cite web |title=Alex DeJohn 2012 |url=https://odusports.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/alex-de-john/1538 |website=ODU Sports}} He played with the Monarchs for four years, playing 66 games and scoring 2 goals. Following the 2012 season, DeJohn was named into the second team CAA All-Conference squad.{{cite news |title=Seven Monarchs On CAA All-Conference Squad |url=https://odusports.com/news/2012/11/8/208386294.aspx |access-date=March 28, 2021 |work=ODU Sports |date=November 8, 2012}} ==Career== While playing [college soccer](/source/College_soccer_in_the_United_States) for the [Old Dominion Monarchs](/source/Old_Dominion_Monarchs_soccer), DeJohn spent the summer of 2011 playing with the [Central Jersey Spartans](/source/Central_Jersey_Spartans) of the [Premier Development League](/source/USL_League_Two).{{cite web |title=2011 Central Jersey Spartans stats |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/20204266.html#STATS |website=USLsoccer.com |publisher=United Soccer Leagues |accessdate=June 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121231804/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/20204266.html#STATS |archive-date=November 21, 2011 |url-status=dead }} ===Ekenäs IF and TPS=== On January 22, 2013, DeJohn was selected by the [New England Revolution](/source/New_England_Revolution) with the 42nd pick in the [MLS Supplemental Draft](/source/2013_MLS_Supplemental_Draft) (80th overall in the [MLS SuperDraft](/source/2013_MLS_SuperDraft)).{{cite web |title=2013 MLS SuperDraft |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/history/superdraft/2013 |website=mlssoccer.com |accessdate=January 11, 2019 |quote=Alex DeJohn |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122161921/https://www.mlssoccer.com/history/superdraft/2013 |url-status=dead }} Later in 2013, DeJohn moved to Finland and joined [Kakkonen](/source/Kakkonen) (third division) club [Ekenäs IF](/source/Eken%C3%A4s_IF). He made his debut for the club on April 28, 2013, against [Gnistan](/source/IF_Gnistan), starting in the 4–1 defeat.{{cite web |title=EIF 1–4 Gnistan |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/04/28/finland/kakkonen/ekenas-idrotssforening/if-gnistan/1443628/ |website=Soccerway}} He scored his first goal for the club on May 25 against [LPS](/source/Laajasalon_Palloseura), finding the net in the 3–0 victory.{{cite web |title=EIF vs LPS |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/05/25/finland/kakkonen/ekenas-idrotssforening/laajasalon-palloseura/1443654/ |website=Soccerway}} Following his first season in Finland, DeJohn signed with [Veikkausliiga](/source/Veikkausliiga) (first division) club [TPS](/source/Turun_Palloseura).{{cite news |title=Riverhounds sign veteran and former Orlando City center back Alex DeJohn |url=https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2021/02/09/riverhounds-sign-veteran-and-former-orlando-city-back-alex-dejohn/ |access-date=March 28, 2021 |work=Pittsburgh Soccer Now |date=February 9, 2021}} He made his debut for TPS on January 24, 2014, against [Inter Turku](/source/FC_Inter_Turku), starting in a 3–2 defeat.{{cite web |title=Inter Turku 3–2 TPS |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/01/24/finland/league-cup/football-club-inter-turku/turku-palloseura/1604913/ |website=Soccerway}} He scored his goal for the club on February 19 against [Mariehamn](/source/IFK_Mariehamn), scoring the opener in a 2–2 draw.{{cite web |title=Mariehamm 2–2 TPS |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/19/finland/league-cup/idrottsforeningen-kamraterna-mariehamn/turku-palloseura/1604917/ |website=Soccerway}} ===Start and Dalkurd=== Following his two seasons in Finland, DeJohn moved to Norway and signed with [Eliteserien](/source/Eliteserien) club [Start](/source/IK_Start). He made his club debut on April 7, 2015, against [Lillestrøm](/source/Lillestr%C3%B8m_SK), starting as the match ended in a 1–1 draw.{{cite web |title=Lillestrøm 1–1 Start |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/04/07/norway/eliteserien/lillestrom-sportsklubb/idrettsklubben-start-kristiansand/1975003/ |website=Soccerway}} DeJohn stayed with Start for two seasons before moving to Sweden and signing with [Superettan](/source/Superettan) club [Dalkurd](/source/Dalkurd_FF). His debut for Dalkurd was on March 5, 2017, against [AIK](/source/AIK_Fotboll).{{cite web |title=AIK 0–0 Dalkurd |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/03/05/sweden/svenska-cupen/allmanna-idrottsklubben/dalkurd-ff/2374668/ |website=Soccerway}} He started as the match ended in a 0–0 draw. During the [2017 season](/source/2017_Superettan), DeJohn helped Dalkurd finish in second place and earn promotion to the [Allsvenskan](/source/Allsvenskan). DeJohn scored his first goals in the Swedish top tier on August 27, 2018, against [Hammarby](/source/Hammarby_Fotboll), a brace during a 3–2 defeat.{{cite web |title=Dalkurd 2–3 Hammarby |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/27/sweden/allsvenskan/dalkurd-ff/hammarby/2698604/ |website=Soccerway}} ===Orlando City=== On January 10, 2019, DeJohn returned to the United States and joined [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer) club [Orlando City](/source/Orlando_City_SC).{{cite web |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/orlando-city-sc/orlando-city-signs-american-centerback-alex-de-john/ |title=Orlando City signs American centerback Alex De John |website=www.prosoccerusa.com |accessdate=January 11, 2019 |archive-date=December 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218151327/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/orlando-city-sc/orlando-city-signs-american-centerback-alex-de-john/ |url-status=dead }} He made his debut on March 2 against [New York City FC](/source/New_York_City_FC), starting in the 2–2 draw.{{cite web |title=Orlando City 2–2 New York City FC |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/03/02/united-states/mls/orlando-city-fc/new-york-city/2959819/ |website=Soccerway}} Following his first season with Orlando, DeJohn had his contract option declined before re-signing with the club on November 27, 2019.{{cite news |title=Orlando City Re-Signs Defender Alex De John, Goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar |url=https://www.themaneland.com/2019/11/27/20986213/orlando-city-re-signs-defender-alex-de-john-goalkeeper-mason-stajduhar |access-date=March 28, 2021 |work=The Mainland |date=November 27, 2019}} On December 2, 2020, following the [2020 season](/source/2020_Major_League_Soccer_season), DeJohn had his contract declined again and was thus released.{{cite news |last1=Rollins |first1=Sean |title=Orlando City Announces Roster Decisions Following 2020 MLS Season |url=https://www.themaneland.com/2020/12/2/22128635/orlando-city-announces-roster-decisions-following-2020-mls-season |access-date=March 28, 2021 |work=The Mainland |date=December 2, 2020}} ===Atlanta United=== On February 9, 2021, DeJohn joined [USL Championship](/source/USL_Championship) club [Pittsburgh Riverhounds](/source/Pittsburgh_Riverhounds_SC). However, a month later, on March 12, DeJohn signed with [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer) side [Atlanta United](/source/Atlanta_United_FC).{{cite news |last1=Roberson |first1=Doug |title=Atlanta United signs centerback Alex De John |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-united/atlanta-united-signs-centerback-de-john/257RFGMCWRAXHLHBB6GOKKVI3E/ |access-date=March 28, 2021 |publisher=[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution](/source/The_Atlanta_Journal-Constitution) |date=March 12, 2021}} According to Riverhounds head coach [Bob Lilley](/source/Bob_Lilley_(soccer)), the club had an agreement with DeJohn that he could terminate his contract if he receives and accepts an opportunity with a club in Major League Soccer.{{cite news |title=Despite some backlash, Lilley stands by Alex DeJohn release |url=https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2021/03/17/despite-some-backlash-lilley-stands-by-alex-dejohn-release/ |access-date=March 28, 2021 |publisher=Pittsburgh Soccer Now |date=March 17, 2021}} On May 1, 2021, DeJohn appeared for [Atlanta United 2](/source/Atlanta_United_2), the club's reserve affiliate in the [USL Championship](/source/USL_Championship), against [OKC Energy](/source/OKC_Energy_FC).{{cite web |title=OKC Energy 0–1 Atlanta United 2 |url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/05/02/united-states/mls-reserve-league/okc-energy/atlanta-united-2/3484926/ |website=Soccerway}} He then made his debut for Atlanta United on May 9, 2021, in a 1–1 draw against [Inter Miami](/source/Inter_Miami_CF), coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute.{{cite web |title=Inter Miami 1–1 Atlanta United |url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/05/09/united-states/mls/inter-miami/atlanta-united/3481225/ |website=Soccerway}} DeJohn's contract option was declined by Atlanta following the 2022 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlutd.com/news/atlanta-united-announces-year-end-roster-moves-2022-josef-martinez|title=Atlanta United announces year-end roster moves | Atlanta United FC|website=atlutd}} ==Career statistics== {{updated|June 11, 2024}}{{soccerway|alex-de-john/293613}} {| class=wikitable style=text-align:center |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan=2|Club !rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|Cup !colspan=2|Continental !colspan=2|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan=1|[Central Jersey Spartans](/source/Central_Jersey_Spartans) |[2011](/source/2011_PDL_season) |[Premier Development League](/source/USL_League_Two)||11||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||11||0 |- |rowspan=1|[Ekenäs IF](/source/Eken%C3%A4s_IF) |[2013](/source/2013_Kakkonen) |[Kakkonen](/source/Kakkonen)||26||1||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||26||1 |- |rowspan=1|[TPS](/source/Turun_Palloseura) |[2014](/source/2014_Veikkausliiga) |[Veikkausliiga](/source/Veikkausliiga)||28||1||4||1||colspan=2|—||32||2 |- |rowspan=3|[Start](/source/IK_Start) |[2015](/source/2015_Tippeligaen) |[Tippeligaen](/source/Tippeligaen)||22||0||2||1||colspan=2|—||24||1 |- |[2016](/source/2016_Tippeligaen) |Tippeligaen||19||1||1||0||colspan=2|—||20||1 |- !colspan=2|Total !41||1||3||1||0||0||44||2 |- |rowspan=3|[Dalkurd](/source/Dalkurd_FF) |[2017](/source/2017_Superettan) |[Superettan](/source/Superettan)||20||0||1||0||colspan=2|—||21||0 |- |[2018](/source/2018_Allsvenskan) |[Allsvenskan](/source/Allsvenskan)||18||2||5||1||colspan=2|—||23||3 |- !colspan=2|Total !38||2||6||1||0||0||44||3 |- |rowspan=3|[Orlando City](/source/Orlando_City_SC) |[2019](/source/2019_Major_League_Soccer_season) |[MLS](/source/Major_League_Soccer)||6||0||3||0||colspan=2|—||9||0 |- |[2020](/source/2020_Major_League_Soccer_season) |MLS||6||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||6||0 |- !colspan=2|Total !12||0||3||0||0||0||15||0 |- |rowspan=3|[Atlanta United](/source/Atlanta_United_FC) |[2021](/source/2021_Major_League_Soccer_season) |MLS||4||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||4||0 |- |[2022](/source/2022_Major_League_Soccer_season) |MLS |5||0||2||0||colspan=2|—||5||0 |- !colspan=2|Total !9||0||2||0||0||0||11||0 |- |rowspan=3|[Atlanta United 2](/source/Atlanta_United_2) |[2021](/source/2021_USL_Championship_season) |[USL Championship](/source/USL_Championship)||3||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||3||0 |- |[2022](/source/2022_USL_Championship_season) |USL Championship |3||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||3||0 |- !colspan=2|Total !6||0||0||0||0||0||6||0 |- !colspan=3|Career total !171||5||18||3||0||0||189||8 |} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [https://www.atlutd.com/players/153/alex-de-john Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412160640/https://www.atlutd.com/players/153/alex-de-john |date=April 12, 2021 }} at [Atlanta United](/source/Atlanta_United_FC) {{DEFAULTSORT:DeJohn, Alex}} Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from Marlboro Township, New Jersey Category:Soccer players from Monmouth County, New Jersey Category:American men's soccer players Category:Men's association football defenders Category:Old Dominion Monarchs men's soccer players Category:Central Jersey Spartans players Category:Ekenäs IF players Category:Turun Palloseura footballers Category:IK Start players Category:Dalkurd FF players Category:Orlando City SC players Category:Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC players Category:Atlanta United FC players Category:Atlanta United 2 players Category:USL League Two players Category:Kakkonen players Category:Veikkausliiga players Category:Eliteserien players Category:Superettan players Category:Allsvenskan players Category:Major League Soccer players Category:USL Championship players Category:New England Revolution draft picks Category:American expatriate men's soccer players Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Finland Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Finland Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Norway Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Norway Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Sweden Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden Category:21st-century American sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Alex DeJohn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_DeJohn) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_DeJohn?action=history)). 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